(aka 'Chem Club')
Welcome to the PLU American Chemical Society
Student Affiliate Chapter
Chem Club Receives ACS Grant for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations
| The Chem Club received a grant from the American Chemical Society Puget Sound Section to purchase two hydrogen fuel cell model cars, to be used as demonstrations of power from alternative energy sources. Club members will use the models at science outreach activities with pre-college students, including the upcoming Desserts and Demos event (see below), which will be held in April prior to Earth Day. The club hopes to raise awareness of 'green' power, and promote the role of chemistry in finding environmentally-friendly options. Danny Hibbard and Mycah Uehling submitted the grant. |
| Planning is underway for our next Desserts and Demos
chemistry outreach event. Students and teachers from local
schools will be coming to campus for liquid nitrogen ice cream
and desserts, hands-on chemistry activities, and some of favorite and flashy chemical
demonstrationsthe to be done by PLU Chem
faculty and students. Contact one of the officers
below if you are interested in helping out. It's
always a great deal of fun, and also an important way to share
enthusiasm about chemistry with the community. Desserts and Demos
will be held in the evening on one of the of
the following dates: April 15, 16, or 17, 2008. We'll
update
this page when the date is settled. |
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Chem Club Receives Honorable Mention Award from the American Chemical Society
| The PLU Chemistry Club received an Honorable Mention Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for its activities in 2006-2007. Representatives of the club will pick up the award at the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans this April. |
| Student researchers Chelsea Berdahl, Elaina Daza, Nicole Grant, Chris Hamre, Danny Hibbard, Mallorie Taylor, and Mycah Uehling will present research posters in New Orleans at the 235th ACS National Meeting, to be held April 6-10, 2008. Their research was mentored by Drs. Cotten, Davis, Waldow, and Yakelis. Go to the ACS National Meeting Technical Program to find their abstracts via name searches or to browse the program. Approximately 15,000 chemists will be in attendance at the national meeting! Eric Gordon is presenting his research with Dr. Cotten. at the ENC (Experimental NMR Conference) in Asilomar, CA |
| The PLU Chem Club will be featured in an upcoming issue "in Chemistry", the ACS magazine for Student Affiliates. Check the magazine rack by the Chem faculty offices for issues of "in Chemistry". as well as online at through the ACS Student Affiliates web page. |
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Internship, job, and activitity announcements are often distributed
via the PLU Chem Club email list. To join the Chem Club email
list go to: http://www.chem.plu.edu/mailman/listinfo/chemclub |
| Ask any chemistry faculty member for information if you have interest in going to graduate school, a career in chemistry, or local employment. The American Chemical Society Student Affiliates website also has links to great information about these topics. Have a look! |
| The PLU Chemistry Department will host the 2009 Northwest Regional Meeting (NORM) of the American Chemical Society on June 28-July 1, 2009. Planning for many interesting symposia is underway. Approximately 700 chemists from the northwest are expected to attend Information is posted here. |
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If you'd like to get involved with the Chem Club, contact one of the officers or a chemistry faculty member! This year's officers are: Eric Gordon (gordoned@plu.edu) Faculty Advisor: Dr. Craig Fryhle(fryhle@chem.plu.edu) 253-535-8314 |
 Making Nylon at "Desserts and Demos" |