ACS– New Haven Section Speaker Series

The New Haven ACS Local Section is proud to host its renowned Speaker Series, featuring distinguished scientists in the field of chemistry. Over the years, we have welcomed many leading experts to share their insights, discoveries, and groundbreaking research with our community.

Our events typically take place later in the day, offering an engaging evening of learning and networking. Attendees can enjoy complimentary food and refreshments at in-person events while exploring fascinating topics in chemistry.

Virtual attendees will receive a Zoom link on the day of the event.

Join us for an inspiring session and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the chemistry community!

Upcoming Talks

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"Steeped: The Chemistry in a Cup of Tea".

📆 Wednesday, March 26th, 6:00 pm at Albertus Magnus College

Billions of cups of tea are drunk each day making it the world’s most popular beverage. Perhaps more impressive, the molecular world of tea contains more than a thousand different chemical compounds, which contribute to its color, taste, and scent – and its stimulating effects. Join writer and quantum chemist Michelle Francl of Bryn Mawr College as she spills the tea on the rich molecular brew that can be extracted from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Register now to learn the chemistry behind the different styles of tea and how to use science to brew a better cup!

Schedule:

6:00 pm Check-in and networking

6:30 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Presentation and Q&A

8:30 pm Book signing

Biography

Michelle M. Francl, Ph.D. is the Frank B. Mallory Professor of Chemistry at Bryn Mawr College, where she has been on the faculty since 1986, and an Adjunct Scholar of the Vatican Observatory. She is a quantum chemist who has published in areas ranging from the development of methods for computational chemistry to the structures of topologically intriguing molecules. She is also a writer whose essays on science, culture and policy have appeared regularly in Nature Chemistry and in several collections. She was elected a Fellow of the American Chemical Society in 2009 and is the 2019 recipient of the ACS Philadelphia Section Award. Her latest book, Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea was published by the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2024 and triggered a few diplomatic waves when she suggested adding a dash of salt to tea.

Past Talks