The University of Arizona Student Members of the American Chemical Society aims to foster passion for science, promote the importance of higher education, and provide professional growth to members. Chapter meetings incorporate an invitational speaker series where guests from academia and industry can present research, networking opportunities, and insight to our members. The speaker series and our Household Hazardous Waste volunteer program, in which members sort and collect environmentally harmful waste, highlight the chapter's “green chemistry” efforts. Additional chapter outreach includes aiding the University's recruitment process, and performing Chemistry Magic Shows for our local community as well as being active in University Residence Life having been invited to perform at events and Residence Halls. Additionally, our chapter has pioneered a “Chemistry Discovery” outreach program that invites middle school students to our campus to engage in hands-on activities with university students as activity station leaders. Chapter members have presented at several ACS National Meetings and are proud recipients of the Outstanding Chapter and the Green Chemistry Awards for the 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012 school years as well as Commendable Chapter 2012-2013 and 2013-2015. Chapter members also regularly enjoy social events, such as bowling, barbecues, dessert outings, and the SMACS Fiesta at the semester's end, which help to encourage friendships between club members.

Student members of the American Chemical Society: University of Arizona Chapter

251st National Meeting (2016)

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