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Past Meetings
Holiday Party, Dr. Colleen Kelley: "Chemistry isn't just about science. It's the Shared Story of Everything."
December 12, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Elmhurst University
Frick Center, Prospect Room, 190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Join us for our Holiday Party.
November Dinner meeting
November 14, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N. Lakeshore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610
https://imss.org/
Join us for an evening of insight and connection as Maryann Maas, Vice President of Global Intellectual Property at LanzaTech, shares her perspective on how intellectual property shapes the future of chemical innovation
2025 Basolo Medal program
November 07, 2025
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Technological Institute, Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208
http://www.chemistry.northwestern.edu/
Fred Basolo Medal, 2025 Recipient: Ric Kaner, UCLA, "Energy Storage and Other Applications of Graphene"
Career Event for Chemists: Speed Networking
September 25, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Parmer Atrium, Dominican University
7900 W Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
http://www.dom.edu
Join us to connect with fellow professionals, students, and industry leaders in an evening dedicated to career growth, collaboration, and fellow community.
September 2025 Education Night
September 17, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Benedictine University; Krasa Center/Student Union 2nd Floor
5700 College Rd
Lisle, IL 60532
Prof. Charles Abrams: "Combining Augmented Reality with Physical Models of Biomolecules"
Chicago Dogs VS Gary South Shore RailCats (Baseball Game)
June 22, 2025
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
https://rosemont.com/impact-field/
Join us for family fun as we cheer on the Chicago Dogs VS Gary South Shore RailCats!
2025 Willard Gibbs Award Celebration: Chad A. Mirkin
May 16, 2025
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Meridian Banquets
1701 Algonquin Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
http://www.meridianbanquets.com
Structural Nanomedicine: Repurposing the Blueprint of Life Through Spherical Nucleic Acids
"Honoring the Dash" - LaTrease Garrison (ACS COO), Plus 50/60/70/80-year member recognition; Sat. Noon Meeting
April 26, 2025
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Great Escape Restaurant
9540 W Irving Park Rd
Schiller Park, IL 60176
https://greatescaperestaurant.com/
Between every milestone in life, there is a dash. No matter the length, the dash is the defining moment of how we navigate through life, interact with others, and contribute to success.
ACS Chicago March 2025 Meeting - Hybrid
March 13, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Axion Analytical Laboratories, Inc
14 North Peoria, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60607
https://axionlabs.com/
During this talk, Dr. Lee Polite will lead you through the world of Chromatography, from the underlying technology to the exciting applications. Being big proponents of hands-on learning, you will get to analyze beverages using Gas Chromatography.
"Human Rights and Peace: A Personal Odyssey" - Dr. Zafra Lerman
February 21, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Colvin House
5940 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
https://colvinhouseevents.com/
Dr. Zafra Lerman will discuss her new book. This event is in-person only.
"Smart and Programmable Crystalline Sponges" - Prof. Omar Farha of Northwestern University (Hybrid)
January 16, 2025
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Matthew Bieszczad Volunteer Resource Center (VRC)
6100 N. Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
https://www.forestpreserveevents.com/resource-center
Prof. Omar Farha discussion on Smart and Programmable Crystalline Sponges. Joint with Chicago AlChE.
