September 1, 2022

Welcome!

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Welcome and Water-lattice breaker

ACS101: Course Syllabus

Fall 2022

• Class Time: Every other Thursday at 9pm
• Class location: Mellon Hall, Laura Falk Lecture Hall
• Course Objectives:
• Advance the field of chemistry through intellectual stimulation and an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges of modern chemistry
• Connect the divides between the public, chemistry professionals, undergraduate students interested in chemistry, and chemistry as a field
• Strive to promote professional development by engaging students in research, job, and academic preparation, and presenting technical material in front of a variety of audiences

Your Instructors

• President: Serina Tressler
• Vice President: Megan Treece
• Secretary: Alexis Duda
• Treasurer: Mikey Brivchik
• Director of External Affairs: Lindsay Moskal
• Chief Coordinator: Arian Hajihassani

Past Projects

• Liquid nitrogen ice cream
• Periodic Table of cupcakes/cookies
• Speak Simply
• Fe Chef
• National Chemistry Week
• Corn-Mole (Day) Tournament
• Pi Day
• Tie-Dye
• Regional Symposium

Resources

• Our website: duqacs.com
• Our Instagram: @duqacs
• Our Twitter: @duqacs
• Our Facebook: Duquesne ACS
• Our email: duqacs@gmail.com
• Come talk to us!

Policies

• Meeting Attendance:
• No more than 2 unexcused absences per semester
• Just let us know if you can’t make it! (ideally 24 hours before meeting)

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• Event Attendance:
• Come to at least 2 of our events per semester
• If you don’t think you can make that, let us know. We’re flexible!

• If you have good attendance and engage with us, you might get a fun surprise 👀

• We buy cords for our graduating seniors!
• Make sure you’re meeting our attendance requirements at least one semester a year, and both semesters your senior year

• You can also join the national American Chemical Society
• Fees are covered for chemistry and biochemistry majors
• If you were previously a national member, bring your renewal form back next month!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Meeting Dates

T-Shirt Design Contest

• We want to make new shirts this year, and we want YOU to help!
• Send your designs to duqacs@gmail.com by September 9th
• Winner will get a free shirt with their design
• Note: we will be holding a tie-dye event in October
• Black and white designs could be featured

Speak Simply

• Fun public speaking competition with prizes and free food
• Prepare a 2-minute presentation about anything you want!
• New this year:
• Bring a visual aid (ex: a picture, a short slide)
• Present with a partner
• Round 1: Practice and get feedback from judges
• Round 2: Improved presentation to win prizes

Speak Simply

• Round 1 - Sept. 12th 1-3pm in the Africa Room
• Round 2 - Sept. 26th 1-3pm in Union 119
• Sign up with this QR code or on our website or CampusLink!
• Any junior (bio)chemistry majors interested in attending the ACS National Meeting - this is for you!

Beginning of the new semester

• Get to know your peers
• Start your studying sooner than later
• Work through problems with friends
• Reread your notes right before bed
• The process takes time. Enjoy it!

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Solid water breaking

• What is your name?
• Where are you from?
• What is your major?
• Do you like chemistry? Better say yes:)
• What is your hobby?
• What is a quanta?

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Important Contact Info

Primary Contacts:

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Email: duqacs@gmail.com

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Serina Tressler:

• Email: Tresslers@duq.edu

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Megan Treece:

• Email: treecem@duq.edu

Follow Us on Social Media!

• Facebook: Duquesne University American Chemical Society
• Instagram: duqacs
• Twitter: @duqacs
• Campus link - American Chemical Society

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Questions, Comments, or Concerns?

Thanks for coming!

Slides will be posted on our website

duqacs.com

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