University of the Philippines
Association of Chemistry Majors and Enthusiasts
PAST EVENTS AND PROJECTS
THESIS IT!
THESIS IT! is an undergraduate thesis symposium that aims to introduce the different chemistry research laboratories available through introducing upcoming and ongoing research projects of various research laboratories in the Institute of Chemistry.
Kimikain
Following the Filipino tradition of fiesta, Kimikain is the culmination of UP ACME Week, celebrating through food.
Lunch is prepared and served by the organization for the faculty and staff of the Institute of Chemistry in gratitude for their support. Students are also invited to join the event for promotion of the organization to the student body.
Hanep Sa Science At Math
HSM: Hanep Sa Science at Math is an interschool math and sciences quiz bee for junior high school students to promote the natural sciences as a field of study.
Akapnayan
Akapnayan is the organization's annual charity event, which aims to give back to the community and to also promote the study of Chemistry to the youth.
Kara-O-Chem
Kara-O-Chem is a music quiz bee for singers and non-singers with a chemical twist. Teams duke it out during the first round with their knowledge of classic hits, the winners will proceed to the second and third rounds where they will compete in a “Singing bee”.
PatiCHEM
PatiCHEM is a food-eating contest open to all students of the university, held during UP ACME Week.
Oh CHEM Gee!
Oh-Chem-Gee! is a Chemistry trivia quiz bee open to all students of the university, held during UP ACME Week.
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It consists of chemistry-related questions about popular culture, serving as a refreshing and lighthearted break from the discipline and rigors of the academe.
Chem Immersion
Chem Immersion (formerly 200 Hours of Summer) is an annual
on-the-job training (OJT) seminar especially prepared for the third year Chemistry students of the Institute of Chemistry, UP Diliman, in line with the summer practicum undergraduate requirement.
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The seminar is conducted in collaboration with the adviser for the upcoming Chem 197 summer practicum course. Moreover, several senior chemistry students from the same institute share their experiences and insights regarding their own summer practicum. Through this, the seminar aims to provide students with preliminary knowledge on the list of chemical companies, industries, and institutions they might wish to perform their summer practicum.
Are You Ready To CHEMpete?
Are You Ready To CHEMpete? is an annual event which is open to all students currently taking the subject Chem 17 in the given semester.
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Participants initially undergo a preliminary written elimination round, wherein the top-scoring teams advance to the quiz bee-type format final round. This event serves to foster teamwork and critical thinking among its participants, while at the same time testing and building on the foundations of students’ knowledge regarding Chem 17 topics.