The Department of Chemistry is pleased to congratulate Ms. Laura Fox, a sophomore chemistry major, on her acceptance of an American Chemical Society (ACS) International Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
For 10 weeks this summer, Laura will conduct research in the analytical chemistry department at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. She will then present the results of her research at the undergraduate poster session during the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, D.C. from August 16-17.
Support for her travel and research comes from the ACS and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Congratulations, Laura!
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Friday, February 20, 2009
Student Outreach at Blairsville Elementary
On Wednesday, February 18th, members of both the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society and Alpha Chi Sigma, the professional chemistry fraternity, visited Blairsville Elementary for its second annual science fair.
The IUP ACS and AXΣ demonstration table complemented the projects of the Blairsville students, showing students and parents alike the properties of liquid nitrogen and oobleck (a curious mixture of corn starch and water).
Members of the local community were wowed by a demonstration of a banana hammer, in which a liquid nitrogen-frozen banana was used to pound a nail into a board. Children particularly enjoyed the non-Newtonian properties of the oobleck, which acts as a viscous liquid or a solid depending upon the force applied on it. This event was a great success in community outreach, and the groups look forward to participating next year!
The IUP ACS and AXΣ demonstration table complemented the projects of the Blairsville students, showing students and parents alike the properties of liquid nitrogen and oobleck (a curious mixture of corn starch and water).
Members of the local community were wowed by a demonstration of a banana hammer, in which a liquid nitrogen-frozen banana was used to pound a nail into a board. Children particularly enjoyed the non-Newtonian properties of the oobleck, which acts as a viscous liquid or a solid depending upon the force applied on it. This event was a great success in community outreach, and the groups look forward to participating next year!
Monday, October 27, 2008
ACS Club Participates Again in National Chemistry Week
For the fourth year running, members of the Student Affiliate American Chemical Society traveled to the Carnegie Science Center (CSC) to participate in ChemFest. This was the 10th year that CSC hosted such an event, and this year's theme was "Having a Ball with Chemistry".
As part of National Chemistry Week, ChemFest is held each Friday and Saturday of that week in various locations around the United States. On each day, dozens of local university clubs, chemistry-related societies, and industry groups provide hands-on demonstrations to thousands of school children, their parents, and the general public. At least 3000-4000 people visit ChemFest in Pittsburgh each year.
On Saturday, October 25, eight students from IUP traveled to Pittsburgh to present four different demonstrations related to chemistry and sports. In attendance were:
The students thank the Department of Chemistry for supporting their travel to and from Pittsburgh and dinner after the event.
As part of National Chemistry Week, ChemFest is held each Friday and Saturday of that week in various locations around the United States. On each day, dozens of local university clubs, chemistry-related societies, and industry groups provide hands-on demonstrations to thousands of school children, their parents, and the general public. At least 3000-4000 people visit ChemFest in Pittsburgh each year.
On Saturday, October 25, eight students from IUP traveled to Pittsburgh to present four different demonstrations related to chemistry and sports. In attendance were:
- Ms. Maura Barrett
- Ms. Lacie Buxton
- Mr. Andrew Kerr
- Ms. Beth Leverett
- Ms. Olivia McGovern
- Ms. Jessica Nichol
- Mr. Peter Stonehouse
- Ms. Cay Williamson
The students thank the Department of Chemistry for supporting their travel to and from Pittsburgh and dinner after the event.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
ACS Club Elects 2008-09 Officers
The Student Affiliate American Chemical Society (ACS Club) on Monday elected their officers for the 2008-09 academic year.
Congratulations and good luck to:
President: Ms. Olivia McGovern
Vice President: Ms. Jessica Nichol
Secretary: Ms. Maura Barrett
Treasurer: Ms. Beth Leverett
Many thanks to our 2007-08 ACS Club officers for another successful year:
President: Elizabeth Paladin
Vice-President: Catie Brunecz
Secretary: Kaycie Butler
Treasurer: Jessica Nichol
Congratulations and good luck to:
President: Ms. Olivia McGovern
Vice President: Ms. Jessica Nichol
Secretary: Ms. Maura Barrett
Treasurer: Ms. Beth Leverett
Many thanks to our 2007-08 ACS Club officers for another successful year:
President: Elizabeth Paladin
Vice-President: Catie Brunecz
Secretary: Kaycie Butler
Treasurer: Jessica Nichol
Thursday, April 17, 2008
ACS Club and Alpha Chi Sigma at IUP's Earth Fest
Today in the Oak Grove from 11a to 5p, the ACS Club and Alpha Chi Sigma will be hosting a Green Chemistry table for IUP's Earth Fest. Stop by to see some chemistry demonstrations on this beautiful day outside!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
ACS Scholars Program Now Receiving Applications
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program is now taking applications for the 2008-09 academic year. The program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students to pursue chemistry and biochemistry degrees.
Current students and high school seniors are eligible to apply, with awards ranging from $2500 per year for freshmen up to $5000 per year for juniors and seniors.
For more information, including the application and instruction materials, visit this ACS site.
Deadline is March 1, 2008
Current students and high school seniors are eligible to apply, with awards ranging from $2500 per year for freshmen up to $5000 per year for juniors and seniors.
For more information, including the application and instruction materials, visit this ACS site.
Deadline is March 1, 2008
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