Welcome To
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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April Undergraduate Research Symposium
Join us on Wednesday, 4/15 at 5:30 pm at Siena College as local undergraduate students present their research in a lively event with a poster session and several oral presentations. Presenters and attendees must register in advance. Agenda:4:30 – 5:30 PM: Presenter set up and registration5:30 – 6:30 PM: Poster Session and appetizers6:30 – 7:30 PM: Dinner and…
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Russell Sage Hiring Assistant Professor
Russell Sage College is now hiring an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Chemistry. The position was posted on March 25th, 2026 and will remain open until it is filled. Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses in…
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Attend Binghamton’s Conference in Chemistry Research
Attend the 8th Binghamton University Conference in Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research organized and sponsored by the Department of Chemistry at Binghamton University (BU). This one-day conference aims to establish a friendly platform for undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty interested in chemistry research to showcase their research and engage in social and academic exchanges. The conference takes place on…
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Celebrating Buck-Whitney Awardee Dr. Kwabena Bediako!
This past Wednesday, the ENYACS celebrated one of its 2025 Buck-Whitney Award honorees! Dr. Kwabena Bediako of U.C. Berkeley gave a presentation on his innovation work, “Quanum materials for energy and electronics.” Dr. Bediako was presented with a plaque and the traditional periodic table mug filled with M&Ms.
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Nobel Laureate Yaghi to speak at UAlbany April 2nd
The 1985 UAlbany alum and recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize, Omar Yaghi, will participate in a Community Conversation at UAlbany! The moderated public program will include questions from the audience. He will also deliver the 16th Henry Kuivila Lecture — hosted by UAlbany’s Department of Chemistry. You can find more details on the UAlbany…