The Industrial Chemistry Program
(Chemical Technology)
The Only High School Laboratory Training Program in the USA
Ms. Sandra A. Upchurch, Chemist,
Highly Qualified Certification:
Chemistry,
Trade & Industry (T&I 586 other)
Science K-6, Science 6-8, Physical Science,
MS-HRD Training Development Specialist
Honors Industrial Chemistry I
2 or 3 Credits (Math & Elective)
The Math Credit Applies only to Dual or Technical
Path Students. 10th Graders with a 3.0 GPA are
encouraged to Pre-register. 11th Graders with a GPA of
2.8 or higher with passing Algebra I Gateway scores.
Sorry, no 12th Graders in level one!
Honors Industrial Chemistry II
2 or 3 Credits (Science & Elective)
The Science Credit Applies only to Dual or Technical
Path Students. Seniors (science majors only)
with Credit Chemistry and GPA’s of 3.0 or higher
may pre- register.
Location:
East Career & Technology Center ECTC
Dr. Charles Green Principal
Mr. Alan Myers Asst. Principal
Rooms E 138 & 139
3225 Walnut Grove Road
Memphis, TN 38111
What You Learn
The IC-I coursework is designed to introduce industrial chemistry, chemical manufacturing, and production. Students will be able to observe, use, and explain the applications of the chemical industry. Laboratory safety, basic lab techniques, statistics, and a variety of apparatus are applied extensively. Theory is offered in the principles of chemistry as they relate to the lab exercises.
The IC-II coursework is a continuation of IC-I and involves further investigations in analytical and organic chemistry. Students are involved in work environments similar to those of the chemical industry.
In addition to working hands-on performing lab experiments and real-world research, students receive one math credit and one science credit for this two-year program of study.
The College preparatory Industrial Chemistry curriculum provides students with intensive laboratory exposure that will enable them to have successful laboratory experience in college. Students may also receive college level credit via matriculation through the Tech Prep Consortium with Southwest Tennessee Community College or through the LeMoyne-Owen College Genesis Academy.
Job Shadowing, co-op and summer employment opportunities are available to students who qualify.
Where The Students Work
Corporate Employers of Industrial Chemistry Students: American Chemical Society, Buckman Laboratories, Barrow-Agee Labs, Block Chemical Co., Federal Express, Fleischmann's Yeast Co., La Roche Biomedical, Memphis Health Department, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Valero Refinery.
2007 Summer Internships for
Industrial Chemistry Students at valero Refinery
One intern will work in the analytical lab with
chemist and chemical engineers. The other will work
in the environmental engineering lab.
Thank You Valero!
Thank you Mr. Kenneth Jackson & Mr. Keith Carter!
Career Education Students Participate in Health Fair
&
Cypress Creek Exposure Study & Receive Nomination
for
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award
Hollywood Hyde Park Springdale, Vollintine Evergreen community residents, and Cypress Creek Health Committee (CCHC) spearheaded a successful Community Health Fair, Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Hollywood Community Center. The community health fair resulted from the public outcry concerning high cancer and infant mortality rate at the August 8, 2006 meeting at Hollywood Community Center where Tennessee Department of Health reviewed soil sample results (cyclodiene pesticides) from 129 residential properties next to or near Cypress Creek in Sub-Area III. Memphis City School teachers, Sandra Upchurch, Industrial Chemistry and Sharron Hightower, Allied Health-Nurse Practitioner brought in their career technical student organizations (CTSO), Skills USA and Health Occupations of America (HOSA) to help build trust and to bridge the education gap that exist within the Cypress Creek Community.
Ms. Calondra Tibbs, Epidemiologist, from the Memphis Health Department, conducts training workshop at East Career & Technology Center for forty-five students. The career education students were trained to help residents fill out health surveys and questionnaires. Other student duties included explaining and escorting the elderly to the various testing and screening areas provided at the fair.
