The chemistry club at Widener University focuses on fostering relationships between the students and their peers, faculty, and the community primarily through Chemistry Outreach. Chemistry Outreach is designed to promote science literacy and provide hands-on experiences to local and regional schools and programs. Several events are planned annually including a haunted Halloween walk, celebration of Mole Day with tie dying, and demonstrations at the Chemistry for Kids program presented by the Delaware chapter of the ACS. Activities presented have been field tested for various age groups ranging from early elementary to middle school students. The activities use safe, readily available and inexpensive materials. Students perform and encourage participation through activities with liquid nitrogen, tie dye chromatography, dry ice, and other age appropriate experiments. The Chemistry Club students are working on expanding the scope of suitable activities.

Chemistry outreach at Widener University through the Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society Chemistry Club

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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