Sacramento Section announces a program for AACT membership grants to local high school teachers of chemistry
Apr12

Sacramento Section announces a program for AACT membership grants to local high school teachers of chemistry

ACS members who are or know K-12 teachers, particularly with science emphasis, your Sacramento Local Section has introduced a new grant program to support these individuals in their crucial profession. Last month we introduced the new American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) program in support of K-12 teachers of chemistry. The grant will cover the annual membership fee of $50. Grants will be awarded to at least 5 high school...

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High School Students Participated in Chemistry Olympiad
Apr12

High School Students Participated in Chemistry Olympiad

Held at Sacramento City College, the local chemistry olympiad is complete and was a success.  There were 31 total students who participated: 19 from Sheldon High School 9 from Mira Loma High School 1 from Franklin High School 1 from Vista Del Lago High School 1 from Davis High School 1 from Woodland Christian School Please congratulate all of the students that attended. The following students qualified for the National Chemistry...

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Earth Day Illustrated Poem Contest for Grades K-12
Mar10

Earth Day Illustrated Poem Contest for Grades K-12

Following the success of last year’s National Chemistry Week poem contest, we invite all young poets to enter our next illustrated poem contest celebrating Earth Day. The theme is “Climate Science – More than Just a Weather Report”. Please help us spread the word by sharing the attached flyer with a local school, or maybe one that your child or grandchild attends. Deadline for entries is April 20th. Contact Cindy Castronovo at...

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American Association of Chemical Teachers

Welcome to a new program, AACT, American Association of Chemical Teachers, started in collaboration with the ACS, for Chemical Teachers, Chemical Educators, and those interested in Chemical Education. This is a program that we should support as individuals and as the Sacramento ACS Section. Read more about what it is, who should get involved, how to get involved and how this helps chemical education on all educational level. Contact...

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The Synopsis Sac STEM Fair (Sacramento Regional Science and Engineering Fair)

The Synopsis Sac STEM fair, the region’s largest science and engineering fair,   will be held this year on March 13th and 14th at Folsom high school.  If you are interested in being a judge or volunteering please go to http://sacstemfair.org to sign up.

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