Hofstra University’s Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) provides a professional yet social environment in the Chemistry department. Students of any major with an interest in Chemistry are welcome to join, as most of the events held are Chemistry related. To promote a sense of community in the department, SMACS offers social events open to both professors and students such as an ice cream social, a movie night, bowling, and a trip to the Museum of Natural History. Members also have the opportunity to participate in community-service based events that SMACS hosts including a Jones Beach clean-up and Relay for Life. SMACS also promotes Chemistry in the community by hosting chemistry events for the Girl Scouts and performing experiments at the NY Hall of Science for National Chemistry Week. Last but certainly not least, SMACS invites three guest lecturers per semester to present their research for professional development. A handful of members have the opportunity to have lunch with the guest lecturers and ask about their research or how to succeed in graduate school. This presentation will describe the events mentioned and their success.

Successful student chapters abstract: Hofstra University student members of the American Chemical Society

249th National Meeting (2015)

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