Bringing science to the community through targeted outreach activities is a vital extension of education and research in the chemical sciences at Boston College. Chemistry outreach conveys the excitement of discovery that is at the heart of scientific inquiry and that serves as a catalyst for learning. Chemistry outreach aims to demystify science through hands-on experiments that encourage learners of all ages to make connections and to see possibilities. We are proud of the creative outreach initiatives of our faculty, post-doctoral staff, and students. We invite you to visit these at:

A Big Show By Big Brothers

In December, Professor Jason Kingsbury and undergraduate researcher Julian Ponsetto (BCC’12) created a Chemistry Activities Day for underprivileged Boston youth. >>


From Books to Bench: Gateway to the Dream

Roxbury Community College encourages its students to pursue their dream careers. See how Professors Jianmin Gao and Mary Roberts are making that possible through teaching lab experience at Merkert. >>


Professor McLaughlin Reaches Out, "Wows," and Inspires

When his children were growing up in Dover, Massachusetts, Professor Larry McLaughlin visited their school to give science demonstrations to son Martin, daughter Mareika, and their classmates. See what he's up to today >>


The Davidovits Lab sparks science fair at Orchard Gardens

Members of Professor Paul Davdovits's research group recently helped organize the first-ever middle school science fair at the Orchard Gardens Pilot School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. >>


The Wang Lab lights up Fanfest!

Two of BC’s stellar programs – Chemistry and football – met up last fall at the Boston College Fanfest, a pre-game event in Conte Forum. Researchers from Professor Dunwei Wang’s laboratory reached out to Eagle football fans and their families with hands-on green energy experiments proving that learning science can be great fun. >>


Chemistry Outreach Activities Contact Person: Dale Mahoney