East Central Illinois Local Section. Spring 2016 Newsletter. Benefits of Membership. Become a Member Officers. What is ECI-ACS?

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Sharma Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Past Chair Kevin Tucker University of Illinois/ Treasurer Laura Sonnichsen Secretary Kyle Webb University of Illinois Councilor Amy Nicely Alternate

1 East Central Illinois Local Section 2016 Officers Chair Kali Miller University of Illinois Chair-Elect B. K. Sharma Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Past Chair Kevin Tucker University of Illinois/ Treasurer Laura Sonnichsen Secretary Kyle Webb University of Illinois Councilor Amy Nicely Alternate Councilor Ellen Keiter Eastern Illinois University Benefits of Membership Receive fall, spring, and summer newsletters containing information about local section events as well as supported events that are hosted by other groups within the ECI section Connect with other chemists and chemical engineers in your geographic area Enhance your professional development Build leadership skills Affect change in your local community through outreach Contribute to the public s understanding of chemistry in your community Become a Member During the application or renewal process for ACS national membership, enter your local address and pay dues to become affiliated with the ECI Section. To apply for national ACS membership, please click the "Join ACS" link at the top of What is ECI-ACS? The East Central Illinois local section of the American Chemical Society connects over 500 chemical professionals. We encourage fellow chemists, scientists, students, and the interested public to meet us at our lectures and special events.

New Opportunities in Your Local Section Please contact us through the local section email if you are interested in either of these opportunities.

Networking is not only a great way to build friendships but also to facilitate mentoring of young chemists that are either still in school or just starting their career.

Please contact us if you are part of the local section working in the industry sector and would like to be involved or listed as an affiliate of the local section.

2 New Opportunities in Your Local Section Please contact us through the local section if you are interested in either of these opportunities. Networking with Local Industries Local industries have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the careers of the future professionals in the section. Networking is not only a great way to build friendships but also to facilitate mentoring of young chemists that are either still in school or just starting their career. This upcoming semester we are trying to reach more industries in our section. Please contact us if you are part of the local section working in the industry sector and would like to be involved or listed as an affiliate of the local section. ECI Local Section Awards To encourage excellence in scholarship and service throughout our local section, we will be accepting nominations for awards during the Spring 2016 semester. There will be four different nomination categories: (1) high school teacher, (2) high school student, (3) middle school teacher, and (4) local section member. Send nominations to our local section with a 1-page letter of support as well as a concise description of the qualifications and accomplishments of the nominee. Deadline: April 1, Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates: 2

Local Section Committees and Affiliated Organizations UIUC Women Chemists Committee (WCC) The ECI Women Chemists Committee at UIUC was founded in the fall of 2005 to promote the development of women

With the support of ECI and the UIUC Chemistry Department, they plan events that include professional and social opportunities that benefit graduate students, faculty, staff, and undergraduates.

3 Local Section Committees and Affiliated Organizations UIUC Women Chemists Committee (WCC) The ECI Women Chemists Committee at UIUC was founded in the fall of 2005 to promote the development of women in the chemical sciences. With the support of ECI and the UIUC Chemistry Department, they plan events that include professional and social opportunities that benefit graduate students, faculty, staff, and undergraduates. EIU Women Chemists Committee (WCC) The EIU WCC is a group of female students, faculty and staff members that participate in mentoring, professional development, service, community outreach and networking/social activities. For more information, rpeebles@eiu.edu. Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) YCC advocates for and provide resources to students, early-career chemists and professionals in the chemical sciences and related fields. YCC also addresses specific issues facing younger chemists within ACS and serves as their voice in ACS. Undergraduate Student Chapters American Chemical Society student chapters are organizations for undergraduate chemical science majors. Members participate in a wide range of programs and activities that enhance their college experience and prepare them for successful careers. UIUC: EIU: High School Chemistry Clubs The overarching goal of this ECI Local Section and UIUC Student Chapter outreach program is to bridge the gap between high school and college education, particularly in chemistry. Schools currently participating: Urbana High School Iroquois West High School University High School The Parkland Science Club (PSC) The PSC promotes the study of different disciplines of science and to organize fun activities and events related to science on the campus

4 Wenesday, 01/13 7:30-9:30 p.m. UIUC Ice Arena Saturday, 01/30 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, 02/03 Time TBD EIU Physical Science Building Rm 1205 Tuesday, 02/09 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Champaign Public Library Conference Room 215 WCC Annual Ice Skating Event UIUC Women Chemists Committee The WCC Ice Skating Event is a chance for the Chemistry community to get together with family, friends and colleagues to do a fun activity, socialize and network. We provide admission, skate rentals, and an area for those in attendance to socialize. This is one of our largest events of the spring. Practice Local Chemistry Olympiad Competition ECI Local Section and UIUC Student Chapter 10:00 Timed Practice Exam 12:00 Lunch and Networking 1:00 Test taking strategies and walk through of representative examples New Membranes and New Opportunities: Organic Solvent Nanofiltrations to Separate Key Organic Chemicals EIU Student Chapter Dr. Bowden University of Iowa will be traveling to EIU to expand the knowledge of the chemistry department by talking in depth about his research. Both students and faculty will be able to talk with him during a pre-seminar reception and then the students, including ACS members, will be taking him out for dinner while holding a question and answer session. ACS "Program-in-a-Box" Webinar: The Role of Chemistry in Global Security East Central Illinois Local Section and YCC Journey through the history of chemical and biological warfare and get a peek behind-the-scenes at how today s biochemists and government agents are working together to counter chemical-based threats. 6:00 Networking 6:30 Q&A and Raffle Prizes 7:00 Pizza 4

