It’s Chemistry Week so come along to hear more about the Royal Society of Chemistry's 175th anniversary, find out more about our ground breaking research on the public's attitudes to chemistry and try out some Christmas themed chemistry hands on experiments!
Meet other people in the region who are interested in chemistry outreach and public engagement to share your stories, get ideas and make new contacts.
This event is running parallel to a secondary science Teachmeet event (http://rsc.li/2dDzqtr) so there will be chance to network with teachers over pizza, mulled wine and mince pies!!
Schedule:
17.50-18.00 Arrival
18.00-18.15 Welcome and Intro to 175 pledge & #time4chem
18.15-18.45 Networking with members & teachers over pizza buffet
18.45-19.15 Christmas Chemistry
19.15-19.30 Plenary
19.30-20.30 Open networking with members & teachers over mulled wine & mince pies
Christmas Chemistry: Kristy Turner (Bolton School Boys’ Division and University of Manchester)
A practical session of Christmas themed chemistry experiments that can be done in school or at home including ‘A Christmas mix up’ (analytical puzzle team challenge), Christmas dinner indicators, poinsettia indicator paper and electroplated Christmas decorations.
This event is suitable for:
• Royal Society of Chemistry members
• STEM Ambassadors with an interest in Chemistry
• Secondary school teachers (who are not attending the teachmeet)
• Other STEM professional working in the area of chemistry outreach
To register email Kat Presland at katayune.presland@manchester.ac.uk to secure your place! Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
Meet other people in the region who are interested in chemistry outreach and public engagement to share your stories, get ideas and make new contacts.
This event is running parallel to a secondary science Teachmeet event (http://rsc.li/2dDzqtr) so there will be chance to network with teachers over pizza, mulled wine and mince pies!!
Schedule:
17.50-18.00 Arrival
18.00-18.15 Welcome and Intro to 175 pledge & #time4chem
18.15-18.45 Networking with members & teachers over pizza buffet
18.45-19.15 Christmas Chemistry
19.15-19.30 Plenary
19.30-20.30 Open networking with members & teachers over mulled wine & mince pies
Christmas Chemistry: Kristy Turner (Bolton School Boys’ Division and University of Manchester)
A practical session of Christmas themed chemistry experiments that can be done in school or at home including ‘A Christmas mix up’ (analytical puzzle team challenge), Christmas dinner indicators, poinsettia indicator paper and electroplated Christmas decorations.
This event is suitable for:
• Royal Society of Chemistry members
• STEM Ambassadors with an interest in Chemistry
• Secondary school teachers (who are not attending the teachmeet)
• Other STEM professional working in the area of chemistry outreach
To register email Kat Presland at katayune.presland@manchester.ac.uk to secure your place! Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
