Chemistry Education Division
This Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada promotes and supports high quality chemistry education. Take a look around!
NEWS
The 100th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition is coming soon! Don't miss the chance to present! The call for papers is now open; abstract submission closes Feb. 13, 2017.
44th College Chemistry Canada Conference co-organizers: Kris Quinlan, Andy Dicks and David Stone.
The 44th College Chemistry Canada conference will be held at the University of Toronto from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th May inclusive. This is the first time the annual conference has been held in Ontario since 2009, and is timed to run directly before the 100th Canadian Society of Chemistry Conference & Exhibition (Sunday 28th May – Thursday 1st June, Metro Toronto Convention Centre: csc2017.ca). All academic events will take place on the St. George campus.
The overarching theme of the 2017 conference is “Beyond Diversity: Inclusiveness in Chemistry Education”. Presentations are invited from everyone in the teaching community - the following are some ideas for potential topics:
- active teaching strategies in the classroom and laboratory
- providing supportive learning environments
- public outreach initiatives
- enterprises bringing disparate groups together (e.g. connecting high school teachers with college instructors)
In addition to the academic program, there will be social activities such as the opening reception, tours, the conference banquet and the much anticipated fun run, which will take in the beautiful U of T scenery. More details will be available in January 2017.
Registration for the conference will open early next year (collegechemistry.ca/conferences/17conf/conf2017.html), with abstract submission beginning shortly afterwards.
For more information, check out the website or contact Andy Dicks: adicks@chem.utoronto.ca
Save the date! The 2017 Conference of the International Society for SoTL will be held in October, co-hosted by Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary. http://www.issotl.com/issotl15/node/172
Get involved! Activities, experiments, and Competitions
NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK
National Chemistry Week (NCW) is an annual, week-long celebration of the chemical sciences in all provinces and territories in Canada. Learn More
CANADIAN CHEMISTRY CONTEST
Is chemistry one of your strengths? Then test your skills and measure yourself against fellow students who share the same passion. Learn More
CANADIAN CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD
The Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) is an annual event that aims to promote interest in chemistry amongst high school students. Learn More
CRYSTAL GROWING COMPETITION
The National Crystal Growing Competition is a fun, hands-on experience as well as an exciting competition. Learn More
CANADIAN WATER EXPERIMENT
The Canadian Water Experiment is inspired by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)’s Global Water Experiment which took place worldwide in 2011 during the International Year of Chemistry. Learn More
Planning for postsecondary & Careers
Planning for postsecondary education
Are you thinking about studying chemistry in college? Don’t know where to start? Use these resources to make an informed decision about studying a chemical science. Learn More
Careers in Chemistry - American Chemical Society
Discover the wide range of career options in the chemical sciences! The employment world for chemical professionals can be divided into five main sectors: industry, academia, government, non-profit, and entrepreneurship. Explore your options here! Learn More
Careers in Chemistry - Chemical Institute of Canada
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Women in Chemistry
Funding & Awards
CIC Award for Chemical Education
Sponsored by the CIC Chemical Education Fund, the CIC Award for Chemical Education is presented as a mark of recognition to a person who has made an outstanding contribution in Canada to education at the post-secondary level in the field of chemistry or chemical engineering. Learn More
Beaumier Award for High School/CÉGEP Chemistry Teachers
Sponsored by the Beaumier Churcott Foundation, the Beaumier Award for High School/CÉGEP Chemistry Teachers is presented in recognition of excellence in teaching chemistry at the high school or CÉGEP level and to encourage and promote chemistry at the high school and Cégep level in Canada. Learn More
CIC Student Awards and Competitions
Each of the three Constituent Societies of the CIC administers student awards and competitions to recognize the outstanding contributions by students at all levels at Canadian universities and colleges.
Award details and past winners can be found on the CIC Awards page. Learn More
Chemical Education Fund
The CIC Chemical Education Fund (CEF) is a registered charity set up to promote education in the fields of chemical sciences, chemical engineering, chemical technology and related disciplines. Learn More
Student conference funding
Request funding to support a student chemistry conference. Contact the Chair of the Canadian Council of University Chemistry Chairs (CCUCC) with requests for funding or more information: David Cramb at the University of Calgary. Contact
We welcome students, post-docs, and principal investigators doing any level of Chemistry Education Research (including those who are just curious) to join us for a workshop in CER at the 2017 CSC in Toronto. Register early for a free lunch, courtesy of Nelson Education!