Divisions Chemical Education
Chemical Education Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada
Who we are:
The Chemical Education Division is interested in enhancing and promoting the teaching and learning of chemistry at every level. It is directly affiliated with all three constituent societies of The Chemical Institute of Canada: the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC); the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE); and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology (CSCT).
What we do:
- We serve chemical educators in Canada by providing opportunities for sharing of ideas, networking at conferences, coordinating activities for students and teachers, and catalyzing innovation in the teaching of chemistry.
- We sponsor initiatives which target chemical educators at universities and colleges, high school teachers, and students. These include programming at conferences, workshops, co-ordination of the Canadian Chemistry Contest, and involvement in National Chemistry Week and the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad. Members of College Chemistry Canada (C3) can join as affiliate members of the Chemical Education Division.
- We host the Committee for Women in Science and the History of Chemistry Working Group.
- We administer several awards programs for students and teachers of chemistry.
How Can You Be Involved?
To become a member of the Chemical Education Division, simply select the Division on your application for membership in the Chemical Institute of Canada. High school teachers and C3 members may join at a reduced rate. To participate in the activities of the Division, check the links and pdfs listed below for upcoming activities, events and news.
Events
- Canadian Chemistry Contest
- Canadian Chemistry Olympiad
- Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science,
Trades and Technology
May 3-5, 2012, Halifax, NS
Call for Contributions - 62nd Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2012), October 14-17, 2012, Vancouver, B.C.
- International Conference on Chemical Education, 2012, Rome, Italy
- International Conference on Chemical Education, 2014, Toronto, Ont.
- 95th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC 2012) May 26-30, 2012, Calgary, Alta
- 39th College Chemistry Canada (C3) Conference, Mount Royal in Calgary, Alta.
Awards
There are several student awards in each of the three constituent societies of CIC.
- CSC Student Competition
- Faculty Advisor Award
- Reg Friesen Award for Best Oral Paper
- Silver Medals
- Student Chapter Merit Award
- CSChE Chemical Engineering Local Section Scholarships
- Faculty Advisor Award
- Reg Friesen Award for Best Oral Paper Award
- Robert G. Auld Oral Paper Competition Award
- Silver Medals
- SNC-Lavalin Plant Design Competition Award
CIC Award for Chemical
Education
Clara Benson Award
News, Reports and Other Information and Activities
If you have questions, you can contact:
Anne Johnson
Chair of the Chemical Education Division
Professor of Chemistry
Ryerson University
anne.johnson@ryerson.ca