Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society

10/27/2026

10/24/2026

Boston Symposium on Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry (BSOBC) 2026 — recap from Alkermes in Waltham, MA. 🧪

Year 15 of this NESACS organic chemistry symposium: a sold-out room, 37 research posters, 9 talks from graduate students and postdocs across Boston-area universities, and keynotes from Boston College and Alkermes on chemical biology and drug discovery.

Thank you to everyone who presented, organized, sponsored, and showed up.

Up next: Process Chemistry Symposium, Thu Oct 29 at Novartis in Cambridge. Link in bio.

10/18/2026

📣 Join us for ACS WCC’s Women Chemists of Color Webinar!

The ACS Women Chemists of Color (WCC) invites you to Belonging, Identity, and Empowerment: Building Pathways for Women Chemists of Color, featuring Stephanie Knezz, Associate Professor of Instruction in the Chemistry Department at Northwestern University, as the keynote speaker.

This webinar will explore the importance of belonging, identity, and empowerment in shaping pathways for women chemists of color and fostering a more inclusive chemistry community.

📅 Date: November 13, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
💻 Format: Virtual webinar

Join the conversation, gain new perspectives, and be part of a community committed to building pathways where women chemists of color can thrive.

🔗 Register here: https://american-chemical-society.zoom.com/meeting/register/a0vz0_k4TwyPFYkxSmuyJg

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/16/2026

⚛️ That's a wrap on the 1st NESACS Radiopharmaceutical Sciences Symposium! ⚛️

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Cambridge for our October Monthly Meeting. From PET tracers for CNS diseases to imaging inflammation and tracking drug distribution with click chemistry, it was an afternoon of incredible science. 🧠🔬

👏 Huge thanks to our speakers Michelle James, Nicole Zürcher, Hua Ma, Mohammad Rashidian, and Brendon Cook, plus all of our poster presenters!

💙 And thank you to our sponsors: Lantheus, Mariana Oncology, Pfizer, SHINE, the ACS Division of Nuclear Chemistry & Technology, ACS, and the Massachusetts Nuclear Medicine & Radiopharmaceutical Council.

Here's to the 1st of many! 🥂

10/13/2026

Introducing a new partnership between NESACS (Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society) and NEACT NEChemTeachers! 🧪

NESACS and the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers are excited to launch two brand-new initiatives that bridge the gap between high school chemistry students and professionals in industry and academia, giving students two routes to explore chemistry as a career.

🔬 Connect with a Chemist brings chemists from industry or academia into high school classrooms to share their journeys and expertise, engaging students and teachers in hands-on activities.

🚌 Future Chemists on the Go offers up to $1,500 in bus funding for visits to STEM institutions and universities. By removing the cost of transportation, it helps future chemists see firsthand what their careers could look like.

Our database of participating chemists and organizations is growing. If you're a chemist who'd like to contribute or a high school chemistry teacher who'd like to participate, scan the QR code in the image or fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/gFeW3nFt

You can also help by sharing this post so it reaches more people!

Please note: these programs currently serve the NESACS region, which includes all of New Hampshire plus Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties in Massachusetts. We hope to expand to other NEACT regions soon, so hang tight if yours isn't included yet.

10/06/2026

📰 The October Nucleus is HERE!

This month's issue is packed. Here's what's coming up:

🔬 Oct 8: October Monthly Meeting, the 1st NESACS Radiopharmaceutical Science Symposium, at the Dante Alighieri Society, Cambridge
🧬 Oct 15: 2026 Annual Andrew Weinberg Symposium with Samuel C. Blackman, MD, PhD, at Boston Children's Hospital
⚗️ Oct 23: Boston Symposium on Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry at Alkermes, Waltham
🏭 Oct 29: Process Chemistry Symposium at Novartis, Cambridge

Also in this issue:
🏆 Meet our 2026 James Flack Norris Awardee, Prof. Christina "Tina" Goudreau Collison
📣 Call for Nominations: Esselen Award
🎨 National Chemistry Week schedule, plus the Illustrated Poem Contest entry form
📚 SIMSE by Alan Goren, Analytical Corner Part 1 by Shikha Grover, the MedChem Symposium report, a Government Relations update, and more

Read the full issue at the link in bio 🔗

✍️ Want to contribute? Submissions for the December issue are due November 1.

09/03/2026

🧬 Few tickets remain for Chemical Biology in the HUB 2026.

Join the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society at the Broad Institute for a full day of cutting-edge chemical biology from researchers across academia and industry.

This year’s symposium will explore:
Machine learning • Translational chemical biology • Targeted protein degradation • Target identification & validation • Chemical imaging • Emerging chemical modalities

Hear from scientists including Mary Matyskiela, Steve Canham, Logan Combee, Katherine Donovan, Xiao Wang, Jay Schneekloth, Chris Parker, Jacob Geri, Robert Everley, and more, followed by a networking reception with speakers and attendees.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕗 8:15 AM–6:30 PM
📍 Broad Institute | Cambridge, MA
🥂 Networking reception to follow
🎟️ Registration required — few tickets left

Register now: chem_bio_in_the_hub2026.eventbrite.com

09/03/2026

🔋 Why attend the NESACS Battery Symposium?

Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, the Chemical Innovation in Battery Science Symposium offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and share ideas across the battery ecosystem.

📅 September 16, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Lunch provided)
📍 Simmons University, Boston, MA

Highlights include:

✅ Technical talks from leading academic and industry experts
✅ Topics spanning battery fundamentals, next-generation materials, manufacturing, AI-guided discovery, and interfaces
✅ Networking with researchers and industry professionals
✅ Poster session to showcase your work and receive feedback

🎓 Students can build visibility, sharpen technical communication skills, and explore career pathways, while professionals can discover emerging technologies and identify new collaboration opportunities.

📌 Register here: Chemical Innovation in Battery Science Tickets, Wednesday, September 16 • 11:30 AM - 6 PM | Eventbrite
📌 Submit a poster abstract: Batteries Symposium-Poster Abstract Submission

We look forward to bringing together the battery community for an afternoon of learning, discussion, and networking.

08/25/2026

🏆 Two National ChemLuminary Awards for NESACS!

We’re proud to celebrate an outstanding showing for the Northeastern Section at ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago: five ChemLuminary Award finalist nominations and two national awards.

🧪 Outstanding National Chemistry Week Event for a Specific Audience

Recognizing the exceptional National Chemistry Week programming led by Jennifer Maclachlan and its impact in engaging a specific audience through chemistry outreach.

✨ Outstanding Local Section Younger Chemists Committee

Recognizing the work of the Younger Chemists Committee (NSYCC) and its commitment to building community, professional development, and opportunities for younger chemists across the region.

Special recognition to recent NSYCC Chairs Letícia Adão Gomes and Marcela de Barros, whose leadership has helped strengthen and grow the committee.

From the ChemLuminary Awards banquet to reconnecting with NESACS colleagues throughout the meeting, there was a lot to celebrate in Chicago.

Congratulations to everyone whose leadership, volunteer service, creativity, and collaboration contributed to this remarkable year for NESACS.

2 National ChemLuminary Awards. 5 finalist nominations.

One outstanding chemistry community.