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National Chemistry Week 2012Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in
Science!
Environment, Energy, Materials, and Health
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National Chemistry WeekFourth Week in October2009: Chemistry – It’s Elemental!
2010: Behind the Scenes with Chemistry
2011: Chemistry – Our Health, Our Future
2012: Nanotechnology – The Smallest BIG Idea in Science!October 21 – 27.
This year we we have an exciting partnership with:
The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) www.nisenet.org
The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN)http://www.nnin.org
Think small. Think really, really small – smaller than anything you’ve seen through a magnifying glass or a microscope at school.
How small is a nanometer? There are one billion (1,000,000,000) nanometers (nm for short) in one meter. Dr. Shaquille O’Neal, scholar and famous athlete, is 2,160,000,000 nm tall!
Nanowire resting on a human hair
Nanoscientists discover new things about substances that are roughly 1 to 100 nm in size.
Nanotechnology is the way these discoveries are put to work.
The gecko's amazing ability to cling to vertical or inverted surfaces is due to the interaction between nanoscale structures on its feet and tiny crevices on the wall or ceiling.
A 14 nm diameter quantum corral made of iron atoms on a copper surface.
Highlights from Celebrating Chemistry
Articles
Hands-On Activities
Meg A. Mole Career Interviews
Puzzles and Games
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Highlights from Celebrating Chemistry
Articles
Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science!Robert de Groot
SunscreensChristine Jaworek-Lopes
25 Years of National Chemistry WeekMichael McGinnis
Welcome to Moleville! Home of NanotechnologyAnalice Sowell
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Highlights from Celebrating Chemistry
Hands-on Activities
Does Size Make a Difference?
Safe in the Sun
Graphene
Hydrogel
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Meg A. Mole Interviews
Will feature chemists who study the world at the nanoscale.Sossina HaileCalifornia Institute of Technology
Christine PayneGeorgia Institute of Technology
Chad MirkinNorthwestern University
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Supplementary Materials
NCW 2012 PowerPoint Pack
Electronic Resource list
Activities, games, and puzzles
Podcasts
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NCW 2012 Community Event
Do More with Less!
Through the creative manipulation of substances at the nanoscale, chemists have made key discoveries that have improved our environment and health, enhanced energy efficiency, and the quality of materials.
Identify and take action on at least one way to "Do More with Less"
Examples include:
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More ideas will be available in the coming weeks at www.acs.org/outreach.
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Tools for Event Coordinators Resources for NCW
Web resources
• www.acs.org/outreach
• www.acs.org/iyc2011
• www.chemistry2011.org
• www.acs.org/kids
Celebrating Chemistry
Safety information
Activity lists
Insurance
PR/fundraising
Get the microphone
What resources are available to help your local section plan NCW 2012 outreach events?
Event LogisticsCoordinators Resource Page
Fundraising Information
Fundraising Guide
NCW Fact Sheet
Thanks—Donation $250 or More
Public Relations Tools
American Chemical Society PR Guidebook
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Liability Issues
Insurance Coverage Information
Insurance Request Form
Photo-Release Form
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K-12 Illustrated Poem Contest
As part of National Chemistry Week the ACS is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in kindergarten – 12th grade. The contest is focused on “Where’s the Chemistry?” Participants are encouraged to illustrate concepts related to the nanotechnology theme as they relate to the environment, energy, materials, and health.
Participate through your NCW Coordinator.
Haiku Limerick
Ode ABC poem Free Verse End Rhyme Blank Verse
Sonnet
Outreach Materials
Materials will be available at:
www.acs.org/outreach
Special Offer from Educational Innovations
http://www.teachersource.com
10% discount for online orders from ACS Members
Use coupon code: ACSNCW
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Publicize Your NCW Events:How to draw a crowd and generate headlines
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•Nancy McCormick-Pickett, Manager, Strategic Communications, Society Communications, ACS Office of Public Affairs
– Member public relations programs
– Public relations support for Society programs (NCW, CCED, Kids & Chemistry)
– ACS Brand implementation and Chemistry Ambassadors program
•Contact Information:
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Publicize Your NCW EventsWhat we’ll cover
• Make your event newsworthy
– PR Guidebook (www.acs.org/lspr)
• Get the media’s attention
• Don’t leave a good story to chance—Make it happen
• Other ways to draw a crowd
Publicize Your NCW Events:Make your event newsworthy
• Think ahead—is your event worthy of news coverage?
