FANmail Newsletter
The FANmail newsletter provides faculty advisors and students with the latest announcements and updates from the American Chemical Society.
Current issue (September 2009)
Student Chapter Announcements
- Enter in the 2009 Chemvention Competition. Prizes, Prizes, Prizes $$$!
The theme for National Chemistry Week(NCW) 2010 is Chemistry Behind the Scenes! Students will develop a hands-on activity for elementary school children in grades 4-6 that showcases the difference between what we see in television, movies, and literature and the real science behind the “magic” and mystery of special effects, hair/make-up, etc. ACS student chapters must register with the Office of Community Activities at oca@acs.org by 4 pm on Monday, October 12, 2009 to participate in the competition. Click the link for more details on contest rules, prizes, etc. Direct any other questions to ncw@acs.org. - Student Chapters Going Green
With the start of the school year, it’s a great time to start planning this year’s green chemistry activities. ACS student chapters can be recognized for their efforts to go green through the Green Chemistry Student Chapter Award. To earn the award, undergraduate student chapters must complete at least three different green chemistry activities over the course of the academic year and include them in their chapter report. National Chemistry Week (October 18–24, 2009) is a good opportunity to try your first green chemistry event! - Help Shape the ACS Strategic Plan for 2010 and Beyond
The ACS Board of Directors and its Planning Committee would like your opinion on ACS strategy, and how to support our vision of “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.”
A proposed draft of the revised ACS Strategic Plan for 2010 and Beyond has been posted on the ACS Network. ACS student chapters are urged to provide input into the draft revision of the plan. Join the ACS Network (www.acs.org/network) to log into the strategic plan group and tell us what you think! - Share ACS Resources with K-12 Teachers
Tell elementary, middle, and high school teachers about the outstanding resources the American Chemical Society develops specifically for them. Review resources, many of which are free or low cost, and proudly suggest the most suitable ones by name. This simple act will help teachers give their students great experiences learning science. - Support the U.S. Commemorative Stamp Campaign
In celebration of 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry, ACS is working with other groups to urge the United States Postal Service (USPS) to adopt chemistry as a theme for a commemorative stamp, celebrating the contributions of chemistry to the well-being of humankind in the U.S. and worldwide.
USPS gets 50,000 subject requests per year, but awards only 25 commemorative stamps per year. Your efforts to contribute to this cause this year are very important and very much appreciated!
Faculty Announcements
- Seeking Nominations for Astellas USA Foundation Award
ACS is soliciting nominations for three $30,000 grants funded by the Astellas USA Foundation's Astellas Awards program. Individuals or teams who have significantly contributed to scientific research that improves public health through their contributions in the chemical and related sciences are eligible to apply.Please send nomination forms to awardselection@acs.org by October 1, 2009. Recipients will be announced in December. If you have questions, write to awards@acs.org. - Order Celebrating Chemistry for National Chemistry Week!
You may now order free copies of the NCW 2009 issue of Celebrating Chemistry, a hands-on activity newspaper, to hand out at your outreach events and classroom visits. Share this with any and all of those who have an interest. The password for Enthusiasts is Enthusiast09. - Submit a Nomination for 2011 ACS National Awards
Nominations for the ACS national awards to be presented in 2011 are now being solicited. Nominations and inquiries concerning awards should be directed to the Office of the Awards Programs at awards@acs.org.
The deadline is November 1, 2009. Early transmittal is encouraged.
Student Member Announcements
- Become a Leader
Apply for a 2010 Student Leadership Award, which covers all travel, accommodation and registration expenses for the 2010 ACS Leadership Institute held January 22-24, 2010 in Fort Worth, TX at the Omni Hotel. Network with local section and division leaders, national committee chairs, and younger chemists, and learn how to plan events, raise funds, and effectively communicate.
Application deadline is November 9, 2009. Space is limited. - Submit Your Abstract
Submit an abstract to the 239th ACS National Meeting scheduled for March 21–25, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. Join more than 12,000 chemical science and engineering professionals, network with other students and chemists, and prepare yourself for a career in the chemical sciences. Undergraduate research poster abstract submission is now open.
Submission deadline is October 19, 2009. - Launch of undergrad.ACS.org
Recruiting new ACS members? Check out the new Student Member-Get-A-Member Back to School Special. Not yet an ACS member? Click the link for full details on what ACS membership can offer you. - Join NCW Groups on the ACS Network or Facebook!
The ACS Office of Community Activities Staff uses the ACS Network NCW Group and Facebook (search “Meg A. Mole” or “National Chemistry Week”) to hold discussions on event planning, collaborations, and sharing your successes. We encourage you to share photos of your events and to make lasting connections with these great tools. - Attend the Undergraduate Program at the ACS Southeastern Regional Meeting
The Southeastern Regional meeting (SERMACS) will take place October 21–24, 2009 at the San Juan, Puerto Rico Convention Center. A full schedule of undergraduate programming includes a graduate School Fair, an undergraduate research poster session, networking opportunities. Hear Roald Hoffmann speak about “The Chemical Imagination at Work in Very Tight Places”, and Harry Kroto on “Architecture in NanoSpace”. Other exciting programming includes a green chemistry workshop sponsored by Pfizer, a tour of the University of Puerto Rico Chemistry Department, and a National Chemistry Week (NCW) event, “Festival de Química”, to be held on October 23, 2009. - Apply to Teach For America Today
Teach For America is the corps of outstanding individuals from all backgrounds and majors who teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become leaders in expanding educational opportunity for all. Join Teach For America in order to give more students in low-income classrooms the science education they deserve. Find out more about Teach For America, our graduate school partnerships, and how you can join the movement at www.teachforamerica.org.
The first application deadline is Friday, September 18, 2009. - Seeking Program Applicants at NIH
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applicants for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program with a passion to improve global health through a research career in allergy, immunology, and infectious disease. Candidates who are college-level juniors or seniors, medical school students, or doctoral candidates from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences are eligible.
Application deadline is October 15, 2009.
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