International Year of Chemistry, 2011

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Pure and Applied Chemistry Recognizes the “Hand of Youth” in Shaping Chemistry Chris Brouwer   |   added on Jan 10, 2011    |    United States The January 2011 issue of Pure and Applied Chemistry (PAC) features a collection of articles from past winners of the IUPAC Prize for Young Chemists, from inception of this annual competition in 2000 up to 2009.
Topic: young investigators, publications, pure and applied chemistry Audience: professors, professional chemists, post graduate students, universities, research scientists

A Special Issue of Chemistry International Magazine Devoted to Marie Curie Chris Brouwer   |   added on Jan 10, 2011    |    United States IUPAC has published a special issue of Chemistry International magazine devoted entirely to Marie Curie. This special 48-page, 12 article issue (Jan-Feb 2011 CI, vol. 33, issue 1) will be distributed widely throughout the year beginning with the Opening Ceremony in Paris on January 27.
Topic: women in chemistry, educational materials, publications Audience: students, professional chemists, general public, professors, educators, industrial chemists, teachers, universities, women chemists, educational institutions, tertiary education, secondary school students

Networking Breakfast - Richmond, VA, USA Stephanie Mabry   |   added on Jan 07, 2011    |    United States Women at Afton Chemical are joining the initiative "Women Sharing a Chemical Moment in Time" by holding an internal networking breakfast on January 18, 2011.
Topic: women in chemistry, networking Audience: professional chemists

Cape Cod Science Cafe-An International Year of Chemistry Kick-Off Event Jennifer Maclachlan   |   added on Jan 07, 2011    |    United States Come to the Cape Cod Science Cafe-An International Year of Chemistry Kick-Off Event. Socialize with neighbors, ACS members, local Twitter folks and learn from a Chemist's perspective how to Protect the Cape Cod Water Supply. Light appetizers and soft drinks are provided. Cash bar.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, networking Audience: general public, professional chemists, educators, industrial chemists

Networking Breakfast - Boston, Massachusetts, USA Emily Welsch   |   added on Jan 07, 2011    |    United States Following the lead of Mary Garson's activity "Women Sharing a Chemical Moment in Time", the Boston University Women in Chemistry are hosting a breakfast to bring together local chemistry women for a breakfast networking meeting on 18 January 2011 in the week prior to the launch of IYC.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, networking Audience: students, professional chemists, general public, professors, educators, industrial chemists, post graduate students, universities, teachers, research scientists, women chemists, educational institutions