This was a very successful year for our ACS student chapter as we continued to build upon a strong foundation while avoiding stagnation. Despite several difficult transitions including the departure of our faculty mentor and the graduation of the last of our founding ACS members, we were able to continue and grow our existing activities while introducing an increased number of professional development opportunities for our chapter. After four successful cookie jar fundraisers, we are more than halfway towards our goal of establishing an endowed scholarship in the chemical sciences at Gordon, the first of its kind. This scholarship was awarded to a sophomore chemistry major for the third time this year. Our partnership with the LaVida scholars is as strong as ever, as we continue tutoring in an afterschool program in the nearby city of Lynn. Our chapter has shown a continued interest in green chemical outreach events evidenced by another successful year with our homecoming carnival and national chemistry week participation, as we shared the joys of science with future generations.  We made it a goal this year to improve our chapter's involvement in our members' professional development - a goal we accomplished by attending an increased number of lectures in the Boston area and through a number of industry field trips.  Our chapter also saw an increased amount of collaboration with other local chapters in the Boston area, a relationship we hope to continue and strengthen in years to come. As always, we will continue to expand our networks as we seek to serve our members in every way possible. We feel that the chapters continued success despite difficult transitions, in faculty and student leadership is a sign of the determination and passion our members have for the growth and continuation of our chapter.

Passing the torch: A second generation of leadership at Gordon College

247th National Meeting (2014)

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