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Featured Events & Workshops

Sunday, August 18

Entrepreneurship: A Practical Overview for Aspiring Chemical Entrepreneurs

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MT)

Becoming an entrepreneur can be incredibly rewarding, but it comes with risks as well. Do how do you know if it’s right for you? This half-day workshop provides an overview of key responsibilities and activities needed for aspiring (and current) entrepreneurs when starting a new business with a specific focus within the chemical industry. This course will illuminate key decision points inherent in entrepreneurship, demystify the process of starting a business, and empower chemical entrepreneurs to achieve their vision. 

Add this course during meeting registration for $50

Tuesday, August 20

Navigating Dynamic Commercial Organizations

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MT)

This half-day workshop is a live, in-depth look at best practices in business leadership that assists scientists in transitioning into business leadership roles in the industry. The facilitated workshop builds on the concepts and skills introduced in Preparing for Business Leadership in Science and Technology, a self-paced, on-demand introductory course that is a prerequisite for this workshop. 

Add this workshop during meeting registration for $50

PMSE Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges in AI-Accelerated and Data-Driven Design of Polymeric Materials

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (MT)

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Featured Symposia

Division of Chemical Information

Attend talks on machine learning for organic chemistry, elevating the discussion around scientific information, explainable artificial intelligence in chemistry, and more. 

Division of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering

Explore the use of advanced polymers for water purification, degradation strategies for PFAS and microplastics, and new applications of polymeric materials.

Division of Medicinal Chemistry

Learn about the future of RNA-targeted drug discovery, principles for small molecule penetration, and attend the widely anticipated first disclosure symposia. 

Cross Divisional Programming

Explore industry-related talks on engineering polymers for future space missions, running successful small chemical businesses, advances in medicinal chemistry and more.

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