The nationally-acclaimed Chemistry Club at California State University, Fresno will kick off National Chemistry Week from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Discovery Center (1944 N. Winery) where college students will lead a strawberry DNA extraction activity with children aged six to 14 at the top of each hour.
Admission is free, although a donation to the Discovery Center is encouraged. Workshop sessions are at noon, 1 and 2 p.m.
It is the first of several events Oct. 15-21 promoting chemistry, culminating with the club’s annual Kiss-a-Pig Fundraiser from 2-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in the Science II Courtyard. Faculty will be competing to raise the most money with the winner earning the privilege of kissing a pig.
Other events are:
- Oct. 17 – USDA Agricultural Science Center tour at 6:30 p.]
- Oct. 19 – Children’s Hospital Central California Laboratory tour at 6 p.m.
- Oct. 20 – The Chemistry Department will demonstrate its projects on KMPH26 Great Day from 5-10 a.m.
Tours are open to the public, though space is limited. Signups can be made with Donnie Golden at dgolden@csufresno.edu.
The club is also raising funds with a t-shirt that has Fresno State spelled out in periodic tiles for a $15 donation through Oct. 21. Contact the department, 559.278.2103.
Last year the Fresno State Chemistry Club gained national recognition when the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society, presented it two prestigious awards at the society’s 241st national meeting.
The club received the National Outstanding Award, the highest honor bestowed upon student chapters nationwide, and the Green Chemistry Award. Additionally, the chapter was recognized in two magazines, Chemical & Engineering News and in Chemistry.
For more information, contact Golden at 559.278.2922 or Chemistry president Alicia Alfter, alicialfter@mail.fresnostate.com.
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