Apply (deadline now Mon. March 2) to be a student presider for Academia 101 / Biopharma 101 at #SpringACS2026 (includes potential travel funds)! If you are interested in a career in academia or biopharma as an organic/medicinal chemist, this is for you!
Academia 101 / Biopharma 101 DEADLINE EXTENDED (to Monday, March 2, 2026) for student presider applications for #SpringACS2026 in Atlanta. Follow this link to apply by March 2 to be one of our four student presiders!
We are currently seeking students (undergraduate or graduate) who are interested in presiding over the "Academia 101: Launching Your Lab" and Biopharma 101: Transition to Industry" Symposia and Panel Discussions that will be held at the Spring ACS Meeting in Atlanta (Wednesday, March 25 2026: 8 am - 12 pm & 2 - 6 PM PST respectively). Presiders will introduce speakers before their talks, make sure talks remain within designated time limit, and moderate questions from the audience. Please indicate your interest on this form by 11:59 pm PST March 2, 2026. If selected, your registration for the meeting will be reimbursed (including a one-year membership to the Younger Chemists Committee and the Divisions of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry if not already a member) and you will also be automatically eligible for a supplemental travel grant. The organizers will reach out to you starting on March 3, 2026 if you were successful in your application with additional information (and you will need to accept your award by no later than March 9, 2026). By submitting this form, you agree to adhere to the ACS Volunteer & Participant Code of Conduct Policy. For any questions please reach out via: Contact Us/Feedback - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
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