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Seated: Hollywood Hyde Park Neighborhood Association
Mrs. Shirley Patten, President, and member Mary Norman
Standing left to right: East High School - East Career & Technology Center Teachers & Students
Porsche Chills (HOSA), Terrica O’Neal (AP Chem.), Jasmine Holmes, (Industrial Chemistry, SkillsUSA, First Tennessee Academic All-Star), Brittany Smith, (Industrial Chemistry, SkillsUSA), Mrs. Sharron Hightower, Nurse Practitioner-HOSA Advisor, Arthur Johnson, (Industrial Chemistry, Skills USA, First Tennessee Academic All-Star), Courtney Richardson (HOSA, First Tennessee Academic All-Star), and Mr. Eddie Chevis, AP Chemistry Teacher.
We are grateful to Dr. Delphia Harris, chemistry professor at LeMoyne Owen College who is providing the leadership for an independent research study on Cypress Creek with the chemistry students. Gratitude is also extended to the following representatives from Girls, Inc.: Florence Hall, Caressa Liggins, and President & CEO, Sandra Burke for partnering with Industrial Chemistry.
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Seated: Dr. Delphia Harris, Chemistry (LeMoyne Owen College), Florence Hall, Career Education Director,(Girls, Inc.) Shirley Patten, President of the Hollywood Hyde Park Springdale Association and Mary Norman
Standing Front Row: LeAnedra Crowell, LOC Student, Calondra Tibbs, (Epidemiologist, Memphis Health Department), Porsche Chills (HOSA), Terrica O’Neal (AP Chem.), Jasmine Holmes, (Skills USA, First Tennessee Academic All-Star), Brittany Smith, (Skills USA), Mrs. Sharron Hightower, Nurse Practitioner-HOSA Advisor, Dorothy Cox, Rhodes Hollywood Springdale Partnership Project Manger, Sandra A. Upchurch, Industrial Chemistry- (MSC-SkillsUSA), and Nikia Grayson (Washington, D. C. Epidemiology &Cypress Creek Health Committee Member),
Standing Back Row: Troy Geer, LOC Chemistry Student, Mr. Eddie Chevis, MCS-Chemistry, Arthur Johnson (SkillsUSA), and Courtney Richardson (HOSA, First Tennessee Academic All-Star).
Left to right: Porsche Chills (HOSA), Terrica O’Neal (AP Chem.), Mrs. Azalee Malone (Vollintine-Evergreen Community Association),
Sandra A. Upchurch, Industrial Chemistry- (MSC-SkillsUSA), Modeane Thompson (VECA),
Nikia Grayson (Howard University, Washington, D. C. Epidemiologist &Cypress Creek Health Committee Member),
Allied Health Instructor: Sharron Hightower, (MSC-HOSA Advisor), and Courtney Richardson (HOSA- First Tennessee Academic All-Star).
Phase II of this group effort is the health exposure study scheduled to start May 1, 2007. All participating homes have high levels of dieldrin, which was mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a public health hazard. The residents will have blood tests done by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), and the EPA and Center will scientifically analyze dust collected from certain heavy-traffic areas of their homes. The exposure investigation will help the health departments and CCHC determine the extent of exposure in Cypress Creek and next steps.
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Environmental Epidemiologist, Dr. Ellen Omohundro of the Tennessee Department of Health demonstrates to Industrial Chemistry Student, Arthur Johnson (SkillsUSA, First Tennessee Academic All-Star).
After the exposure investigation is completed, EEP and MSCHD will hold public meetings to explain test results and begin discussions for additional studies in the community. Meanwhile, chemistry students from the community will collect and analyze the water and soil samplings.
