Sponsored by the
Chemical Industry Council of Illinois &
the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation
The 33nd Annual Chemistry Career Conference for High School and Junior High School Science Students

Thursday, April 19, 2007
Friday April 20, 2007

Museum of Science and Industry
57th and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

Each year it becomes increasingly difficult for educators to obtain the many needed resources that afford students the opportunity to gain hands-on, real life experiences in the exciting and rewarding world of chemistry. All too often, discovering the magic of chemistry is confined to textbooks and chalkboards.

Thirty-two years ago the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois and high school teachers bridged the gap between industry and education by developing an innovative Industry/Education Partnership Program. The Career Conference is designed to give students a new perspective on everyday life through chemical demonstrations, skits, and interviews with industry representatives from a wide range of careers and backgrounds. Please help us foster an interest in chemistry among your students that will lead them to become tomorrow’s scientists.

The Career Conference will be open for two days to allow for greater student participation; however, enrollment is still limited, so please register as soon as possible before April 13, 2007. Enrollment into the Conference will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Schools that register late will be added to the Conference waiting list and enrolled as scheduling permits.

The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois and the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation are dedicated to helping educators influence students towards careers in science.

We look forward to seeing you and your students at this educational and entertaining event.

REGISTRATION FORM: 2007 ICEF/CICI Career Conference

Please complete and return this form to the ICEF/CICI Office so we can reserve a place for your group at the 2007 Career Conference. No fee is required for Illinois schools.

NOTE: Registering for the Career Conference does not entitle your school to tour the museum. Museum tours must be arranged with group registration at (773) 684- 9844 prior to entering the Career Conference. Be advised, the museum has recently changed their scheduled free days. Thursdays are no longer FREE days at the Museum. ICEF/CICI is NOT responsible for your school’s admittance into the Museum.

Reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis. Please print or type.

Instructor: _____________________________________________________

School: _______________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

City: ________________________ State _____ Zip _____________

Telephone: (_____)__________________ Best time to call: _____________

E-mail: _______________________________________________________

Number of students _________________ Grade: ________________

*Number of Adults (Museum & CICI require 1 adult per 10 students) This Policy Will Be Strictly Enforced: ____________

Starting Times (Please indicate your top choice. 1 = first choice)

_____ 9:00 am _____ 10:20 am _____ 12:00 pm

Latest you can leave: ____________________

Day you can attend:
Either Day _____ Thursday 4/19 _____ Friday 4/20 _____
(CICI will make every effort to accommodate your preference)
Plans for lunch:
_____ We plan to bring lunch. Space will be reserved for you.
_____ We plan to buy lunch. The Century Room and the Snack Spot are
operated on a first come, first served basis.
Scheduling for lunch is handled by the Museum.
This Registration form must be received by
Friday, April 13, 2007.


CONFERENCE PROGRAM

• Registration

• Career Challenge

Student volunteers participate in a wacky, but educational game show designed to inform them on careers, education opportunities and current events.

• Industry Exhibits

CICI member companies offer interactive, highly visual chemical demonstrations and answer questions pertaining to their business. Also, representatives from each company will be on hand to discuss career opportunities as diverse as:

• Research • Marketing
• Engineering • Accounting
• Sales • Biotechnology
• Administration • Transportation
• Operations • Computer Programming

• Is It Chemistry or Magic?

New and exciting demonstrations will make you wonder, is it chemistry or is it magic? Come see Lee Marek and his fabulous Weird Science show.

New this year:
ICEF/CICI committee has designed a worksheet on the career conference to be used as a class assignment. This worksheet will be available for download April 13, 2007 at CICI’s website: www.cicil.net/education/teachers.html.




• Poster Contest

The theme for this year’s poster contest is:

“Chemistry Is Necessary for Life”

Prizes

Grand Prize
• $250 to the winning student’s school for the purchase of laboratory supplies
• An invitation to the ICEF/CICI annual Scholarship Luncheon where your poster will be displayed

Second and Third Place
• Posters will be displayed at the ICEF/CICI annual Scholarship Luncheon

Contest Rules

• No more than two students may work on a given poster
• Entries must be no larger than 24 by 36 inches
• Entries must be two dimensional
• Indicate artist(s) name(s) and school on the front right hand corner of the poster
• Due to the large number of entries, all posters become property of ICEF/CICI



What is the CICI and ICEF?

The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI) is a non-profit trade association seeking to promote better public understanding of the chemical industry. The CICI administers the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF), a 501(c)(3) foundation that focuses on educational outreach from the chemical industry to the general public. ICEF Education Committee members contribute hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars each year to programs like the Career Conference that are designed to complement high school and junior high school chemistry curricula in an effort to generate interest and enthusiasm among students pursuing careers in technical fields. Other education programs include:

Teachers’ Enrichment Seminar

This annual, half-day workshop for high school and junior high school educators offers practical information on industrial chemistry and updated experiments for classroom use. ICEF/CICI seminar offers continuing education hours.

Scholarships and Awards

Thousands of dollars are awarded each year to outstanding high school and undergraduate chemistry students. Savings bonds are also awarded to the top chemistry entrants at the Illinois State Science Fair.

Career Panels

CICI members regularly visit schools, upon request, to discuss a variety of related topics ranging from their specific field of expertise to their academic experience.

CMA Teacher Education Resource Guide

This guide lists the various resources available to teachers through the chemical industry.

If you would like additional information on the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation or about any of these programs, please contact ICEF/CICI at
(847) 544-5995.


ALL ABOUT THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY...

Who?

Hosted by member companies of the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois for science teachers and students from Illinois high schools and junior high schools

What?

An Industry/Educational Partnership Program designed to provide students with information on careers and educational opportunities while building their awareness of the impact chemistry has on their lives.

Where?

Museum of Science and Industry
West Pavilion
57th and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

When?

9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007