October 19–23, 2026

National Chemistry Week

Celebrate National Chemistry Week at Utah Tech

Join the Utah Tech University Chemistry & Biochemistry Department for a week of demonstrations, activities, food, science, and opportunities to experience chemistry in action.

Events will take place throughout the week, with activities for Utah Tech students, faculty and staff, as well as opportunities for families and members of the community to visit campus and experience chemistry with us.

NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK EVENTS

MONDAY · OCTOBER 19
Carve & Combust
The Chemistry of Calcium Carbide
Pumpkin-themed calcium carbide demonstration
1:00–2:00 p.m. · SET Outdoor Amphitheater


TUESDAY · OCTOBER 20
Mole Scavenger Hunt & Dessert Contest
Sign Up for the Scavenger Hunt and Dessert Contest Below


WEDNESDAY · OCTOBER 21
ACS Live Stream Event
5:00 p.m. · SET 420


THURSDAY · OCTOBER 22
Community Chemistry Night
Chemistry demonstrations, experiments & activities
5:30–6:00 p.m. · Snow Study Area

Chemistry Magic Show
6:00–7:00 p.m. · Snow Study Area


FRIDAY · OCTOBER 23
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Social
Watch chemistry and dessert come together as we make ice cream using liquid nitrogen.
10:00–11:00 a.m. · SET 4th Floor Lobby

STUDENTS Register for Tuesday’s Activities

Mole with chemistry-themed desserts

Dessert Contest

Create a chemistry-inspired dessert and join the National Chemistry Week fun!


Register Your Dessert →

Mole solving a chemistry scavenger hunt

Mole Scavenger Hunt

Team up, solve chemistry problems, and follow the clues around campus!


Register Your Team →

Planning to Attend?

Let us know which National Chemistry Week events you're interested in attending. Your RSVP will help the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department plan for attendance, supplies, and event materials. RSVP is for planning purposes and does not reserve seating unless otherwise noted.

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