Cypress Residents are encouraged to email and or call any concerns, questions or feedback to sapatten@comcast.net or shastacenter@comcast.net Shasta Central 901-458-4711; Dorothy Cox,
901-233-0563
The American Chemical Society—Project SEED
Project Seed Research Project Seed is a summer research program sponsored the by the American Chemical Society. Alex Gamble Kerry Clark (2004) and most recently, Vanessa Taylor (2005-2006) were chosen from more than 50 applicants from all over the city. All students received professional chemical safety training, and at the beginning of the summer break before they began working with Dr. Delphia Harris at Lemoyne Owen College in chemical analysis while using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Alex and Kerry were paid a stipend of $1750.00 for their research this past summer. Vanessa will continued her research this summer with a stipend of approximately $3000 and an opportunity to apply for a $5,000 Scholarship to any college of her choice.
Science Fair
Industrial Chemistry is at the most basic level is a science research course, and all students are encouraged, but not required to compete in the local science fair. Alex Gamble won the second place Special Chemistry award for his Nonconnah Creek Research Project.
Career Technical Students Organizations (CSTO)
SkillsUSA
All Industrial Chemistry students are members SkillsUSA, which is the official club for all trade & industry classes. Being a member of SkillsUSA is not an automatic bar from membership from other clubs and organizations. As a student, you will be expected and encouraged to compete in competitions, complete community service projects, and uphold the morals and code of conduct set forth by the instructor, principal, and the SkillsUSA organization. Students can also run for leadership positions and compete in the following events: Job Interview, Prepared Speech, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Our favorite competition is Job Skill Demonstration; this is the event that we get to show off our unique laboratory and skills! Go the HTTP://WWW.SKILLSUSA.ORG to find out more about our club.
What The Students Win
2007-2006 First Tennessee Academic All Star
(November 2006 & April 2007)
2007 National Young Leader Conference (NYLC)
2005 Student Research Presentation
57th Southeast/61st Southwest Joint
Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society
(ACS)
2006 Martin Luther King Senior of the Year
2006, 2005 & 2004 American Chemical Society’s Project SEED
Research Recipients
2006 Second Place in SkillsUSA Regional Competition in
Extemporaneous Speech
2004 Third Place State VICA Job Skills Demonstration
2004 Second Place Local Science Fair Special Chemistry
Award –Nonconnah Creek
2001- 2002 VICA State President
1997, 2000 & 2001- First Place in VICA Regional & 3rd Place
State Competitions in Prepared Speech
1997 & 2000 First Place in VICA Regional & 3rd Place State
Competitions in Job Skills Demonstration
1997 First Place in VICA Regional & 3rd Place State
Competitions in Job Interview
1997 First Place in VICA Regional Competition in
Extemporaneous Speech
1997 First Place in VICA Regional Competitions -
Opening & Closing Ceremonies Team
1996 Schering-Plough Scholarship Recipient
1995 -First Place Science Fair
East Career and Technology Center
Technical Academic All-Stars
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First Tennessee Academic All Star- Arthur Johnson April 2007
Arthur, a senior, is the top chemist in the Industrial Chemistry Program at East Career-Technical Center. This program is a unique two-year course of study that affords the high school student laboratory training and workplace skills in chemical processes.
Arthur is currently taking AP Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry II. He will graduate with four chemistry courses on his transcript. He holds a weighted 4.1 grade point average. Arthur is on the Distinguished Honor Roll and has perfect attendance. His teacher says he has a drive, determination and love for math and science that makes him very trainable and a willing worker.
He craves to master every assignment and completes them with a passion. In class, he tries to help those who do not understand the information, breaking the process down systematically. He is the Student Coach of the class's Skills USA Club. In addition to this leadership role, he is vice-president of the Skills USA Opening and Closing Ceremony Team. Arthur is also an active member of the Chess Club and Marching Band.
He is extremely active in the community and The Hunter Avenue Church. He plays the guitar for the church and plays at numerous community events.
East Career and Technology Center
Technical -Academic All-Star Jasmine Holmes- Nov 2006
Jasmine, a sophomore, excels in the Industrial Chemistry Program at East Career and Technology Center. This unique program affords the high school student with laboratory training and workplace skills in chemical processes.
