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Our
Mission
The American Chemical Society (ACS) at the University of Houston is a
nonprofit organizaton here to offer an opportunity for students interested
in the chemical sciences to acquaint themselves and foster a professional
spirit amongst one another. Our mission is to instill professional
pride in the chemical sciences and foster an awareness of the responsibilities
and challenges of the modern chemist. Most importantly, we employ our
resources to promote chemistry to the community at large. We provide
insight into graduate programs and various careers relating to the
chemical sciences. Anyone interested in joining please come to Rm 158
Fleming or email us at acs.at.uh@gmail.com
Why Should You Join?
ACS-UH is a local chapter of ACS National. Becoming a member of ACS National
has many benefits such as receiving current events, recent job opportunities
pertaining to the chemical sciences and lots of discounts!
How Do I Join?
You must show interest in the chemical sciences. However, it is not
necessary to pursue chemistry as one's major. Our membership consists
of chemistry,
biochemistry, biology, math, and physics majors as well as individauls
taking the pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry and pre-pharmacy pathways.
If you do not fit in any of the above catergories, no need to worry.
We encourage chemistry enthusiasts to join! Just simply fill out an application
form available online or at the ACS office in Fleming.
The Benefits of ACS
1. Free ACS tutoring: Volunteer tutors are available 5 days a week for
General and Organic Chemistry.
2. ACS Scholarship: The most active member will receive a scholarship.
The Events that ACS Hosts
1. Chemistry Demonstrations: ACS performs chemistry experiments at various
schools.
2. Houston Museum of Natural Science in Downtown Houston: Demos are performed
for children.
3. ACS National Chemistry Week: National event held in the fall to appreciate
the chemical sciences.
4. ACS National Earth Day: National event held in April to appreciate
Mother Earth's chemical aspects.
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