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Mission Statement

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University aims to promote scientific literacy and interest among K-12 students, teachers, and communities in our region, our state, and our nation.  For more information about outreach at the college level, please visit the COSAM Outreach site.

Current Programs:

• NanoBio Math and Science Partnership (AU-MSP, NSF supported)

• Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

• Auburn Chemistry Society outreach programs (ACS)

• National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)

Goals:

• Encourage interest  in the chemical sciences in K-12 students

• Actively engage K-12 students and teachers in relevant and inspiring experiences in chemistry and biochemistry

• Motivate K-12 students to reach their full potential in chemical sciences by providing access to exciting, hands-on laboratory activities, enthusiastic science mentors, and a supportive environment that encourages their intellectual development

• Provide opportunities for Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students to share their passion for chemistry with a broad audience

• To provide professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers to improve the quality of math & science education