The American Chemical Society-Student Affiliate organization at the University of Pittsburgh is a vibrant and active undergraduate group. We are dedicated to fostering a greater knowledge of the field of chemistry and its utility to humanity, promoting interest in the branches of science throughout the local community through our various outreach programs, and promoting closer interactions and relationships among the campus body. To accomplish this threefold mission, we recruit various faculty and industry members to speak about their current research projects. Next, by sponsoring various outreach programs such as the Saturday Science Academy and presenting exhibits at the Carnegie Science Center for both National Chemistry Week and the SciTech Festival, this organization is attempting to ignite curiosity and passion for the sciences throughout the Pittsburgh area. Finally, members of the student body with diverse backgrounds are able interact and form friendships through participation in ACS-SA sponsored activities such as pumpkin painting, holiday parties, and the senior barbeque.

Because of the continued dedication and involvement of our members, this society has consistently received honors and national recognition from the ACS for nearly two decades. A crowning achievement for our organization was being named an “Outstanding” chapter in the 2008-09 academic year, an honor only 35 out of nine hundred affiliate groups across the country received. In addition, the University of Pittsburgh chapter was one of 25 chapters to receive a "Green Chemistry" award for its work promoting environmentally friendly chemistry.

We invite undergraduates in all majors to explore this website to learn more about the Student Affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society at the University of Pittsburgh and extend an open invitation to attend our weekly meetings held on Fridays at noon in 135 Chevron Science Center.