Our Sponsors
Thank you for supporting northwest chemists!
Sponsors directly subsidize the cost of attendance for students, startups and early-career chemists, ensuring that the brightest minds in the Northwest can attend, present, and grow professionally — regardless of their budget.
Diamond Sponsors
Support of $10,000+
Boise State University Biomedical Research Institute
The Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) at Boise State University is a collaborative and multidisciplinary research hub designed to provide a supportive environment for interdisciplinary research and education. The institute concentrates on supporting the careers and professional development of students, staff and researchers in biomolecular and biomedical research interests. The BRI is home to the IDeA Programs Office (IPO), the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Matrix Biology, the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Convergent Engineering and Biomolecular Science, Clinical and Translational Research, and the Idaho INBRE Program Data Science Core and BSU INBRE student fellows program.
Shared core facilities include the Biomolecular Research Core Facility (BRCF) and the Fabrication, Characterization, and Testing (FaCT) Core. These units support current and future collaborative science by providing management, access to expertise and instrumentation, training, and networking opportunities to support our mission.
Boise State University Concurrent Enrollment
The focus of the Concurrent Enrollment Program is to provide quality university classes for high school students taught by approved high school instructors. Students gain access to university courses, build confidence in their academic ability and gain an early start on their college degree. Boise State is the first public institution in Idaho to gain national accreditation in 2009 from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, leading the way in offering rigorous classes and teacher professional development in the content area. There are 200 approved high school instructors with 7,000 students currently participating in the program.
Snake River Local Section of the American Chemical Society
The Snake River Local Section of the American Chemical Society is made up of chemists and scientists who live in Southwestern and Central Idaho and Eastern Oregon. The section received its charter in 2007. We are a science education and service organization; whose mission is to sponsor educational and public outreach programs to increase knowledge of chemistry and science in our communities.
Gold Sponsors
Support of $5,000 to $10,000
ACS Project SEED
ACS Project SEED (Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged) is a paid summer fellowship program by the American Chemical Society that provides high school students from economically disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds with hands-on research experiences in academic, industrial, and government laboratories
Boise State University College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) at Boise State University is the institution’s largest and most diverse academic unit, offering over 250 programs across twenty-five departments in arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. It provides foundational education, research opportunities, and comprehensive advising services.
Boise State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Boise State University offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs focused on student success through hands-on research, modern instrumentation, and a supportive, collaborative culture. It provides specialized studies in chemistry, biochemistry, and education, featuring an accelerated master’s program and active research in areas like medicinal, computational, and environmental chemistry.
Boise State University Materials Science and Engineering
The Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSMSE) at Boise State University, founded in 2003, is a leading research-intensive department offering ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees and the state’s largest STEM-based PhD program. Focused on sustainability and semiconductors, the school specializes in materials for extreme environments, nanotechnology, and characterization, featuring strong industry ties and a flexible, specialized curriculum.
Idaho INBRE
The Idaho INBRE Program is an unprecedented statewide scientific network of research and educational collaborations. Our aim is to improve the health of all Idahoans by augmenting and strengthening Idaho’s capacity to do and sustain biomedical research and STEM education. The University of Idaho is the lead institution and partners with ten Idaho institutions of higher education and the Idaho Veterans Research and Education Foundation at the Boise VA Medical Center to comprise the network. Together, the 12 institutions create an integrated ‘pipeline’ to health research careers.
Micron Technology
Micron Technology is a leading American multinational semiconductor manufacturer of computer memory and data storage, including DRAM, NAND flash, and solid-state drives (SSDs). Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, it is the only major U.S.-based memory manufacturer, supplying essential hardware for the cloud, mobile devices, and artificial intelligence.
Organic Syntheses, Inc.
Organic Syntheses is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes detailed and checked procedures for the synthesis of organic compounds. A unique feature of the review process is that all of the data and experiments reported in an article must be successfully repeated in the laboratory of a member of the editorial board as a check for reproducibility prior to publication.
Shimadzu Corporation
Established in 1875, Shimadzu Corporation is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research and a strong commitment to innovative hardware and software solutions continue to propel Shimadzu’s reputation of ‘Excellence in Science.’ A majority of Shimadzu’s instruments are manufactured in Canby, OR and with local teams of service, technical support, and sales strategically positioned throughout the PNW, Shimadzu offers the highest level of personalized service and support.
Silver Sponsors
Support of $2,000 to $5,000
The Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC) supports all the ACS local sections in their mission to engage members and promote chemistry literacy in their community.
The ACS DOC is one of the premier international societies for organic chemists. Our mission is to foster and promote the advancement of the field of organic chemistry. We can do this because of our diverse membership and the ways they contribute. The DOC is enriched by our many student members, both undergraduate and graduate, and in turn provides them with opportunities to increase their scientific breadth, skills, and networks.
The ACS Office of Science Outreach is a division of the American Chemical Society that coordinates volunteers, develops educational resources, and hosts public events to promote chemistry globally. It is a sponsor of the High School Teacher Program at NORM 2026.
Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. The company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent’s expertise and trusted collaboration give them the highest confidence in our solutions.
The Division of Research and Economic Development (DRED) is committed to cultivating an environment where education through research, scholarly endeavor and creative activity thrives. We provide comprehensive support for faculty, staff and student research and creative activity, guide research strategic directions, manage the university’s intellectual property portfolio, facilitate relationships with stakeholders, and lead economic development and innovation.
Boise State University Office of the Provost is the sponsor for the Nobel Laureate Reception of NORM 2026. The Office of the Provost at Boise State University serves as the central administrative hub for all academic operations, faculty affairs, and student success initiatives.
Bruker’s AFM, nanoIR, and nanoindentation platforms enable high-resolution imaging, nanoscale chemical mapping, and precise mechanical measurements. Stop by our table to talk with experts and discover how these complementary techniques work together to solve complex research challenges.
Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in fundamental research, in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world.
Idaho State University is a Carnegie-classified high research activity, doctorate-granting university. ISU offers exceptional academic opportunities in more than 250 programs across seven colleges. Its faculty and students lead in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in various fields including health professions, nuclear research, natural resources, teaching, humanities, engineering, performing and visual arts, technology, biological sciences, pharmacy, and business.
Copper Sponsors
Support of $1,000 to $2,000
Nickel Sponsors
Support of $500 to $1,000
