Outreach

Members of the Georgetown Chemistry department work together to make a difference in the surrounding community through outreach events. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to share their science expertise with surrounding K-12 schools through a variety of programs throughout the academic year.

Current and Past Community Outreach Efforts:
– Weekly hands on programs at the Boys and Girls Club in Washington D.C.
– Weekly virtual Scientist in Training Program at Malcolm X Elementary School.
– U.S. Crystal Growing competition – providing supplies and judging contestants.
– Visits to local elementary schools to deliver science content (Fort Hunt Elementary School, Mount Vernon Community School, Franklin Sherman Elementary School).
– Regeneron Science Talent Search Program support and judging.
– Support for local high school programs (Gonzaga High School)
– On campus visits from local high schools (The New School of Northern Virginia)
– High school students conducting research in Georgetown chemistry laboratories.

The outreach group also works to build community within the chemistry department and the Georgetown community through informal get togethers such as Coffee and Conversation and Georgetown’s Adopt a Family holiday program.

Interested in more information or how you can get involved? Reach out to Dr. Michelle Bertke – mmb341@georgetown.edu.