Alpha Chi Sigma (𝚨𝚾𝚬)
Alpha Chi Sigma is a co-ed professional chemistry fraternity that strives to promote chemistry and other sciences. This chapter, Alpha Beta, was founded in 1916. Since then, we have been committed to professional development, community service, and lifelong brotherhood. Our chapter offers numerous opportunities including coaching at local schools and FEMMES, volunteering at Ronald McDonald House, and coordinating various professional development workshops.
Contact Information
Email: (see leadership team at website)
American Chemical Society Outreach Organization (ACS O2)
The ACS O2 has been established to create outreach, networking, and mentoring opportunities for graduate students in chemistry and chemistry-related disciplines whose research and studies take place at the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan, and to promote chemical education within the greater community.
Contact Information
Email: UMACSGrad@umich.edu
CHEM Careers
CHEMcareers is a Chemistry Department student-led group focused on addressing questions related to job seeking, exploration, practice of skills, etc. This is all to aid you in your academic journey and professional development, to find fulfilling careers, and land the jobs you want. Future activities include workshops, interview panels, mock interviews and more. Email us to get involved in future activities, and have a hand in planning what type of content is important to you!
Contact Information
Email: CHEMcareers@umich.edu
Chemistry Graduate Student Council
https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/chemistry_graduate_student_council
The CGSC aims to act as an advocate for the interests of Chemistry graduate students to the Chemistry Department. In this role, the CGSC shall, among other things, organize student committees, organize discussion events, collect information via anonymous survey, and present information and guidance to faculty committees in the department. The CGSC also aims to increase social activities among all members of the department. In this role, the CGSC shall, among other things, organize passive and active events open to graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and staff; collaborate with other student organizations; and engage in fundraising to collect funds for future events. The CGSC shall meet at least once a month to discuss and plan initiatives related to these aims.
Contact Information
Email: cgsc.execs@umich.edu
commUNITY
commUNITY - University of Michigan Maize Pages
commUNITY is a student run organization dedicated to serve in the development of the social, academic, and professional well-being of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community and strive to support them through all aspects of their journeys as scientists, scholars, and beyond.
Contact Information
Email: commUNITY.communications@umich.edu
Student Chapter of the Electrochemical Society (ECS)
https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/ecsumich/home
This student chapter was chartered in 2023 to bring together students interested in electrochemistry across departments at the University of Michigan, and foster connections with the larger electrochemistry community. Our members encompass a diverse range of interests, from solid-state batteries to photochemistry to corrosion to electrolysis. We host seminars, facility tours, social events, and monthly journal clubs, as well as other opportunities for networking and professional development.
Contact Information
Email: ECS-michigan-requests@umich.edu
Engaging Scientists in Policy and Advocacy (ESPA)
ESPA at the University of Michigan
Engaging Scientists in Policy and Advocacy (ESPA) is a National Science Policy Network (NSPN) chapter at the University of Michigan. ESPA is a graduate student-led organization that provides training in and opportunities to implement effective science communication, advocacy, and comprehension and analysis of science policy to its members. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and staff in STEM-related fields at the University of Michigan.
Contact Information
Email: espa-board@umich.edu
Karle Symposium Committee
Karle Symposium – Department of Chemistry
Designed and run by graduate students, the Isabella and Jerome Karle Symposium serves as a venue for sharing exciting research taking place within the Department of Chemistry. The Symposium is named for Isabella and Jerome Karle, distinguished graduates of the University of Michigan Department of Chemistry.
Contact Information
Twitter/X: @karlesymum
Email: (see leadership team at website)
NOBCChE
NOBCChE at the University of Michigan
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) at the University of Michigan is dedicated to developing the skills of those in chemistry, chemical engineering, and the related fields. We aim to create a sense of community, highlight and increase the engagement of Black people in the sciences, and enact social change through outreach activities.
Contact Information:
Twitter/X: @NobccheUmich
Email: NOBCChE-UM@umich.edu
Student Members of the American Chemical Society
Student Members of the American Chemical Society - University of Michigan
ACS at the University of Michigan is devoted to fostering interest in chemistry throughout campus and the community, facilitating networking between students and faculty, establishing opportunities for students, and sharing the excitement of chemistry with one another.
Contact Information
Twitter/X: @ACS__UMICH
Email: acs.umich.exec@umich.edu
Sustainability Committee
Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty in the department have organized a Chemistry Sustainability Team, in collaboration with LSA’s Year of Sustainability and the Office of Campus Sustainability. There are multiple opportunities to get involved and to take part in professional development and certification through Planet Blue and My Green Lab.
Contact Information
Email: chem.sus.info@umich.edu
Women in Chemistry+ (WIC+)
We are dedicated to creating a supportive network of women and gender minorities to promote inclusivity and equity in chemistry. We hope to foster a community where all members will gain confidence and receive support during their graduate careers.
Email: wicplus.umich@gmail.com
External Student Groups
The University of Michigan supports many additional larger student group organizations that are external to our department but may appeal to our Chemistry undergraduate and graduate students. A summary of those additional student organizations can be found at the following link at the bottom under the listing 'External Student Groups.'
