Proximity to airport is definitely a massive perk of the job, although getting to be your colleague would certainly be a close 2nd!

I was relieved that the computer failed to accurately transcribe “diazatitanacyclohexadiene.” I will still have a job for a bit!

It was hilarious to see it transcribe the chatter during coffee breaks.

Don’t worry; this is mostly just the nihilism speaking.

HOW MANY SIGNIFICANT FIGURES THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR DIFFERENTIATING THE QUALITY OF HUMAN.

ACS Always Costs Something I guess. I chose 1 day registration this year because of the generally poor value of the full conference. My students are mostly going to smaller, more bespoke conferences nowadays where they can better network, get better presenting opportunities, and save money.

Aone, one of the postersmith cofounders, is also cofounder of my CO2 polymer startup, LoopCO2! Definitely recommend both wonderful MA-based small businesses! 😎

I don’t think it’s good for the ACS to force people into providing data used for marketing without an opt-out.

HAH! Or, "Struggling with lab funding? We've got the perfect AI consultant to help you refine your pitch to [agency X]!"

It does seem like it's about time for ACS Chemical Education and Education Chemistry Au. Chem Ed is definitely an area where there's more monetization to be had!!

Watching very closely… it’s sad all around.

This job fundamentally changed in 2020 and has been getting progressively harder every year since.

Why support journals that already exist when you can make NEW ones instead!!

Day after the SRG met

Just another day in the kleptocracy... 🤷

SRG 01/26; Council 3/26; NOA 5/26 for us (renewal submitted 5/25). Fingers crossed for you!

Plot twist: it’s called The Nepotist, all the contestants are family members or flunkies, and the prize is $1 billion in cash from the Middle East funneled through Trump’s memecoin. Oh and it’s actually a docuseries.

I’ve heard a few folks from Feb 25 submissions are starting to get NOAs. Sounds like those of us from May 25 might get them soonish, but a couple months delayed from normal.