Every year Texas A&M's Department of Chemistry hosts a free, open to the public, Chemistry Open House to celebrate National Chemistry Week.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10am - 3pm
Where: the ILSQ Building, Texas A&M University
(see directions below)
Free and open to the public!
What is the Chemistry Open House?
The Chemistry Open House features the popular Chemistry Road Show, guided lab tours, hands-on and computer activities, door prizes and science goodie bags. The Chemistry Road Show is recommended for all ages and includes demonstrations of popular science. Participants include the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Physics and Astronomy and more, along with students from the College of Engineering and SACNAS.
Activities
- Chemistry Road Show featuring weird polymers, super cold materials and other exciting demonstrations
- Lab tours for both general chemistry and organic chemistry spaces
- Hands-on and polymer and computer activities
- Fascinating lectures by Texas A&M chemistry faculty
- Many other fascinating demonstrations
Research Showcase
- Poster session
- Presentations by various groups
Food
- Food trucks will be on site.
- A Lunch Buffet is available at Sbisa Dining Hall.
- See Dining Services - Places to Eat web site for more options.
When is the Chemistry Open House?
All Activities
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10am - 3pm
ILCB Room 226
Chemistry Road Shows *
- 10am
- Noon
- 2pm
Arrive 15 minutes before the show!
Where is the Chemistry Open House?
The Chemistry Open House takes place in the state-of-the-art Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Building (ILSQ) on West Campus. Please stop by the welcome tent at the front entrance.
Directions to the ILSQ Building
Free Parking for the Open House
Paid Parking
Why have the Chemistry Open House?
To Get Children Involved!
The Chemistry Open House held as part of National Chemistry Week, an annual event that promotes public awareness of the importance of chemistry in everyday life. It is coordinated by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
The Department of Chemistry takes an active role in community outreach in an effort to positively affect the future of chemical education. We hope students and families will remember the excitement and surprise they feel during our demonstrations.
ACS National Chemistry Week
NCW encourages chemistry enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. Local Sections, businesses, schools, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their communities with a common goal: To promote the value of chemistry in everyday life.
Learn More About National Chemistry Week
Meg A. Mole's Adventures
Meg A. Mole's adventures are part of the ACS kids portal. Meg A. Mole - Future Chemist visits different chemists to learn about their jobs. She is always amazed at the variety of things that they do. Visit her web site to read about her adventures!
ACS Science for Kids
What makes diapers absorbent? Is peanut butter stickier than syrup or jelly? The ACS Science for Kids web site engages students with experiments, quizzes and other hands on activities with subjects ranging from chemical & physical change to characteristics of material.