Picture Perfect Chemistry: Laboratory Imaging and Photography

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 7pm ET (pre-show starts at 6:45pm ET)

Get a free box of giveaways, handouts, and more shipped right to your doorstep* to help plan a watch party for this special livestream broadcast from ACS! Join lab imaging experts from The Pennsylvania State University and University of Virginia who will share technical presentations and answer your questions live. Keep your ion the prize and zinc fast as you compete to answer the most photography chemistry trivia during the “ChemClash.” And, meet chemists from around the world using #ACSPIB on social media and see yourself on-screen!

*Physical boxes are an exclusive benefit for groups hosted by ACS Member Communities and ACS Members. All other groups will receive a digital download of handouts to print for their attendees. If you have questions, please email the Program-in-a-Box team at multimedia@acs.org

Registration Deadlines*

Shipping Outside the United States: Monday, September 23^rd

Shipping to U.S. Territories: Monday, September 30^th

Shipping to the United States: Friday, October 7^th

All other digital-only groups: Right up until we go live!

*ACS Member Communities who do not register and confirm their shipping information by these dates may encounter delayed or cancelled shipment of their boxes.

What is ACS Program-in-a-Box?

Gather to watch a 75-minute interactive livestream broadcast from ACS Headquarters featuring technical presentations from experts in lab imaging, Q&A, photography chemistry trivia, networking ice breakers, and prizes. Each member community receives a box from ACS that includes giveaways, social media props, instructions, and other support materials to help plan their watch party. Attendees are also encouraged to join in the fun by posting photos and videos with #ACSPIB to the event social media wall.

My group is not an official ACS member community. Can we still participate?

Yes! This event is aimed at ACS member communities and sister organizations (ex. Student Chapters, Local Sections, Divisions) but we welcome groups not yet affiliated with ACS to register for the livestream and participate online. Digital downloads of handouts will be provided to non-ACS groups.

Can my high school chemistry group participate?

This event is aimed at college-age students through early career chemists but may be appropriate for some high schools and other groups. Please contact multimedia@acs.org if you have questions about program content and eligibility for this event.

What equipment do I need to provide for my event?

You provide the room to stream the event! Please ensure the room has a good wifi connection, and your video stream is set to play audio.  We recommend attendees bring their smartphones, tablet or laptop to participate in the social media wall, trivia, Q&A, and other activities. Stay tuned for more tips and resources to help you plan a successful Program-in-a-Box watch party!

What if my group can’t attend the livestream on October 23rd?

ACS Program-in-a-Box is designed as a live event that takes advantage of various interactive online technologies (trivia platform, livestreaming, social media) so we encourage you to join live if possible. We are investigating solutions for groups that need to schedule make-up events on a later date due to last minute emergencies and time zone issues. If you anticipate possibly needing this accommodation, let us know at the end of the registration form.

I have more questions! Who do I talk to?

Email the Program-in-a-Box team at multimedia@acs.org