In one of our most ambitious years yet, the SMSU ACS student chapter strives to achieve balance by providing a variety of different events and experiences. A primary focus of the club is to be involved in our community and pass on our passion for science. The main way we interact with local communities is through reaction shows. These reaction shows include chemical demonstrations that entertain nearly any audience member by using fire, color, sound, and sometimes comedy. Other ways we are involved in the community include our annual “Chemistry Day at the YMCA” event, participation in the “Adopt-a-Highway” program, and involvement in the SMSU Homecoming parade. Another focus of our club is to hold campus events. Such events include inviting speakers, hosting Program-in-a-Box events, and creating posters to raise awareness of National Chemistry Week and Mole day. Lastly, our club likes to hold fun events that encourage attendance and social interaction between members, including “Chemistry Jeopardy”, semester-ending auctions with points based on activity attendance, and a year-end banquet. Through community involvement, campus events, and fun activities, the SMSU Chemistry Club finds a way to balance all aspects of a successful club!

SMSU chemistry club: Striking a balance

2019 Spring National Meeting

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