UNL annual Chemistry Day is Oct. 6
Released on 09/17/2007, at 12:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
WHERE: Hamilton Hall
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Chemistry is hosting its seventh annual Chemistry Day, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Chemistry Day introduces high school juniors, seniors, parents and 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 will be held in Hamilton Hall. 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, "A Periodic Table of Elements in 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, visit www.chem.unl.edu/chemday/index.shtml or contact Terese Janovec at (402) 472-4453 or tjanovec3@unl.edu.
Contact:Terese Janovec, recruiting and admissions coordinator UNL Department of Chemistry, (402) 472-4453