From the Past Chair… 

I look forward to the upcoming national meeting in Indianapolis, the first meeting I will attend in person since the COVID-19 pandemic started. I am certain I will enjoy the opportunity to participate in the many interesting sessions related to chemistry education included in the program. I hope to see you there. Remember there are also many virtual sessions for those unable to travel. It is incredible how time flies by. 

It has been over two years since I joined the CHED chair succession where I have had the opportunity to collaborate with amazing people such as Dawn Del Carlo and Stacey Lowery Bretz, who have now finished their terms, and Kim Linenberger Cortes (our current chair) and Resa Kelly (our chair-elect). Kim and Resa have exciting plans for our division, and I hope you will join me in supporting their ideas and initiatives. I would also like to invite you to review the list of existing CHED committees and consider volunteering in one of them. Contact us if you have any questions on how to join other CHED volunteers who, like you, are passionate about improving chemistry education in the US and across the world. 

Sincerely, 
Vicente Talanquer 
vicente@arizona.edu

The Division of Chemical Education will be holding their Spring 2023 committee, board, and social events during March 24 - 27, 2023 both in person and hybrid. Below you will find the schedule of meetings and events as well as links to register for or join these meetings. Once your registration is approved, you will be emailed the Zoom information for each registered event.  Please pay special attention to our DivCHED Social Reception which is held Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 5:30PM to 7:00PM in the Indiana Convention Center. We hope you will consider attending this event as it’s a great opportunity to meet other DivCHED members and colleagues.

You may want to check back often as other committee meeting information may be added or changed. If you have any questions, please email Heather Johnson at hljohnson@divched.org.

Times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Friday, March 24, 2023 

Finance Committee Hybrid
3:30PM - 5:30PM
Zoom Link
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 7

Saturday, March 25, 2023 

Board of Publication
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Zoom Link (registration required)
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 3

Board of Trustees
7:30AM - 12:00PM
Zoom Link
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 4

Program Committee Hybrid
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Zoom Link
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 7

Executive Committee Hybrid
1:00PM – 1:30PM Closed
1:30PM – 4:00PM Open
4:00PM – 5:30PM Closed
Zoom Link (registration required)
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 3/4

Sunday,  March 26, 2023 

International Activities Committee
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Zoom Link Passcode (virtual only)
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 3

Chemical Education Research Committee Hybrid
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Zoom Link
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 4

Early Career Chemistry Education Scholars Committee Hybrid
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Zoom Link (Registration Required)
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 3

Safety Committee Hybrid
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Zoom Link
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown:  Marriott Ballroom 3

Division Business Meeting Hybrid
4:45PM - 5:15PM
Zoom Link (Registration Required)
Indiana Convention Center:  Room 210

DivCHED Social Reception
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Indiana Convention Center:  Room 124