ACS Student Chapter at the University of Maryland

CHEM

+ BCHM

About the Chapter

A community built around chemistry.

The ACS Student Chapter at the University of Maryland is open to chemistry and biochemistry students, and to anyone who finds the subject interesting. We want to help you connect what you learn in class with what happens outside of it.

We run professional development workshops, pair members with mentors, organize community outreach, and offer free peer tutoring. The goal is to give you the people, skills, and support to do well in your courses and after you graduate.

Inclusive Community

Open to every major and skill level.

Career-Ready

Skills employers and grad schools want.

What's Happening

Events & Programs

We host speaker events, elementary school outreach, and lab tours throughout the year. Add any of them to your calendar with one click.

The Payoff

Why Join ACS?

Here is what you get out of being a member.

Professional Development

We run resume workshops, mock interviews, and speaker events with chemists from industry and from the faculty. It is good practice for the skills that come up on grad school and job applications.

Build your skills

Mentorship & Networking

Get to know upperclassmen, alumni, and professors who have done what you are trying to do. It is how a lot of our members find research advisors, study partners, and friends.

Find your people

Community Outreach & Service

We visit local schools, run demos, and take on service projects. You give back to the community and earn your service hours while you are at it.

Make an impact

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Free & Affordable Help

Need a Chemistry Tutor? We've Got You.

Studying for an exam or just need regular help with a course? Our tutors can work with you either way.

FREE

Drop-In Study Sessions

Every Thursday · 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Want to review for an exam or study with others? Stop by our study sessions to get help from one of our tutors.

See the Schedule

FROM $5

Private 1-on-1 Tutoring

Rates vary · starting at $5 per 1-hour session

Need extra help or specialized tutoring? We'll connect you with a private tutor.

Sessions are one-on-one and scheduled around your availability, so you can focus on the exact topics or courses you are stuck on. Fill out the sign-up sheet and we will match you with a tutor.

Sign-Up Sheet

Onboarding

How to Join

Getting involved takes about three steps.

1

Register

Fill out the membership form to get on our roster and start getting updates about events.

2

Show Up

Come to at least three events a semester. That can be a speaker event, outreach, a lab tour, or a social.

3

Give Back

Finish your service hours each semester through our outreach events and stay in good standing.

Membership Requirements

Membership is open to all current University of Maryland undergraduate and graduate students.
To be considered an active member, students must have taken or currently be taking at least one CHEM or BCHM course during their time at UMD, attend at least three events per semester, complete the required service hours each semester, and be in good standing with the University of Maryland to participate in extracurricular activities.
National American Chemical Society membership is optional.

Ready to start?

It takes less than two minutes.

Complete the Signup Form Have any questions? Email us at acsumcp@gmail.com

Highlights

Chapter Wins & Resources

A bit of what our members are working on, plus where to find help.

Undergraduate Research

Members present posters and publish with UMD faculty in analytical, organic, and biochemistry labs.

Speaker Series Archive

Recaps from past talks by industry chemists, grad students, and professors, for members who miss them live.

Study Resources

Study guides, exam strategies, and tutoring materials for CHEM and BCHM courses.

Outreach Impact

We reach local elementary students through demos and school visits throughout the year.