– Will the public be interested? Kids? Adults?
– What ‘visuals’ can you promise to a reporter? What photo opportunities?
– Will the event be open to the public? Free or fee?
– Is it accessible to the news media?
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Publicize Your NCW Events:Get the media’s attention
• Contact the news media for both pre- and post-event news coverage
– Templates at: www.acs.org/lspr
– Know your 5 W’s
– Have a PR Chair? Engage them!
– Have a PR office at your institution? They may be willing to help!
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Publicize Your NCW Events:Make it happen
• Don’t leave a good story to chance—Make it happen!
– Designate an articulate, passionate spokesperson in advance
– Have prepared messages to communicate the value of chemistry in everyday life, the community, the nation,
– Facilitate access to good photos, interviews, reporter involvement
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Publicize Your NCW Events:Other ways to reach out and draw a crowd
• Reach Out
– Flyers, newsletters, Websites of LS, universities, companies, museums, schools, libraries, other venues in the community
– Facebook, Twitter? Blog? Before/during/after
– Think about the audience you’re after—how and where do they get their information?
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Publicize Your NCW Events:Other ways to reach out – promote free resources through the media
Landmarks Lesson Plans
•Inquiry-based student activities designed for use in high school chemistry and history lesson planning
•Based on material from the ACS National Historic Chemical Landmarks program
•Lessons, reading materials, videos and student activities designed as ready-to-go lessons,
•Easily implemented by a chemistry teacher or his/her substitute, to supplement a unit of study.
www.acs.org/landmarks/lessonplans
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Publicize Your NCW Events:Other ways to reach out – promote free resources through the media
• Interview volunteers about their best NCW experiences
• http://bit.ly/Nojghe
• Capture the kids’ and parents’ excitement at your events
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Publicize Your NCW Events:Other ways to reach out – promote free resources through the media
• For grades 5 – 7
• On request will send free copies – up to two boxes to local sections
• Additional copies available for free at ACS store www.acs.org/store
• Digital version online at www.acs.org/chemistryambassadors
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Generate your own headlines-Fourth graders enjoy chemistry
• After all that, no press?
– Provide pictures you took to the media, with descriptive captions and your message. Be timely!
– Show excitement, action, people enjoying chemistry!
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Technology for Promotion and Evaluation of your NCW 2012 Events
George L. Heard
University of North Carolina Asheville
Western Carolinas Local Section
Chair, CCA Evaluation & Technologysubcommittee
Event Participant Survey
• Survey designed for the target attendee age range
• Five questions on experience, three questions on demographics
• Surveys can be added to our existing data to evaluate NCW
• Optional free response question to help tailor your event
• Available in English and Spanish
How do I get the survey?
Email [email protected] – a staff member will create a link to a unique survey for your event
No computer available at your event?
Download a .pdf of the survey at the ACS outreach page. Email [email protected] to coordinate sending your surveys to ACS for data entry
Going to Philadelphia?
Results of the first five years of the survey are going to be presented as a poster at the CHED poster session and Sci-Mix.
Volunteers – we want to hear from you!
• CCA would like to know more about the experience as a volunteer
• This survey is for all volunteers, not just NCW coordinators
• Results from this survey will be used to guide CCA as to how best to recognize and assist volunteers
• Survey will go live at the end of August and will be linked at http://www.acs.org/outreach
Evaluation of NCW Products
• CCA would like to know if we are providing the best possible products for outreach
• We are embarking on a comprehensive evaluation of ACS and CCA materials, including the outreach website
• Summative and formative questions about Celebrating Chemistry, online activities and even this webinar!
