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National Chemistry Week / ChemExpo

National Chemistry Week

National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. It takes place each fall, and the North Jersey Section annually conducts several activities as part of NCW.

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Below is a listing of current & recent ChemExpo events held annually by NJACS in celebration of National Chemistry Week.

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(Past Events)

Oct 15, 2022, Saturday – ChemExpo 2022

National Chemistry Week 2022

(Under Construction)

To celebrate National Chemistry Week 2022, the North Jersey Section will host . . .

ChemExpo 2022

At the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey

12:00 noon – 4 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2022

2019 moles bikingThe North Jersey Section members of the American Chemical Society invite you to celebrate National Chemistry Week at Liberty Science Center where area chemists and college & high school teachers & students will provide hands-on activities for kids. This year’s theme is

“Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics”

and prizes will be awarded to presenters from high school and college groups who compete for the best theme-related hands-on activities (keep reading for more details).

College and High School Competition!

College and University and High School students are invited to participate in the competition. Monetary prize(s) will be given to the group(s) that develop the best theme-related hands-on activity for the target audience and provide the best explanation of the science behind the activity. The 1st place school will win $250 and the 2nd place school will win $175.

The activities should be geared for 5 to 12 year olds. Check out the ACS National Chemistry Week Web Page to get some ideas for hands-on activities or reach out to SandraKKeyser@gmail.com to discuss! The Activity and Safety Guidelines and Judging Criteria are provided to help design hands-on activity for competition. Please register at [ https://bit.ly/NJACSExpo ] by September 23, 2022.

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For More Information


Visit the ACS National Chemistry Week Web Page, or contact committee members at SandraKKeyser@gmail.com.

2022-10-15

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National Chemistry Week – Oct 17-23, 2021

National Chemistry Week 2021

(Under Construction)

To celebrate National Chemistry Week 2021, the North Jersey Section will host the following two community-based events:

  • NCW Illustrated Poem Contest
  • ChemExpo 2021

The events are geared to unite the North Jersey Section of ACS, local schools, businesses, and individuals to communicate the role of chemistry in our life to the community.

NCW Illustrated Poem Contest for Grades K-12

Submission deadline:  Friday, October 22, 2021 

Contact & submissions: Bettyann Howson (bhowson@njacs.org)

NCW 2009 NJACS 2nd Place grade 9 winner

Each school may submit up to three entries for each Grade Category (K-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12).

Showcase your talents and win money and recognition within our section and national ACS. First place winners in our North Jersey Section contest will become candidates for national prizes and national recognition. Please read the [ guidelines and details ].

Attach this [ entry form ] to your submission.

For samples of recent winning entries see: [ recent national winners ]. Visit the ACS NCW 2021 [ Resources Page ] for ideas to help your students design their Illustrated Poems and to help you celebrate NCW in your classroom.

ChemExpo 2021

10:30 am – 3 pm on Saturday, October 23, 2021

at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey

2019 moles bikingThe North Jersey Section members of the American Chemical Society invite you to celebrate National Chemistry Week at Liberty Science Center on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10:30 am to 3 pm where area chemists, college and high school teachers and students will provide hands-on activities for kids. This year’s theme is FAST or SLOW – Chemistry Makes It Go! Prizes will be awarded to presenters from college and high school groups who compete for the best activities pertaining to the theme.

High School Competition!

High school students in the area are invited to participate in the competition for details see Call For High School Students. Cash prize(s) will be given to the high school group(s) that develop a theme-related hands-on activity for the audience and provide the best explanation of the science behind the activity. The activities should be geared for 5 to 12 year olds. Check out the ACS National Chemistry Week Web Page to get some ideas for hands-on activities that you might be interested to present. The Safety Guidelines and Judging Criteria are provided to help design hands-on activity for competition. Please submit registrations at [ https://bitly.com/ChemExpo2021 ]  by October 15, 2021.

College Competition!

