A key strategic goal of our Central New York ACS Local Section is to increase membership and invigorate current members by reaching out and building a local STEAM ecosystem. Past successes have been expanded to provide new learning initiatives, partnerships, community engagement, and exposure to employment opportunities from local corporations. This presentation will highlight activities that build a local STEAM ecosystem within our community by: --Providing research presentation opportunities to underserved communities through a partnership with Syracuse University --Partnering with undergraduate classes for ACS Program-In-A-Box --Strong mentorship and support for the local and the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad --Continued partnership with a county zoo to provide hands-on chemistry demos throughout the year, focusing on National Chemistry Week --Supporting local science fairs with judges and financial awards --Outreach events celebrating Earth Week --Partnering with the local science museum to host a local “Women in STEM” panel --Partnered with several community leaders to host an annual “Green Chemistry and Sustainable Think Tank” --Receiving several ACS grants: *ACS Local Sections Grant for Chemistry in the Finger Lakes *Partnering with the community partners to host a local Jr. Café Scientifique *An IPG to develop a symposium on “The Importance of a Scientific Background for Girls in Cybersecurity” supporting girls in underserved city schools *Partnership with ACS Project SEED to provide educational opportunities for students from underserved communities *Corporation Associates Grant to fund a STEAM Career Fair *Senior Scientist Grant to benefit the community by engaging senior members This presentation will provide a model of successful partnerships and programs that we hope will encourage other local sections to build and strengthen their local STEAM ecosystems.

Building a local STEAM ecosystem through partnerships and community collaboration

2019 Spring National Meeting

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