Division/Committee: [CHED: Division of Chemical Education] [LSAC: Committee on Local Section Activities] [SOCED: Society Committee on Education] [YCC: Younger Chemists Committee]

This symposium will provide a unique forum to exchange ideas on innovative approaches to the design, funding, delivery, and assessment of chemistry outreach education and service-learning programs. Effective outreach programs increase exposure and interest in chemistry for students at the K-12 levels and the general public, while hands-on experiences and project-based learning allow teachers to make real-world connections and enhance their appreciation for how chemistry impacts our world. Speakers from all sectors of the CHED community are invited, including 2- and 4-year faculty, high school educators, undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and museum and industry professionals. A wide variety of topic areas in the past have included college and high school programs and courses, green chemistry, hands-on activities and project-based learning, family science programs, professional development programs for high school educators, participatory action research, partnerships with industry, and program assessment. Symposium type: Oral in person Symposium submission type: contributed Number of half-day sessions anticipated: Two (2), AM & PM same day if possible Cosponsors: (Nominal) ACS Society Committee on Education, ACS Younger Chemists Committee, ACS Committee on Community Activities, ACS Local Section Activities

Elvin Alemán

California State University Stanislaus

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