ACS student chapters and / or Chemistry Clubs at colleges and universities in the area are invited to participate in the competition. For details see Call for College Students . Cash prizes will be given to the groups who develop theme-related hands-on activities for the audience and provides the best explanation of the science behind the activity. The activities should be geared for 5 to 12 year olds. Check out the ACS National Chemistry Week Web Page to get some ideas for hands-on activities that you might be interested to present. The Safety Guidelines and Judging Criteria are provided to help design hands-on activity for competition. Please submit registrations at [ https://bitly.com/ChemExpo2021 ] by October 15, 2021.

ncw1Volunteers are needed!

The success of ChemExpo depends on members of NJ-ACS assisting at LSC on the day of the event and various groups presenting activities. More info in this [ pdf flyer ]. Please circulate to colleagues!

If you can help, please register at [ https://bitly.com/ChemExpo2021 ]

Sponsors are needed!

The North Jersey Section is seeking corporate sponsorship for its 27th ChemExpo activities. To sponsor please use Call for Sponsors 2021. The ChemExpo committee will really appreciate your support.

Visit the ACS National Chemistry Week page.

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For More Information


Visit the ACS National Chemistry Week Web Page, or contact committee members at njacschemexpo@gmail.com).

Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

If you are a member of YCC, please note that YCC may be organizing some of the ChemExpo demos and may be seeking volunteers. Please contact your YCC leadership for details and sign-ups.

2021-10-23

(Past Events)

National Chemistry Week / ChemExpo – Oct 17, 2020

ChemExpo 2020

 

2020-10-17

(Past Events)

National Chemistry Week – Oct 20-26, 2019

National Chemistry Week 2019 - Marvelous Metals

(Under Construction)

To celebrate National Chemistry Week 2019, the North Jersey Section will host the following two community-based events:

  • NCW Illustrated Poem Contest
  • ChemExpo 2019

The events are geared to unite the North Jersey Section of ACS, local schools, businesses, and individuals to communicate the role of chemistry in our life to the community.

NCW Illustrated Poem Contest for Grades K-12

Deadline: Thursday, October 3, 2019

Showcase your talents and win money and recognition within our section and national ACS. First place winners in our North Jersey Section contest will become candidates for national prizes and national recognition. Please read the [ guidelines and details ].

Attach this [ entry form: pdf | docx ] to your submission.

For samples of recent winning entries see: [ recent national winners ]. For an ACS publication featuring many interesting articles about Chemistry and Outer Space geared toward kids, please click [ 2019-NCW-Celebrating-Chemistry.pdf ].

ChemExpo 2019

10:30 am – 3 pm on Saturday, October 19, 2019

at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey

2019-mole-and-prof-with-robotThe North Jersey Section members of the American Chemical Society invite you to celebrate National Chemistry Week at Liberty Science Center on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 10:30 am – 3 pm where area chemists, college and high school teachers and students will provide hands-on activities for kids. This year’s theme is Marvelous Metals. Prizes will be awarded to presenters from college and high school groups who compete for the best activities pertaining to the theme, “Marvelous Metals” (Details below).

High School Competition!

High school students in the area are invited to participate in the competition for details see Call For High School Students. Cash prize(s) will be given to the high school group(s) that develop a theme-related hands-on activity for the audience and provide the best explanation of the science behind the activity. The activities should be geared for 5 to 12 year olds. Check out the National Chemistry Week Web Page to get some ideas for hands-on activities that you might be interested to present. The Guidelines and Judging Criteria are provided to help design hands-on activity for competition. Please submit registration at [ http://tiny.cc/NJACSchemexpo2019 ] by October 1, 2019.

College Competition!

ACS student chapters and / or Chemistry Clubs at colleges and universities in the area are invited to participate in the competition. For details see Call for College Students . Cash prizes will be given to the groups who develop theme-related hands-on activities for the audience and provides the best explanation of the science behind the activity. The activities should be geared for 5 to 12 year olds. Check out the National Chemistry Week Web Page to get some ideas for hands-on activities that you might be interested to present. The Guidelines and Judging Criteria are provided to help design hands-on activity for competition. Please submit registrations at [ http://tiny.cc/NJACSchemexpo2019 ] by October 1, 2019.

ncw1Volunteers are needed!

