The Thiel College chapter of student affiliates of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will join other student affiliate chapters throughout the nation to celebrate National Chemistry Week this week.

In celebration of National Chemistry Week, the Thiel student affiliate chapter of the ACS will sponsor an afternoon "Kids and Chemistry" program Sunday to generate children's interest in chemistry and sciences.

Fourth- through sixth-grade students from Reynolds and Jamestown elementary schools will visit Thiel from 2 to 4 p.m. for chemistry demonstrations and break into small groups to perform hands-on science activities. This year's theme is "Chemistry Keeps Us Clean."

Some of the days' activities include making Silly Putty and slime, playing chemistry bingo, and determining the cleaning effectiveness of various household liquids.

The program will be held in Room 100 of Thiel College's Academic Center, which is located by the library. The event is free and open to the public. Children should wear old play clothes to the event. Parents are welcome to attend, although supervision will be provided.

For more information, contact Dr. Kathryn Frantz at (724) 589-2113.