The American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society, promotes the scientific development of undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty members, and their communities through scientific mélange. The University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Student Chapter epitomizes this vision with student members from distinct areas of Puerto Rico and various undergraduate majors. Ergo, enabling interdisciplinary connections between fields leading to innovative ideas and creative initiatives.<br/>Our chapter’s main objective is to provide our student members the necessary tools to become professional leaders in our society through the power of chemistry. To do so, the chapter members work with community service, hands–on demonstrations and magic chemistry shows that are presented to wide-array of audiences ranging from infants and teenagers to adults from all-academic levels. These activities allow our members to educate and inspire the community through the interesting world of chemistry. Also, it gives student members the opportunity to develop their teaching and communication skills while establishing network relationships with a diverse field of professionals, helpful for those seeking future graduate and/or professional endeavors.<br/>Freshman year students are encouraged to become members of our ACS chapter to help maximize the experience and benefits it offers. The chapter strives to help students expand qualities that have a positive impact on their future professional careers and personal development. Our members evolve leadership and communication skills whilst making lifelong connections with other members through activities, making our Rio Piedras student chapter a role modeling forge to educate, impact, and inspire society.

Building leaders through the power of chemistry

2019 Spring National Meeting

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