AASU Chemistry Students Recognized by ACS

Savannah, GA--–The American Chemical Society—the world’s largest scientific organization—has awarded the Armstrong Atlantic State University chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) outstanding status. Only 31 SAACS chapters were recognized out of 950 in the United States and Puerto Rico.

"The student affiliates at AASU have embraced the responsibility to give back to the community," said Will Lynch co-advisor of AASU’s SAACS chapter. Together they volunteer more than 200 hours per semester offering free tutoring for all levels of chemistry courses." Catherine MacGowan is the other co-advisor.

SAACS members also work closely with AASU’s "Fun with Science’" demonstration program for elementary and middle school students. For the past six years, more than 500 kindergarten through twelfth grade students have participated in the annual outreach program. Members also pursue scholarly activities through grant writing and research activities sponsored by the chapter and/or the chemistry faculty.

For more information about SAACS, contact Will Lynch at 912.921.2337.

 

August 5 , 2003