Full Technical Program is now Available Online

The 245th National Meeting and Exposition Full Technical Program is now available online. Please visit our abstract submission portal at http://abstracts.acs.org/chem/245nm/program/divisionindex.php To view session titles, descriptions, presenters, locations and times. Programming data is also organized by division, author and meeting theme. You can use our Itinerary Planner (log-in required) to create and print your schedule.

 New Hotel Added to ACS Official Properties

Due to increased demand, the ACS Meetings Department is now utilizing 24 properties for technical sessions, events and/or sleeping rooms for the 245th ACS National Meeting, April 7 -11 in New Orleans, LA. We have added Courtyard New Orleans/Iberville to our current list.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have gone onto the website to get a room for the national meeting, you may have noticed that many hotels have sold out. However, there are still rooms available at the Hilton Riverside, the Loews, the New Orleans Marriott, the Sheraton, the Westin, the W Hotel French Quarter and the W New Orleans.

TIP FOR RESERVING YOUR ROOM: In the accommodations portal, if the hotel you want does not’t come up when you do your search, go back and uncheck the box “Show available rooms only.” Then you can look at the hotels individually. It may be that just one night or two are not available. They will be labeled “wait list.” In that case, you can reserve the room and it will wait list you for those nights. We will go back and ask the hotel if they can add those nights to our block and then notify you that your room night(s) are confirmed. If the hotel is sold out, it will indicate that with “not available” by that night.

Register and reserve your hotel for the 245th ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA, April 7-11, 2013.

Updated information will be posted to the meeting website as it becomes available.

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 Program Highlights

Join more than 10,000 chemistry professionals, academics and students as we address one of the most important topics of our time.

The meeting theme, Chemistry of Energy & Food is being organized by professor Emeritus James N. Seiber, Environmental Toxicology at UC Davis & Editor, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

For full details on the Kavli Lecture series speakers, Plenary sessions and Technical symposia please visit our web site or click the image below to download the highlights brochure.

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Download a .PDF of the preliminary program.

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE EXPOSITION

Visit the Exposition for FREE inside the Morial Convention Center, Halls B2-C.

The show hours will be Sunday, 6PM to 8:30PM and Monday and Tuesday, 9AM-5PM.

Access the Online Exposition and Exhibitor Roadmap to learn more about exhibiting companies and download product information that meets your needs.

Interested in Exhibiting? View the New Orleans floor plan. Booths are going fast! Contact expo@acs.org.

Presidential Symposium on “Vision 2025: How to Succeed in the Global Chemistry Enterprise”

A Presidential Symposium is being organized, featuring top business, academic, and government leaders, to provide their collective perspectives to help chemistry professionals thrive in the global chemistry enterprise of the future.  The symposium was initiated by ACS President Marinda Li Wu and organized by H. N. Cheng and Sadiq Shah with the help of ACS staff.  The topics include successful global collaborative efforts, ideas on further collaboration, educational, and employment opportunities, and examples of recent successful research or entrepreneurial efforts.  Academic speakers include Ronald Breslow, Columbia Univ., Harry Gray, Caltech, Shaomeng Wang, Univ. of Michigan, Hai-Lung Dai, Temple Univ., Julius Vancso, Univ of Twente, and Jens Breffke of YCC.  Corporate speakers include Dr. Douglas Muzyka, Sr. Vice President & Chief Science & Technology Officer, DuPont, Dr. Alan Palkowitz, Vice President, Eli Lilly, Tao Guo, Vice President of WuXi, and Mukund Chorghade, President of ThinQ Pharma.  Also speaking are David Stonner, Director, NSF Office of International Science and Engineering, and the presidents of 11 international chemical society presidents.  Dates are April 8-9, 2013.  Location: Morial Convention Center Rivergate Ballroom (Monday morning) and Morial Convention Center Rooms 206/207 (Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning). 

Join Us at the International Lounge

The ACS International Activities Committee cordially invites you to take advantage of the International Lounge, a place where you can take a break, hold informal discussions, network with peers from all over the globe, and participate in interactive activities. Location: Morial Convention Center, La Nouvelle Lobby

VISA Resources

ACS has members worldwide, many of whom travel to the United States for work, collaboration, or meetings. Find information on obtaining a U.S. visa, the visa waiver program for travelers from selected countries, and what to do if you have visa problems.

 Events, Activities & Announcements

Presidential Outreach Event: Exploring Our World Through Chemistry

Join us as we explore the four themes of air, soil, recycling, and water in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Chemists Celebrate Earth Day. ACS Member Communities is partnering with the Audubon Nature Institute and their conservation efforts by communicating the positive aspects of chemistry to the general public. This event will be held Sunday, April 7, 2013, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. This event is open to the public and zoo admission fee is required. Visit our site to learn more about promoting chemistry in your community.

Go Green in New Orleans – Green Chemistry Events & Activities

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NOAA Fisheries Chief Scientist Highlights Senior Chemists Breakfast

Steve Murawski , an internationally-recognized expert on marine ecosystems and natural resource conservation efforts, will be the keynote speaker at the Senior Chemists Breakfast in conjunction with the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans. His topic will be the development of interdisciplinary programs and research investigations and how activities such as recovery of the Gulf of Mexico marine ecosystem can be structured to achieve long term positive outcomes. The event is Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 a.m. Location to be announced.

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Attention: Graduate School Recruiters!