Last year, Jasmine maintained an "An" average in every class and had perfect attendance. She demonstrates a strong knowledge beyond her years. She is active in the school's Math and Science Clubs. She also is the treasurer of the school's Skills USA organization. She is on the Army Junior ROTC's Knowledge Bowl Team.
Jasmine will represent the state of Tennessee as a National Scholar at the 2007 National Young Leader Conference in Washington next spring.
Jasmine has also been selected to represent the Industrial Chemistry Program as a nominee to the American Chemical Society Project Seed Summer I Research program.
Jasmine has received the Citizenship Award the past four years. She received the D.A.R.E. Essay Award and is an active participant in the annual Veterans Day Parade.
In her free time, Jasmine sings in her church choir and tutors younger students in math and science.
Congresswoman Jasmine Holmes!
National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC)
Representing Congressman Steven Cohen
9th Congressional District of Tennessee
Tennessee Legislative 105th General Assembly
“Inspiring to be Strong, Smart, and Bold”
Jasmine Holmes, a sophomore at East High School and East Career Technology Center, (ECTC), recently attended the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) in Washington, D.C. The theme of the NYLC was “The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today.” The conference is a unique leadership development program that invites high school students based on scholastic merit, community involvement and leadership contributions to interact with today’s leaders.
Jasmine is also a First Tennessee Academic All-Star. Her Industrial Chemistry teacher, Sandra Upchurch, nominated her after recognizing that she had been on the school’s honor role since she started at East High in the seventh grade, she received the highest Algebra I Gateway score in her class, won the D.A.R.E. essay contest, was a volunteer with the JROTC program to tutor students at Lester Elementary School, and made the highest score in Honors Industrial Chemistry I.
As the treasure of East Career Center’s Chapter of Skills USA, Jasmine realized that she had to do a good deal of fundraising to pay for conference fees, airfare, business professional attire, and very little time to do it as well. Mr. Fred Curry, principal of East High School, got the ball rolling for Jasmine when he paid for half of her conference fees. Dr. Charles Green, principal, East Career & Technology Center, secured Jasmine a chaperone, Ms. Upchurch, for this very important mission.
What makes Jasmine’s story special is how school, church, and community came together to support a very deserving student leader. The teachers from both East and ECTC bought her clothes collected money for “spending change,” gave her a set of luggage, and numerous other “little personal things” to make sure she was comfortable and fashionable during her Washington visit.
Photos: Jasmine & Congressman Steve Cohen East Tennessee Student, Senator Bob Corker and Jasmine
Jasmine were elated by the royal treatment she received while meeting Congressman Steven Cohen and Senator Bob Corker in Washington, D.C. In addition, Memphis City Council members, Carol Chimney and Jack Sammons not only gave her a Proclamation from the City of Memphis, but also allowed her an opportunity to job shadow by sitting with the council members during the February 20th meeting. After the city council meeting, Jasmine received several specials awards. Johnnie Mosley, Chairman, of Memphis for Better Service, awarded her the 2007 “Leadership Award.” Awards were also received from Dr. Marquette Morgan, of Women of Concern, and Dr. Priscilla Williams, of A.S.S.E.T.S.
The American Chemical Society—
Project Seed Research Project Seed is a summer research program sponsored the by the American Chemical Society. Alex Gamble Kerry Clark (2004) and most recently, Vanessa Taylor (2005-2006) were chosen from more than 50 applicants from all over the city. All students received professional chemical safety training, and at the beginning of the summer break before they began working with Dr. Delphia Harris at Lemoyne Owen College in chemical analysis while using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Alex and Kerry were paid a stipend of $1750.00 for their research this past summer. Vanessa will continued her research this summer with a stipend of approximately $3000 and an opportunity to apply for a $5,000 Scholarship to any college of her choice.
Advisory Council—Partnerships
The Industrial Chemistry program has a large and active advisory committee with professionals from business, institutions, organized labor and organizations serving the community. The goals of this partnership are to enhance the educational experience for the student; to provide a well-trained workforce in order to remain competitive in a global economy, and to improve the economic welfare of our community.
