Outstanding Performance 1999-2006
People with a passion for science, math, engineering and technology.

Welcome

The Illinois Heartland ACS connects chemistry to the community! We are committed to building bridges with community partners to leverage scarce resources and maximize service to members and the community.

The Illinois Heartland ACS was nationally recognized with its 9th consecutive Outstanding Performance award! We also won honors for Public Relations and Communty Involvement with NCW! 2007 Annual Report is online.

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  • February 4 -- Howard Peters, 7:30 pm - Presentation Topic: Chocolate - Food of the Gods at Bradley University, 164 Olin Hall - Peoria
    Abstract:
    Chocolate has been a part of New World culture for thousands of years. This talk includes: 1. Some high points of the history of chocolate and its production from the Mayan, Olmec and Aztec cultures up to the present; 2. Aspects of the processing of the cocoa bean & pod, fermenting, drying, roasting, conching, tempering, blending and finishing; 3. Some chemistry, biochemistry, and biology of chocolate and the active ingredient theobroma cocoa (literally from the Greek - Food of the Gods); 4. Some health aspects (flavanoids, polyphenols & other anti-oxidants) that this exotic food is good for you; 5. A discussion about aspects of the "dark side" of chocolate; and 6. A few circulating legends (& trivial connections) about chocolate.

Vision

The Illinois Heartland American Chemical Society is building a sustainable, high achievement organization of networked, caring professionals following a shared vision. The Illinois Heartland ACS is recognized and respected as an effective advocate for the chemical sciences and provides outstanding service to its members. Illinois Heartland ACS members are committed, informed, and effective leaders. Illinois Heartland ACS education programs enhance knowledge by generating, sharing and making information available to the community. Illinois Heartland ACS is a sought-after source of knowledge and objective information by researchers, educators, and the public.

We are the ACS!

The Illinois Heartland American Chemical Society has 240 chemist, chemical engineers, and educators in a 10 county area in central Illinois, including Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Henry, Jacksonville and Galesburg. We are the local chapter of the world's largest volunteer, professional organization, the American Chemical Society (ACS). We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We invest in our local community by providing science education opportunities through seminars, meetings, workshops, summer internships, competitions, special activities, and partnerships with other non-profit, volunteer or professional organizations. Almost all events are free and open to the public.

Schedule 2010

  • January 30 -- Project SEED mentor proposals due to David Cedeno (dcedeno (at) IllinoisState.edu).
  • February 4 - Howard Peters "Chocolate - Food of the Gods", Bradley University Olin Hall Room 164, 7:30 pm
  • August 13-22 - Illinois State Fair
  • September - Student Research Poster Session
  • October 17-23 - National Chemistry Week
  • November - Election

Corporate Partners

Awards

Community Partners

Financial - 2006

Communication

Education

Outreach

Miscellaneous

Contact Us

2008

Chair: Dr. Wayne Bosma, Bradley University, bosma (at) bradley.edu
Chair-Elect: Dr. Joseph Rich, NCAUR-USDA, joseph.rich (at) ars.usda.gov
Secretary: Dr. Michael Bowman, NCAUR-USDA, Michael.Bowman (at) ars.usda.gov
Treasurer: Dr. Marjorie Jones, Illinosi State University, majone3 (at) IllinoisState.edu
Past-Chair (Awards): Dr. Kervin Evans, NCAUR-USDA, kervin.evans (at) ars.usda.gov
Councilor: Dr. Vicki Finkenstadt, NCAUR-USDA, victoria.finkenstadt (at) ars.usda.gov, 309-681-6469
Alt. Councilor: Prof. Marjorie Jones, Illinois State University, majone3 (at) ilstu.edu

Chemistry Olympiad: Prof. Dean Campbell, Bradley University, campbell (at) bradley.edu
Hospitality & Arrangements: Steve Hughes, NCAUR-USDA, stephen.hughes (at) ars.usda.gov
Outreach Coordinator: Thank you, Jill Rockwood, for all your service!
Earth Day: Please contact us if you would like to organize celebrations in April 2009!
Harry Potter Return to Hogwarts (Glen Oak in Peoria): Hind Abi-Akar
Science Saturdays at Lakeview Museum: Please contact us if you would like to organize in 2009!
Chemistry Day (National Chemistry Week): Marjorie Jones, ISU, majone3 (at) ilstu.edu
Project SEED (HS summer internship): Prof. David Cedeno, Illinois State University, dcedeno (at) ilstu.edu
Website: Vicki Finkenstadt, victoria.finkenstadt (at) ars.usda.gov
Women Chemists: Prof. Lisa Szczepura, Illinois State University, lfszcze (at) ilstu.edu
Younger Chemists & Student Research Posters: Maggie Hammar, mkhammar (at) mail.bradley.edu
High School Chemistry Contest: Profs Michelle Fry and Wayne Bosma, Bradley University, mfry (at) bradley.edu; bosma (at) bradley.edu

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The Illinois Heartland American Chemical Society is building a sustainable, high achievement organization of networked, caring professionals following a shared vision.