Free ACS Retreat for BIPOC Students in Chemistry & Engineering

“Build Resilience. Find Success” an ACS retreat for BIPOC students in chemistry and engineering. This overnight retreat is designed for BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, bioengineering and related fields. Meals and housing are provided free for up to 25 students from across the Puget Sound Section. Students will also be given one year of free American Chemical Society membership.

Why participate?

Students will build networks, meet professionals and develop skills at this action-oriented overnight retreat on the banks of Puget Sound. There is no cost to participate and overnight accommodations are provided!

This workshop is an overnight retreat, with single rooms and meals provided. There is no charge for the retreat. The cost is covered by grants and the Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society.

• Meet other science and engineering students
• Hear about a range of STEM careers
• Develop LinkedIn profiles and resumes
• Watch or join mock employment interviews
• Interact with BIPOC professionals
• Critique research presentations
• Learn about professional organizations and scholarship options

April 4-6, 2025
Dumas Bay Centre
Federal Way, WA

Find all the details at: https://acspss.org/2025/01/05/build-resilience-find-success-an-acs-pss-retreat-for-bipoc-students-of-chemistry-or-engineering/

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

Apply using the form at this link. BIPOC Student Retreat Application Form
A one-page personal statement following the guidelines in the application form is required and must be uploaded at the same time as your application. All applications will be reviewed by the DEIR Committee. We accept applications in the order received – submit early!!