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Stop by booth #717 for your free commemorative poster.

232nd ACS National Meeting
See you in San Francisco!

You are invited to visit the ACS Publications Booth #717 at the 232nd ACS National Meeting in San Francisco. Please take a look at our schedule below and stop by to attend these exciting special events and informative presentations – and pick up your free commemorative poster!

Monday, September 11

8:30a.m. The ACS Throughout My Career (San Francisco Marriott, Pacific Room I)
Sponsored by the ACS Younger Chemists Committee. At 10:00 a.m. Matt Price, Director of Sales & Marketing, ACS Publications, will be discussing ACS journals and the ACS Cycle of Excellence.

9:30 a.m. ACS Chemical Biology
Find out more about ACS Chemical Biology, the collaborative new journal that is linking community and content. Explore features like Ask the Expert and WIKI. Stop by to fill out a brief survey and pick up your free ACS Chemical Biology water bottle.

11:00 a.m. Meet Author and Scientist Carl Djerassi
Author Dr. Carl Djerassi, known as the inventor of “the Pill,” will be signing copies of his books at the booth. His writing focuses on “science-in-fiction” that illustrates the ethical dilemmas and personal conflicts scientists face in their pursuit of discovery. Books will be available for purchase at the booth.

2:00 p.m. Meet Organometallics Editor-in-Chief Dietmar Seyferth
Join ACS Publications and Organometallics Editor-in-Chief Dietmar Seyferth in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Journal. There will be a special presentation to the editor and an anniversary cake to commemorate the 25th Volume of Organometallics.

3:00 p.m. The ACS Nano Cycle of Excellence
Find out how ACS leads the way in nanoscience and nanotechnology with Nano Letters, ranked #1 in ISI® impact factor in the new ISI® category of nanoscience & nanotechnology with an ISI® impact factor of 9.847.

Tuesday, September 12

10:00 a.m. ACS Publications Author & Review Workshop (Room 104 of the Moscone Convention Center)
Join ACS Publications for breakfast and discussion as we welcome speakers from the editorial offices of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, ACS Chemical Biology, and ACS Editorial Office Operations. Topics to be discussed include manuscript preparation and submission as well as the peer-review process.

10:00 a.m. ACS Chemical Biology (repeat of Monday 9:30 a.m. event)

12:00 p.m. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Reception
Meet Editor-in-Chief George Schatz and celebrate the 110th Anniversary of The Journal of Physical Chemistry – the long-time leader in the field of physical chemistry. Learn about the launch of the Journal’s new Part C in 2007. Enjoy special refreshments!

2:00 p.m. C&EN Chemjobs
Find out how to leverage this web site to assist you in your job search. Chemical & Engineering News Chemjobs provides job seekers with job listings and advice tailored specifically for those working in the chemical and related sciences.

3:00 p.m. ISI® Essential Science Indicators®
ISI® Essential Science Indicators® provide a measure of scientific trends, including journal output and impact. Find out more information about these metrics and how ACS journals measure up.

Wednesday, September 13

10:00 a.m. ACS Bio and Medicinal Journals
Find out about high-quality, high-impact ACS journals such as Biochemistry, the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Bioconjugate Chemistry, Chemical Research in Toxicology, and the Journal of Natural Products.

12:00 p.m. Quiz Show
Our famous trivia contest with lots of prizes and giveaways!!

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!


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