Sara Cottle
@saralea.bsky.social
Sr. News Editor, @cenmag 🔭📷
Filmmaker, environmental storytelling, West Virginian, probably biking.
Views posted here are my own.
Filmmaker, environmental storytelling, West Virginian, probably biking.
Views posted here are my own.
This November ACS welcomed it's new public policy fellows.
📰 You can learn a little bit more about the paths and interests these policy fellows have followed, as well as where/what they'll be working on this next year: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
📰 You can learn a little bit more about the paths and interests these policy fellows have followed, as well as where/what they'll be working on this next year: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
ACS welcomes 2025–26 public policy fellows
The newly named fellows share a little bit about themselves and the work they hope to do
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November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This November ACS welcomed it's new public policy fellows.
📰 You can learn a little bit more about the paths and interests these policy fellows have followed, as well as where/what they'll be working on this next year: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
📰 You can learn a little bit more about the paths and interests these policy fellows have followed, as well as where/what they'll be working on this next year: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
During the fall 2025 elections, ACS members elected their first Zone councilors.
📰 More on the timeline of how Zone councilors came to be and what members can expect over the next three years on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
📰 More on the timeline of how Zone councilors came to be and what members can expect over the next three years on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
ACS elects first zone councilors
The first councilors, elected during the fall 2025 elections, will serve on the ACS Council in 2026
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November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
During the fall 2025 elections, ACS members elected their first Zone councilors.
📰 More on the timeline of how Zone councilors came to be and what members can expect over the next three years on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
📰 More on the timeline of how Zone councilors came to be and what members can expect over the next three years on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
📰 BREAKING NEWS: American Chemical Society members have elected their 2026 president-elect. cen.acs.org/acs-news/ele...
ACS members elect Christina Bodurow as next president
Four other members were also elected to serve on the ACS Board
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October 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📰 BREAKING NEWS: American Chemical Society members have elected their 2026 president-elect. cen.acs.org/acs-news/ele...
I’ve been on flashes for photosharing and forgot to share some peeks into a glorious WV weekend (and perpetual reminder what connecting with nature can do for your soul). 🥹
September 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I’ve been on flashes for photosharing and forgot to share some peeks into a glorious WV weekend (and perpetual reminder what connecting with nature can do for your soul). 🥹
It's that time of year #ChemSky. Make sure to register for a fun conversation.
It gets earlier every year... Next Wednesday, join me and an expert panel to discuss who might win the 2025 #ChemNobel. Free to attend.
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 2–3 PM ET
Register here: lnkd.in/eD8cdWRS
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 2–3 PM ET
Register here: lnkd.in/eD8cdWRS
September 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It's that time of year #ChemSky. Make sure to register for a fun conversation.
Reposted by Sara Cottle
Scientists recently analyzed the brightness of autumn leaf color across several mountain sites in Japan between 2011 and 2020, compared the results to climate data, and discovered that warmer temperatures and leaves opening earlier in spring led to less vibrant hues. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
Leaf peepers in Japan finding duller forests thanks to climate change
In Japan, warming temperatures may hamper an ancient tradition of leaf-peeping
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September 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Scientists recently analyzed the brightness of autumn leaf color across several mountain sites in Japan between 2011 and 2020, compared the results to climate data, and discovered that warmer temperatures and leaves opening earlier in spring led to less vibrant hues. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
In early Dec., scientists will gather in Hawaii for what will be an international experience that combines beautiful scenery, cutting-edge science and research, and networking across the chemistry enterprise.
Laurel Schafer, the chair of #Pacifichem2025, has some tips: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
Laurel Schafer, the chair of #Pacifichem2025, has some tips: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
Tips and tricks for attending Pacifichem 2025 from Laurel Schafer
The committee planning chair shares insights into ways to spend downtime on the island, as well as her approach to networking, and symposia and events she’s most looking forward to ahead of the confer...
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September 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In early Dec., scientists will gather in Hawaii for what will be an international experience that combines beautiful scenery, cutting-edge science and research, and networking across the chemistry enterprise.
Laurel Schafer, the chair of #Pacifichem2025, has some tips: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
Laurel Schafer, the chair of #Pacifichem2025, has some tips: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
The @acs.org 2025 candidate election statements are now available on @cenmag.bsky.social (and will be available in the Sept. print issue): cen.acs.org/acs-news/ele...
