SACSP

Supporting the next generation of scientists starts in the classroom. 🧬
Our grants and awards provide opportunities to support science equipment, innovative projects, and educators making an impact in their classrooms.
📅 Applications are open through November 1!
👉 See what's available: Explore Grants & Awards https://na2.hubs.ly/H07SKNq0

🔎 The case is open!
Join us for the 39th Annual Faraday Lecture: The Chem-Mystery Files — Not What It Seems! 🧪
Get ready for amazing demonstrations, surprising chemical reactions, and a case that’s anything but ordinary!
📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕙 10 AM | Doors open at 9 AM
📍 Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
🎟️ Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07S-Hb0

We’ll be at Steel City Chemistry: Past, Present & Future on October 3 at the William Pitt Union as part of the ACS150 celebration.
If you’re attending, come find us and say hi! 👋 We’d love to connect with fellow members of Pittsburgh’s chemistry community!
See you there! 🧪

Got a great science idea for your classroom? 💡
You may be eligible for funding to help bring it to life! Check out our grants and awards supporting middle school science teachers and innovative classroom projects.
⏰ Applications close November 1.
👉 Learn more: Chemistry Outreach Grants & Awards https://na2.hubs.ly/H07SKSt0

🔬 Want to bring Science Olympiad to your school?
Learn from schools already doing it, get practical resources, and discover funding opportunities to help get your program started.
📅 RSVP by November 1 — space is limited!
👉 https://na2.hubs.ly/H07-4_f0

Elementary science teachers: these opportunities are for you! 🔬
Looking for funding to bring new equipment, resources, or innovative projects into your classroom? Our grants and awards can help support hands-on science education.
📅 Applications are open through November 1!
👉 Explore the opportunities: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07SKzL0 (https://na2.hubs.ly/H07SKzM0)

You may have noticed the new name. The SACP and SSP have merged to form the SACSP.
By joining forces, the SACSP brings together our strengths, resources, and shared mission to create a stronger society with greater opportunities and a broader impact.
Click here to learn more: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07S-Tn0

Last week, members of the SACP and SSP gathered at the Pittsburgh Zoo for our annual wrap-up/kick-off meeting, celebrating another successful year and looking ahead to what's next. 🦁🔬

A highlight of the evening was the ceremonial passing of the torch from outgoing SACP Chair Neal Dando and SSP Chair C.B. Wang to incoming SACP Co-Chairs Josh Imperatore and Jordan Boothe.

Thank you to Neal and C.B. for their outstanding leadership and dedication over the past year. We look forward to an exciting year ahead under Josh and Jordan's leadership!

We were honored at the SACP-SSP May Meeting to receive the Salute to Excellence Award from the American Chemical Society Pittsburgh Section 👏

This recognition highlights our continued commitment to supporting science education, advancing public appreciation of chemistry, and partnering with the local scientific community.

The award was presented by Dr. Ronghong Lin (ACS Pittsburgh Local Section President) to Dr. C.B. Wang (SSP Chair) and Dr. Neal Dando (SACP Chair).

Thank you to the ACS Pittsburgh Section for this incredible honor! 🔬

We had a fantastic time hosting our annual educator workshops at Pittcon HQ! 🙌

From hands-on spectroscopy activities for younger students to advanced software tools and lab simulations for high school classrooms, it was all about giving teachers practical, engaging ways to connect students with science. 🔬💻

And of course, sending everyone home with tools, materials, and ideas they can use right away.

Thank you to all the educators who joined us and continue to inspire the next generation!