The theme of this 249th ACS National Conference and Convention is “Chemistry of Natural Resources” emphasizing the importance of utilizing the environment wisely. The ACS Student Chapter at Saint Louis University has taken full advantage of their environment in the city of Saint Louis. Because the campus is located in an urban setting, club members get the chance to volunteer with inner city youth and tour various types of laboratories and chemical companies. One of the Chemistry Club’s lead projects this year is a partnership with an after school program in North Saint Louis called North Campus. There, Club members teach 6th-8th grade students various chemistry topics through hands-on demonstrations and lessons. SLU Chemistry Club also takes advantage of the University environment through innovative ways of recruiting new members, such as liquid nitrogen ice cream and encouraging fellowship and learning amongst students with<br/>similar interests in chemistry. To foster learning, Chemistry Club provides its members with the unique opportunity to become a “demo captain” and perform an experiment for the Club while explaining the chemistry behind it. SLU Chemistry Club has also added a chemistry honors society, a chapter of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, to Saint Louis University. Through all of these academic, service, and fellowship pursuits, SLU Chemistry Club has promoted the importance of chemistry on campus and in throughout the Saint Louis area.

Saint Louis University brings the wonder of chemistry to local Saint Louis students

249th National Meeting (2015)

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