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

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1 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 Secretary Natalia García Rey University of Illinois Councilor Amy Nicely Parkland College 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.

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 starting Spring There will be three different nomination categories: high school teacher, high school student, and middle school teacher. Self-nominations will be accepted with a letter of support and the application will be a concise description of the qualifications and accomplishments of the nominee. Stay tuned for more information in our next newsletter! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates: 2

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 Outreach Committee (HSOC) The overarching goal of this 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 Parkland College campus

4 Saturday, 10/03 6:00 p.m. Prof. Cathy Murphy's House RSVP needed Monday, 10/12 4:00 p.m. EIU Physical Science Room 1205 Friday, 10/16 5:30-7:30 p.m. CLSL Atrium at UIUC RSVP needed Tuesday, 10/20 3:30-6:00 p.m. Lewis Auditorium Urbana Free Library Events Calendar WCC Uncorked UIUC Women Chemists Committee The UIUC Women Chemists Committee invites their members to attend WCC Uncorked. An evening of wine, cheese and potluck appetizers in a UIUC Chemistry Professor's house. WCC will provide light refreshments and non-alcoholic punch, the host provides cheese and wine and the invitees bring their favorite desserts and appetizers to share! Sigma Aldrich Seminar EIU Undergraduate Student Chapter The EIU student chapter will be sponsoring a seminar by Lance Kunz and Nick Dalton from Sigma Aldrich in St. Louis. An informal dinner with students will follow. WCC Annual Pumpkin Carving Event UIUC Women Chemists Committee The WCC Annual Pumpkin Carving 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 the pumpkins, some of the tools for carving, snacks and coloring activities for the children in attendance. This is one of our largest events of the fall. Celebrate NCW: Chemistry Colors Our World East Central Illinois Local Section Starting at 3:30 pm, you're Invited to participate in a National Chemistry Week celebration featuring colorful, chemical demonstrations and hands-on activities appropriate for grades K-12 (and those young at heart). Stick around until 4:45 for "Smell- Seeing," a lecture targeting ages 12 to adult given by Professor Ken Suslick from the University of Illinois. 4

5 Events Calendar Tuesday, 10/20 6:00-8:00 p.m. 164 Noyes Lab UIUC Tuesday, 10/20 5:00 p.m. 163 Noyes Lab UIUC Thursday, 10/22 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. UIUC Main Quad Saturday, 10/24 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Urbana's Market at the Square Tales of Lab Safety: How to Avoid Rookie Accidents Younger Chemists Committee This ACS "Program-in-a-box" Webinar focuses on lab safety mistakes and incidents, what went wrong, and how to avoid making these kinds of potentially fatal mistakes. The program will go over recent lab accidents, outline what common mistakes were made, and provide additional resources in order to help promote lab and workplace safety. Pizza will be provided for this event. Professor Rohit Bhargava on "Chemical imaging: Merging chemistry, engineering and biomedical sciences for better cancer diagnoses." This talk is separate from the departmental seminars at the university and is designed specifically for an undergraduate audience. NCW Booth on the Quad Join the student chapter to play a short Myths and Truths of Chemistry trivia game that will help educate the public of the common misconceptions and little-known facts that are within the chemistry field. 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. NCW Science at the Market East Central Illinois ACS Local Section Students from the Parkland Science Club will be joined by Parkland faculty and local chemists to provide hands-on chemistry demonstrations at the local Farmers Market. 5

6 Events Calendar Saturday, 10/24 2:00-4:00 p.m. Orpheum Children's Museum Champaign, IL Monday, 10/26 5:00 p.m. 217 Noyes Lab UIUC Saturday, 10/31 1:00-3:00 p.m. Charleston Public Library Tuesday, 11/10 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Champaign Public Library Robeson Pavilion Room C NCW Demonstrations with YCC Younger Chemists Committee The Orpheum Children's Science Museum aims to inspire, engage, and educate children through exploration of science and the arts. Come watch the YCC as they host chemistry-themed demonstrations for both kids and adults. Activities include chromatography flowers, density bottles, and invisible ink. Invited Lecture: Jared Lewis, University of Chicago This talk is separate from the departmental seminars at the university and is designed specifically for an undergraduate audience. Science of Halloween Camp for Middle School Girls EIU Women Chemists Committee This Halloween themed day camp is hosted by the EIU's WCC with volunteers from the student chapter along with faculty and staff. Middle school girls will rotate through Halloween themed activity stations and demonstrations. ACS "Program-in-a-Box" Webinar: Establishing and Protecting Your Intellectual Property East Central Illinois Local Section Join us to discover how to properly protect your IP in the early stages of developing your company as well as how to take full advantage of current laws to maximize your IP coverage for the long run. Light refreshments will be provided! 5:30 Networking 6:00 Webinar 6:30 Q&A and Raffle Prizes 6

7 Events Calendar Saturday, 11/14 Time TBD Archer Daniels Midland Decatur, IL Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Tour 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. Tuesday, 11/17 2:00-4:00 p.m. Jupiter's at the Crossing Champaign, IL YCC's Science Café Trivia Event Younger Chemists Committee Science Cafés provide a relaxed, open venue for nonscientists and scientists to discuss current topics. Join the YCC for Trivia Night with Big Dave in downtown Champaign. Wednesday, 11/18 5:00 p.m. UIUC, Room TBD Professor Yuji Arai on the "Fundamental Reactions and Mechanisms of Nutrients, Metal(loid)s and Radionuclides of Soil Chemistry" This talk is separate from the departmental seminars at the university and is designed specifically for an undergraduate audience. January 2015 Time TBD UIUC Ice Arena 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. 7

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