If so, you may be surprised to learn that there are many opportunities designed especially for you.  Events intended for and planned by graduate students and postdocs include scientific symposia, workshops designed to help you succeed in your job search, and social and networking opportunities. A highlight among these is the Graduate Student and Postdoc Reception that will take place on Monday, August 17, 6:30—8:00 PM at the Washington Convention Center, Rm 144 A.

Check out these and other special events (many of which will be repeated at subsequent national meetings) for graduate students and postdocs here.

ACS Graduate Student Award in Computation Chemistry

ACS Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Cellulose or Renewable Materials

ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Graduate Fellowship

National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program

» More grants, fellowships, scholarships, and awards

• Share your research and professional profile with other chemists to increase networking and employment opportunities
• Search profiles for students and alumni from your university to add to your network
• Create or join a group (like the Nanoscience group) to discuss your research with like-minded individuals

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