Advisory Council Officers & Members
Dr. Priscilla Williams, Advisory President, Senior Research Scientist, Kraft Food Ingredient Company
Dr. Delphia Harris, Chemistry Professor Lemoyne-Owen College
Keith Carter, Analytical Laboratory Technician, Valero Refinery
Maria Johnson, Chemist, Buckman Laboratories
Zorina Bowen, Treasurer, Research Protein Chemist, University of Tennessee
Maria Johnson, Parent, Chemist, Buckman Laboratories
Analice Sowell, Chemist, Buckeye Technologies
Kara Jackson, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, HR– Scientist Recruiter American Chemical Society Local Section Chair-Elect
Dr. Ted Burkey, Professor of Chemistry, University of Memphis
Community Partnerships
Cypress Creek Health Committee & Cypress Creek Health Invesigation
Memphis and Shelby County Health Department & Tennessee Department of Health
Nikia Grayson , Washington, D. C. Epidemiology
Dorothy Cox, Rhodes Hollywood Springdale
Partnership Project Manager
Shirley Patten, President of the Hollywood Hyde Park Springdale Association & Midtown North
Charles Scruggs, “Mr. Chuck”, WKNO-PBS
Judge Jayne Chandler, Memphis City Court- Prom Promise
Memphis City Schools Administration
Willie Slate, Director, Division of Careers & Technology
Al Flowers, Instructional Supervisor, Memphis, City Schools
Alan Myers, Asst. Principal East Career & Technology Center
Dr. Charles Green, Principal East Career & Technology Center
Education & Training
Sandra Upchurch, Program Instructor/Chemist/MS-HRD-Training Development Specialist
•MS Arts In Teaching (MAT)
Pending graduation
•MS in Human Resources & Development: Training Development Specialist.
•BS in Chemistry- Minor in Mathematics & Computer Science.
•Occupational Teacher: over fourteen years of instructional experience managing of a unique laboratory program.
•Teacher Certification: Trade & Industry, Chemistry, Physical Science, Science K -12, Plato Computer Training
•St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Biochemistry - Tumor Cell Research
•St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Summer Youth Project- National Institute of Health (NIH) – Teacher Project Manager
•LeMoyne –Owen College - Research Grant Funded by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Trace Metal Analysis of Lead Poising & Minority Biomedical Research Study Project -Infant Mortality Study
•QA & QC Chemist- Agricultural, Food, Formulations, Beverages, and Personal Care Products: The Dial Corp. A& L Labs, CCL Labs, Protein Technologies Intl., Stroh Brewery
•Memphis Waste Water Treat Plant
Lab technician: pH, COD’s, BOD’s,
turbidity, O2 analysis, and sediment
studies
•Analytical Instrumentation Experience- pH, GC, IR, AAS, and HPLC, UV-Vis, various others; chemical and physical testing
Educational Projects & Research Papers
Cypress Creek Environmental Research Health Study
• The Apparatus – The Industrial Chemistry Newspaper
• Chemistry & Computers Handbook
• The Industrial Chemistry Advisory Handbook
• Safety in the Academe Laboratory: How safe are
they?
• Staff Development – Communication Is Key
Presenter/Workshops & Training Experience
• Pre-School Teacher Work shops- Celebration of
Science
• Memphis Public Library – Algebra I Gateway Math
Workshop
• Teacher workshops: Using Excel to Analyze and
Display Data
• Public Library - Parent Workshops: “Dealing with
Math Anxiety & the TCAP”
• Public Library: “The Magic of Chemistry” –
A hands-on Summer Workshops for small children
• Parenting Center – “Helping Your Child with Science
and Math” (and You Don’t I Know Any Thing about
Them Either)
• The Dial Corporation – Plant Safety, Good
Manufacturing Practices(GMP), Good Laboratory
Practices (GLP),
and Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Data Collection & Product Inspection
• Protein Technologies International: Laboratory
Safety Trainer, Instrumentation and Testing
Methods- SPC
• Development & Implementation of Computer
Laboratory & Curriculum: Virtual City
• Laboratory Redesign Projects: MCS & Protein
Technologies International
• Development & Implementation of Scientific
Laboratory Curriculum
• Job Analysis & Curriculum Development of
Analytical Instrumentation (SOP Development)
• R&D: biomedical, clinical, industrial - product
Formulation development & testing;
• Experience in: Best Practices Framework, SACS, &
SIP.
