Undergraduate Chemical Society

The Undergraduate Chemical Society (UCS) is a student affiliate organization of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The purpose of the UCS is to stimulate the interest of students in chemistry and to help them develop an awareness and enthusiasm for chemistry as a science and as a profession. Students who participate in the UCS are able to interact with fellow students and faculty in the department and others in the surrounding community who share a professional interest in chemistry and chemical engineering. The network of contacts that is made through the UCS can be very valuable to students while at the University and throughout their careers. Participation in chapter activities helps students to develop leadership, organization, and communication skills. Typical chapter activities include: sponsoring dinner meetings with invited guest speakers; organizing and running a chemistry tutoring service for other students; attending meetings of the local Iowa Section of the ACS and attending meetings of the national ACS organization; and participation in chemistry outreach programs such as National Chemistry Week. For more information contact the main office at 335-1350.