Undergraduate Programming at ACS Regional Meetings Regional Meeting Planning Conference September 21, 2012 Chris Zeigler Undergraduate Programs Office ACS Education Division

Undergraduate Programs Office Supports the 17,000+ Student Members Supports the 1012 ACS Student Chapters active Active status: 6 or more paid student members Chapter report filed once in a three year period

Undergraduate Programs Office Student support Supports the development of quality undergraduate programming at ACS national and regional meetings. Publishes 4 issues of inChemistry magazine focused on career information, professional development, graduate school, and successful chapter activities. Updates and maintains the “Get Experience” database of internships, co-ops, and service- learning opportunities available in the chemical sciences. Develops and maintains career resources that contain current information in a format useful and engaging to the audience.

Undergraduate Programs Office Chapter Support Supports and mentors the chartering and reactivation of chapters Recognizes ACS student chapters for their activities Provides professional development and financial support to student chapters through chapter grant programs. Provides professional development to student chapter leaders

Grant Programs Starter Grant for ACS Student Chapters at Two-Year Colleges Two-Year Colleges can receive starter grants in the amount of $500 to start or reactivate an ACS student chapter at that institution.Starter Grant for ACS Student Chapters at Two-Year Colleges National Meeting Travel Grant ACS awards grants to help ACS student chapters cover registration fees, lodging, and/or transportation costs associated with ACS national meetings.National Meeting Travel Grant Undergraduate Programming at Regional Meetings Grant Chapters can receive up to $2,800 to develop undergraduate events and activities for ACS regional meetings.Undergraduate Programming at Regional Meetings Grant Community Interaction Grant Chapters are eligible to receive up to $500 to help improve the science learning experience of minority children through community interactions and projects.Community Interaction Grant Innovative Activities Grant Active chapters are eligible to receive up to $500 in matching funds to support new and innovative chemistry-related projects.Innovative Activities Grant

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 Nancy Bakowski ext. 6166Lori Betsock ext. 6188Nicole DiFabio ext. 8010Chris Zeigler ext Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036