ACS Indiana

May
3
Sun
Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Poem Contest Entries Due
May 3 @ 11:59 pm

The Indiana Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade (Four categories: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12).
Contest Deadline: May 3, 2020
Prizes: 1st Place = $100, 2nd Place = $50, and 3rd Place = $25 in each age group.
Submit official entries at this link: bit.ly/CCEWpoems All entries must be received by midnight on May 3rd.

Indiana CCEW Poem Contest Flyer

Winners will advance to the National Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and to win prizes!

Write and illustrate a poem using the CCEW theme, “Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry.”

Your poem must be no more than 40 words and in the following styles to be considered:
HAIKU – LIMERICK – ODE – ABC POEM – FREE VERSE – END RHYME – BLANK VERSE

Possible topics related to sustainable chemistry include:

  • Green chemistry
  • Clean air and water
  • Environment
  • Natural resources
  • Pollution
  • Waste

Entries will be judged based upon:

  • Green chemistry Environment Pollution
  • Clean air and water Natural resources Waste
  • Artistic Merit – use of color, quality of drawing, design & layout
  • Poem Message – fun, motivational, inspiring about yearly theme
  • Originality Creativity – unique, clever and/or creative design
  • Neatness – free of spelling and grammatical errors

 

May
4
Mon
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members)
May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members) @ The Center | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States

This meeting will be held virtually until further notice. Please contact Debora Feakes for the meeting address.

Jun
1
Mon
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members)
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members) @ The Center | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States

This meeting will be held virtually until further notice. Please contact Debora Feakes for the meeting address.

Jul
6
Mon
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members)
Jul 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members) @ The Center | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States

This meeting will be held virtually until further notice. Please contact Debora Feakes for the meeting address.

Aug
3
Mon
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members)
Aug 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Executive Committee Meeting (Open to All Members) @ The Center | Indianapolis | Indiana | United States

This meeting will be held virtually until further notice. Please contact Debora Feakes for the meeting address.