You Be the Chemist

Contact Information

Outreach and Engagement

Contact Details

outreach@jmu.edu

Description

JMU's Outreach and Engagement is teaming up with the Chemical Educational Foundation ® (CEF) to run the You Be The Chemist Challenge® in the Shenandoah Valley. You Be The Chemist Challenge is an interactive academic contest that uses the drama of competition to excite grade 5–8 students about science. The Challenge tests students’ knowledge of chemistry concepts, their real-world applications, and other topics that are included in standard science curriculum.

Web Presence

http://www.jmu.edu/outreach/programs/all/ybtc/index.shtml

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Date

Ongoing

Frequency

Recurring Event (Occurs on a regular basis but not continual)

Primary Focus of Program

Education PK-12

Community Partner Name

The Chemical Educational Foundation

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Program

On/Off campus

On campus