The PLU Student Chapter (Chem Club) has focused on (1) increasing participation of underclassmen in club events and (2) community outreach. We held a variety of social events including a day hike, movie night, and group study sessions to increase participation of 1st and 2nd year students. We facilitated a panel of research students to share advice with those interested in our Natural Science Summer Undergraduate Research Program. To promote student professional development, we attended on campus events including a “Women in STEM” panel and keynote alumni presentation. Spreading chemistry awareness in our local community, our club participated in a visit of 7th graders to PLU’s campus and spoke to young students about college life and careers in the sciences in addition to performing polymer themed demos. This fall, we continued connections with our campus Center for Community Engagement performing demos for visiting 5th graders. Since the 2015 Spring National Meeting, our annual 'Desserts and Demos' event hosted a record number of nearly 200 community members. New this year, the event was co-sponsored by the PLU Office of Admission and coincided with an evening event for prospective students. The National Chemistry Week 'Mole Day Eve Spooktacular' attracted roughly 90 visitors, bringing together PLU students, faculty, and families from the Tacoma area.

Broadening participation

251st National Meeting (2016)

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