Teacher Award Meeting

Program Speaker

Dennis G. Donaldson – Affiliate K-12 Education Liaison

Dr. Dennis G. Donaldson Jr. is an Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor at Virginia State University, where he focuses on STEM education, maker-based learning, and positive youth development through Cooperative Extension and 4-H. His professional background spans research, secondary and postsecondary education, and applied Extension work. He began his career as a geologic researcher with the National Energy Technology Laboratory, contributing to federally funded research in earth systems and energy-related applications. He later served as a secondary science educator at Caesar Rodney High School, where he taught and mentored students in the classroom, and as an Adjunct Professor of Geology at the University of Delaware, supporting undergraduate instruction. These experiences collectively inform his current role, where he integrates research, teaching, and Extension to expand STEM literacy, workforce pathways, and educational access for youth and communities across Virginia.

Registration Link Below

https://tinyurl.com/ACSVASEP26

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PRESENTATION OF TEACHER AWARDS

Distinguished Elementary School Science Teaching Award – Indira Noel

Distinguished Middle School Science Teaching Award – Brittany Bandy

Franklin B. Kizer Distinguished High School Chemistry Teacher Award – Leslie Poling

Other Links of Interest:

October Section Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/ACSVAOCT26

November Section Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/ACSVANOV26

Self-Nomination Form for Elections: https://tinyurl.com/ACSVAELECT27

National Chemistry Week: https://tinyurl.com/ACSVANCW26

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Photos From the April Meeting

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Overview of March Section Meeting

Dr. Ashley Tubbs and Professor Susan Solomon

ACS members attended the renowned Powell Lecture at the University of Richmond for our March meeting. This year’s speaker was Professor Susan Solomon from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Solomon is an environmental crusader who’s contributions have lead to lasting impacts toward saving the ozone layer. Early in her career, Dr. Solomon traveled to Antarctica to study the Antarctic ozone layer and discovered that chlorine was a major factor in ozone depletion. Due to her work and contributions from others. ozone-depleting chemicals were phased out globally. Dr. Solomon emphasized that people are will to take steps toward change when issues are personal, perceptible and practical.