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Mad about what's happening to science but don't know what to do about it?"
Are you unhappy by the absence of facts in today's public discourse but unsure how you can make a difference? Do you want to offer your experience and expertise to elected officials? Want to do something about attacks on science or our natural resources, but don't know where to start? To help you find your voice, a small group of volunteers has put together a FREE Science Advocacy Workshop on Saturday, February 29 from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Dusenberry-River Library 5605 E River Rd #105, Tucson, AZ 85750 for scientists and people passionate about science-related issues. We will be giving information and resources on effective actions at the local, state, and federal levels. The workshop will walk through a few examples and give you experience with sample strategies and actions. You'll walk away with new advocacy tools, plans, and connections to a network of local experts who are also passionate about science and finding equitable and inclusive solutions. Please reserve your space by filling out this registration form below. Space is limited to the first 30 respondents. This workshop is put on by a volunteer collaborative effort from individual members of the March for Science Southern Arizona, Southern Arizona American Chemical Society, and the Union of Concerned Scientists. Thanks to financial sponsorship from the Union of Concerned Scientists, lunch will be provided. Reserve your place by Friday, February 14th! The workshop is free but you must register to attend. Register on the link: https://forms.gle/wiASPjy6cqa1YKUM9 The 2019 National Chemistry Week Illustrated Poem Contest with the theme "Marvelous Metals" is now officially over. The Southern Arizona Section of ACS (SAZACS) received 78 entries in three age categories. The following students were recognized:
First-place winners received $25.00 gift certificates from SAZACS, and their posters were submitted to the ACS National Competition. Honorable mention awards consisted of $15.00 gift certificates. All students who sent their work for the contest received certificates of participation.
Thanks to all of you who took the time to vote for the 2020 SAZACS officers!
Here are the results of the elections. Congratulations to our 2020 slate of officers! Chair Elect Dr. Brian Zacher Chair Ms. Mindy Dodge Secretary Dr. Christopher Cabello Alternate Councilor Mr. Pedro Flores Gallardo Councilor Dr. Charles Weidner This the time of the year to take a moment during this busy season to get together with comrades/colleagues and friend and see what you local ACS section has been up to this past year. You are cordially invited to attend the Southern AZ ACS Local Section Holiday Reception Where: Scordatos Pizzeria, 4911 N Stone Ave. When: Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019 Time: 5:30 - 8 PM * Refreshments will be provided and there will be a cash bar. No RSVP needed.  Also, during the Holiday Reception we will be collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children and women for the Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, Tucson.
Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse provides domestic abuse crisis intervention and housing, prevention, education, support, and advocacy services to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. While the majority of the people seeking our services are women and their children, our services are available to anyone regardless of gender.  It is that time of the year for your local section's elections!
The Southern Arizona Local Section of the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations (or volunteers) to join the executive committee in the coming year. If you, or another ACS member you know, would like to join the governing committee, send us your nominations. The following positions are available for the coming year:
If you can, please submit all nomination to the Benjamin Zarin, Chair, no later than Friday, November 8th, 2019. Contact the SAZACS chair by emailing him at info[at]sazacs.org The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (CBC) at the University of Arizona is pleased to offer science demonstration "magic" shows to K-12 schools and other community organizations in the Tucson area during the academic year. While CBC student magicians don’t charge a fee, there is a small cost involved in presenting each show. Due to budget cuts, the CBC department no longer has funds available for outreach programs such as these, so while we would like to continue these shows at no cost, it just isn’t possible. Unfortunately, most K-12 schools don’t have funds available to pay for extras such as this and will be forced to miss out on these education and entertaining presentations. To support CBC students continuing their outreach efforts by promoting chemistry in local classrooms, consider making a donation by visiting the website: crowdfund.arizona.edu/projects/16339 If you have any questions, you can contact the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) at smacsarizona[at]gmail.com.  The 2019 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Illustrated Poem Contest on the theme "Take Note: Chemistry of Paper" is now officially over. The Southern Arizona Section of ACS (SAZACS) received over 60 entries in three age categories. The following students were recognized:
First-place winners received $25.00 gift certificates from SAZACS, and their posters were submitted to the ACS National Competition. Honorable mention awards consisted of $15.00 gift certificates. All students who sent their work for the contest received certificates of participation. On May 20th, the winners of the national contest were announced. Andrew Smith won 1st place in 6-8 grade category. Congratulations. Andrew Smith, 6th grader, from Agua Caliente Elementary School won 1st place on the national CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest in the category 6-8 grades sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS). As part of CCEW 2019, students from grades K-12 were invited to share their interpretation of this year's theme, "Take Note: The Chemistry of Paper", in the form of illustrated poems. This year, 34 ACS local sections submitted entries for the contest. Student Andrew Smith participated in the 2019 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest sponsored by the Southern Arizona American Chemical Society (SAZACS) Local Section. Every year, Dr. Grazyna Zreda, SAZACS Community Activities Chair, organizes this successful contest. This year we received 61 posters from grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Andrew Smith won 1st place in the category 6-8 grades at the local level, winning a $25 gift card and a certificate of participation. Winners at the local section level qualified for the national contest. At the national level, first and second-place prizes were awarded in four categories. Andrew Smith will receive a $300 1st place award from the American Chemical Society. If you want to learn more about your local section Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Illustrated Poem Contest, click here.  Andrew Smith, 6th Grade - Agua Caliente Elementary School - Southern Arizona Local Section - 1st Place, Grades 6-8 As part of the National Safety Month at the workplace, which includes Laboratories, The Arizona Division of Occupational Health and Safety (ADOSH) in partnership with Pima Community College invites you to attend the Tucson Safety Summit that will take place on both May 29th & 30th, 2019. Your Southern Arizona ACS Local Section will be there to provide information on Chemical Health & Safety. For more information on how to register for this FREE event, go to: http://ezregister.com/events/28002/ Download Flyer: HERE  Trisha Shartsis was awarded the 2019 College Educator Award for Excellence in Teaching by the Southern Arizona Section of the American Chemical Society (SAZACS). Trina is a full-time Chemistry Faculty at Pima Community College.  |
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