Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2022 at the Colonie Center Mall on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 11 am – 2 pm! This year’s theme is “Fabulous Fibers – The Chemistry of Fabrics” and the event will feature hands-on activities and experiments sponsored by local organizations. Admission is free!

The Eastern New York Local Section will sponsor an Illustrated Poem Contest for students in grades K-12. The topic of the poem and illustration must be related to the 2022 theme “Fabulous Fibers – The Chemistry of Fabrics.” No poem may be longer than 40 words. Each poem must be illustrated and submitted on an unlined sheet of paper no larger than 11″ x 14″. Any poem with more than 40 words or larger than 11″ x 14″ will not be considered for the contest. All poems must be submitted by 1:30 pm on 10/23/22 at the Colonie Center Mall or via email at enyacsncw@gmail.com. Prizes will be awarded locally to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in four age categories and will be mailed to winners. All 1st place winners will advance to the ACS National Illustrated Poem Contest. Please refer to the attached 2022 Illustrated Poem Flyer and Entry Form for further details.

For additional information about the event or to participate, please contact enyacsncw@gmail.com.