Chemistry Day is Oct. 7
Released on 09/20/2006, at 12:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006
WHERE: Hamilton Hall, 12th and T Streets, City Campus
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Chemistry will host its sixth-annual Chemistry Day Oct. 7. The purpose of this event is to introduce high school juniors, seniors, their parents and their science teachers to the opportunities and careers in the field of chemistry. UNL students who are interested in becoming Chemistry majors are also welcome to participate.
The event is scheduled from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in Hamilton Hall in the heart UNL's City Campus. Events include guided tours of chemistry labs and special instrumentation centers, an informational session featuring a variety of interesting experimental demonstrations in addition to academic information, and a special session by Professor Mark Griep titled "Everything I Know about Chemistry, I Learned at the Movies". Optional campus tours and teacher roundtables will also be available.
Registration for this event is free and includes lunch catered by Valentino's and the opportunity to win scholarships and other chemistry-related prizes.
For more information or to register, please visit the Chemistry Department's Web site at www.chem.unl.edu or contact Terese Janovec at (402) 472-4453 or tjanovec3@unl.edu.
CONTACT: Terese Janovec, Recruiting & Admissions Coordinator, Chemistry, (402) 472-4453