The Avogadro ChemClub in Caguas is a student organization that is part of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Student college chapter of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. Created in August 2012, it is the first student organization in CIMATEC that interacts with the Department of Chemistry in the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras with student members from middle school to high school. These students interact with undergraduate, graduate students, and professors in order to organize several activities that address several chemical concepts. The experience provided beyond the classroom, brings a unique opportunity to experience chemistry with different points of view. In the education field, the activities provided by the club are complementary for science learning where students get involved in community building, learn about chemistry careers, enjoy social events, and better understand how chemistry plays a role in our everyday lives. Avogadro chemclub is involved in community service (outreach and in reach), activities that are important tools to overcome the distance between school and society. Students acquire anecdotes, experiences, and science culture in time out of school. This kind of activities improve teamwork, effective communication, character, organizational skills, leadership, and self-confidence. These activities were educational, motivational, and social and the students plan and enjoy a variety of chemistry-focused activities. The students of Avogadro ChemClub instruct the general public and other students about the importance of chemistry in our life.

Students' involvement in community service: CIMATEC Avogadro Chem Club

2019 Spring National Meeting

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