What we have done
This year [2017-2018], the University of Washington’s ECS student chapter (ECS@UW) sponsored several academic seminars, professional workshops, and outreach events.
ECS@UW performed multiple electrochemical experiments for K-12 students. One was the popular “Enginearrings” experiment involving the anodization of titanium wires into colorful jewelry. This experiment was showcased at UW’s Engineering Discovery Days, which reached over 10,000 attendees. Additionally, ECS@UW collaborated with the UW Clean Energy Institute to teach AP chemistry students at Newport High School about galvanic cells, fuel cell cars, and aluminum-air batteries.
Last spring, ECS@UW hosted its second annual Industry Panel in partnership with the student organization Diversity in Clean Energy. Six panelists were selected according to the themes of clean energy and data science. These panelists fielded questions on startups and transitioning from academia to industry. On another occasion, ECS@UW hosted a workshop in which members learned to create their own webpage and professional social media presence.
Finally, senior ECS@UW members led various educational seminars. This consisted of several series on fundamentals, characterization techniques, and notable contemporary applications. Similarly, eight Python tutorials were held prior to the 233rd Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, providing valuable coding experience prior to ECS Data Sciences Hack Week. Other opportunities for growth included the chapter’s ongoing Coffee Talk series with guest lecturers and the similarly themed Coffee & Electrochemistry summer book series which, this year, worked through “Electrochemical Methods” by Allen J. Bard.
We look forward to the continued involvement of the many individuals we proudly call our members. (Evan Jahrman)
Awards
2018 Outstanding Student Chapter
(1st place of ECS student chapters worldwide )
2017 Chapter of Excellence
(2nd place of ECS student chapters worldwide)
Student Chapter Updates (Interface)
Articles on the Interface
Manan Pathak’s article about #FreeTheScience
ECS@UW was recognized as ECS Chapter of Excellence in 2017
The Emerging Role of Electrodeposition
in Additive Manufacturing-Trevor Braun-2016
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