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\"WRM<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Silicon Valley and California Sections of the American Chemical Society welcome you to the Western Regional Meeting (WRM)!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sponsor<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Program<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
S<\/mark>chedule<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We hope you enjoyed WRM 2025! Click HERE <\/a>to see the general photo gallery.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Click HERE<\/a> to see photos from the Governance Reception<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The final schedule has been released<\/a><\/strong>, and you can view the full technical program<\/strong> HERE<\/a><\/strong> or the complete Program Book (with all special events) HERE<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The <\/a>CACS (Chinese American Chemical Society) banquet<\/a> <\/strong>on Saturday evening, featuring a ten-course dinner and a keynote address by Stanford Professor Bianxiao Cui, was a big success. Click HERE<\/a><\/strong> to see photos from this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click HERE<\/a><\/strong> to see photos from the Awards Dinner on Monday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our thanks to the many Individual Donors<\/a><\/strong> who supported student registration costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With warm thanks to our SPONSORS!<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The theme \u201cBuilding Bridges\u201d represents the process of fostering cooperation and collaboration. This is particularly characteristic of the San Francisco Bay area, renowned worldwide as a hub for technology and innovation. There is a strong culture of interaction, with tech companies often investing in academic research and talent, while universities remain open to collaborations and partnerships with industry. This involves not just the basic transfer of knowledge, but also includes refining academic discoveries to align with industrial demands and standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the Bay Area is characterized by a high concentration of venture capital and start-up companies, which are instrumental in helping to translate academic research into practical industrial applications. Additionally, the area hosts numerous tech-focused events and conferences that facilitate networking, discussions and collaborations between industry professionals and academic researchers. This vibrant ecosystem promotes the seamless transfer of knowledge and technology, making the San Francisco Bay Area a prime example of the theme in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bay Area is truly international because of its diverse population and strong ties with other communities across the globe. WRM 2025 will showcase these connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to welcoming you to WRM 2025, where scientists from the Western Region and beyond will gather to share their innovation while creating new connections! See you in San Jose, CA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sincerely, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your WRM 2025 Organizing Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Vanessa Marx (General Co-chair, Program Co-chair)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Natalie McClure (General Co-chair, Awards and Exposition Chair)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jigisha Shah (Vice Co-chair, Special Events Co-chair)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mariana Alves (Vice Co-chair, Special Events Co-chair)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Madalyn Radlauer (Undergraduate Program Chair)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lee Latimer (Fundraising Chair)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Paul Vartanian (Co-treasurer)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ihab Darwish (Co-treasurer)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alex Madonik (Webmaster)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Romit Chakraborty (Program Book Coordinator)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bonnie Charpentier (Advisor)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chuck Weidner (Advisor)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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