The success of ChemExpo depends on members of NJ-ACS assisting at LSC on the day of the event and various groups presenting activities.

Please register at [ http://tiny.cc/NJACSchemexpo2019 ].

Sponsors are needed!

The North Jersey Section is seeking corporate sponsorship for its 2019 ChemExpo activities. To sponsor please use Call for Sponsors 2019. The ChemExpo committee will really appreciate your support.

Visit the National Chemistry Week page.

2019-mole-cooking 2019-mole-meg-lifting-weights 2019-mole-tera-on-computer 2019-moles-in-cars

For More Information


Visit the National Chemistry Week Web Page, or contact Co-Chairs Mita Chaki (mitachaki@gmail.com) and Monica Sekharan (monicasekharan@gmail.com).

Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

If you are a member of YCC, please note that YCC is organizing some of the ChemExpo demos and are seeking volunteers. Please see the YCC webpage for details and sign-ups.

2019-10-23

(Past Events)

Oct 20, 2018 – ChemExpo / National Chemistry Week

 Chemistry is Out Of This World

 (Under Construction)

National Chemistry Week is October 21-27, 2018. It is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. It takes place each fall, and the North Jersey Section annually conducts several activities as part of NCW, including its annual ChemExpo event at Liberty Science Center.

This year’s theme, “Chemistry is Out of This World”, focuses on space chemistry.

NCW Illustrated Poem Contest-2018 for Grades K-12

Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2018

Showcase your talents and win money and recognition within our section and national ACS. First place winners in our North Jersey Section contest will become candidates for national prizes and national recognition. Please read the [ guidelines and details ].

Attach this [ entry form: pdfdocx ] to your submission. For samples of recent winning entries see: [ recent national winners ].  For an ACS publication featuring many interesting articles about Chemistry and Outer Space geared toward kids, please click 2018-NCW-Celebrating-Chemistry.pdf ].

ChemExpo 2018 – Saturday, October 20, 2018 (10 am – 2 pm)

The North Jersey Section’s ChemExpo event for NCW 2018 includes hands-on chemistry activities for kids focused on the theme “Chemistry is Out of This World“, conducted by area chemists, college and high school chemistry teachers and students. It will take place at at Liberty Science Center (LSC) on Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please circulate and post this [ ChemExpo 2018 flyer ] to invite visitors.

ncw1Volunteers are needed!

The success of ChemExpo depends on members of NJ-ACS assisting at LSC on the day of the event and various groups presenting activities.

Please register at http://tiny.cc/NJACSchemexpo2018 ].

Sponsors are needed!

The North Jersey Section is seeking corporate sponsorship for its 2018 ChemExpo activities. If you think your employer might be able to help, please use this form Call for Sponsors 2018 ].

Visit the ACS National Chemistry Week page on Facebook Visit NCW on Facebook !

High School Competition!

High school students in the area are invited to participate in the competition [ Call For High School Students ].  A $100 cash prize will be given to the high school group that develops a theme-related hands-on activity for the audience and provides the best explanation of the science behind the activity. The activities should be geared for 6 to 12 year olds.  Check out the National Chemistry Week web page at https://portal.acs.org ] to get some ideas for hands-on activities that you might be interested to present. Please follow the [ Guidelines ], [ Judging Criteria ]. Please submit registration at [ http://tiny.cc/NJACSchemexpo2018 ] by October 1, 2018.

College Competition!

ACS student chapters at colleges and universities in the area are invited [ Call for College Students ] to participate in the competition. A $175 first prize and a $75 second prize will be given to the groups who develop theme-related hands-on activities for the audience and provides the best explanation of the science behind the activity. The activities should be geared for 6 to 12 year olds.  Check out the National Chemistry Week web page at https://portal.acs.org ] to get some ideas for hands-on activities that you might be interested to present. Please follow the [ Guidelines ], [ Judging Criteria ], and [ Safety Rules ]. Please submit registration at [ http://tiny.cc/NJACSchemexpo2018 ] by October 1, 2018.

