named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Chemistry in Emerging Technologies Lecture Series
Public lecture series highlighting technological developments in Rochester with a chemical component, featuring local industry and academic leaders
Collegiate Research Symposium
Annual event where undergraduate and master's students present chemistry research through posters or talks; includes awards and a keynote speaker
Lab Equipment Sharing Program
Community-driven initiative to share lab equipment among section members via a voluntary database to expand research capabilities
Project SEED
Summer program placing economically disadvantaged high school students in research laboratories for 8–10 weeks
ROC Sci-Tech Symposium
Annual symposium featuring talks from local companies and student research posters, focused on networking and regional scientific collaboration
Undergraduate Travel Grants
Provides funding for undergraduate students to attend and present research at professional ACS meetings
Women Chemists Committee (WCC)
Facilitates networking and professional development for women in chemistry through events like the Global Women’s Breakfast and dinner talks
Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)
Supports early-career chemists through networking events such as coffee hours and speed networking
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitating member networking and professional connectionsHosts networking events including mixers, coffee hours, speed networking, dinners with talks, distillery and winery tours, and summer meet-ups for members, younger chemists, and women chemists to foster professional relationships and community engagement.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Hosting public outreach and community engagement eventsOrganizes and supports community events during National Chemistry Week and Chemists Celebrate Earth Week to promote the value of chemistry in everyday life and communicate its positive role to the general public.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Organizing scientific and educational programming for members and studentsOrganizes regional scientific meetings, symposia, lecture series, and networking events featuring technical programs, poster sessions, and keynote speakers to support professional development and knowledge exchange among chemists, students, and industry professionals in the Rochester and Western New York region.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presenting awards and recognizing scientific achievementPresents the Harrison Howe Award to scientists with outstanding accomplishments and high potential for future contributions in the field of chemistry.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Providing organizational governance and administrative supportOperates a Local Section Executive Committee, conducts annual elections for officer positions, holds annual meetings to present financial and organizational reports, and provides mechanisms for tax-exempt donations and expense reimbursements for members.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Supporting student and early-career chemists through research opportunities and travel fundingProvides undergraduate students with travel grants to present research at national ACS meetings, runs a student research competition at the annual Collegiate Research Symposium, and participates in Project SEED by placing economically disadvantaged high school students in summer research laboratories.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Enhancing research access and collaboration among membersOperates a shared, voluntary database of lab equipment that connects Rochester Section members to facilitate access to needed scientific instrumentation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$12K36%
Program service revenue$13K41%
Investment income$2K8%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$20K
balance sheet
Total assets$229K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$229K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +5.9%
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- ACS National Government — Provided facilitators for the Rochester Section's Strategic Planning Retreat.
- ACS Younger Chemists Committee Network — Local chapter of the national ACS Younger Chemists Committee
- American Chemical Society Network — Local section of the American Chemical Society
- American Chemical Society Network — Local section of the American Chemical Society organizing regional activities and events.
- American Chemical Society Network — Local section of the national American Chemical Society organization.
- American Chemical Society Network — Parent national scientific society of which the Rochester Section is a local chapter
- American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics Partner — Regional advanced manufacturing institute located within the section's service area
- Bausch & Lomb Partner — Employer of section members and regional organization within the section's service area
- Kodak Partner — Employer of section members and regional organization within the section's service area
- Laboratory of Laser Energetics Partner — Hosts keynote speaker Prof. Matt Sharpe for the Collegiate Research Symposium.
- Nazareth College Partner — Hosts the Chemistry in Emerging Technologies Lecture Series in Peckham Hall and provides campus facilities for events.
- Rochester Section members Partner — Voluntary participants in a shared database of lab equipment who connect directly to borrow and lend instrumentation.
- University of Rochester Partner — Employer of section members and regional educational institution within the section's service area
- University of Rochester Partner — Hosts the Collegiate Research Symposium at Goergen Hall.
- Women Chemists Committee Network — Local committee within the Rochester Section that supports women in chemistry
- Xerox Partner — Employer of section members and regional organization within the section's service area
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Infrastructure to Enable Scientific Advancementmethodology: collaborative_network-buildingBy providing access to shared lab equipment and fostering a culture of collaboration, the organization enables new research opportunities and scientific breakthroughs because resource-sharing lowers barriers to experimentation and strengthens professional networks.
- Education and Outreach as Pathway to Professional Engagementmethodology: education-pathway-to-professionBy offering educational and outreach activities, particularly to high-school and college students, the organization increases exposure to chemistry and biochemistry, fostering a pipeline into the profession because early engagement strengthens workforce development and professional identity formation.
- Student Research Engagement Through Competitive and Presentational Platformsmethodology: student-research-engagementBy creating opportunities for students to present research in competitive formats with expert feedback, the organization motivates participation and supports development because recognition and peer engagement enhance learning and professional growth.