Hudson-Bergen Subsection
The Hudson-Bergen Subsection serves the membership of the American Chemical Society in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Our mission is to promote the interaction and scholarship of chemists in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Meetings and social events are open to the public and typically attended by local chemistry students, teachers, and professionals from the area.

Inquiries should be addressed to the Subsection leadership
  • Dr. Ish Kumar. Chair
  • Dr. Stephen Anderson, Treasurer
  • Dr. Mihaela Leonida, Secretary
  • Dr. Yosra Badiei, Director
  • Dr. Yufeng Wei, Director
  • Dr. Christian Traba, Director
Calendar of Events

October 22, 2026
In collaboration with the Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics Department of Fairleigh Dickinson University, we invite you to celebrate National Chemistry Week featuring a lecture:
Functionalization and Immobilization of Photosensitizers
presented by Dr. Marius Pelmus of Seton Hall University
Times: 5:00 PM Pizza and Refreshments
             5:30 PM Lecture
Place:  Dickinson Hall Room 4468
            Fairleigh Dickinson University
            Teaneck, NJ 07666
Email  Dr. Mihaela Leonida or Dr. Ish Kumar to RSVP by October 10
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May 1, 2026
The 27th Annual Student Research Symposium and Award Night
Featuring the Keynote Address:
Computer-Aided Design and Optimization of Novel Therapeutic Candidates
presented by:
Junyong Choi, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Queens College – City University of New York
Abstracts for student presentations due April 12, 2026






Annual Student Research Symposium
The Hudson-Bergen Subsection partners with Sigma Xi of Ramapo College, and the Student Member Chapters of the ACS at Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey City University, Ramapo College, and St. Peter’s University to host the an Annual Student Research Symposium.  The symposium provides an opportunity for students to present their research in preparation for presenting at the NY ACS Undergraduate Research Symposium, the LSAMP conference and the ACS National Meeting & Exposition.