Celebrating ACS 150th Anniversary
Our anniversary journey is shaped by ACS’s core values — passion for science, inclusion and belonging, lifelong learning, and sustainability. Each month, we’ll spotlight a unique theme that reflects these values and helps unify our celebration across channels. ACS will be sharing videos, stories, podcasts, and more to amplify each theme, and we invite you to do the same! Be on the lookout for new content each month, and if you have ideas or contributions that align with a theme, we’d love to hear from you, reach out to us at ACS150thanniversary@acs.org.Take a look at the ACS150 Playbook! Inside, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate ACS’ 150th anniversary and highlight our theme of Chemistry is Everything throughout 2026 — guidelines, best practices, templates, tools, and tips — to help you craft content that connects and inspires.
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On Thursday, July 9th the Lehigh Valley Section honored its 50/60-year Anniversary Members at an Awards Brunch at Chris' Family Restaurant. The 4 honorees able to attend with their guests (Frank Schweighardt (60), Barry Fugere (50), Frank DeStefano (50) and Howard Withers (50) were hosted by LVACS EC members with Carl Salter, Chair, presenting the Awards. Beside those present at the brunch, anniversarians included Stephen Le Van (50) and Robert Tucker (50) as well as the late Edward Donoghue (50) and Phillip Dougherty (60), who sadly passed earlier this year. A great time with our most senior ACS members!
Dr. Godfred Fianu of Moravian University shares that the 2026 Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society (LVACS) Ned Heindel Organic Chemistry Scholarship Competition, held April 25th, was a great success! 15 students, representing Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian University, and Muhlenberg College raised the level of participation to heights not seen over the recent past. Godfred and LVACS extends their sincere thanks to all of the students for representing their institutions with professionalism and pride and to the faculty who supported and encouraged their students to participate. Your mentorship plays a vital role in making this event possible. Special thanks go to Ms. June Thompson, Dr. Carl Salter and Moravian University for their support.
The result of the competition has been announced and Davis Woerner from Lehigh University is the winner of the $2000 2026 LVACS Ned Heindel Organic Chemistry Scholarship Competition. Besides being the combined exam + essay point recipient, Davis submitted the top essay as well and will receive the $200 Essay Award. Beside his academic prowess, Davis also competes on the Lehigh swim team. Congratulations from LVACS to Davis Woerner, and best wishes to all of our participants. We hope you have a relaxing, enjoyable, and rewarding summer!
THE 2026 CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD LEHIGH VALLEY NATIONAL EXAM DREW 10 COMPETITORS TO THE CEDAR CREST COLLEGE CAMPUS ON APRIL 18TH
MANY THANKS TO OUR COORDINATORS YI DU AND GAIL MARSELLA FOR OFFERING THIS CHALLENGE TO OUR LOCAL HS STUDENTS!
Mirkin receives the award “for pioneering contributions to nanochemistry and for impacting the chemistry profession globally through innovations in education, service, and policy at the highest levels, and entrepreneurship.” A global leader in supramolecular chemistry, nanoscience, and nanotechnology, Mirkin has transformed how chemists design, synthesize, and apply nanoscale materials. His work has led to the discovery and development of new classes of nanomaterials and laid the foundation for new approaches to designing and assembling nanoscale materials. Mirkin’s advances have led to life-changing diagnostics and reshaped fields spanning materials science and catalysis to biology and the life sciences. The award will be presented at the ACS Spring 2027 Meeting.
The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society was the fifth local ACS section to be chartered. Founded in 1894, it serves the Lehigh Valley Area including six counties in Pennsylvania (Monroe, Northampton, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Berks and Carbon) and Warren county in New Jersey. ACS Local Sections promote public awareness of chemistry through community outreach programs. Working with students of chemistry and science, we encourage an interest in the chemical sciences. The LVACS also provides a valuable forum for communication between members and serves as a platform for sharing scientific and educational information. Read our Values Statement.
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