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2025

SA-ACS, a Professional Chemistry Undergraduate Student Chapter at NC State

ChemClash Fabric Feud Trivia about chemistry in textiles with ACS student chapters from around the world
ChemClash Fabric Feud Trivia about chemistry in textiles with ACS student chapters from around the world, where one of the NC State SA-ACS members placed first overall!

The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SA-ACS) at NC State is a professional undergraduate student chapter within a global scientific society that aims to build leadership and career opportunities through professional development, community engagement, and science-based activities.

NC State SA-ACS President Eleanor Burns, attending the 2025 ACS Leadership Institute as a Student Chapter Leadership Award recipient.
NC State SA-ACS Vice-President Varsha Krishnan at the Tasty Chemistry Event showcasing the chemistry behind baking and the scientific process as students attempted to bake cookies without a recipe available.

SA-ACS at NC State is open to all undergraduate students with a passion for science who are looking for a community to expand their networking opportunities and access to professional resources.

Our chapter attends national conferences and institutes with the American Chemical Society, participates in programs with student chapters from around the world, volunteers at community events, and hosts events to demonstrate both the professional and fun aspects of chemistry. Our favorite community event, the Eno River Festival, happens every summer to raise money for the Eno River.

NC State SA-ACS students volunteer at the Eno River Festival in Durham, NC!
NC State SA-ACS students show the science behind natural pH indicators while volunteering at the Eno River Festival in Durham, NC.

Students can volunteer to lead fun experiments that engage people of all ages in the sciences! If you are interested in joining SA-ACS, you can contact our Faculty Advisor, Dr. Kirsten Kramer, or any member of our Executive Board through the Get Involved Page. You can also message us on Instagram @acs_ncstate. Membership is free with the student chapter.

Pictures of the Picture Perfect Chemistry trivia event for the 2024 National Chemistry Week and Mole Day celebration, competing and connecting with student chapters around the world.