Claflin University’s Student Affiliate Chapter of the
American Chemical Society (CUSAACS)

 

History

The Claflin University’s Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society (CUSAACS) was established and accredited in 2002. This organization, which started with about 10 student members, has grown to over seventy students from diverse majors. More than fifty percent of these students are national members of the American Chemical Society. Under the leadership of the chapter advisor, Dr. Angela Peters, CUSAACS continues to engage in activities that encourage the study of science on and off campus. These activities include Chemistry Awareness Week, Elementary and Middle school visits, High school recruitments, and diverse community service projects (clothes drive, food drive, clean-ups, etc.). The dedication and commitment of the members of CUSAACS earned the chapter the highest honor bestowed on any student affiliate chapter – Outstanding Chapter for 2002 – 2003.
CUSAACS meets twice a month to discuss projects and organize events on-campus. Members are sponsored to attend yearly regional and national conferences to present any research that they have done. These conferences also provide CUSAACS members an opportunity to meet with other student affiliate chapters and network with professors and professionals in various fields. In addition to working hard to serve our campus community, CUSAACS members build strong friendships and have a lot of fun. Pizza parties, end-of-year parties and ice cream socials are not uncommon events on the planner of this prestigious organization.