The University of Arizona’s Student Members of the American Chemical Society (UA SMACS) Chapter participates in a variety of community outreach activities. We travel to local Tucson schools to perform chemistry “magic” shows, volunteer, and do hands-on activities with youth to generate interest in STEM. Twice annually, we invite the Tucson community to come to our campus and watch out hour-long chemistry “magic” show, where we present a plethora of fun and exciting chemistry demonstrations. We also participate in our College of Science’s program called STEM Cats, where STEM-related clubs are partnered with a local library that serves underprivileged communities in order to implement an eight-week-long teaching curriculum. Some of our members will spend their Saturday mornings at the Tucson Household Hazardous Waste facility to help dispose of various chemicals and solvents safely. We also partner with out local ACS chapter, SAZACS, the Beta Tau chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, and with the ACS Women in Chemistry Group on many outreach opportunities. Our chapter also aids in the professional development of our members in many ways. Most, if not every, meeting has guest speakers that range from university professors, researchers, graduate students, and industry partners who talk about their journeys through their careers in chemistry and STEM fields. Many members have gained valuable knowledge in terms of undergraduate research, the process into getting into graduate school, and much more. Some members have even obtained research positions and internship opportunities from speakers at our meetings. Our chapter also travels to the spring ACS National Meeting every year to network, attend talks, present posters, and accept awards. We consistently win the “Outstanding Student Chapter” award, and in the past have also received the “Green Chemistry” award as a result of the efforts we put into the club and into our community. Each year, the club sends the executive board and some of our highest-performing members on an all-expenses paid trip to the ACS conference as a way of incentivizing participation within our club. It is also used to give our members an opportunity to attend a conference in a professional setting.

University of Arizona student members of the American Chemical Society

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