International year of chemistry
2011 announced as the year of chemistry, events planned
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), in conjunction with the UN and UNESCO, have proclaimed that 2011 is to be the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011), under the unifying theme Chemistry-our life, our future.
The goals of IYC 2011 are to increase the public appreciation of chemistry in meeting world needs, to encourage interest in chemistry among young people, and to generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry. 2011 is also the one-hundredth anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Marie Curie, recognizing her discovery of the elements radium and polonium which will be an inspiration to all students, especially women.
IYC 2011 will offer a range of interactive, entertaining, and educational activities for all ages. The Year of Chemistry is intended to reach across the globe, with opportunities for public participation at the local, regional, and national level.
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