For More Information

Visit the National Chemistry Week webpage at the ACS website, or contact Co-Chairs Mita Chaki (mitachaki@gmail.com) and Monica Sekharan (monicasekharan@gmail.com).

Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

If you are a member of YCC, please note that YCC is organizing some of the ChemExpo demos and are seeking volunteers. Please see the YCC webpage for details and sign-ups.

2018-10-20

(Past Events)

Oct 21, 2017 – ChemExpo / National Chemistry Week

 National Chemistry Week 2017

 (Under Construction)

National Chemistry Week is October 22-28, 2017. It is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. It takes place each fall, and the North Jersey Section annually conducts several activities as part of NCW.

This year’s theme, “Chemistry Rocks!”, focuses on the chemistry of rocks and minerals.

NCW Illustrated Poem Contest-2017 for Grades K-12

Deadline November 1, 2017

Showcase your talents and win money and recognition within our section and national ACS. First place winners in our North Jersey Section contest will become candidates for national prizes and national recognition. Please read the [ guidelines and details ]. Attach [ this entry form ] to your submission. For samples of recent winning entries see: [ most recent national winners ].

ChemExpo 2017 – Saturday, October 21, 2017 (10 am – 2 pm)

The North Jersey Section’s ChemExpo event for NCW 2017 includes hands-on chemistry activities for kids focused on the theme “Chemistry of rocks and minerals“, conducted by area chemists, college and high school chemistry teachers and students. It will take place at at Liberty Science Center (LSC) on Saturday, October 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please circulate and post [ this flyer ] to invite visitors.

ncw1Volunteers are needed!

The success of ChemExpo depends on members of NJ-ACS assisting at LSC on the day of the event and various groups presenting activities. Please complete and submit the volunteer form ]. You are requested to sign up preferably by September 26, 2017. Please follow the [ Guidelines ] and [ Safety Rules ].

Sponsors are needed!

The North Jersey Section is seeking corporate sponsorship for its 2017 ChemExpo activities. If you think your employer might be able to help, please use this form Call for Sponsors ].

NCW 2017 NCW 2017 NCW 2017 NCW 2017

Visit National Chemistry Week on Facebook Visit NCW on Facebook !

 

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Announcing a High School Competition!

A $100 cash prize will be given to the high school group that develops a great theme-related hands-on activity for the audience of young people and provides the best explanation of the science behind the activity. See this [ Call For High School Students ].

Announcing a College Competition!

This year, ACS Student Chapters at Colleges and Universities in the area are invited to prepare demonstrations for school kids, and to compete for cash prizes for the best demonstrations, in the Sister Marian José Smith Undergraduate Outreach Competition. First prize is $175 and second prize is $75.

  • The winning Student Chapter will also receive the title of “National Chemistry Week Undergraduate Student Chapter 2017″
  • Student Chapters must register by October 1 in order to participate. To register send an email to Claire Miller at cmiller07940@yahoo.com
  • Please circulate this [ Call for Student Participation flyer ] to generate interest among students.

For More Information

Visit the National Chemistry Week website at the ACS website, or contact Co-Chairs Mita Chaki and Monica Sekharan.

Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

If you are a member of YCC, please note that YCC is organizing some of the ChemExpo demos and are seeking volunteers. Please see the YCC webpage for details and sign-ups.

2017-10-21

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Oct 22, 2016 – NCW – National Chemistry Week

 2016 National Chemistry Week

 (Under Construction)

National Chemistry Week is October 16-22, 2016. It is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. It takes place each fall, and the North Jersey Section annually conducts several activities as part of NCW.

This year’s theme, “Solving Mysteries through Chemistry”, focuses on the chemistry of forensics and more.

NCW Illustrated Poem Contest-2016 for Grades K-12
Deadline October 21, 2016

Showcase your talents and win money and recognition within our section and national ACS. First place winners in our North Jersey Section contest will become candidates for national prizes and national recognition. Please read the [ guidelines and details ]. Attach [ this entry form ] to your submission. For samples see: [ last year’s national winners ].

