Connect with C&EN at ACS Fall 2025 in Washington, DC

Join C&EN for the 2025 Talented 12 Symposium, a panel on the Future of Chemistry Degrees, a Chem Social, and more!

07.18.25
CEN at ACS Fall 2025

Heading to ACS Fall 2025 in Washington, DC? Don’t miss out on the must-attend events hosted by C&EN!

We’re excited to connect, celebrate, and explore the future of chemistry with you. See you there!

C&EN Chem Social with Chemistry Trivia

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Presented by C&EN and ACS on Campus

Sunday, August 17, 2025, 3-5 PM PT
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St. NW., Washington, DC

Engage with the chemistry community live at #ACSFall2025! Connect with fellow chemistry lovers and play trivia with the C&EN journalists you know and interact with on social media. Drinks and light food will be provided.

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Keynote: Neil Garg, University of California, Los Angeles

Talented 12 Symposium

Monday, August 18, 2025, 2-5 PM ET
Room 202A, Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Join us in person for an afternoon of TED-style talks from the Talented 12 Class of 2025 during the ACS Fall 2025 meeting in Washington, DC. Attendees will enjoy light snacks, receive a special gift, and will have the opportunity to engage with this year’s Talented 12.

C&EN’s Talented 12 Program highlights outstanding early-career researchers from industry, academia, and government who are advancing the frontiers of chemistry. This year’s class is making important contributions in areas such as climate science, persistent pollutants, recyclable plastics, and sustainable resource recovery.

Featured in C&EN’s annual Talented 12 special issue, these innovators will share their work and perspectives during this live event. We invite you to attend and connect with this exceptional group of rising leaders in chemistry.

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Registration for ACS Fall 2025 is required to attend.

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Talented 12 Reception

Monday, August 18, 2025, 6-7:30 PM ET

Invitation Only

Join us to celebrate the Talented 12 Class of 2025 over drinks and small bites.

C&EN Digital Experience Launch: What’s New, What it Means for You

C&EN's new website

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:30-12:00 ET, 2025
Expo Hall, ACS Booth Theater, ACS Booth 2425
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Join C&EN’s Editor in Chief Nick Ishmael-Perkins and team for an inside look at C&EN’s redesigned website, new digital-first storytelling, and evolving print magazine—plus what’s next for trusted chemistry journalism. 

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Registration for ACS Fall 2025 is required to attend.

C&EN’s Future of Chemistry Degrees Panel

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 12:30-2 PM ET
Expo Hall, ChemSpark Theater
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

C&EN’s second Future of Chemistry panel will highlight a discussion about the future of chemistry degrees. The academic landscape for chemistry programs has shifted as universities have had to take hard looks at what programs they prioritize. Leading experts will provide lessons about shoring up enrollment, partnerships across industry and academia, considerations for securing funding, and crucial info for undergraduate and graduate chemists alike. 

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Registration for ACS Fall 2025 is required to attend.

Visit C&EN at the ACS Booth

August 18 & 19, 2025, 11 AM-5 PM ET
August 20, 2025, 10 AM-2 PM ET
Expo Hall, ACS Booth 2425
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Engage with C&EN at the ACS Booth in the ACS Fall 2025 Expo Hall to test your chemistry knowledge and interface with C&EN reporters.

Registration for ACS Fall 2025 is required to participate.

Marketing Elements Summit 2025

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Yours Truly DC, 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC

Join us on Aug. 21 in Washington, DC, for the free 2025 Marketing Elements Summit! This year’s theme, “On the Pulse: The Science of Success,” focuses on the evolving landscape of science marketing with expert-led sessions on topics such as lead generation, sales enablement, and content strategy. Hear from top industry voices and network with peers from Lonza, Cambrex, BioBridge Group, ATCC, and more.

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Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP Today to reserve your spot!

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Sammi Wang

Account Manager
sammi@echinachem.com

Sammi is the General Manager China of eChinaChem, where she has worked since 2005 and previously served as Vice President and Sales Manager. eChinaChem offers news media, conferences and events, as well as education and training services in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors in China. Before eChinaChem, she worked at GlobalSources as an Account Executive. Sammi received her MBA from the University of International Business and Economics and her undergraduate degree from Yantai University.

Sales Territory: China 

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Kyra Luttermann

Account Manager
kl@intermediapartners.de

Kyra Luttermann is an IT & AI Specialist with a strong academic background, complemented by deep knowledge in Philosophy. She holds advanced training from the University of Oxford in Artificial Intelligence. Kyra excels in AI prompting, consulting, and sales, effectively helping customers reach their target audiences. Since joining IMP and ACS in 2023, she has been instrumental in advancing ACS’s mission, representing the next generation of innovative leaders in the field.

Sales Territories: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Ireland, Scandinavia, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, East Central Europe and The Middle East

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Uwe Riemeyer

Account Manager
riemeyer@intermediapartners.de

Uwe Riemeyer is a seasoned Global Media Specialist with over 25 years of experience in media sales, consulting, and planning, primarily for the global chemical industry. Since 1997, he has been affiliated with ACS and operates his own successful media business in Germany. Uwe’s expertise spans all B2B industry segments and related media outlets, supported by a solid foundation in economics and an initial career in the automotive industry. His comprehensive knowledge and strategic insights make him a key player in media planning and consulting.

