LAKELAND, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2007) — The Florida Southern College chemistry department, in cooperation with the American Chemical Society (ACS) and area high schools, will host “The Many Faces of Chemistry: A Day with Local High School Students” on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the FSC campus. The event coincides with National Chemistry Week, focusing on career exploration for high school chemistry students.

This program is designed to bring together local industries, high school chemistry teachers and students, and student affiliate chapters to develop opportunities to work on National Chemistry Week and Chemists Celebrate Earth Day programs at the local level. High schools participating in the program include Lakeland Senior High, Lake Gibson High, Mulberry High and George Jenkins High. The program schedule and guest speakers are listed below.

8:45 – 9 a.m.   Registration, Polk Science Foyer

9 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.  Lab experience: Nanotechnology, computer modeling, biochemistry, and forensic chemistry

10:10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Planetarium show

11 a.m. – Noon Lunch in the cafeteria

Noon – 1 p.m.  Panel discussion: Careers in Chemistry. William M. Hollis Room
   Speakers:  Dr. Thomas Gauthier, Environ International, Senior Science Advisor
   Dr. Robert Kryger, Molecular Separation Specialists, President
   Dr. Temi M. Linjewile, TECO, Process Engineer
   Dr. Rosa Walsh, University of South Fla., Faculty Service Administrator
   Dr. James Worden, Florida Southern College, Assistant Professor

About Florida Southern College
Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is a private, comprehensive United Methodist-affiliated college with a liberal arts core. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 46 undergraduate majors and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, and nursing. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio; is a national leader in engaged learning; and boasts 26 NCAA Division II national championships. It is ranked in the Top 5 “Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South” by U.S. News & World Report and is included in The Princeton Review’s “366 Best Colleges” guide. The College is committed to the development of the whole student through vibrant student life programs that prepare graduates to make a positive, consequential impact on society. Located on scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern is home to the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.