ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapter in Saudi Arabia
As the first International Chemical Sciences Chapter of the ACS, the Saudi Arabian International Chemical Sciences Chapter (SAICSC) helped pioneer the international chapter formation effort. Since its founding in 1988, and incorporation as a recognized affiliate in 1992, the SAICSC has adopted the goals and objectives of the ACS and contributes to the same organizational purpose.
The ICSC in Saudi Arabia sponsors monthly dinner meetings featuring guest speakers. Chapter members also organize and co-organize regional meetings, including the 7th International Conference and Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry (CHEMINDIX 2007), held in Bahrain in March 2007.
The Saudi Arabia ICSC promotes chemistry in the community by running chemistry shows in area schools and exhibiting at Saudi Aramco’s Fall Fair and Earth Day celebrations.
Upcoming Events
CHEMINDIX 2010
With a theme of “Innovative Technologies for Tomorrow’s Energy Demand”, the 8th International Conference & Exhibition on Chemistry in Industry (CHEMINDIX 2010) will take place October 18-20 at the Gulf International Convention Center, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. The featured plenary session planned for CHEMINDIX 2010 is entitled “The Role of Nanotechnology in Meeting Future Energy Demands”, and technical sessions will include:
- Catalysis in Refining & Petrochemical Industries
- Clean Fuels
- Alternative Energy Fuels
- Fuels Design and Formulation
- Crude Oil Upgrading
- Hydrogen Production and Utilization
- Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilization
- Oil and Gas Recovery Enhancement
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Water Treatment and Waste Management
- Nanotechnology
- Advanced Materials and Corrosion
- Membrane Industrial Applications
- Analytical Methods and Techniques
- Conventional and Unconventional Oil Field Chemicals
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