Highlighting recent advances in chemistry-related fields is the focus of this meeting.
Topics
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Education
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials/Polymers
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Production from Hydrocarbons
- Environmental Considerations in Hydrocarbon Production
- Solar, Fuel Cells, Wind, and Future Energy
- Recycling and Reuse of Materials
- Lessons and Inspiration from the History of Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons: Exploration, Development, Refining, and Processing
- Catalysis and Energy: Inextricable Links in the Chain of Progress
- Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Functional Polymeric Materials
- Polymer Blends and Composites
- Enabling Approaches to Chemical Synthesis
- Advances in Catalysis for Organic Synthesis
- Functional Materials
Awards Presented at the Event
- The Southwest Region ACS Award (recognizes a person who, during a period of residence in the southwest region of the ACS, has made meritorious contributions to the advancement of the chemical profession)
- The Ann Nalley Regional Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society
- The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences
- The Partners in Progress and Prosperity (P3) Award (celebrates successful partnerships between two or more organizations with a presence in the southwestern region)