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Eastern New York
American Chemical Society local section
Our Vision
Enriching Eastern NY by connecting scientists and chemistry to the community.
Our Mission
Connecting, educating, and inspiring local chemists, students, and community by supporting innovative and inclusive activities and outreach.
Learn more about how our local section operates and each committee. Contact us to get involved or show up to an event to learn more!
The local section hosts 7-9 local section meetings and several specialty events per year. Events are open to everyone! We welcome you to join us.
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News & Events
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National Chemistry Week 2026!
Chemistry Under Construction The Eastern New York Local Section will host a National Chemisty Week event free for the community with hands-on demos and experiments for kids of all ages! When: Sunday October 25, 2026, from 10 am – 3 pmWhere: New York State Musem, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230 The 2026 theme is…
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ENY ACS Elections in November
Important information about upcoming elections and bylaws review Every ~10 years, ACS Nationals requests that local sections review and update their bylaws. Our bylaws were last reviewed in 2015, so the ACS Constitution & Bylaw (C&B) Committee notified us last year that it was time to review our bylaws. Hence, this year the executive committee has…
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Learn about chemistry of fireworks!
Join us Wednesday, 9/16 at Paolo Lombardi’s Ristorante for an evening of “Chemistry of Fireworks” with Fireworks by Grucci. Register here Fireworks are a timeless summer tradition. Ever wonder what makes them so colorful? Having different shapes and sounds? Now’s your chance to ask CEO Phil Grucci and Chemist Bob Lapetrio what makes fireworks “pop”! Also in…
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Baseball, lights, action!
The ENY ACS celebrated summer with baseball, BBQ, and fireworks! It was a fun time socializing with other chemical professionals and family and friends while watching the local minor league team the Tri-City ValleyCats at Hudson Valley Community College. The fireworks were a glorious site! Learn more about fireworks at our September meeting! Details coming…
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ENY ACS under the bright lights!
This year’s summer picnic is sure to be a home run! Reserve tickets today for August 13 Join us on Thursday, 8/13 at Joseph L Bruno Stadium in Troy for a lively picnic and baseball game! Then, stick around for a fireworks show at the end of the night. Register here – members, non-members, family and friends are welcome! Tickets for…