Northern Division Meeting: Catalyzing Community Connections

Consider spending an outstanding day during foliage season to attend NEACT's 

 Northern Division Meeting 

When:  Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time:  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Hosted by:  Saint Anselm College Chemistry and Forensic Science Department, located in the Goulet Science Center, Manchester, NH

Workshop Title: Catalyzing Community Connections

Celebrating ACS's 150th Anniversary & National Chemistry Week

Program Goals

Join fellow New England chemistry educators at Saint Anselm College for an outstanding day focused on chemistry & forensic science degree programs, research and hands-on learning. The focus will be on:

• Introducing current Saint Anselm College chemistry and forensic science research projects
• Exploring new opportunities for teachers to network and gain understanding of college academic programs
• Building community among chemistry educators across the region

Program Highlights

• 9:30 - 10 AM  Morning Refreshments, Sign In, Welcome to Campus (lobby of Perini Lecture Hall)

Admissions representatives & professors of the Chemistry and Forensic Science Department welcome participants to the College Campus

•  10 - 11 AM   Faculty & Student Research Presentations (15 min/each) Perini Lecture Hall
• “Catalyzing Curiosity Beyond the Classroom”

Chemistry professors & students will present current research and innovations in their field.  The student panel will include a question & answer session 

•  11 - 11:45 AM Department, Facility Tours led by current Students (Goulet Science Center)

Visit the Department labs for a behind-the-scenes look at research-grade tools

• 12 - 12:45 PM Lunch & Networking  (Davison Dining Hall)

Enjoy a light lunch with a short stroll to the Campus Dining Hall 
Connect with other NEACT members and Saint Anselm Chemistry/Forensic Science students, faculty and staff. 
Refreshments provided by NEACT Voucher.

• 1 - 2:30 PM Hands-On Laboratory Focused Workshops (Department Labs)

Participate in Workshops designed to take back to your school and experiment with your students

• 2:30 - 3 PM Closing Remarks & continued Networking  (Perini Lecture Hall & Reading Room)

Further discussion time and ability to communicate with Outreach Possibilities

This program is free and only open to NEACT members.

To join NEACT go to www.neact.org (It’s only $30.)

NEACT Signs will be posted on Campus directing participants toward Goulet Science Center & Parking

We look forward to seeing you October 17^th!!!