Sales Territories: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Ireland, Scandinavia, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, East Central Europe and The Middle East

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Jim Beckwith

Account Manager
j.beckwith@jgeco.com

Jim Beckwith brings his skills to ACS after a lengthy media consulting career in both for-profit and non-profit media. He specializes in helping advertising partners “connect the dots” between their marketing/lead generation objectives and the wide range of opportunities in the ACS Media portfolio. Jim works with advertisers based in the Southeast and Eastern U.S.

Sales Territories: US East Coast and Southeast 

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Beth Kurup

Account Manager
b.kurup@jamesgelliott.com

Beth Kurup is an Account Manager based in Los Angeles, California. She handles marketing programs for clients in the Western United States. Beth’s media and marketing background aid her in creating strategic plans for clients with a focus on details and meeting objectives.  

Sales Territory: US West Coast Sales

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Pete Manfre

Account Manager
p_manfre@acs.org

Except for a brief hiatus in 2022, Pete Manfre has been a fixture at ACS since 2015, helping clients navigate the complex B2B digital landscape. Over the years, Pete has gained the trust of many science marketing leaders with his honest and straightforward approach. His unique insights and expertise have benefitted the small companies looking to gain traction with new potential customers and the well-known industry brands looking to elevate their thought leadership and capture bigger market-share.

Sales Territories: ACS Meetings Exhibition and Sponsorships (ACS Spring, ACS Fall and Pacifichem) 

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Chris Nolan

Account Manager
c.nolan@jamesgelliott.com

Chris Nolan has been creating solutions for C&EN and ACS advertisers since 2017. After growing the western US territory to $1.6M from $800k, he was promoted to national sales manager in 2021. He is based in Chicago and covers the central US and Canada. His background in media solutions includes successful production for such well known global media brands as Fortune, INC, Fast Company, The Nikkei, the FT, and The Globe & Mail.

Sales Territories: US Midwest and Northeast East Coast; Canada; Australia; New Zealand and South America

Mariam Agha 

Account & Marketing Manager
CENBrandLab@acs.org

Mariam is an account manager here at C&EN BrandLab. She works with our clients, art and production teams within C&EN to deliver effective ad campaigns. 

Jordan Nutting Ph.D.

Senior Editor
CENBrandLab@acs.org

Jordan is a Senior Editor at C&EN BrandLab. While earning her Ph.D. in chemistry she also pursued her passion for writing and communication, including a stint as a science reporter during the COVID-19 pandemic. She now funnels her love of words and chemistry into creating compelling science stories and content.

Jesse Harris

Senior Editor
CENBrandLab@acs.org

Jesse Harris is a Senior Editor at C&EN BrandLab. He has been creating internet content since 2016, and has Master’s degrees in both chemistry and chemical engineering. He loves helping STEM experts communicate their science more impactfully.

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Shane M Hanlon Ph.D.

Executive Editor
CENBrandLab@acs.org

Shane leads BrandLab’s strategic initiatives and projects. As a conservation biologist turned science communicator and storyteller, Shane brings years of creative and relationship-building experience to BrandLab from his work in the federal government, the National Academies, and scientific membership nonprofits. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh, from which he obtained his B.S. in Ecology and Evolution, and holds a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Memphis.

Heather Lockhart-Neff 

Account & Marketing Manager
CENBrandLab@acs.org

Heather co-leads account management at C&EN BrandLab. She utilizes efficiency and strategy when working with our clients and production teams within C&EN to deliver effective and engaging campaigns. Heather has a passion for telling dynamic stories through multimedia communication channels and brings creativity, curiosity, and charisma to BrandLab partnerships. She obtained her B.S. in International Relations from The College of Wooster in Ohio. 

Cynthia Graham-Tappan 

Managing Director, Sales Strategic Partnerships
CENBrandLab@acs.org

Cynthia Graham-Tappan is an accomplished sales leader with over 15+ years’ experience leading global B2B sales teams within the publishing & media industries.  She has held executive positions with The New York Times, Dow Jones, Agence France Presse, Hearst Corporation and currently oversee Sales & Strategic Partnerships for ACS.   Cynthia has a proven expertise in crafting strategic partnerships, steering high-performing sales teams, and propelling revenue growth. Cynthia also has extensive experience in performance management, market research, digital media monetization, and business development.

Cynthia received her B.S. degree from Towson University and recently completed Executive Education courses with The Yale School of Management and London Business School.  Cynthia resides in Maryland with her husband, and she is a proud mom of four kids.

Kenneth Phan 

Creative Director
CENBrandLab@acs.org

Kenneth is a creative leader with 20 years of experience in in-house and boutique design agencies. He is currently senior creative director for the American Chemical Society’s marketing and communications team. Previously, he was senior creative director for ACS Publications, an international scientific publisher that serves chemistry and related sciences. Kenneth is passionate about translating client business goals into impactful and innovative advertising solutions. Under his leadership, ACS has won numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional design work.