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Undergraduate Programming at ACS Regional Meetings
Regional Meeting Planning ConferenceSeptember 21, 2012
Chris Zeigler
Undergraduate Programs Office
ACS Education Division
Undergraduate Programs Office
Active status:•6 or more paid student members•Chapter report filed once in a three year period
Undergraduate Programs OfficeStudent support
Undergraduate Programs OfficeChapter Support
Grant Programs
• Starter Grant for ACS Student Chapters at Two-Year CollegesTwo-Year Colleges can receive starter grants in the amount of $500 to start or reactivate an ACS student chapter at that institution.
• National Meeting Travel GrantACS awards grants to help ACS student chapters cover registration fees, lodging, and/or transportation costs associated with ACS national meetings.
• Undergraduate Programming at Regional Meetings GrantChapters can receive up to $2,800 to develop undergraduate events and activities for ACS regional meetings.
• Community Interaction GrantChapters are eligible to receive up to $500 to help improve the science learning experience of minority children through community interactions and projects.
• Innovative Activities GrantActive chapters are eligible to receive up to $500 in matching funds to support new and innovative chemistry-related projects.
Undergraduate Programming at ACS Regional Meetings Grant
• A grant of up to $2,800 is awarded Student Chapters each academic year to host the Undergraduate Program at their respective Regional Meetings.
• The grant seeks to support events and activities for undergraduates, as well as provide professional development for the chapter planning the program.
• Grant Review Process
– 2 faculty advisors review each grant proposal and offer suggestions on the program and award level
Undergraduate Programming at ACS Regional Meetings Grant
Proposals should include:
• At least three educational or career-related events for undergraduates
• Budget analysis
• Marketing plan
• Timeline
• Evaluation plan
• Letter of support from the Program Chair
Suggested Events
• Research Poster Session (1.5 – 2 hrs)
• Technical Symposium (1.5 – 2 hrs)
• Eminent Scientist Lecture (1.5 hrs)
• Green Chemistry Workshop (1.5 – 2 hrs)
• Career Symposium or Panel Discussion (1.5 – 2 hrs)
• How to Be an Award-Winning Chapter Workshop (2 hrs)
• Kids & Chemistry Workshop (3 hrs)
• Kick-Off Social Event (1.5 – 2 hrs)
Marketing / Publicity
• Promotional flyers to targeted schools
• Maintain a visibility on the regional meeting website
• Advertisement for inChemistry magazine
• Item content for FANmail newsletter
• Feature in our Reactions Blog
*Undergraduate Programs Office provides mailing lists
Responsibilities
Host Chapter:
• Prepare and submit the grant proposal
• Manage the undergraduate program budget
• Organize events, make logistical arrangements with the organizing committee, etc.
• Market and promote the undergraduate program to their target audiences
• Evaluate the program
• Complete the final and financial reports
Responsibilities
General/Program Chair:
• Work with all interested chapters to plan an undergraduate program
• Submit a letter of support for the proposed program
• Assist with logistical arrangements such as room assignments and Audio/Visual needs
• Notify the chapter of all important deadlines, such as those for C&EN, abstracts, and the onsite program
• Assist with Undergraduate Programming at Regional Meetings website
Grant submission deadlines
Fall Regional Meetings:
• August/September
– September 28, 2012
– September 27, 2013
Spring Regional Meetings:
• November/December
– November 2, 2012
– November 1, 2013
Undergraduate Programs Office Contacts
800-227-5558 E-mail: [email protected] Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036