Belmont University's Student Members host two week-long events each year designed to draw attention to the discipline and make connections with the “real world”. During the fall semester student members participate in two types of events. One type of event is a presentation of chemistry (Awesome Science!) to the students of Belmont's campus. The other type of event involves going to the Boys and Girls club of Nashville and providing both hands-on and demonstration experiences. In the spring, Belmont students organize a week-long series of events focusing on several aspects of forensic science. The week begins with a discussion of the realities of data collection and analysis during forensic fieldwork. The week ends with an opportunity for students to put their sleuthing skills to work to solve a staged crime after observing the evidence. Throughout the year our chapter also hosts seminars focused on exploring careers in the sciences and "next steps" for graduates.

Belmont SMACS: Engaging in awesome science

249th National Meeting (2015)

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