The St. Ambrose University Chemistry Club supports the mission statement of our university by helping members to develop in a way that enriches not only their own lives but also the lives of others. We seek to enhance members’ knowledge of chemistry through exposure to chemical demonstrations, guest speakers, and career and research opportunities. Additionally, we utilize our knowledge of chemistry to support the surrounding community through educational outreach. The club is currently in its fifth year and has about 20 members. We aim to educate the members about the opportunities that lie beyond their undergraduate education. We invite guest speakers to our meetings to talk about graduate school, research, and the workforce and to offer advice. We also take trips to area businesses and labs and attend meetings of the Illinois-Iowa local ACS section. Together with the Illinois-Iowa local section we host an annual undergraduate research conference, and the club specifically encourages underclassmen to apply for summer undergraduate research programs. We also plan various social events including monthly outings of the Exploring Pizza Committee of the Chemistry Club (EPCCC). The club is also active in the Quad Cities community. We seek to educate younger generations about the opportunities in the chemical field and application of chemistry to everyday life. We host events for grade school students where we do activities and demonstrations. These events include a demonstration show at a local family museum and an on campus open house held annually during National Chemistry Week. In the future our club hopes to increase membership and continue to provide a fun environment for students of all majors to learn about chemistry. Additionally, we aim to have a positive impact on this generation as well as future generations of chemists.

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251st National Meeting (2016)

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