2025 candidates’ election statements and backgrounds
The 2025 fall-election candidates include those for president-elect, District II director, District IV director, and director-at-large
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September 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The @acs.org 2025 candidate election statements are now available on @cenmag.bsky.social (and will be available in the Sept. print issue): cen.acs.org/acs-news/ele...
While not all policies are directly related to science, Lewis makes the point that many policy issues today are scientific in nature, citing climate change, energy, public health, manufacturing, critical materials, and science, technology, engineering, and math education, to name a few.
September 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
While not all policies are directly related to science, Lewis makes the point that many policy issues today are scientific in nature, citing climate change, energy, public health, manufacturing, critical materials, and science, technology, engineering, and math education, to name a few.
ACS Council approved establishing the Committee on the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Chemists in their fall council meeting today + other actions: cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs...
#Chemsky
#Chemsky
ACS Fall 2025 council meeting outcomes
The ACS Council approved establishing the Committee on the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Chemists and an international sciences chapter in Guatemala, and changing other committee names and duties
cen.acs.org
August 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
ACS Council approved establishing the Committee on the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Chemists in their fall council meeting today + other actions: cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs...
#Chemsky
#Chemsky
This year, as part of #ACSFall2025, I looked at Kids Zone a little bit differently--through the role of the famous ACS mascot, Meg A. Mole.
Meg A. Mole teaches kids to get excited about chemistry at ACS Kids Zone in Washington, DC
The mascot encourages kids to get interested in chemistry at community-oriented events like ACS Kids Zone
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August 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This year, as part of #ACSFall2025, I looked at Kids Zone a little bit differently--through the role of the famous ACS mascot, Meg A. Mole.
"Volunteering also gives me moral and emotional satisfaction from contributing, even in small ways, to building a better society. Everyone should come forward to help create a better future."
Mohammad N. Siddiqui chats about chairing an international chapter: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Moh...
Mohammad N. Siddiqui chats about chairing an international chapter: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Moh...
Mohammad N. Siddiqui chats about chairing an international chapter
The professor of chemistry shares his experience as an ACS member in Saudi Arabia
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August 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Volunteering also gives me moral and emotional satisfaction from contributing, even in small ways, to building a better society. Everyone should come forward to help create a better future."
Mohammad N. Siddiqui chats about chairing an international chapter: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Moh...
Mohammad N. Siddiqui chats about chairing an international chapter: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Moh...
Comment authors, Mary Carroll, John Gavenonis, and Ann Kimble-Hill, have been sharing some timely thoughts in the ACS News section these past few weeks:
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
August 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Comment authors, Mary Carroll, John Gavenonis, and Ann Kimble-Hill, have been sharing some timely thoughts in the ACS News section these past few weeks:
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
Team USA brought home gold for the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad. They received their medals during a closing ceremony held on Sunday.
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Team USA brings home gold at 57th International Chemistry Olympiad
All 4 team members received a gold medal during a closing ceremony on July 13
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July 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Team USA brought home gold for the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad. They received their medals during a closing ceremony held on Sunday.
cen.acs.org/acs-news/pro...
@cenmag.bsky.social @acs.org
cen.acs.org/acs-news/pro...
@cenmag.bsky.social @acs.org
Catching up on some ACS News in @cenmag.bsky.social from the last couple of weeks (🧵):
🔹 ACS is seeking nominations for the 2027 American Chemical Society National Awards (the deadline for submitting materials is Nov. 1): cen.acs.org/people/award...
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
🔹 ACS is seeking nominations for the 2027 American Chemical Society National Awards (the deadline for submitting materials is Nov. 1): cen.acs.org/people/award...
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
Nominations sought for 2027 American Chemical Society National Awards
The deadline to submit all nominating materials is Nov. 1
cen.acs.org
July 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Catching up on some ACS News in @cenmag.bsky.social from the last couple of weeks (🧵):
🔹 ACS is seeking nominations for the 2027 American Chemical Society National Awards (the deadline for submitting materials is Nov. 1): cen.acs.org/people/award...
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
🔹 ACS is seeking nominations for the 2027 American Chemical Society National Awards (the deadline for submitting materials is Nov. 1): cen.acs.org/people/award...
