meaghan sebeika, andrew alexander, and dr. doris lewis...suffolk university successful chapter...
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Suffolk University Successful Chapter 2010-2011Meaghan Sebeika, Andrew Alexander, and Dr. Doris Lewis
Suffolk University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 41 Temple Street, Boston, MA 02114
The American Chemical Society Chapter at
Suffolk University kept with the tradition of
having four major objectives in order to ensure
a successful year. Our goals were to 1) interact
with K-12 students, 2) promote chemistry, 3) host
and attend green chemistry events, 4) increase
our interactions with other chemists in local
sections, and 5) recruit new members in various
areas of study. The chapter worked with local
middle schools and the Kids2College Program
to perform demonstrations and give students an
insight into college life. Our chapter also
worked to teach the twelve principles of green
chemistry as well as to volunteer at an after-
school tutoring program for those who wanted
or needed assistance. Kate Anderson and
Raksmey Derival, from non-profit organization
Beyond Benign, again offered fellowship
opportunities to our chapter members that
allowed us to perform experiments in local
schools, which further promoted the concepts of
green chemistry. Also in keeping with the green
chemistry theme, our chapter also co-sponsored
Suffolk’s first locally grown dinner with the
Sustainability Committee. Our chapter
participated in many events during National
Chemistry Week, with a theme of “Behind the
Scenes with Chemistry,” including
demonstrations at the Boston Children’ Museum
and the Museum of Science, as well hosting a
Harry Potter-themed event at Suffolk and
attending a Science Social at the Miracle of
Science Bar and Grille in Cambridge, MA. The
process for recruiting new members occurred
through campus-wide Mole Day initiatives of
handing out nano-moles, greeting students with
“Happy Mole Day,” and inviting them to future
meetings, as well as sending out emails and
flyer announcements that showcased upcoming
events. Our chapter again involved Suffolk
University as well as the City of Boston in
organizing the second annual Earth Hour event.
This event showcased our dedication to helping
the community and the planet, as well as our
seriousness to the conservation energy. An
interaction with chemists, biologists and other
scientists could be accomplished through our
attendance of NESACS local meetings. The
success and dedication of our chapter could not
have been accomplished without the help of our
advisors, members, co-workers, and friends.
ABSTRACT National Chemistry Week
Student Stephanie Laurer presents
her research at the 2010 ACS
Summer Meeting in Boston, MA.The Suffolk Chapter traditionally starts its year through a National Chemistry Week kickoff event.
Our members volunteered at The Boston Museum of Science and The Boston Children’s Museum.
Families visiting the museums were treated to live chemistry demonstrations. Demos consisted of
using ultraviolet color changing bracelets, making silly putty, and experimenting with glow
sticks and thermal paper.
Students also attended a science social at the Miracle of Science Bar and Grille in Cambridge, MA,
to meet and connect with other local science students.
October 17-23, 2011
Other Chapter
Activities
Chapter members attending the
Spring 2010 ACS National Meeting
in San Francisco, CA.