Westchester Chemical Society
The Westchester Chemical Society, a Subsection of the New York Section,  aims to advance the science of chemistry.

Special Seminars - Free and Open to the Public

During the pandemic, with restrictions on public gatherings, the meetings are remote via Zoom.  If you do not have Zoom on your laptop, you may obtain it free here. 

When public meetings resume, they are to be held at :
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Gateway Building Room 110
Directions
 
Chair              Kay M. Whiten, M.S.    
Treasurer      Dr. Peter Corfield
Secretary     Kay M. Whiten, M.S.
Directors      Jean Delfiner, M.S., M.A.
                       Sr. Mary Virginia Orna
                       Jason Poland, M.S.
                       Jody Reifenberg, M.D.

Please note that photos of in-person meeting attendees and/or screen prints of the Zoom screen may be taken at the meeting and may be submitted for publication in the NY/North Jersey newsletter, The Indicator.  If you do not want a photo of yourself submitted, let us know at the meeting.

Calendar of Events
Our Chemical Heritage: Its Impact on Our Daily Lives
presented by Mary Virginia Orna, Ph.D. 
                         Professor Emerita, The College of New Rochelle
Date:     Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time:     5:30 PM  Coffee Hour
               6:30 PM  Lecture
Place:    Hybrid via Zoom &
               Westchester Community College
               Gateway Center, Room 110 

The Critical Attributes of Tunable Lactide/Glycolide Polymers That Drive the Performance of Long-Acting Injectibles
presented by Tom Tice, Ph.D. 
                         Evonik Corporation
Date:       Tuesday, February 12, 2026
Time:       7:30 PM 
Place:      Online via Zoom