The Student Chapter at Western Washington University continues to build a program that strives to:  1) create an engaging learning environment for students, staff, and faculty, 2) serve as an information resource for students to supplement their educational experience, and 3) serve as ambassadors for chemistry the broader community by offering meaningful service opportunities.  Social activities such as the department picnic and costume bowling night bring students and faculty together in informal settings.  Informational seminars, professional development workshops, industry tours, lunches with speakers, conference travel, GRE study groups, and Scholar’s Day presentations help students gain practical knowledge and experience in the chemical fields.  Community outreach efforts include:  mentoring elementary school science fair students, demonstration shows for various K-12 student groups, and the Wizards @ Western program.  This year the chapter added a new activity, “Chat with a Professor”, where individual faculty members were invited to come visit with students during the chapter’s regular meeting times.  The goal of this activity was to increase connections between students and faculty.  Faculty came prepared to share aspects of their life journey and scientific career experiences.  Student came prepared to ask questions of the faculty.  Primary fundraisers for the chapter include t-shirt and beaker mug sales.  The activities organized by the chapter make an impact on the department, college, and surrounding community.

Western Washington University Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society

255th National Meeting (2018)

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