The University of Kansas American Chemical Society Student Chapter, the KU Chemistry Club, is dedicated to professional development, community outreach, and member enrichment. As part of a dynamic, science-based student organization at a university that is actively growing to accommodate new research and increased enrollment in science and engineering programs, KU Chemistry Club members are well-positioned to expand our impact. The new Integrated Sciences Building, headquarters for the KU Department of Chemistry, carries numerous new opportunities. This year, KU Chemistry Club has seen a record turnout at meetings. Our meetings have excited and educated attendees with science trivia nights, undergraduate research presentations, a question-and-answer session with the current KU chancellor, and a guest lecture on the relationship between music and science. Our fundraising efforts provided high-quality goggles and notebooks to over 1000 undergraduate students, generating funding for KU Chem Club outreach work aimed at enhancing public appreciation of chemistry and engaging youngsters in “hands-on, minds-on” activities. Our capstone public event, the Carnival of Chemistry, has been expanded for our new, dynamic building space. KU Chemistry Club is embracing the opportunities afforded by our new space as we continue to strive for excellence.

KU chemistry club: Catalyzing public outreach and undergraduate enrichment at the newest science building in kansas

2019 Spring National Meeting

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.