5 Saturday, 02/20 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 03/05 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 03/12 Time TBD Practice National Chemistry Olympiad Competition ECI Local Section and UIUC Student Chapter 10:00 Timed Practice Lab Practical 12:00 Lunch and Networking 1:00 Exam scoring, test taking strategies, and walk through of representative examples Regional Science Olympiad Tournament Illinois Science Olympiad Program We are looking for volunteers for two upcoming tournaments. Assistant event supervisors are needed to help design lab tasks and write questions related to each event. Additional volunteers are needed on the day of each tournament to proctor and grade the events. Events include "CrimeBusters"/"Forensics" (identifying unknown powders and solving a mystery CSI-style), "Chemistry Lab" (standard general chemistry experiments and written questions related to kinetics and gases), "Food Science" (lab tasks and written exam related to milk and dairy products) and "Protein Modeling" (utilizing computer visualization and physical models of protein structures). If you're able to volunteer for either tournament, please contact Amy Nicely at amy.nicely@illinoisolympiad.org for more information. AbbVie Tour UIUC Undergraduate Student Chapter Each semester, the Student Chapter hosts a tour in order to reach out to the student community at UIUC and bring them into the larger picture of chemistry that ACS represents. Those that attend are provided with information about the opportunities for the advancement of their careers after they graduate. By taking a tour of a large industrial plant, members get an inside look on possible careers, as well as potential networking opportunities with the company. 5

6 Saturday, 03/19 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Local Chemistry Olympiad Competition ECI Local Section and UIUC Student Chapter 10:00 Timed Exam 12:00 Lunch and Networking 1:00 Presentation of Certificates March 2016 Time TBD Houlihan s Happy Hour at Research Park Younger Chemists Committee This networking event is held during Research Park s happy hour. Graduate students and postdocs will have a unique opportunity to network with professionals in their potential fields of interest at Research Park. Saturday, 04/16 Time TBD State Science Olympiad Tournament Illinois Science Olympiad Program The Illinois Science Olympiad program is looking for volunteers for two upcoming tournaments. If you're able to volunteer for either tournament, please contact Amy Nicely at amy.nicely@ illinoisolympiad.org for more information. Friday, 04/22 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. UIUC Main Quad CCED Booth on the Quad UIUC Student Chapter Join the student chapter to play a short Myths and Truths of Chemistry trivia game that will help spread awareness to the public about green chemistry. Prizes and mole merchandise will be given for those that participate. Pamphlets, stickers, and candy will also be available for those that don't play the trivia game. 6

7 Friday, 04/22 World of Colors: Exploring Earth s Natural Dyes UIUC Women Chemists Committee WCC chemists celebrate Earth Day with this handson workshop that will allow participants to learn about natural dyes. Throughout history, dyes derived from plants, animal and minerals have been used to color textiles. This event demonstrates the intersection of art and culture with natural products and materials chemistry. Friday, 04/22 6:00 p.m. Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Conference Room CCED Movie Night East Central Illinois Local Section Grab your family and friends and join the local ACS section for a movie night, showing a documentary along the theme of this year s CCED theme, "Climate Science - More Than Just A Weather Report!" We will explore climate science and the role chemistry plays in the environment, followed by open panel discussion and networking. Saturday, 04/23 Green Chemistry Lecture Luncheon UIUC Student Chapter This Earth Day luncheon will include educational lectures over lunch to educate UIUC students and all members of the community of the role that local industries and research labs play in creating sustainable chemistry. Saturday, 04/23 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. National Chemistry Olympiad Competition ECI Local Section and UIUC Student Chapter 9:00 Timed Exams 12:30 Lunch and Networking 1:30 Timed Practical 3:00 Presentation of Certificates 7

8 Wednesday, 04/27 4:00-6:00 p.m. Parkland Campus Atrium (U Building) Parkland Poster Session The Natural Sciences Poster Session is held every semester at. Parkland science students present topic based research posters on a variety of science topics. In addition, a few students are invited to give 10-minute presentations. May 2016 Second Annual Industry Tour Younger Chemists Committee Young professionals can interact on-site with industry professionals and learn more about a career in industry. This event is open to all scientists interested in learning more about a career in industry. Saturday, 07/09 Girls Day Camp UIUC Women Chemists Committee This event is the ninth annual day camp for middle school girls. Its aim is to foster their continued interest in science through full day of chemistryrelated activities led by graduate students from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois. he day camp hosts 90 girls from middle schools in the surrounding areas over two separate Saturdays. Saturday, 07/23 Girls Day Camp UIUC Women Chemists Committee This event is the ninth annual day camp for middle school girls. Its aim is to foster their continued interest in science through full day of chemistryrelated activities led by graduate students from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois. he day camp hosts 90 girls from middle schools in the surrounding areas over two separate Saturdays. 8

East Central Illinois Local Section. Fall 2015 Newsletter. Benefits of Membership. Become a Member Officers. What is ECI-ACS?

East Central Illinois Local Section 2015 Officers Chair Kevin Tucker University of Illinois/ Parkland College Chair-Elect Kali Miller University of Illinois Treasurer Laura Sonnichsen Parkland College