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National Chemistry Week is October 16-22, 2016. It is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. It takes place each fall, and the North Jersey Section annually conducts several activities as part of NCW.

This year’s theme, “Solving Mysteries through Chemistry”, focuses on the chemistry of forensics and more.

NCW Illustrated Poem Contest-2016 for Grades K-12
Deadline October 21, 2016

Showcase your talents and win money and recognition within our section and national ACS. First place winners in our North Jersey Section contest will become candidates for national prizes and national recognition. Please read the [ guidelines and details ]. Attach [ this entry form ] to your submission. For samples see: [ last year’s national winners ].

ChemExpo 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016 (10 am – 2 pm)

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The North Jersey Section’s ChemExpo event for NCW 2016 includes hands-on chemistry activities for kids focused on the theme “Solving Mysteries through Chemistry“, conducted by area chemists, college and high school chemistry teachers and students. It will take place at at Liberty Science Center (LSC) on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please circulate and post [ this flyer ] to invite visitors.

Volunteers are needed!

The success of ChemExpo depends on members of NJ-ACS assisting at LSC on the day of the event and various groups presenting activities. Please complete and submit the [ volunteer form ]. You are requested to sign up by September 15, 2016. Please follow the [ Guidelines ] and [ Safety Rules ].

Sponsors are needed!

The North Jersey Section is seeking corporate sponsorship for its 2016 ChemExpo activities. If you think your employer might be able to help, please use this form [ Call for Sponsors ].

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Announcing a High School Competition!

A $100 cash prize will be given to the high school group that develops a great theme-related hands-on activity for the audience of young people and provides the best explanation of the science behind the activity. See this [ Call For High School Students ].

Announcing a College Competition!

This year, ACS Student Chapters at Colleges and Universities in the area are invited to prepare demonstrations for school kids, and to compete for cash prizes for the best demonstrations, in the Sister Marian José Smith Undergraduate Outreach Competition. First prize is $175 and second prize is $75.

• The winning Student Chapter will also receive the title of “National Chemistry Week Undergraduate Student Chapter 2016″
• Student Chapters must register by October 1 in order to participate. To register send an email to Claire Miller at cmiller07940@yahoo.com
• Please circulate this [ Call for Student Participation flyer ] to generate interest among students.

For More Information

Visit the National Chemistry Week website at the ACS website, or contact Co-Chairs Mita Chaki and Monica Sekharan.

Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

If you are a member of YCC, please note that YCC is organizing some of the ChemExpo demos and are seeking volunteers. Please see the YCC webpage for details and sign-ups.