Community Engagment

Members of our department share their love of chemistry with our local 
community through outreach events and activities throughout the year!

Career Fair 2025
Annual Chemistry Career & Networking Event

The University of Pittsburgh Chemistry Department holds an annual career fair & networking event in the Fall Semester, that will include both graduate and undergraduate level participants. 
Interested companies should reach out to Christie Hay (gradadm@pitt.edu)

Outreach 2025 in Lab
Antibiotic Avengers

The University of Pittsburgh is offering Antibiotic Avengers, a summer outreach program for high school students with an interest in chemistry and biology. Students will participate in hands-on lab activities to learn how soil bacteria produce antibiotics.

2026 dates to be Announced!

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ACS Chapter Outreach Events

The University of Pittsburgh’s chapter of the American Chemical Society partners with community centers and schools to bring chemistry activities to students in the Pittsburgh area.  Local partners include the Pittsburgh ACS, St. Bede, Cub Scouts, the Allegheny Observatory, and more.  Select past events are features on the Pitt ACS website.
 

To request an outreach event at your school or community center, contact ACS chapter adviser Tim Tseng.