Report of Council Meeting in San Diego
The Council Meeting took place on August 28 during the 258th National Meeting of the ACS in San Diego, CA from August 25 – 29, 2019. The theme of this meeting was “Chemistry and Water.” The Chicago section was represented at Council by ...
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The EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DIVISION supports chemistry education at all levels, including K-12, college, and adult/continuing education. It maintains liaisons to the Chicago Public Schools and the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT). The Division engages the general public in chemistry-related educational activities, participates in ACS activities at the annual Illinois State Fair, and publicizes all events and news-related content. The division oversees the annual Project SEED program for the Section as well as the Project SEED scholarships. The Division also assists public officials and other community bodies concerning chemistry-related matters. The Education and Outreach Division includes the Education, Outreach, Project SEED, and Public Affairs Committees.
The EDUCATION COMMITTEE provides chemistry-related educational programs and information to learners of all ages and actively engages with educators at the pre-K-12 and college levels. Subcommittees include:
- AACT Liaison
- College Education Subcommittee
- Continuing Education Subcommittee
- Chicago School Board Liaison
- K - 12 Education Subcommittee
The PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ensures that section members and public officials and bodies are informed of matters where the knowledge and practice of chemistry is of substantial public importance. These matters can include government issues, environmental issues and the social responsibility of chemists. The Public Affairs Committee gives the Public Affairs Award biennially.
The OUTREACH COMMITTEE engages the general public, educators and children in chemistry-related educational activities and participates in many different types of events around the greater Chicago area. Subcommittees include:
- Community Activities Subcommittee
- Illinois State Fair Subcommittee
PROJECT SEED COMMITTEE identifies interested low-income and/or minority high school junior and senior students who are interested in participating in a paid summer research experience with a college or university faculty member. It supports financial and logistical concerns for the student/ faculty relationships and communicating relevant program information to the national ACS organization. The committee is also responsible for distributing Project SEED awards to support the internships.
Report of Council Meeting held in the Spring of 2019
The 257th National Meeting of the ACS was held in Orlando, FL, March 31 – April 4, 2019. The theme of this meeting was “Chemistry for New Frontiers.” The Chicago Section was represented at Council by the following nine councilor...
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Who Is This? 1995 Telethon
By Josh Kurutz, Section Historian
Back in 1995, a group from Chicago ACS helped raise funds in a telethon. This looks like it was fun, but the pile of photos in the archives contains little information. If you know anything about this outing, please write to histo...
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Chemistry Careers and the Future of Chemistry SymposiumDecember 15, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Ratio Hall, Wentz Science Center, North Central College, Naperville, IL
Chicago ACS Holiday Meeting Follows
Presentations from Chicago ACS Poster Competition Finalists
Keynote Addresses from Industry Leaders...
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(Prior to 2003, elected officers served terms from July through June. Starting 2003, their terms coincide with the calendar year.)
Term
Chair
2021
Rukes, Sherri
2020
Brandt, Paul
2019
Marin, Tim
2018
Fivizzani*, Ken
2018
Toussaint*, Anthony
2017
Kravitz, F...
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The Chicago Section archives are rich in photographs. Unfortunately, many are not annotated, so we have no written records identifying who is in them. We need your help elucidating our historical records. If you know (or even suspect you know) the identity of someone in these photos, please send an ...
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1887
Chicago Chemical Society founded.
1892
Chicago Chemical Society becomes affiliated with Chicago Academy of Sciences.
1895
Chicago Section of the ACS is chartered on March 15, 1895. Section membership is 34.
1907
At the 37th National Meeting of the Society, Max Henius pr...
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Report of the ACS Council Meeting in Boston
by Paul Brandt, Chemical Bulletin Editor and Alternate Councilor
The 256th National Meeting of the ACS was held in Boston, MA from August 19 – 23, 2018. The theme of this meeting was “Nanoscience, Nanotechnology & Beyond” The Chica...
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Report of Council Meeting held in the Spring of 2018
by BARBARA MORIARTY, Councilor
The 255th National Meeting of the ACS was held in New Orleans, LA, from March 18 – 22, 2018. The theme of this meeting was “Nexus of Food, Energy & Water.” The Chicago section was represented ...
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May 2018:
Materials:
• Plastic drinking bottle (1 or 2 L) with lid• Water• Ketchup or soy sauce packet or pen cap with modelling (or Sculpey) clay
Experiment:
Fill with water nearly to the top of the bottle.
Add the ketchup packet (or if using the pen cap, add about a pea-size p...
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