Fall 2022 ACS Meeting Poster - HIST Division SCI-MIX
More Than 125 Years of Chemistry in Chicago:
A History of the Chicago Section ACS
Josh W. Kurutz1,2
Chicago has been an exciting place for chemistry for well over a century, and since 1895 the Chicago Section of the ACS has been a vital hub of the enterprise. In this talk we explore and celebrate the Section’s history and some of its most important people, institutions, projects, awards, and science. We will delve into stories that illustrate the Section’s roles partnering with local institutions in education, industry, and others. Also, we will pay particular attention to how the Section has addressed social issues such as empowering women and people of color. Photos from the curated Section archive will help bring the discussion to life.
Milestones
Charter:
Chemical Bulletin:
1955: First Woman Chair-Elect, Dr. Holyande D. Young
Meetings
Gathering place:
Leadership:
Zoom!
Awards
Gibbs medal
see https://chicagoacs.org/22fall_poster_gibbsphotos
Basolo Award
Stieglitz Lecture
Chemical Exposition and Industry
Map of chemistry companies in Chicagoland:
Outreach
Chemistry Day: Battle of the Burets!
Illinois State Fair
Community
WCC - Women Chemists Committee
2004 Co-founders: Susah Shih and Margaret Levenberg
Susan Shih:
Margaret Levenberg:
Minority Affairs Committee
1994 Co-founders: Charlotte Lee, Jim Shoffner
Impact
Public Affairs
Frequent Partner: Malta Conferences Foundation
2017 March for Science
