Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future!
For more information about National Chemistry Week see the ACS National Chemistry Week web site
What is the Chemistry Open House?
Every year the Department of Chemistry hosts a free, open to the public, Chemistry Open House to celebrate National Chemistry Week. This year's participants include the Physics and Biology Departments, students from the College of Engineering and SACNAS, and the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History.
The Chemistry Open House features the popular Chemistry Road Show*, guided lab tours, hands-on and computer activities, door prizes and science goodie bags. The Chemistry Road Show* is recommended for all ages and includes demonstrations of popular science.
Activities
- The Chemistry Road Show* features weird polymers, super cold materials and other exciting demonstrations
- Lab tours, including our Chemistry Machine Shop and two working research labs (like last year, tours will begin on the first floor of CHAN by the elevators)
- Hands-on and polymer and computer activities
- Fascinating lectures by chemistry faculty
- Plus many more fascinating demonstrations
- More detailed information about activities can be found in our Handout
Food
- An All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet is available just a short walk from the Chemistry Building at Sbisa Dining Hall.
- See our Dining Handout or Dining Services Places to Eat web site for more options.
Where is the Chemistry Open House?
The Chemistry Open House is in the main Chemistry Building complex (not Heldenfels). The best place to start is in the foyer of the Chemistry Building by the 3 round brick (H20) fountains. Here, you can begin your adventures by checking in at the Welcome Table and getting your bag of chemistry goodies.
Parking
- Free parking is available in Lot 51 behind the Zachary Building (don't park in reserved spots)
- Paid parking is available in the Northside Parking Garage next to the Blocker Building (pre-pay)
When is the Chemistry Open House?
The Chemistry Open House will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Activities are held from 10am to 3pm. Chemistry Road Shows* will begin at 10am, 12 Noon and 2PM. People should arrive at least 15 minutes early for all Chemistry Road Shows*.
What is the National Chemistry Week Illustrated Poem Contest?
As part of the National Chemistry Week 2011 celebration, the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) and in recognition of its theme, "Chemistry - Our Health, Our Future!" The American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University are sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students living in the Brazos, Robertson, Burleson, Washington, Grimes, Madison, and Lean Counties in grades K-12.
More Ideas to get Children Involved in Chemistry
- Browse the ACS National Chemistry Week web site for more ideas and information
- Read The Adventure of Meg A. Mole Future Chemist
- Find activites at the ACS Science for Kids web site
* Sorry, there is no handicapped access to Room 100 where the Chemistry Road Show demonstrations are held.