• Industrial Chemistry Program Curriculum Writer
Speacial Teacher Award
Ms. Sandra A. Upchurch, MCS Teacher, and Ms. Kara Jackson President Elect, of American Chemical Society won the 2005 ACS Innovative Grant as a result of the GAP Analysis, which was recommended by Board Commissioner Sara Lewis, who attended the Industrial Chemistry Advisory Council Meeting this summer. In addition, Governor Phil Bredesen, thereby proclaiming October 16-22 as National Chemistry Week, has recognized this Grant.
Teacher Recognition & Awards
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen –
Proclamation National Chemistry Month 2006
Memphis City Council Proclamation Industrial Chemistry
2004
American Chemical Society
Best Buy Teach Award
The Memphis Chemical Society
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Memphis-Shelby County Public Library & Information
Center- Five Year Service Award
Tennessee State Department of Education -VICA
Advisor 100% Chapter Award
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Who’s Who Among America’s Trade Professionals
Grant Submissions & Funding Projects
• Rotary- Instill-the-Skill-$3,000
• Service Learning- $10,000
• American Chemical Society- Innovative Grant-
AP Chemistry, ACT Work Shop & Open House -$3,000
• Home Depot Grant -The Nonconnah Creek Environmental
Research Project - $25,000
• Home Depot Grant – Girls, Inc,
Girls Investigating Real Life Science - $ 25,000
• Best Buy Teach Award - $2,500
• Development & Implementation of Computer
Laboratory & Curriculum: Virtual City
• Laboratory Redesign Project (Industry) – $ 147,000
• The Tech Prep Health & Chem Show – Eight Grade
Student Tutoring in Science & Math -$8,500
• Rotary Teacher – Reading Comprehension in Science &
Business Math - $1,000
• Title One – The Chemistry & Physics of Photography - $10,000
• WKNO – Cyber Math- $3,000
News & Media Coverage
• The Commercial Appeal, Tri-state Defender, MCS
Insider (2004-2007)
• Channel 13: VICA Leadership Conference – East
High Student is VICA State President
• Buckman Laboratories Corporate Publication: The
East High School Industrial Chemistry Program
• Commercial Appeal: From East High to Prep School –
VICA Winners
• Schering-Plough Corporate Publication: East High
Industrial Chemistry Students Win Again!
• Tri-State Defender: Local students excel in skills
competition
• Others: Memphis/Shelby County Public Libraries,
American Chemical Society, Oil Chemist &
Engineering
Flat- Edmond (Anthony)Visits Career Center
Flat Edmond visited with Mrs. Rosie Carlock, our school guidance councilor . Flat Edmond went to Mrs. Carlock's College Fair Today and found out about what is required to go to college and met with several college recruiters.
Edmond also visited with our School Principal Dr. Charles Green and East High School's Principal Mr. Fed Curry and met with several other administrators.
After going to the College Fair, Edmond went to Mrs. Delapp's Child Care Class and had some milk and cookies there.
Edmond also visited several other teachers: Mrs. Horner class, Mrs. Townsend class, Mrs. Hightower's class and her HOSA Club.
Our English Teacher Mrs. Brown is the advisor/sponsor for our Cheerleader Team. Ms. Brown is sending Anthony and bag of surprises!
More on the travels of Flat Edmond Valentine >>>>>>SOON
You can see pictures of Edmond's Travels on our school's website this Friday:
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