International Year of Chemistry, 2011

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Charterhouse IYC Day Oliver Choroba   |   added on Dec 16, 2010    |    United Kingdom An event for local schools and members of the public on what has chemistry done for me. Hands-on chemistry along with exposure to a number of chemical industries, universities, SCI, RSC, and invited speakers such as the Nobel Laureate Sir Harry Kroto will complement the programme.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, hands-on activities, demonstrations, science fair Audience: school children, general public

Networking Breakfast - Cambridge, UK Joann Leeding   |   added on Dec 13, 2010    |    United Kingdom A networking breakfast to celebrate the role of women in Chemistry as we link up with colleagues in the Gambia.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, networking, women in chemistry, women in science Audience: students, professional chemists, industrial chemists, general public, educators, teachers, research scientists, women chemists

Networking Breakfast - Liverpool, UK Joyce Porter   |   added on Dec 10, 2010    |    United Kingdom The purpose of this meeting will be to encourage networking between women chemists working in secondary schools, universities, science discovery centres and industry. The focus of the meeting will be: How to inspire and encourage more women to take up and maintain careers in chemistry.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, chemistry education, networking Audience: students, professional chemists, professors, industrial chemists, educators, general public, universities, post graduate students, teachers, research scientists, women chemists, tertiary education, educational institutions, secondary schools

The Royal Society of Chemistry includes the IYC logo in Chemistry World and Education in Chemistry during 2011 Michael Brown   |   added on Dec 03, 2010    |    United Kingdom The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) publishes Chemistry World and Education in Chemistry in its magazine portfolio. Through IYC 2011 branded items, the publications will promote IYC 2011 and its mission statement to celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, chemistry education, educational materials, publications, analytical chemistry, website Audience: professional chemists, students, industrial chemists, professors, educators, general public, universities, post graduate students, research scientists, teachers, decision makers, women chemists, tertiary education, educational institutions, secondary schools, secondary school students

Artificial Photosynthesis: Faraday Discussion 155 Ann Ennis   |   added on Dec 02, 2010    |    United Kingdom There is a growing conviction that the only real prospect for our long-term energy provision relies on the ability to collect and store sunlight in the form of chemical potential. This topical and important area of science covers many disciplines. The combination of biology, chemistry, physics and theory makes for an exciting
Topic: conferences, chemistry, networking, photosynthesis, nanotechnology Audience: professional chemists, industrial chemists, postgraduate students, undergraduates, universities, research scientists, professors, physicists, biologists