By introducing the campus community to a myriad of topics in chemistry and biochemistry, the Union College Chemistry and Biochemistry Club stimulates intellectual curiosity and scientific thought in students and faculty from many different fields. One of our goals is to plan and execute outreach events to communities beyond Union, including local schools of all levels, museums and the public at large. The executive board feels a deep passion for all things chemistry and biochemistry; many of us approach chemistry with eagerness, searching for enlightenment among the intricate workings of the chemical world. We achieve these goals through planning and executing a multitude of chemistry-based events throughout out the year. From encouraging children to solve scientific mysteries, to creating ice cream with liquid nitrogen to serve at social events, to combining chemical and culinary interests, our club brings together people of diverse backgrounds to discuss wide-reaching topics. At Union, the club mentors incoming and upperclass students, using their experience to help guide students in their chemistry careers at the undergraduate level. Our mentors give advice ranging from choosing introductory chemistry classes to deciding on which professors to work with for senior thesis. One of our most successful events was when we held event demonstrating the intersection between cooking and chemistry. Union College professors each cooked an item for the event and discussed with students the chemistry behind their creation. This event allowed for non-science and science majors alike to see how chemistry affects everyday life! On the whole, the Union College Chemistry and Biochemistry Club has successfully stimulated interest in chemistry, biochemistry and its intersecting fields through a plethora of events.

Cooking up a love for chemistry through culinary, mentoring, and community outreach events

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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