Jeopardy! ACS 150th Anniversary Edition (featuring ACS on Campus & YCC)
Event Information
Details
When
Monday, August 24, 2026
13:00-14:00
Where
ACS Booth Theatre
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
About
Engage in a fun trivia game to discover ACS and Science history. As we celebrate ACS’ 150th Anniversary, this is the time to sharpen your knowledge and make lasting connections.
Ready to play? Meet us at the ACS Booth Theater to compete for fame and prizes! Bring your best trivia skills and keep an eye out for special guest ACS experts joining the game. You won’t want to miss this 150th Anniversary edition of Jeopardy, featuring a sneak peek at the latest announcements from ACS on Campus and the Younger Chemists’ Committee (YCC).
Featured Speakers
Adam M. Boyd, M.B.A.
Director, ACS K–12 Education, Engagement, and Outreach
Adam M. Boyd is the Director of K–12 Education, Engagement, and Outreach at the American Chemical Society. He has more than 20 years of experience working in chemistry education. Adam holds a BA in Chemistry and English from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an MBA from Georgetown University.
Annabelle Lolinco, Ph.D.
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow, U.S. Department of Energy
ACS Younger Chemists Committee
Dr. Annabelle Lolinco is an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Policy, where she blends her quantitative research and policy analysis skills to oversee projects such as using artificial intelligence and data science to improve permitting timelines and provide succinct information on various energy policy areas for the Secretary’s Office. Annabelle received her PhD in Chemistry from Iowa State University, where she examined how digital technologies can influence student learning. One of Annabelle’s major projects was examining student chat patterns about chemistry in a sustainability context using curated chatbots. After she graduated, Annabelle worked in the United States’ legislative branch for Congresswoman Doris Matsui of California’s 7th District, focusing on telecommunications and technology issues as one of the American Chemical Society (ACS)’s Public Policy Fellows (which is also part of the AAAS STPF program). She has been an active ACS volunteer and leader for over 10 years, starting from her time as an ACS Student Chapter leader. Currently, she serves on the ACS Younger Chemists Committee, building relationships with international sister societies and interfacing with other ACS entities. Annabelle is also managing the communications for the ACS Division of Professional Relations.
