BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACS Cleveland - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.acscleveland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACS Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T000000 DTSTAMP:20260411T163137 CREATED:20260212T185351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202727Z UID:1935-1770854400-1770854400@www.acscleveland.org SUMMARY:2026 Meeting in Miniature (MiM): Thurs. Mar. 12 at Case Western Reserve University DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Mar. 12\, 2026 \nCase Western Reserve University Agnar Pytte Center for Science Education and Research \n2080 Adelbert Rd. \nCleveland\, OH 44106 \nParking suggestion: Veale Center on Adelbert Rd (pay by credit card\, maximum of $10). \n  \nTentative schedule:   \n\n\n\n1:30 pm\nRegistration in Hovorka Atrium\n\n\n2:00 pm\nTechnical Sessions\n\n\n5:30 pm\nPlenary Talk\n\n\n6:30 pm\nDinner and Student Awards\n\n\n\n  \nIf interested in presenting\, please submit your abstract using the following link below by Thursday March 5\, 2026. \n\n\n\nMiM 2026 Abstract Submission Link \n  \nPlenary Talk:  Rachel Saylor\, Associate Professor\, Oberlin College; To fluoresce or not to fluoresce: Progress toward interrogating neurochemical systems in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans \nAbstract:  Anxiety disorders affect ~44% of the US population and are uniquely difficult to diagnose and treat effectively.  This challenge is exacerbated by the lack of specific knowledge of anxiety’s underlying biochemical causes\, due in part to the difficulty in analytically probing delicate and complex brain tissue for neurochemical concentration.  Historically\, one method to sensitively determine neurochemically-relevant primary amines is after their reaction with the reagent naphthalene-2\,3-dicarboxaldehyde (NDA)\, which creates a fluorescent product that is readily detected.  Unfortunately\, we have observed several practical challenges in routine use of this reaction\, including the lack of fluorescence from derivatized primary amines dopamine and serotonin\, both of which are important neurotransmitters associated with many neurological disease states\, including anxiety.  Here\, we will discuss how to overcome these analytical challenges\, first by determining their causes through fluorescence and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy\, then in developing practical methods to recover fluorescence.  Finally\, we implement our methods in combination with capillary electrophoresis and laser-induced fluorescence detection for the simultaneous determination of over ten biologically-relevant primary amines present in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans.  In the future\, this work will serve as a basis for interrogating the connection between primary amine concentrations and behavior in Caenorhabditis elegans. \n  \nBio:  Rachel Saylor first discovered her love of analytical chemistry while earning her BS in Chemistry from Wittenberg University.  She went on to pursue her PhD at the University of Kansas under the mentorship of Dr. Susan Lunte.  After postdoctoral work at the University of South Carolina (including time spent at the Central Institute for Mental Health\, Mannheim)\, she returned to the Midwest to start her independent career.  Rachel is now an Associate Professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Oberlin College\, where her research focuses on developing and using analytical techniques to answer neurobiological questions.  As an analytical chemist at an undergraduate institution\, her broader goal is to inspire and develop the next generation of analytical scientists through teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. \n  \nMenu: Buffet dinner by Foods for Thoughts: (Green salad\, Rolls\, Marinated Grilled Chicken\, Toasted Herbed Couscous (V)\, Grilled Vegetables\, Vegan stuffed bell peppers\, Dessert Tray\, Iced Tea) \nNOTE: Presenters do not need to register below (registration and dinner reservations for presenters are made via the abstract submission)\nRegistration: URL:https://www.acscleveland.org/event/2026-meeting-in-miniature-mim-thurs-mar-12-at-case-western-reserve-university/ LOCATION:OH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T163137 CREATED:20260122T132715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T182509Z UID:1906-1772037000-1772051400@www.acscleveland.org SUMMARY:2026 February Meeting: Industrial Chemist Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:February 25\, 2026\nSaucy Brew Works \nPanelists:\n\nStan Pokras\, Clinical Science Manager at MIM software \n  \n\nTyler Petek\, Ph.D. \n \nTyler Petek is an electrochemical engineer currently working as a Senior Research Scientist for the Lubrizol Corporation. He has a broad focus\, working across Lubrizol’s business units to bring electrochemistry into how Lubrizol makes things as well as how Lubrizol’s products perform in electrified systems and electrochemical devices. Tyler has spent the last eleven years in industrial strategic research bridging the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications for a wide variety of areas including chlor-alkali\, water treatment\, energy storage\, corrosion protection\, and electrochemical synthesis. Tyler is a triple alumnus from Case Western Reserve University’s department of Chemical Engineering where his research was focused on fuel cells\, hydrogen\, and flow batteries. Currently\, Tyler’s main research focuses are on advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries and material compatibility amidst the electrification of transportation. \n\nSydney Vereb \n \nSydney Vereb is a Chemist and Product Compliance Specialist at Eckart with a focus on metallic inks. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2016 with chemistry and music degrees\, and previously worked at Epic and Steris. