Physics-Chemistry Department Blog

ACS ChemFest (2026)

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The American Chemical Society (ACS) UPRA Section alongisde the Physics-Chemistry Department presents the activity ChemFest where chemistry demonstrations are given to highschool students and their teachers. The activity was coordinates by Dr. Maiella Ramos alongisde other professors from the department of Physics-Chemistry.

Group picture of all students and professors involved in the ChemFest activity alongside some highschool students and teachers (This picture is the result of merging 3 separate photographs hence some artifacts will be seen).
Prof. Rosangela Rivera, Master of Ceremonies
Dra. Maiella Ramos, Physics-Chemistry Department Director
Gabriela Alonso, ACS UPRA Student Chapter President
Students were treated to two presentations in the UPRA Theater.
Physics-Chemistry Department Programs presentation, Prof. Vanessa Montalvo.
Chemistry Behind the Spices in our Kitchen, Dr. David Sanabria.
Balloon competition demonstration performed by the following lefto to right: student Kevin, Prof. Ana Moya, and student Zahimar Medina.
Fleeing Pepper demonstration performed by Louang Cruz (left) and Isaris Rojas (right).
Invisible Ink demonstration performed by students Itiel Echevarria (left) and Niurka Rivera (right).
Chemistry Traffic Light demonstration performed by students Aniel Gonzalez (left) and Shirley Vazquez (right).
Will the Bulb Turn On? demonstration performed by students Tais and Coralys.
Flame Test demonstration being performed by Emmanuel.
Flame Test demonstration being explained by Prof. Ramon Torres.
Students from the ACS UPRA Student Chapter association that helped perform the demonstrations and usher the high school students.