Our primary goal as the USM Chemistry Club is to introduce young students in Maine to the fascinating world of chemistry.   To do this, we use simple and easy to understand chemical demonstrations that are both exciting and relatable to everyday life.  We introduce the students to important aspects of chemistry, such as hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions, thermodynamics, and reduction/oxidation.   A secondary goal of our club is to enrich the USM community by providing activities and outings for our members. In order to help support our community outreach and other activities, we’ve started doing chemistry related fundraising by making and selling cold process soap.  This fundraiser has garnered significant interest within the community, allowing our members to express artistically a practical aspect of chemistry.  Looking forward, we are making efforts to strengthen our connections and further develop science friendly communities in the surrounding area.

Effective community outreach and fundraising for ACS student chapters

251st National Meeting (2016)

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