We are looking for ACS organizations that have a successful demonstration and/or hands-on activity for K-12 and college students that wish to showcase their activity at the Southwest Regional Meeting in Little Rock, AR, on November 10, 2018. The event will have up to 30 demonstration stations – each set up with a table for the presenting chapter. Reservations for these stations will be on a first come first serve basis, so reserve your station by October 15, 2018. If two organizations submit the same activity, the first organization to turn in the form will be approved, the second organization will receive an email and an opportunity to submit a new activity. Late submissions will ONLY be accepted if space permits and your materials list is approved. All activities must follow the criteria below: • Only household chemicals may be used • No toxic materials, including household products, may be used • No open flames may be used • No toxic fumes or gases may be generated • No liquid nitrogen may be used • No tasting or encouraging others to taste items • No demonstrations or activities that put the human body in danger • Safety goggles must be worn by each participant and viewer (Chapters hould bring enough goggles for your chapter and 12 viewers) • Electrical apparatus (such as heat plates and stir plates) must be in good working order. Faculty advisors are asked to ensure the demonstrations submitted by their organization follow the above guidelines. If you would like more information, contact us at fyarberry@uca.edu or call 501-470-8801.
