Mission:
Founded in 1986, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) is a professional, scientific organization of approximately 7,000 individual members and over 10,000 actively participating stakeholders employed in academia, industry, government, and other pharmaceutical science related research institutes worldwide. As for our AAPS student chapter, it provides exceptional opportunities for young scientists to connect with AAPS member scientists, build their professional networks, and tap into meaningful career advice.
Activities:
Annual Food Drive:
Helping the community goes beyond AAPS Pitt-Pharmacy Student Chapter members’ research.
Annually, AAPS Pitt-Pharmacy Student Chapter runs a food drive for those in need.
Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair:
It is the 3rd oldest science fair in the US! AAPS Pitt-Pharmacy Student Chapter members volunteer as Category Award Judges for science projects of students grades 6-12.
Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium:
The PSRS is an annual event co-founded by the AAPS chapters at the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and West Virginia University. In the past 11 years, PSRS has provided our students with great opportunities to present their recent work, communicate with peers and senior colleagues, and build their network.
Pizza and Power Skills:
In the competitive landscape of today's job market, academic excellence alone may not suffice for graduate students to stand out. Employers increasingly seek candidates with strong soft skills to complement their technical expertise. Recognizing this demand, our student chapter Chair Maddie along with the Secretary Jiayi and Treasurer Prerna came up with a unique initiative, spearheaded by esteemed Dean Emeritus, Dr. Patricia Kroboth: “Pizza and Power Skills”.
Organizational Structure:
The Pitt AAPS Student Chapter consists of an elected Executive Committee
- Chair: Leads the organization; the elected term is for one year
- Chair-Elect: Assumes the position of Chair when the Chair is absent. At the end of their term, the Chair-Elect shall assume the office of the Chair for the next year.
- Vice Chair: At the end of his or her term, the Vice Chair shall assume the office of Chair-Elect for the next year.
- Secretary/Treasurer: Shall correspond with the student Chapter members; record minutes, documents, finances, mailing, program or meeting materials, and all other significant information related to the student chapter and ensure that updated material is shared with AAPS in a timely manner; coordinate communications regarding elections; and maintain financial records in association with the Chair-elect. Appointed by the Chair, Chair-Elect and Vice Chair.
- Outreach Committee Leaders: 2-4 positions appointed by the Chair, Chair-Elect and Vice Chair.
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Current Officers: (2023-2024)
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Current Members: (2023-2024)
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