ChemExpo 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016 (10 am – 2 pm)

 [ Retrospective ]

The North Jersey Section’s ChemExpo event for NCW 2016 includes hands-on chemistry activities for kids focused on the theme “Solving Mysteries through Chemistry“, conducted by area chemists, college and high school chemistry teachers and students. It will take place at at Liberty Science Center (LSC) on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please circulate and post [ this flyer ] to invite visitors.

ncw1Volunteers are needed!

The success of ChemExpo depends on members of NJ-ACS assisting at LSC on the day of the event and various groups presenting activities. Please complete and submit the [ volunteer form ]. You are requested to sign up by September 15, 2016. Please follow the [ Guidelines ] and [ Safety Rules ].

Sponsors are needed!

The North Jersey Section is seeking corporate sponsorship for its 2016 ChemExpo activities. If you think your employer might be able to help, please use this form [ Call for Sponsors ].

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—- The activities below are to be confirmed —-

Announcing a High School Competition!

A $100 cash prize will be given to the high school group that develops a great theme-related hands-on activity for the audience of young people and provides the best explanation of the science behind the activity. See this [ Call For High School Students ].

Announcing a College Competition!

This year, ACS Student Chapters at Colleges and Universities in the area are invited to prepare demonstrations for school kids, and to compete for cash prizes for the best demonstrations, in the Sister Marian José Smith Undergraduate Outreach Competition. First prize is $175 and second prize is $75.

  • The winning Student Chapter will also receive the title of “National Chemistry Week Undergraduate Student Chapter 2016″
  • Student Chapters must register by October 1 in order to participate. To register send an email to Claire Miller at cmiller07940@yahoo.com
  • Please circulate this [ Call for Student Participation flyer ] to generate interest among students.

For More Information

Visit the National Chemistry Week website at the ACS website, or contact Co-Chairs Mita Chaki and Monica Sekharan.

Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

If you are a member of YCC, please note that YCC is organizing some of the ChemExpo demos and are seeking volunteers. Please see the YCC webpage for details and sign-ups.

2016-10-22

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Oct 17, 2015 – NCW – National Chemistry Week


National Chemistry Week 2015 took place from October 18 to 24

The year’s theme, “Chemistry Colors Our World”, focused on the chemistry of food colors and fireworks, rainbows, natural dyes and pigments, and more.

The North Jersey Section conducted several activities as part of NCW:

  • NCW Illustrated Poem Contest-2015 for Grades K-12
  • ChemExpo 2015
  • A High School Competition!
  • A College Competition!
  • 2015-10-17

    (Past Events)

    Oct 18, 2014 – NCW – National Chemistry Week – ChemExpo 2014

    ChemExpo 2014

    National Chemistry Week (NCW) 2014 was October 18-25, 2014. The theme is

    “The Sweet Side of Chemistry–Candy”

    National Chemistry Week 2014

     

    ChemExpo 2014 Wrap-Up

    This year’s ChemExpo event was a big success! Many thanks to all volunteers! A write-up with photos is here [ ChemExpo Event Report ].

    NJ-ACS 2014 ChemExpo NJ-ACS 2014 ChemExpo NJ-ACS 2014 ChemExpo

     

    2014-10-18

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    Oct 26, 2013 – NCW – National Chemistry Week 2013

    ChemExpo 2013

    National Chemistry Week (NCW) 2013 was October 20-26, 2013. The theme was

    “ENERGY: Now and Forever!”
    National Chemistry Week 2013

    The North Jersey Section’s ChemExpo event for NCW 2013 included hands-on chemistry activities for kids presented by area chemists, college and high school chemistry teachers and students. It took place at at Liberty Science Center (LSC) on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Please circulate and post this flyer to invite visitors.

    2013 Illustrated Poetry Contest – for students in grades K-12

    Illustrated Poetry Contest

    For More Information

    Visit the National Chemistry Week website at the ACS website.

    2013-10-26

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