Chemistry

Brown Bag Seminars

The Brown Bag Seminars are research presentations by Union University Chemistry majors given during National Chemistry Week. Each one of these students spent the summer working on a chemical research project, which is required of all student receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or chemical physics from Union University.

Mole Day

Mole Day is celebrated annually on October 23rd to commemorate Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. The celebration fosters community among chemistry students, and gives them a way to share their interest with the rest of the student body. The Mole Day celebration has included the breaking of the traditional "Moleata" and crowning of Mole King and Mole Queen.

Periodic Table of Sweets and Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

In celebration of National Chemistry Week, a giant Periodic Table of Sweets is displayed and eaten. Students are encouraged to come enjoy an edible form of their favorite element and taste the excitement of chemistry. SMACS students also make and serve liquid nitrogen to show the transforming power of chemistry.

Fire and Light Demonstrations

This event is always exciting! Participants will enjoy a spectacular display of the colors and sounds of National Chemistry Week while learning some interesting chemistry. To involve the general student body in the intriguing aspects of chemistry, chemical demonstrations are performed by the students and faculty.

Formal Dinner

To formally celebrate National Chemistry Week, a semi-formal dinner is held each year. This event includes a meal beginning at 6:02 pm and a keynote address at 7:00 pm.