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.

Read about students sharing their passion for chemistry with local elementary school students during National Chemistry Week in October 2018.

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