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.

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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!

Upcoming Events

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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Your generous donation helps our nonprofit support local community STEM events such as National Chemistry Week and students in Project SEED!

News & Events

  • Another outstanding UGRS!

    Undergraduates impressed the eastern New York chemical community with their innovative research. There were 22 poster presenters and three speakers! Congratulations to all the undergraduates for taking the time to make posters and present their work. We will be hosting the UGRS again in the fall of 2027. We look forward to seeing more exciting…

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  • ENY Science’s Community is Award Winning!

    Celebrate ACS members and local scientists, and learn how to ace your interviews on May 20th! Join us on Wednesday, 5/20 at 5:30 pm at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for a nice evening of networking, dinner and awards, plus a presentation on “Preparing for an Interview”! Register here. The section will recognize our longstanding ACS members, local students, and…

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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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