Technology for Event Promotion
• Consider including your event on the ACS Member Network
• You’ll get a stable URL for your event which can be sent out to other social media (Facebook, Twitter…)
• Your event can be included in RSS feeds in ACS Local Section websites
• Events on the ACS Member Network can be viewed by visitors who are not members of the ACS Member Network
Kim M. Morehouse, Chemical Society of Washington, NCW Chair
Member of Committee on Community Activities
NCW 2012 Chemluminary Award
Categories
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Outstanding Community Involvement in NCW
Recognizes a local section that generates the greatest amount of community participation in NCW
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Evaluation Rubric
Criteria Some Examples
Groups Reached Schools, libraries, scout troops
Variety of Programming Lectures, hands-on activities, contest
Creativity and Innovation New and unique activities, demos, etc
Volunteer Involvement and Collaboration
High schools, LS members, companies
Publicity Newspapers, flyers, websites
Geographical Reach Number of communities involved; geographic area covered
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Outstanding NCW Event for a Specific Audience
Recognizes a Local Section for an event that targets a specific group (i.e. underrepresented minorities, Scout Troops, government officials, seniors, individuals with disabilities, teachers)
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Criteria Some Examples
Pertinence to Theme Correlation of activities to theme
Group and Program Scout troops, teachers, etc
Creativity and Innovation New and unique activities, demos, etc
Volunteer Involvement and Collaboration
High schools, LS members, companies
Publicity Newspapers, flyers, websites
Evaluation Rubric
Best NCW Chem Club Event
• Recognizes a Local Section that coordinates and conducts a unique NCW event in which high school students play a major role. Partnerships with high school ACS chemistry clubs are highly encouraged.
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Criteria Some Examples
Appropriateness of Event Relationship to theme, educational value, degree of originality
High School Chemistry Club Involvement and Collaboration
Involvement of high school students, high school chemistry clubs in development of program
Groups Reached Schools, local businesses, civic organizations
Publicity Newspapers, flyers, websites
Evaluation Rubric
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Best Student Member NCW Event
• Recognizes a Local Section that coordinates and conducts a unique NCW event in which ACS student members played a major role.
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Criteria Some Examples
Appropriateness of Event Relationship to theme, educational value, degree of originality
High School Chemistry Club Involvement and Collaboration
Involvement of student member groups in development and running of program
Groups Reached Schools, local businesses, civic organizations
Publicity Newspapers, flyers, websites
Evaluation Rubric
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Outstanding On-going NCW Event
• Recognizes a local section for an outstanding event that has been conducted for at least three years
• Not awarded to the same section more than once in a five year period
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Criteria Some Examples
Program quality Innovation, originality, safety
Program Longevity Number of continuous years program has been conducted
Groups reached schools, scout troops, teachers, civic organizations
Volunteer Involvement and Collaboration
High schools, LS members, companies
Publicity Newspapers, flyers, websites
Program Growth Number of attendees, volunteers, groups involved
Evaluation Rubric
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Most Creative NCW Celebration Using the Yearly theme
• Recognizes a Local Section for an innovative event, hands-on activity, or demonstration using the CURRENT yearly theme.
“Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in
Science”
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Criteria Some Examples
Creativity and Innovation Degree of originality
Groups reached schools, scout troops, teachers, civic organizations
Volunteer Involvement and Collaboration
High schools, LS members, companies
Publicity Newspapers, flyers, websites
Evaluation Rubric
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Keys to being a Winner
• Do the activity with the ACS spirit• Complete the nomination on the annual
report, making sure you answer all of the questions completely. The more information you give us the better your chance of winning the ChemLuminary Award.
• Remember: You are a winner just by participating in NCW!
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Any Questions?
• Just email or look us up on the web at www.acs.org/ncw
• email: [email protected]
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