This is the "Second Annual" chemistry tournament, organized and hosted entirely by WUSTL undergraduates. The competition invites high school students across the nation to participate in a series of individual and team-based chemistry exams, engage with college students and faculty, and earn recognition at an awards ceremony. WUCT emphasizes real world applications of science and […]
Save the date! Awards Night will be held this year at Maggiano’s on the Boulevard (across Brentwood Blvd from the Galleria, (map). Winners of the high school chemistry contest, the high school chemistry teacher-of-the-year, and the outstanding junior chemistry students at area colleges and universities are all recognized. Agenda: –6:00 PM - Reception/social time –6:30 […]
The only constant is change! Are you ready for it? With industry wide corporate acquisitions, mergers, and reorganizations for a variety of reasons, preparing yourself for change gives you a competitive advantage. When it comes, do you keep your career path, make a slight change, or try something completely different? Come join us to hear […]
Save the date Saint Louis’ scientific institutions are at the forefront of research and innovation in agricultural sciences, medicine, public health, technology, and engineering. The Saint Louis March for Science is a demonstration of our region’s unwavering support for world-class scientific endeavor and commitment to ensuring that our civic, industry, and government stakeholders reflect our […]
Dinner for judges is free at site 5–6 pm. Elementary (grades K–5) participation awards distributed to chemistry-related projects. Three people needed for about 1 hour each between 3 pm and 8 pm; no judging involved. Secondary (grades 6–12) judging of chemistry-related projects 3 to 8:30 pm. Please come for at least 2.5 hours. All secondary […]
The competition is a rapid-paced, buzz-in type team tournament open to first-year high school chemistry students only, three to six students to a team, but only four compete in each round. At least one coach (teacher or parent) must accompany each team. Registration: $25 per team to defray the cost of ribbons and trophies for […]
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the objective is to introduce high school science students to careers in chemistry and biochemistry and have them observe activities in those areas. Your visit will include tours of research laboratories and instrument facilities, and chemistry demonstrations by the UM-St. Louis Chemistry Club. In the department tour, research in […]
Calling all triskaidekaphobics: bring the family for this unscripted, informal, get-together that always attracts a mix of old-timers and newbies, members and their families. Please let us know by July 1st if you are coming (and how many "you" are). Email your RSVP or questions to ackerman@wustl.edu. Highlights: — phobia aversion therapy begins at 1 […]
Network with other young chemists, and participate with the panel of experts from Biomérieux, Pfizer, Polsinelli, and others. All are invited, and ... did we mention? ... free food! RSVP so we can estimate food requirements. Directions here. Questions? Email tbohac@wustl.edu.
Symposium honoring Dr Keith Stine Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri–St. Louis 2017 Saint Louis Award winner Nanoscale Materials: Synthesis and Analysis For details on speakers, topics, venue, parking, etc., please see this post. Reception at the Chancellor's Residence immediately follows the symposium. Banquet at 6:30 pm. See separate post for program and reservation details. […]
