The Delaware Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Contest Deadline: Sunday, October 25 by 11:59 PM ET

Submit electronically with NCW Poem Submission Form (button below) to outreach.delaware.acs@gmail.com
Hard copy can be given to Dr. Hollomon at the National Chemistry Week event at Del Tech – Stanton, 11:00AM -2:00PM.

Prizes: Amazon gift cards

Contact: Dr. Martha Hollomon at outreach.delaware.acs@gmail.com
Winners of the Delaware Local Section’s Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the National Illustrated Poem Contest for a chance to be featured on the ACS website and to win prizes!

Join the Delaware Section of the American Chemical Society for a free community event for National Chemistry Week to celebrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life! Learn about this year’s theme, Chemistry Under Construction, with 10+ exciting hands-on activities. Open to the general public for all ages.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Delaware Technical Community College, Stanton Campus, Conference Center, 400 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19711

Directions / Campus Map (Stanton)

 Questions about the event, please contact Dr. Martha Hollomon at outreach.delaware.acs@gmail.com or mhollomo@dtcc.edu

We hope to see you there!