Meet and network with highly qualified undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about your graduate school programs. Register to participate in the Networking Social with Graduate School Recruiters, which will be held in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, April 7, from 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Lori Betsock at l_betsock@acs.org. To register, go to www.acs.org/GradSchoolRecruiters.

Chemists Needed for Speed Networking Event with Undergraduate Students

Seeking volunteers to chat informally about their chemistry careers with small groups of undergraduate students at the Undergraduate Speed Networking Event with Chemistry Professionals. Chemists with traditional and nontraditional careers, from all job sectors, graduate students, postdocs, and retired chemists are invited to participate. This event will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Monday, April 8, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. If you are available volunteer for 30 minutes or longer, please contact Lori Betsock at l_betsock@acs.org or at (800) 227-5558, ext. 6188.

Cooking & Chemistry Live Webinar in New Orleans

Cooking and Chemistry Live ‘Cooking and Chemistry’ with Shirley Corriher, an acclaimed cook book author, TV personality, and a chemist. Shirley will share some tantalizing recipes that you can easily make at home, and explain the chemistries behind them. Join live at 10am, Monday April 8th at the Convention Center Hall D1. Cannot make it in person? No worries, event will also be streamed live at http://acswebinars.org/tv1 .

Take a Short Course at ACS New Orleans National Meeting

The Department of Professional Education (ProEd) is offering one-, two-, and three-day courses at the ACS New Orleans National Meeting. ACS Short Courses are an excellent way to gain first-class, practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to your job. For a full list of available classes, visit www.ProEd.acs.org/NewOrleans.
*Special Offer* Register for a Short Course by January 15, 2013, pay the 2012 price! We also have group discounts rates available; visit our website for more information.

ACS Leadership Development System™ courses will be held in New Orleans

ACS Leadership Development System™ courses are recognized for the practical skills they build that can be applied immediately to improve performance on the job, in volunteer positions within ACS, and in other life activities. Courses include "Engaging Collegaues in Dialogue", "Strategic Planning", "Fostering Innovation", "Leading Change" and "Leading Without Authority". A limited number of scholarships are available to ACS members that wish to take these courses.  Please contact leaders@acs.org or visit http://goo.gl/TFwXx for more information on scholarship opportunities.

TICKETED EVENTS

A variety of social and special events will be held by event organizers during the meeting. Event participation is open to all interested registrants. View an updated listing of social and special events, including event locations, at www.acs.org/neworleans2013.

The following social events require purchase of a ticket (event number in red), which can be purchased through Attendee Registration. Tickets will remain on sale until the evening prior to the event, if available. All tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellations or refund requests must be made by March 22. No tickets will be refunded after that date.

CHED High School-College Interface Luncheon/SE-01/$40
(Included at no charge with high school teacher registration.)
Noon  to 1 PM, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

National Chemical Technician Award Banquet/SE-02/$60
6 to 9 PM, Hilton Riverside

Women in the Chemical Enterprises Breakfast/SE-03/$37 (regular)/SE-04/$20 (student)
7:30 to 9 AM, Hilton Riverside
(A limited number of student tickets are available. Students may purchase regular tickets if student tickets are sold out.)

CMA Reception & Luncheon/SE-05/$50
11:30 AM to 2 PM, Hilton Riverside

CHAL Networking Luncheon/SE-06/ $40
Noon to 1:30 PM, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Purdue Department of Chemistry Alumni Lunch/SE-07/$15
Noon to 1:30 PM, New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center

Risk Management & Insurance—What Current & Future Entrepreneurs Should Consider/SE-08/no charge
3 to 4 PM, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center

CARB Award Banquet/SE-09/$50
6 to 9 PM, The Chicory, 610 S. Peters St.

Chinese-American Chemical Society Dinner Banquet/SE-10/$30
7:30 to 9:30 PM, Five Happiness Chinese Restaurant, 3605 S. Carrollton Ave.

Senior Chemists Breakfast/SE-11/$15
7:30 to 9:30 AM, Hilton Riverside

University of Minnesota Alumni & Friends Breakfast/SE-12/$5
7:30 to 9:30 AM, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

AGFD Communicating Chemistry: Cajun Cooking/SE-13/$10
10:30 AM to 1 PM, Tableau at Le Petit Theater, 616 S. Peter St.

CINF Luncheon/SE-14/$15
Noon to 1:30 PM, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

WCC Luncheon/SE-15/$47 (regular)/SE-16/$25 (student)
Noon to 1:30 PM, Hilton Riverside
(A limited number of student tickets are available. Students may purchase regular tickets if student tickets are sold out.)

COLL Luncheon/SE-17/$40
Noon to 1:45 PM, New Orleans Marriott

MEDI Lunch-n-Learn Case Study: “Life After Big Pharma—Tales From The Other Side”/SE-18/$15
Noon to 2 PM, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

ENVR Social & Reception/SE-19/$10
5:30 to 6:30 PM, Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House Restaurant, 144 Bourbon St.

2013 ACS Award Banquet Ceremony & General Meeting of the Society/SE-20/$130
6 to 10 PM, New Orleans Marriott

CELL Anselme Payen Award Banquet/SE-21/$60
6 to 10 PM, The Pavilion of Two Sisters at the Botanical Garden, City Park, 1 Palm Dr.

ENFL Dinner/SE-22/$65
6 to 10 PM, Mulate’s, The Original Cajun Restaurant, 201 Julia St.

  Travel Discounts

ACS has negotiated special travel rates to the National Meeting & Exposition with AMTRAK, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and several rental car companies. Please visit our website for more information.

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