Abstract

The City Of San Francisco and all it has to offer are icing on the cake as the setting for the American Chemical Society’s 239th national meeting. The ACS president, 31 technical divisions, and seven committees will host original programming in 929 half-day oral sessions and 132 poster sessions. Approximately 12,000 papers were submitted, the largest number ever for an ACS national meeting. From well-known attractions such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, and Alcatraz to less known activities such as City Segway Tours, Local Tastes of the City Tour, and Urban Safari, San Francisco is a city that offers a wealth of fun and interesting places to visit.

ACS President Joseph S. Francisco is focusing events on four areas with an underlying global perspective: education, innovation, employment, and partnerships. With “Chemistry for a Sustainable World” as the theme for this meeting, the Kavli Foundation Sustainable Energy Symposium will be held on Monday, March 22, from 8 ..