Thursday, August 25, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 pm
New Chemistry Building, Learning Studio, Room 1435
*There will be pizza after the event*

Register Here: https://forms.gle/R5J6vQg5cHXBF8zC6

Lecture: Principles of diamond-based X-ray sources

Dr. Roger Durst. Chief Technology Officer, Bruker AXS GmbH, Karlsruhe, Germany

A case-study in the application of scientific principles in an industrial research and development environment is presented. Diamond has the highest heat conductivity of any solid material and the use of diamond heat spreaders in ultra-high-power electronics is now well established. The idea of a diamond-cooled microfocus X-ray sources is natural and has been attempted several times by various development groups around the world over the past 25 years. However, all these previous attempts failed to produce a working source. So, what are the challenges of diamond-based X-ray sources and how where these challenges finally overcome? A multi-disciplinary development team was established at Bruker to study this problem in detail and their work resulted in the first successful diamond-based X-ray source, the IµS DIAMOND which was commercially released in 2019. The process followed by the team in this project is described, highlighted some of the similarities and differences between industrial research and development and academic research.

Many members of the Local Section knew Larry Dahl, who passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2021 at the age of 91. The UW–Madison Chemistry Department will hold a virtual remembrance ceremony to honor his memory at 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021. You are cordially invited to attend this two-hour virtual ceremony via Zoom. Please register to attend the ceremony at Dahl Tribute – Department of Chemistry – UW–Madison (wisc.edu). The zoom link will be sent to all registered participants by November 5, 2021. 

This informal event will be an opportunity to reconnect with friends and share our favorite memories about Larry and the ways he enriched our lives. If you would like to present prepared remarks, or share multimedia at the ceremony, please e-mail Ilia Guzei at iguzei@chem.wisc.edu. Anyone is welcome to share a few unscripted comments. Please forward this invitation to anyone who may be interested in attending this event. 

Additional information about Professor Dahl and his long-time career may be found at https://chem.wisc.edu/staff/dahl-larry-f/.

Join ACS colleagues for a virtual ACS Industry Career Day on Saturday November 21 @11am ET.  During this virtual event, an expert panel of young industry-based chemists will explore topics such as transitioning from academia to a career in industry, building non-technical skills and more.   Following the panel discussion, stick around to join fellow participants in interactive small group networking sessions facilitated by ACS Career Consultants. Register now at: https://fal.cn/3bkZm.

Thurs, November 14, 2019
Social Hour 6PM; Dinner 7PM
Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant
2039 Allen Blvd.  Madison, WI

Cost: Regular Members $30,  Graduate Students $15,  Undergraduate Students Free!

All Wisconsin Local Members and their guests are welcome to attend the Annual Banquet! Sign up by emailing Betty Moore (betmoore@chem.wisc.edu).

• Please let us know about any food allergies or restrictions
• Make your check payable to: WI Section, American Chemical Society
• Send payments to Betty Moore, ACS WI Section, Dept. of Chemistry,
  1101 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706
  betmoore@chem.wisc.edu; 608/262-5155

Friday, October 25
Capitol Ice Arena
2616 North Pleasant View Rd
Middleton, WI

To celebrate National Chemistry Week we have reserved the Suter Suite at the Capitol Ice Arena, a private lounge at the mezzanine level above the team benches. Light appetizers and a cash bar are included (and it’s $1 beer night at the concession stands downstairs!)

• Be among the first 35 to sign up—free admission!
• After 35–there is a $10/person charge
• Members may bring 1 guest
• Complimentary appetizers, cash bar
• $1 beer night (concessions downstairs)

SO SIGN UP NOW! Send an email to betmoore@chem.wisc.edu with your name and the name of any guest. The deadline for reservations is Monday, October 21. There is a 60-person limit for the Suter Suite.

Full event information here!

Monday August 19, 2019
5:00-8:00PM
Industry Room, Union South
1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715

Registration encouraged!

Hosted by Mirus and the Wisconsin ACS Local Section
Download the event flyer!

Topic: The Emergence of CAR-T Cell Therapy
Christian Capitini, MD, Assistant
Professor at UW School of Medicine and Public Health, will be sharing his research and the latest developments in CAR-T cells.

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center
425 Henry Mall  Madison, WI

Registration and more info

The Ups and Downs, but mostly Ups, of working for smaller biotech and pharma companies

Panelists will discuss their experiences transitioning from academia to smaller, independent biotech companies

• Is small biotech right for you and which attributes do they want?
• Finding the right company – things to consider and research
• Start-ups vs. Established vs. Niche Market biotechs
• Career prospects: risks and benefits of joining a small biotech
• You’re the expert – How communication to a multi-disciplinary audience is key

Panel discussion followed by informal networking with lunch

Aaron Almeida (PhD Chemistry)
Scientist, Catalent Pharma Solutions

Thomas ‘Rock’ Mackie (PhD Medical Physics)
Chief Innovation Officer, UW Health

Nick Rossi (PhD Chemistry)
Senior Scientist II, Mirus Bio LLC

Robb Stankey (PhD Genetics)
Senior Scientist, Varigen Biosciences

Event brought to you as a partnership between the ACS WI Local Section and the UW-Madison Office of Postdoctoral Studies Career Exploration Series.

Thursday, November 8th, 2018
Social Hour 6PM; Dinner 7PM
Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant
2039 Allen Blvd.  Madison, WI

Cost: Regular Members $30,  Graduate Students $15,  Undergraduate Students Free!

All Wisconsin Local Members and their guests are welcome to attend the Annual Banquet! Sign up by November 5th by emailing Betty Moore (betmoore@chem.wisc.edu).  Full dinner agenda available here.

The dinner program will feature section awards and a talk from UW-Madison Chemistry Professor Helen Blackwell on “Chemical Interception of Bacterial Communication Pathways”. We hope you can attend!

We will be hosting a Special Sunset Cruise on Lake Mendota for our Summer Social event this year!

Thursday, June 28, 2018
Boat departs at 5:45pm for 3 hour cruise
Mariners Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive

The 3-hour Betty Lou cruise departs from the Mariners Inn on the north side of Lake Mendota. The event is for members/affiliate members and their guests, at no cost. Heavy appetizers are included; beverages are available at a cash bar. Our special guest will be Dr. Jake Walsh, UW Center for Limnology, who will describe his research on invasive species in Lake Mendota. In addition to a short talk, he will answer our questions—both as a group and individually.

Sign up by Friday June 22 to secure a spot – contact Betty Moore by email or call 608-262-5155.

Science on Tap

Mirus Bio welcomes Professor Chris Hittinger, Genetics, UW-Madison, who is one of the discoverers of Saccharomyces eubayanus, the wild parent of the main hybrid yeasts used in the brewing industry. He will talk about how yeasts are not only critical for one of Wisconsin’s favorite beverages, but also to many industries like the production of drugs, such as human insulin and producing biofuels.
Come enjoy good food, conversation and a lager on us!

Thursday, June 28th, 6:30-8:00PM
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co – Hilldale Mall
357 Price Place, Madison WI

RSVP by 6/21/18: https://www.mirusbio.com/rsvp/science-on-tap

Sponsored by Mirus and the ACS WI Local Section