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n4:30pm: Executive Committee Meeting\n5:30pm: Social time\n6:15pm: Dinner\n7:00pm: Talk \nMenu: Pizza and beer! \nRegistration: URL:https://www.acscleveland.org/event/2026-february-meeting-industrial-chemist-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Saucy Brew Works-Orange\, 400 Park Ave Suite 170\, Orange\, OH\, 44122\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T163137 CREATED:20260320T150526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T182530Z UID:1956-1776875400-1776889800@www.acscleveland.org SUMMARY:2026 Education Night: April 22 DESCRIPTION:Wed. Apr. 22\, 2026\nAdvanced Technology Training Center (ATTC) Room 139\nMetro CampusCuyhoga Community College3409 Woodland AvenueCleveland\, OH 44115\nWe honor the Heller-Dabrowski Outstanding HS Chemistry teacher and student award winners\, including those from the recent NEOSEF. In addition to interacting with the students about their award winning projects we will have a keynote: \n \ninteracting with the students about their award winning projects we will have a keynote: \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hidden Life of Spices \nEver wondered why toasting cumin transforms your dish\, or how turmeric does more than add color?Join chemist-chef Chef Ky for an evening where science meets flavor. Discover how heat\, fat\, and alcohol unlock hidden aromas\, learn the chemistry behind spice blends\, and explore the health benefits in every pinch. Watch as they prepare dishes that bring these principles to life—then taste the results!Perfect for food lovers\, science enthusiasts\, and the simply curious.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nBrief Bio: Chef Ky-Wai Wong\, Assistant Professor\, Cuyahoga Community College \nChef Ky-Wai Wong\, known as Chef KY\, is an assistant professor in the Hospitality Management program at Tri-C®. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from UCLA and master’s degree in hospitality management from Auburn University. \nWong has a strong background in fine dining. His first restaurant job was at Giovanni’s in Beachwood. From there\, he went to culinary school in London\, England. In addition to earning a certificate in cuisine and baking/pastry from Le Cordon Bleu in London\, he completed an apprenticeship at Michelin 2-star restaurant Le Gavroche. \nHe returned to Cleveland and continued to work in fine dining at places such as Blake’s Seafood Grille\, the Century Restaurant and Bar at the Ritz-Carlton\, fire food and drink and Seballos Pastries. With much experience under his belt\, Wong worked his way up to top positions at some of the area’s premier fine dining establishments\, including sous chef at AAA Five Diamond restaurant Classics at the Intercontinental Hotel; executive chef at LockKeepers and Park City Diner; chef de cuisine at DANTE in Valley View; and chef de cuisine at Lucky’s Cafe. \nWong loves sharing his passion and knowledge about food with his students. In his free time\, he enjoys spending time with his family and doing fundraisers that help the community. \n  \nTentative schedule:   \n\n\n\n4:30 pm\nExecutive Committee Meeting\n\n\n5:30 pm\nSocial time and viewing of science fair projects\n\n\n7:00 pm\nDinner\, Awards recognition\, Talk\n\n\n\n  \n \nMenu: Buffet dinner (menu TBD) \n\nRegistration: \n\n \n \n 2026 Education Night\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Membership Status*At the event\, we take credit cards\, checks made out to “Cleveland ACS\," or cash. The cost is $25 for employed members and guests\, $10 for retirees or unemployed\, and FREE for award winners\, undergrad or grad students.\n \n \n Member\n \n \n \n Retired/Unemployed Member\n \n \n \n Student\n \n \n \n Guest\n \n \n \n Invited Guest (e.g. awardees\, judges)\n \n \n \n \n Notes to the OrganizerUse this field to indicate special requests\, such as dietary restrictions.CAPTCHA URL:https://www.acscleveland.org/event/2026-education-night-april-22/ LOCATION:OH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T163137 CREATED:20260327T152240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T152631Z UID:1967-1779989400-1780000200@www.acscleveland.org SUMMARY:2026 Morley Award Dinner and Address DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the 2026 winner of the Edward W. Morley award\, Prof. Anne McNeil of the University of Michigan. \nAnne McNeil\, University of Michigan \nRegistration needed by May 19 \nThursday May 28th\nMichaelson & Morley Restaurant\, Veale Center\nCase Western Reserve University\n\n\n2026 Edward W. Morley Address:\nThe title and abstract will be posted soon.\n\n\nSocial with drinks: 5:30pm\nDinner: 6:00pm \nMorley Award Presentation and Address: 7:15 – 8:30pm\n\nFirst Course: \n\nBaby arugula and kale salad | Parmesan toast point | Cherry tomatoes| Pickled red onion| English cucumber| Roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette\n\n\nMain Course choice of:\n\nSpinach & sundried tomatoes stuffed chicken breast | Asiago truffle polenta| Grilled asparagus| Lemon thyme demi\nLemon dill roasted Faroe Island salmon| Asiago truffle polenta| Grilled asparagus| Charred tomato coulis\nGrilled vegetables portobello stack| Asiago truffle polenta| Grilled asparagus| Basil chimichurri\n\n\nDessert Course:\n\nChocolate mousse dome\n\nStreet parking available on Euclid\, East Blvd. and Bellflower Road. The Severance Hall covered parking garage is also open to the public and conveniently has direct access to Michelson and Morley. \nRegistration: \n \n \n 2026 Edward W. Morley Award: Anne McNeil\n \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Entree Choice*Please choose your entree\n \n \n Spinach & sundried tomatoes stuffed chicken breast | Asiago truffle polenta| Grilled asparagus| Lemon thyme demi\n \n \n \n Lemon dill roasted Faroe Island salmon| Asiago truffle polenta| Grilled asparagus| Charred tomato coulis\n \n \n \n Grilled vegetables portobello stack| Asiago truffle polenta| Grilled asparagus| Basil chimichurri\n Membership Status*At the event\, we take credit cards\, checks made out to “Cleveland ACS\," or cash. The cost is $25 for employed members and guests\, $10 for retirees or unemployed\, and FREE for award winners\, undergrad or grad students.\n \n \n Member\n \n \n \n Retired/Unemployed Member\n \n \n \n Student\n \n \n \n Guest\n \n \n \n Invited Guest (e.g. awardees\, judges)\n \n \n \n \n Notes to the OrganizerUse this field to indicate special requests\, such as dietary restrictions.CAPTCHA URL:https://www.acscleveland.org/event/2026-morley-award-dinner-and-address/ LOCATION:Michaelson & Morley Restaurant\, 11038 Bellflower Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44106 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR