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🌎 2025 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) Illustrated Poem Contest

Calling All Young Chemistry Enthusiasts!

SAZACS is thrilled to continue a beloved tradition! We invite K-12 students to participate in the 2025 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest, happening during Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (April 21-27, 2025).

🌊 Theme: "Glaciers" – Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry
This year’s theme celebrates the International Year of Glacier Preservation and highlights glaciers' essential role in building a sustainable future.
🎨 ✍️ Combine the power of science and art to craft an illustrated poem that brings this theme to life!

🔹 Who Can Participate?
Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to enter the contest.

🔗 How to Enter
Learn more about the 2025 CCEW contest and submission details here.

🌟 Let your imagination soar! We can't wait to see your creativity in action as you blend chemistry, poetry, and illustration to showcase the beauty of glaciers.

Celebrate chemistry with us—where will your imagination take you?

Congratulations, Dr. Grazyna Zreda!

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Grazyna Zreda has been honored with the 2024 Rocky Mountain Regional E. Ann Nalley Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes her exceptional dedication and impactful volunteer contributions to the American Chemical Society and its mission.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Zreda's remarkable achievement and her commitment to fostering growth and excellence within the scientific community!

American Chemical Society
Southern Arizona Section

Monthly Dinner Meeting
October 29th

• Date: October 29
• Social Session: 6:00 PM
• Dinner: 6:30 PM
• Talk: 7:30 PM
• RSVP by: October 27
• Find the Event flyer here
  

Venue
El Charro Café Downtown
311 N. Court Ave.
Tucson, Arizona 85701

2024 National Chemistry Week
(2024 NCW)
Illustrated Poem Contest

To celebrate 2024 National Chemistry Week (2024 NCW), the Southern Arizona Local Section of the American Chemical Society (SAZACS) is sponsoring an Illustrated poem contest on the theme "Picture Perfect Chemistry" for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Submission deadline is: Friday, 25 October, 2024 by 11:59 PM (ET)

Read more about the 2024 NCW celebration here.

Exciting Opportunity for Female Chemists: Apply for the ACS WCC and Eli Lilly Travel Award!

We are thrilled to announce that the ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and Eli Lilly and Company are sponsoring a program to provide funding for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral female chemists. This funding will enable them to travel to the  ACS Spring Meeting to present their research findings.

In addition to financial support, the WCC will host a poster session and offer several networking opportunities for the award recipients. These include the Women in the Chemical Enterprise Breakfast, the WCC Luncheon, and a special event sponsored by the ACS Office of the CEO. Through this program, WCC and Eli Lilly and Company aim to increase the participation of women in the chemical sciences.

For more information about the award, please visit here. All applications for the Travel Award for the ACS Fall 2024 Meeting must be submitted by Saturday, June 1, no later than 11:30 p.m. ET. Apply today!

2024 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week
(2024 CCEW)
Illustrated Poem Contest

Calling All Students with a Love for Chemistry, from Kindergarten to 12th Grade!

Join us in keeping a beloved tradition alive! SAZACS is excited to celebrate the 2024 Chemistry Week (CCEW), happening from April 21-27, 2024, by hosting our annual Illustrated Poem Contest. The contest is open to all students in grades Kindergarten through 12th. This year, we invite you to be electrified by the theme “Get a Charge Out of Chemistry,” where we'll explore the fascinating world of batteries.
Discover more about the 2024 CCEW contest and how you can participate here. We can’t wait to see your creativity in action as you combine the wonders of art and science to bring the theme to life. Let’s celebrate chemistry together and see where your imagination takes you!

Join the 2024 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) Challenge!

Attention high school students with a passion for chemistry! Here's your chance to shine in the 2024 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO).

Hosted by the Southern Arizona Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS), this prestigious competition offers you an opportunity to demonstrate your chemistry knowledge and compete with peers nationwide.

Local Competition Details:

• Dates: March 1 - March 24, 2024
• Registration Deadline: January 15, 2024

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to explore the fascinating world of chemistry and potentially represent your school on a national stage. For more information and to register, click here.

2023 National Chemistry Week
(2023 NCW)
Illustrated Poem Contest

To celebrate 20243 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!

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!

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