American Chemical Society

Description

The American Chemical Society's mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Their vision is to improve people's lives through the transforming power of chemistry. This international organization has local chapters at various academic institutes including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Roles

From 2018 to 2021, I served as the UNL ACS Chapter Treasurer. I organized a budget and helped plan chapter activities. I oversaw and headed club fundraisers including Valentine's Day plant sales. Moreover, I collected dues payments from members and granted them special access to our club and study space. 

Takeaways

By being the treasurer, I worked closely with the chemistry department staff and faculty. I gained plenty of connections and academic advice that propelled me towards graduate studies. We brought in many speakers to talk about chemistry careers and academic research that heavily influence my career path.