The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to derail scientists at a critical point in their careers
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Amer Chem SocietyEven in normal times, postdocs have a tenuous existence. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, they are locked out of their labs and struggling to enter a market filled with hiring freezes. Read some of their stories here in @cenmag
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Many Black students leave chemistry after undergraduate education
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Amer Chem SocietyIn the world of #chemistry, Black #chemists have long been in low numbers, especially in the academic pipeline, and still routinely fall out of that pipeline at every level. Here are the latest data collected from @NSF' NCSES & @OxideChemow.ly/yzT850A1DNC #BlackAndSTEM
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Amer Chem SocietyWe're celebrating Sarah E. Reisman from @Caltech, the 2020 winner of the Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Synthesis by a Young Investigator for her contributions to natural product total synthesis. ow.ly/bmjX50zZXtA #ACSNationalAwards pic.twitter.com/zrOUj4OUho
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These inventors, educators, and unsung heroes changed lives through their work in chemistry
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Amer Chem Society#FridayReads 9 Black #chemists you should know about: These inventors, educators, & unsung heroes changed lives through their work in #chemistry. See @cenmag story at ow.ly/fhsq50A0aVN #BlackAndSTEM
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Chemists Celebrate Earth Week occurs annually the week of April 22. Join ACS members and science enthusiasts in raising chemistry awareness in your community.
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Amer Chem SocietyHappy 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Share how you are celebrating & protecting the earth by replying with ways you practice #sustainability. See more #EarthDay2020 & #CCEW resources at acs.org/ccew #GreenChemistry #ChemTwitter #Sustainable #Climate pic.twitter.com/3DQkoAHF9J
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Qiagen vows to ramp up production of kits as scientists turn to social media to plea for donations
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Amer Chem SocietyQiagen promises to increase the production of RNA extraction kits. The kits, critical for diagnostic tests of the #COVID19 coronavirus, are in high demand worldwide. Read more in @cenmag at
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Find ACS resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, created to support the general public, chemistry teachers and researchers, policymakers, and the media.
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Amer Chem Society#FridayReads Browse ACS's page devoted to resources on COVID-19, including a collection of @cenmag articles, research on the virus, teaching materials from @AACTconnect & more.
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Join ACS in Philadelphia for the National Meeting & Expo, Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century, March 22-26. Discover the latest research and grow your career.
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Amer Chem SocietyAfter careful consideration for the safety of our members, the local community and our staff, ACS has decided to terminate the ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting in Philadelphia (#ACSPhilly). Please visit the meeting web page for complete details
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Amer Chem SocietyACS is closely monitoring the evolving situation related to COVID-19. At present, #ACSPhilly is on schedule. We encourage people to check acs.org for our official statement on current meeting plans. (1/2)
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Stereo Chemistry explores how early-career chemists are confronting a changing climate
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Amer Chem SocietyHow early-career chemists are confronting the impacts of #ClimateChange and working to develop the tools need to thrive in an uncertain future. Listen to @cenmag's latest #StereoChemistry podcast episode here or wherever you listen to your podcasts
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The volatile compound replicates the aroma of hundreds of compounds in the real fruit
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Amer Chem SocietyRecently published in @JAgFoodChem: A fungus that bursts from the bark of birch trees can produce a volatile molecule with the sweet smell of pineapple—an aroma usually formed by a mixture of many compounds. Read more in @cenmag
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Researchers use bibliographic analysis to spot the prize’s bio trend and suggest ways to refocus the prize back to chemistry; but some chemists think the trend just represents the diversity of chemical sciences
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Amer Chem SocietyResearchers suggest that the chemistry #Nobel is increasingly awarded to work better described as life sciences than #chemistry. They propose adding new prizes and more laureates. Read more in @cenmag
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Recognize what&'s really going on, enlist support, and be kind to yourself
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Amer Chem SocietyWhat can you do when you’re being bullied? @cenmag’s Office Hours advice columnist, @jenheemstra says it's important for you to recognize what’s really going on, enlist support, and be kind to yourself. Read more
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Amer Chem SocietyArriving soon! The ACS personal pronoun pins will be back for the National Meeting. Don't forget to pick up your pin at the Information Kiosk during #ACSSanDiego. ow.ly/QaOg30pmgxU #InclusionACS pic.twitter.com/SO8ic6D0p8
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