Supported Programs

Western PA Science Bowl

A jeopardy style competition that covers various aspects of science and work being done at the various DOE national laboratories.

Edwin Hodge Memorial Award

This memorial scholarship award, selected by Brentwood High School Science Teacher Chris Weaver, is provided to a college-bound senior from Brentwood High School in Pittsburgh, PA who has excelled in science. The Edwin S. Hodge Award consists of a $1,000 award and plaque.

Ohio Junior Academy of Science

Each year, The Ohio Academy of Science recognizes and rewards pre-college, student researchers as Melvin Scholars. These students (Melvin Scholars) will represent Ohio at the national American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) meeting. We sponsor a scholar.

Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science

The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is a statewide organization for junior and senior high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations. Annually they hold a fair that middle or high-school student in grades 7 through 12 and we sponsor awards.

Western PA Odyssey of the Mind

An international creative problem solving program and competition for students in grades K-college.

West Liberty Science & Engineering Fair

The West Liberty University Regional Science Fair has provided mathematics and science students in grades 6 through 12 an opportunity to present the results of their scientific efforts for 60 years. The fair includes students from public and private schools in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties in West Virginia and Jefferson and Belmont counties in Ohio. This Fair, like the Carnegie Science Fair, sends grand prize winners to the International Fair.

Carnegie Science Grants

SACSP provides funding for programming including the following specific programs:

SciTech Days

SciTech Days connect middle school and high school students, (Grades 6-12), to real-world scientists, engineers, tradespeople, and other professionals from local companies and universities.

This school year, SciTech Days will be held as monthly in-person and digital events, with demonstrations, interviews, shows, and career conversations performed both at Carnegie Science Center and streamed directly to your classroom! The onsite program will also include flash workshops that do not require registration.

National Chemistry Week + ChemFest

Celebrate National Chemistry Week with ChemFest! Chemistry isn’t limited to beakers and laboratories; it’s all around us! Learn more about how chemistry is used in the workplace and in everyday life.

Annual Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair (PRSEF)

Middle and high school students to take on the challenge of designing, implementing, and communicating an original experiment while competing for cash prizes and scholarships. PRSEF is open to all students in grades 6–12 from the 21 counties within Western Pennsylvania and Garrett County, Maryland.

PSTA + NSTA

The SACSP supports the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA) and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) as they work towards the advancement, improvement, and coordination of science education in all areas of science.

St. Francis R.O.C.K. Program

The R.O.C.K. program demonstrates to local K-12 schools and youth organizations that science (especially chemistry) is important in everyone’s life and can be exciting and interesting. Through R.O.C.K. activities led by Saint Francis University students, kids can conduct experiments and try out equipment provided by the R.O.C.K. program, all free of charge.

R.O.C.K. performs hands-on chemistry experiments and activities using mainly household products to show the importance of chemistry in day to day living. We focus on classroom visits (not stage presentations) in the 5 county area around SFU (Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset). R.O.C.K. also looks at the role that chemistry will have in the future as well as how it will benefit our society.

Western PA Odyssey of the Mind

An international creative problem solving program and competition for students in grades K-college.

PennWest California Equipment Grant

Community College of Allegheny, Main & Boyce

The “Remake Learning Day” at the Community College of Allegheny County (Boyce Campus) brings middle and high school students from the Boyce Campus catchment area to the college for a day of experiments, activities and games relating to STEM and Allied Health careers. 

On this day, students obtain hands-on experience in chemistry, biology and math while gaining awareness to physics and Allied Health careers by means of activities and demonstrations.  Remake Learning Day at the Boyce Campus of CCAC helps allow underrepresented populations gain valuable exposure to STEM and Allied Health careers when not ordinarily available. 

Duquesne University Equipment Grant

Duquesne University uses annual SACSP funding to support the department’s undergraduate research program through a variety of means, including acquisition of instrumentation, purchase of unique supplies and chemicals, and support for oral and written presentation of research findings.

Duquesne University Phi Lambda Upsilon

The SACSP provides grants to fund the chemistry fraternity Phis Lambda Upsilon at Duquesne University, who help the societies organize in-person meetings.

University of Pittsburgh Equipment Grant

The SACP provides an annual equipment grant to the University of Pittsburgh to support their chemistry education.

Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS)

S-A-S is a non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of information related to spectroscopy. In business for over 60 years, the Society is committed to education and to providing quality benefits to members worldwide. The objective of this Society is to advance and disseminate knowledge and information concerning the art and science of spectroscopy and other allied sciences.

St. Vincent Summer Program

Each year, the SACSP provides a grant for undergraduate students to do summer research at St. Vincent College.

Student Affiliate

The SACSP offers undergraduate students networking and outreach opportunities. The Student Affiliate group sponsors a poster award at Pittcon and hosts other programming. If you’re a member of the SACSP and are interested in joining the Student Affiliates, please email info@chemistryoutreach.org.

Waynesburg Equipment Grant

The SACSP provides an annual equipment grant to Waynesburg University to support their chemistry education.