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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.