What’s New
Fueling Innovation and Economic Growth Through Diversity & Inclusion in STEM
Today marks the sixth International Day of Women and Girls in Science and if the past year has shown us anything, it is that any bright future for America relies heavily on scientific and technical innovation in essential sectors like health care, energy, infrastructure development, and food production – all of which depend on chemistry. But without a […]
2019-2020 China You Be The Chemist Challenge – Opening Speakers
The China You Be The Chemist Challenge® was held on May 17, 2020. Check out the video below to see the opening speakers address attendees before the event!
China You Be The Chemist Challenge Highlights
The culminating event of the inaugural China You Be The Chemist Challenge® was held on May 17, 2020. Check out the video below for some highlights of the event!
China You Be The Chemist Challenge Winners Announced
The Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF) today announced the winning teams of the inaugural China You Be The Chemist Challenge®. The winning team at the 7th-8th grade level was a combined team from Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School and Kang Chiao International School East China Campus. The winning team at the 5th-6th grade level was Lanzhou Country […]
2019-2020 You Be The Chemist Challenge Winners Announced
The list of state and regional winners has been posted! More than 36,000 students from 451 schools participated in the Challenge this year, with 70 Regional Challenge events taking place across the country. As a reminder, schools with the team that scored highest in each state will also receive a “State Champion” plaque. CEF staff will […]
Update – COVID-19 and CEF Programs
A Message From Our Executive Director: COVID-19 Update Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we have continued to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on CEF’s programs over the last few weeks. As always, the health and safety of our teachers, students, volunteers, and other program participants remains a top […]
National CEF STEM Summit and National Challenge Canceled
A Message From Our Executive Director – COVID-19 CEF has continued to monitor the challenges related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic while keeping the health and safety of our students, teachers, and volunteers at the forefront of our minds. Based on recent news, and out of an abundance of caution, it is with great […]
2019-2020 You Be The Chemist Challenge Registration Open!
Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 You Be The Chemist Challenge®! All participating schools must register by December 6, 2019.
CEF Community Partnership Engages More Than 200 Students in Hands-on Science
CEF Community Partnership Engages More Than 200 Students in Hands-on Science More than 200 students in Houston, TX will experience hands-on science activities this school year thanks to a CEF community partnership with Univar Solutions. Third- through fifth-grade educators from Shadowbriar Elementary will receive all the necessary materials, resources, and training to implement hands-on science […]
