National University of Singapore

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Event Information

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When

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

9:00-14:20

Where

Level 1, Medicine+Science Library, National University of Singapore

Who

About

Join ACS on Campus at National University of Singapore (NUS) for an engaging half-day event. Get to know ACS Editors and learn their tips for Peer Review, Scientific Collaborations and the latest AI developments in chemistry. Additionally, participate in an interactive session to gain firsthand insights on how a manuscript is reviewed.

All events are FREE and open to all students and researchers studying the sciences, not just chemistry! Attendees will receive a personalized participation certificate after the event.

Agenda

8:30-9:00

Registration

9:00-9:15

Welcome Address & Opening Remarks 

  • Dr. Magdeline Ng, Vice University Librarian, NUS Libraries
  • Mandy Sum, Market & Business Development Manager, ACS Publications
9:15-9:55

AI in Chemistry: Opportunities, Trends, and Challenges (CAS Session)

  •  Dr. Jacob Al-Saleem, Senior Scientific Content Engineer, CAS
9:55-10:15

Coffee Break

10:15-11:00

Peer Review

  • Professor Liu Bin, Deputy Editor, ACS Materials Letters
11:00-11:45

Demystifying Scientific Collaboration

  • Professor Dean Ho, Associate Editor, ACS Nano
11:45-12:30

Panel Discussion: “Collaborate to Innovate: Powering Your Journey in Science” 

  • Moderator: Professor Xian Jun Loh, Associate Editor, Biomacromolecules
  • Panelists: Professor Liu Bin, Professor Dean Ho, Dr. Magdeline Ng, Mr. Zhang Pinzheng
12:30-13:30

Networking Lunch

13:30-14:15

Interactive session: Deconstructing Peer Review: A Case Study

  • Dr. Ajay Jha, Associate Publisher, ACS Publications
14:15-14:20

Closing Remarks

  • Mariz Mateo, Regional Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific, CAS