ACS Student Chapter, University of Dhaka is the very first affiliation of American Chemical Society in Bangladesh. The chapter was approved by the council of American Chemical Society on July 25, 2018. It started its journey with the aim of popularizing chemistry and motivating students towards chemical research and innovation in a green and sustainable way. The chapter was established with the participation of ten undergraduate members and one faculty advisor. Currently, the number of member is 21. After the establishment of the chapter, it arranged three seminars on carbon capture and renewable energy, waste management & green environment and quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical-molecular dynamics simulation. It also organized a basic information session on higher study in USA in collaboration with EducationUSA Bangladesh. Moreover, the chapter was the partner of 2019 Hult Prize OnCampus at University of Dhaka. It received three grants so far- ACS student chapter starter grant, ACS IYPT challenge grant and ACS student chapter travel grant. Its near future plan includes arranging field trips in chemical industries or research institutes, inter-university poster competition on innovative chemical idea and promoting chemistry to high school students of remote areas. Through the execution of these programs, student chapter will be able to develop the skill of its members, popularize chemistry to young minds and promote the activities of American Chemical Society in Bangladesh.<br/>

Activities and contributions of a newly established student chapter in a developing country

2019 Spring National Meeting

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