CERM 2024
Program-at-a-Glance

Wednesday, November 6

Review the overall technical programming across the chemical fields.

Join local industries to gain experience in variety of workshops. CONSOL Energy and PPG will provide workshops on Wednesday. ($15 per workshop) Learn more.

This luncheon serves as an opportunity to network with others, create dialogue, and build community, where all attendees are warmly welcomed. ($25 per person / $10 per student)

Join us as Abstract Realm Brewing Company provides a tasting and workshop on the art and science of brewing. ($30 per person) Learn more.

Join us before the first Plenary Lecture to network and celebrate the start of CERM 2024. The cocktail hour is sponsored by the ACS Committee on International Activities (AIC). 

Join us at the first Plenary Lecture by Prof. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski from Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more.

Join us in an evening of networking and fun. We will be joined by three members of the ACS Board of Directors: Wayne Jones, Lisa Balbes, and Natalie LaFranzo.

Join us on a tour and demonstration on the art and science of glassblowing. ($20 per person) Learn more.

Thursday, November 7

Review the overall technical programming across the chemical fields.

Join the CERM 2024 exhibitors to discuss the latest technology and instrumentation. Learn more.

Join local industries to gain experience in variety of workshops. Swagelok will provide a workshop on Thursday morning, and NETL will provide a workshop on Thursday afternoon. ($15 per workshop) Learn more.

This topical group luncheon hosted by the Environmental Group will feature a keynote speaker from Calgon Carbon Corporation. Learn more. ($35 per person / $10 per student) 

Join us for the Thursday Poster Session. Review the overall technical program for a list of the poster presentations.

Join us at the Thursday Plenary Lecture by Prof. Claudia Turro from The Ohio State University. Learn more.

Join us at a dinner and awards ceremony that will celebrate the achievements of ACS members. ($60 per person)

Friday, November 8

Review the overall technical programming across the chemical fields.

Join the CERM 2024 exhibitors to discuss the latest technology and instrumentation. Participate and receive opportunities to win Chinese Auction backets at the Plenary Lectures. Learn more.

Finding Yourself: Identifying a Career that Matches Your Strengths and Values
Allows you to self-assess your career values and strengths. Participants will also learn how the four sectors of chemistry employment compare and contrast. This workshop will also help you determine which sector best aligns to your values and strengths and plan your next steps to obtaining an ideal position. ($10 per person, refundable)

This luncheon serves as an opportunity to network with others, create dialogue, and build community, where all attendees are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate. ($35 per person / $10 per student)

One on one interviews scheduled onsite for review of individual resumes.

Join us for the Thursday Poster Session. Review the overall technical program for a list of the poster presentations.

This reception serves as an opportunity to network with others, create dialogue, and build community, where all attendees are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate.

Join us for Friday’s CERM 2024 Plenary Presentation by Prof. Wesley Transue from University of Pittsburgh. Learn more.

Saturday, November 9

Learn about undergraduate research projects during oral presentations from students.

Meet representatives from a range of graduate programs in our central region and beyond.

(1) Duquesne University Department of Chemistry, (2) Florida State University Department of Chemistry, (3) Ohio University Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, (4) West Virginia University Department of Chemistry, (5) University of Cincinnati Department of Chemistry, (6) University of Pittsburgh Department of Chemistry, (7) University of Pittsburgh Molecular Biophysics and Structural Biology Program

Additionally, speak with current graduate students from the region about how to apply to graduate school and what it is like!

Join faculty from Pennsylvania Western University – California to discuss how they implemented our learning community, our thoughts as participants, preliminary findings, and how others could implement a learning community at their institutions. Learn more about the workshop.

Come hear from a variety of healthcare workers their journeys from undergraduate studies to practicing in medical careers!

What can you do with a degree in chemistry or a related field? Come hear form a variety of different professionals discuss their career pathways and day-to-day work.