Project “Creating science and art from the waste"

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, has projects focusing on caring

for the environment. In these projects, activities aimed at recycling practices are encouraged in

very creative and scientific ways.

On December 10, 2024, the third-year Pharmacy students carried out an activity in which

molecular models were constructed by recycling plastic bottles (PET bottles; polyethylene

terephthalate).

Main goals of this project:

1- Reducing Plastic Waste

The project encourages creative recycling solutions to tackle the growing problem of plastic

waste. This initiative promotes awareness of environmental challenges and inspires action

towards sustainable practices.

2- Producing Educational Tools:

Creating molecular models from recycled materials transforms everyday objects into powerful

educational tools. This approach emphasizes the connection between science and everyday life,

encouraging a deeper understanding of chemistry and environmental conservation.

This project combined science, sustainability and creativity, demonstrating the value of

repurposing materials while exploring the fascinating world of chemistry.

3- Supporting the teaching of chemistry in schools and universities:

The molecular models constructed can be donated to schools and universities in a way to support

the teaching of basic and organic chemistry.

The activity was created and supervised by the Professor Dr. Daniele Suzete Persike with the

support of the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Dr Suzan Omer Rasoul, and the Head of the

Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Professor Dr Suad Al-Kass.