#ChemSky #ScienceNews
This week researchers, educators, industry professionals, and others interested in the chemistry enterprise gathered in Pittsburgh for the 29th annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. 🧪
More on the programming + what attendees thought on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
More on the programming + what attendees thought on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
Health and well-being take the stage at the 29th annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference
Workshops, technical symposia, and the American Chemical Society signing the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future
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June 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This week researchers, educators, industry professionals, and others interested in the chemistry enterprise gathered in Pittsburgh for the 29th annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. 🧪
More on the programming + what attendees thought on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
More on the programming + what attendees thought on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...
If you keep up with ACS governance, in June the Board of Directors met and actions were taken: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
Actions from the June ACS Board of Directors session
The board met with policymakers on Capitol Hill and agreed with items approved by the ACS Council meeting held during ACS Spring 2025
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June 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If you keep up with ACS governance, in June the Board of Directors met and actions were taken: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...
The irony of being stuck on the tarmac from a storm (likely worse from climate change) searching for a customer care email for the airline, only being able to reach an AI chatbot to leave my concerns, and being asked if I, their customer, would like to donate to their “sustainable fuel fund”. 🫠
June 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The irony of being stuck on the tarmac from a storm (likely worse from climate change) searching for a customer care email for the airline, only being able to reach an AI chatbot to leave my concerns, and being asked if I, their customer, would like to donate to their “sustainable fuel fund”. 🫠
Reposted by Sara Cottle
No matter how many summers you’ve spent on this Earth, it’s always exciting to catch a lightning bug in your hand
June 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
No matter how many summers you’ve spent on this Earth, it’s always exciting to catch a lightning bug in your hand
What do public high schools in North Carolina have in common with a university in Japan?
That is where three North Carolina students will be presenting research this month!
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That is where three North Carolina students will be presenting research this month!
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NC-ACS Project SEED program students head to Japan
The program has been exposing high school students to science for 30 years, offering them hands-on experiences, mentorship, and the opportunity to explore their interests
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June 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What do public high schools in North Carolina have in common with a university in Japan?
That is where three North Carolina students will be presenting research this month!
cen.acs.org/acs-news/pro...
That is where three North Carolina students will be presenting research this month!
cen.acs.org/acs-news/pro...
A new declaration was launched a couple of weeks ago calling for a commitment to more sustainable chemistry (at scale).
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New declaration calls for commitment to greener chemistry
The Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future presents actionable recommendations to transform chemistry at scale
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June 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A new declaration was launched a couple of weeks ago calling for a commitment to more sustainable chemistry (at scale).
cen.acs.org/environment/...
cen.acs.org/environment/...
The ACS Publications Division announced the launch of two new journals recently, both expect to begin accepting submissions for their first issues this June. More on both in @cenmag.bsky.social:
🔹 ACS Nano Medicine, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
🔹 ACS Nutrition Science, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
🔹 ACS Nano Medicine, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
🔹 ACS Nutrition Science, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
ACS Publications Division launches new journal: 'ACS Nano Medicine'
The journal will begin accepting submissions in June
cen.acs.org
June 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The ACS Publications Division announced the launch of two new journals recently, both expect to begin accepting submissions for their first issues this June. More on both in @cenmag.bsky.social:
🔹 ACS Nano Medicine, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
🔹 ACS Nutrition Science, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
🔹 ACS Nano Medicine, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
🔹 ACS Nutrition Science, cen.acs.org/acs-news/pub...
Last Friday over 50 scientific societies and organizations, including ACS, issued a letter to Congress expressing support for NSF and urging the relevant committees to exercise their oversight authority.
Read more on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Sci...
Read more on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Sci...
Scientific societies issue letter to US Congress in support of NSF
The letter expressed concerns about recent organizational and financial developments and urged Senate and House committees to investigate
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June 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Last Friday over 50 scientific societies and organizations, including ACS, issued a letter to Congress expressing support for NSF and urging the relevant committees to exercise their oversight authority.
Read more on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Sci...
Read more on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Sci...
Know a chemical technical professional? @acs.org has named tomorrow a day of celebration for chemical technical professionals.
cen.acs.org/acs-news/ACS... #chemsky @cenmag.bsky.social
cen.acs.org/acs-news/ACS... #chemsky @cenmag.bsky.social
ACS puts the spotlight on chemical technical professionals
The society names May 22 an official day of celebration and recognition for a critical but often overlooked workforce
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May 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Know a chemical technical professional? @acs.org has named tomorrow a day of celebration for chemical technical professionals.
cen.acs.org/acs-news/ACS... #chemsky @cenmag.bsky.social
cen.acs.org/acs-news/ACS... #chemsky @cenmag.bsky.social