Spring 2026, Pre-College Committee Happenings by Esther Hines, Chair The committee is participating in several upcoming events, including ACS Spring 2026 in Atlanta, BCCE 2026 in Madison, and ACS Fall 2026, with symposia and activities focused on chemistry education and teacher engagement. They also highlighted collaboration opportunities within ACS and encouraged volunteers to get involved in future committee work.
Save the Date! K-12 Science Education Research Symposium at SERMACS/SWRM 2025 The K–12 Science Education Research Symposium, held during the SERMACS/SWRM Joint Conference in Orlando (October 26–29, 2025), will bring together researchers and educators to share practical, classroom-based strategies for advancing science and chemistry education. Topics include curriculum design, student engagement, learning outcomes, and teacher development—all with a focus on actionable insights.