General Information The event will have 35 demonstration stations – each setup with a table and a 4’ x 6’ poster board for the presenting Student Chapters. Reservations for these stations will be accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Only 2 experiments should be submitted. All ChemDemo Exchange registration forms and activity fact sheets must be submitted by the application deadline. Late submissions will be accepted only if space is available and your materials list is approved by the Fire Marshall.
Safety Guidelines The Society Committee on Education (SOCED) Task Force on Undergraduate Programming has established a set of guidelines to ensure a safe event.
Safety Criteria Activities meeting the following criteria will be allowed: • • • • • • • • • • •
Only household chemical may be used! No toxic materials, including household products, may be used No open flames may be used No toxic fumes or gases may be generated No liquid nitrogen or dry ice may be used No tasting or encouraging others to taste items No demonstrations or activities that put the human body in danger Safety goggles must be worn by each participant and viewer Gloves must be worn by both participants and volunteers from the audience for all tactile demonstrations Electrical apparatus (such as heat plates and stir plates) must be in good working order Must be able to provide safety goggles for all presenters with at least 12 additional pairs for table guests
Faculty advisors are asked to ensure that all demonstrations follow these guidelines.
Contact Us For more information about the ChemDemo Exchange, email us or call 1-800-227-5558, ext. 6166.
