Community Outreach

Are your students bored? Are you having problems engaging your students’ interest in Science? Are you curious about what chemistry has to offer? Well look no further!!! Chemistry @ BSU is neat! For demonstrations please contact Dr. Henry Charlier (a.k.a. Dr. Picklestein) at 208-426-3000, or email at hcharlier@chem.boisestate.edu, or Jenny Weaver jweaver@chem.boisestate.edu.

The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Boise State University engages the community with a vibrant and energetic Outreach Program. We offer lively chemistry demonstrations for elementary, middle and high schools. The department also participates in community events, educating government, industry, and the general public on chemistry related issues in society.

Take a look at some of our recent activities...

Recent Activities

Fall 2006
Chemistry demonstration for Ontario Middle School
Chemistry demonstration at Riverside Elementary School
St. Lukes Booth for Higher Education Fair
Discover BSU
Majors Fair at BSU
Chemistry demonstration with Anser Charter School

January 2007
Chemistry and color demonstration at Garfield Elementary School – 3rd grade
Every Tuesday – Coached Science Olympiad Team from St. Joseph School
On March 3, 2007 they took 1, 2, 3 place at the state competition!
BSU Day at the State Legislature for the College of Arts and Sciences.

February 2007
Peanut Butter cracker production offered by the College of Engineering.
Every Tuesday – Coached Science Olympiad Team from St. Joseph School
        On March 3, 2007 they took 1, 2, 3 place at the state competition!

March 2007
Chemistry demonstration at Garfield Elementary School – 1st grade
Chemistry demonstration with Hidden Springs Charter School
College of Arts & Sciences Round Table meeting with community members to set up an
advisory board.
Chemistry demonstration for the entire Cole Valley Christian Elementary School
Cloned genes with elementary school students
Walk to the North Program through Boise State University – Met with high school students
from Owyhee High School.

April 2007
Capital Scholars Program – Presentation entitled, “Chemistry is neat” to high school students.
BSU Earth Week Awareness Celebration- Research exhibition on biomass fuels
Tentative – Chemistry Demonstrations for Ontario Middle School

For information please contact Dr. Henry Charlier (a.k.a. Dr. Picklestein) at 208-426-3000, or email at hcharlier@chem.boisestate.edu, or Jenny Weaver jweaver@chem.boisestate.edu.