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2023 National Chemistry Week
(2023 NCW)
Illustrated Poem Contest

To celebrate 2023 National Chemistry Week (2023 NCW), the Southern Arizona Local Section of the American Chemical Society (SAZACS) is sponsoring an Illustrated poem contest on the theme "The Healing Power of Chemistry" for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Contest deadline is: Friday, October 27, 2022 by 11:59 PM MST

Read more about the 2023 NCW celebration here.

We are thrilled to announce that Sharon Gardlund, a dedicated member of our Southern Arizona ACS Local Section, has been honored as one of the recipients of the 2023 #ACSVoty award. Sharon exemplifies excellence as both a volunteer and a leader within the Women's Chemistry Group (WCG) of our local section.

The WCG passionately organizes numerous in-person outreach events throughout the year, impacting and engaging with over 1,000 individuals annually. When asked about her fondest moments in chemistry outreach, Sharon enthusiastically shared, "I take immense pleasure in inspiring young women to explore STEM careers and in sharing the wonders of the chemistry behind everyday phenomena."

For more information about this year's exceptional #ACSVoty recipients, we invite you to explore further.
Learn more about this year's outstanding #ACSVoty recipients here.

2023 SAZACS High School Chemistry Teacher Award

2023 SAZACS College Educator Award

2023 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week
(2023 CCEW)
Illustrated Poem Contest

SAZACS celebrated 2023 CCEW by sponsoring a Illustrated poem contest on the theme “The Curious Chemistry of Amazing Algae”  for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Read more about the 2023 CCEW contest winners and their winning submissions here.

2023 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week
(2023 CCEW)
Earth Day Festival

Join the Southern AZ local section of the American Chemical Society (SAZACS) for a free community event during the 2023 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week and celebrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life! The 2023 Earth Day Festival is organized by the Children Museum Tucson.

Read more about the event here.

2024 High School Chemistry Teaching Award
Nominations for the 2024 high School Teacher Award is now open.  Learn more!

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2024 College Educator Award for Excellence in Teaching
Nominations for the 2024 College Educator Award is now open. Learn more!

Laura Stratton Rocky Mountain Regional Student Travel Award

This award is given to help subsidize travel for an undergraduate or graduate student to attend the Rocky Mountain Regional American Chemical Society meeting. Learn more!

2022 National Chemistry Week (2022 NCW)

To celebrate 2022 National Chemistry Week (2022 NCW), the Southern Arizona Local Section of the American Chemical Society (SAZACS) is sponsoring an Illustrated poem contest on the theme "Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics." for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Contest deadline is: Sunday, October 23, 2022 by 11:59 PM ET

Read more about the 2022 NCW celebration here.

2022 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (2022 CCEW)
Contest

SAZACS celebrated 2022 CCEW by sponsoring a Illustrated poem contest on the theme "The Buzz About Bugs - chemistry of insects". Read more about the 2022 CCEW contest winners and their winning submissions here.

2022 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week
(2022 CCEW)
Earth Day Festival

SAZACS participated in the 2022 CCEW outreach at Tucson Children’s Museum on April 23, 2022. Read more about this event here.

Dr. Tara Archuleta receives the 2022 High School Chemistry Award from SAZACS

​Dr. Tara Archuleta from TUSD’s University High School won
the 2022 High School Teacher award.

As our award winner, she will receive a check for $500. 

Another $500 will be gifted to University High for her to use to support her teaching.

Her nomination will also be submitted for consideration at the next Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting. Learn more!

2021 National Chemistry Week (2021 NCW)

To celebrate 2021 National Chemistry Week (2021 NCW), the Southern Arizona Local Section of the American Chemical Society (SAZACS) sponsored an illustrated poem contest on the theme "Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go!" for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Read more about the 2021 National Chemistry Week (2021 NCW) winners and their winning submissions here.

College Educator Award 2022

Nominations for the 2022 College Educator Award are now open. Deadline to submit nomination is April 1, 2023. Learn more!

High School Teacher Award 2022

Nominations for the 2022 high School Teacher Award are now open. Deadline to submit nominations is April 1, 2023. Learn more!

2021 CCEW Contest
Results

SAZACS  celebrated 2021 CCEW by  sponsoring a Illustrated poem contest on the theme “Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry.” Read more about the 2021 CCEW contest winners and their winning submissions here.

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