PACS 2026 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW)

Into the Woods with Chemistry! Princeton Section Celebrates Trees and Forests During Earth Week

Princeton Environmental Commission member Anne Sos introduced Princeton Public Library attendees to successful, innovative reforestation methods used at a regional and local level.

Princeton Environmental Commission member Anne Sos introduced Princeton Public Library attendees to successful, innovative reforestation methods used at a regional and local level.

At interactive science stations, high school students shared their learnings on chemistry and ecology with many members of the community at Princeton Public Library.

At interactive science stations, high school students shared their learnings on chemistry and ecology with many members of the community at Princeton Public Library.

Dr Pat Shanlet is introduced by Dr Randy Weintraub.

Dr. Pat Shanley (Ridgeview Conservancy, international ecologist) (left), being introduced by moderator Dr. Randy Weintraub of PACS, captivated us with her lived experiences in the Amazon rain forest and drove home the importance of protecting these environmental treasures.

We were inspired by input from the younger generation, under the guidance of Dr. Weintraub, an active member of the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT), an initiative of the American Chemical Society.

We were inspired by input from the younger generation, under the guidance of Dr. Weintraub, an active member of the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT), an initiative of the American Chemical Society.