For anyone who tried to register for today's session but received a sold out message, we have just opened more last-minute seats!  Hope to see you all soon..............................

Good day everyone,

I hope you are all doing well as well as had a great spring semester!  I’d like to take this opportunity to formally thank those of you who registered and/or participated in the virtual discussion “Industry Safety Expectations and Engagement for 2YC Chemistry Graduates and Technicians” that was held on Thursday, February 19th with our much-valued members of the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS).  It was an excellent discussion that took place, and we look forward to continuing with this valuable opportunity to share with and gain knowledge from our peers regarding lab safety in the 2YC.   A special thanks goes out to Harry Elston from midwest Chemical Safety as our excellent resident expert.  We were also extremely thankful to be able to have this done in collaboration with ACS C.A.S.E. (Corporation Associates Safety Engagement). Lastly, a huge thank you goes out to Amanda Chung, Membership Chair of CHAS, for once again compiling all the questions, answers, and shared resources, which can now be accessed at the 2YC Lab Safety Community of Practice web page (2YC Community – ACS Chemical Health and Safety Division).  The page also has a recording of the session for those who may have missed it and will also contain additional resources as well as all video recordings of future Lab Safety In the 2YC CHAS Chats.  Many thanks to Melinda Box for the continued updates of our 2YC web page.   On that note, we would like to announce the next 2YC Lab Safety CHAS Chat...............

Thursday, June 18, 2026

4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT

In celebration of the ACS 150th anniversary and June being National Safety Month, please join the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety Two-Year College Lab Safety Community of Practice on Thursday, June 18th for “Make Your Lab Less Toxic: Greener Alternatives for Dichloromethane (DCM) and Other Solvents”. Over the course of this interactive session, we will discuss incorporating greener alternatives that are presented in this free poster.   This free, interactive discussion will take place from 4:00-5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The session will be led by CHAS 2026 Chair-elect/2YC Lab Safety Community of Practice Chair, Dwayne Henry, as well as special guest alternative solvent experts to be announced soon!  Though geared towards 2-year institutions, information provided may be applied to 4-year institution students and graduates as well.  

To register via Eventbrite, please use the link below...

Greener Alternatives for Dichloromethane (DCM) and Other Solvents Tickets, Thursday, June 18  •  4 PM - 5 PM EDT | Eventbrite

Thank you all again for joining us, as well as your time and consideration.  We look forward to hearing from and seeing you all soon, as well as seeing you at the 2YC3 Regional Conference at Montgomery College's Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus, May 29th and 30th (2YC3)!

 For more info on additional CHAS ACS 150th Anniversary June Safety Month activities, see the flyer below............................