International Year of Chemistry, 2011

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Essential2Life 5k Elvin Montero   |   added on Nov 22, 2010    |    United States This race is designed to highlight the role of chemistry as “essential2life”. The race will benefit the American Red Cross, whose services are likewise essential. The event includes the 5K run, a 3K walk, a “kids sprint,” a fair to showcase our companies, raffle prizes and various educational and entertainment activities.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, educational materials, chemistry, fair, 5k, marathon, competition Audience: students, professional chemists, teachers, runners, advocates

American Chemical Society's IYC Bulletin Liezl Perez   |   added on Nov 22, 2010    |    United States Distributed monthly, the IYC Bulletin is intended to reach out to those individuals involved in grassroots promotion of the IYC in order to share information, resources, and best practices for the planning and execution of IYC programs, events, and initiatives.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, educational materials, publications Audience: professional chemists, educators, industrial chemists, general public, professors, post graduate students, teachers, decision makers

Younger Chemist International Video Michael Hurrey   |   added on Nov 22, 2010    |    United States Cartoon video depicting a world without chemistry and the challenges faced without the transforming power of chemistry. Video done with levity to engage young people and to highlight IYC 2011. The IYC 2011 slogan Chemistry - Our Life, Our Future is translated into a dozen languages to reach as many people as possible.
Topic: celebrating chemistry, educational materials Audience: students, educators, general public, professional chemists

Texas Christian University Library IYC Book Display Jeffrey Bond   |   added on Nov 19, 2010    |    United States This book display will feature chemistry books on a variety of topics. The display will be in the lobby of the Texas Christian University Library in Fort Worth, Texas. Also included will be information on using chemistry information resources, both print and online. This display will be available January-February, 2011.
Topic: books, libraries, information Audience: students, professors, post graduate students, universities

Chemistry in the Science Museum Petra Van 't slot   |   added on Nov 19, 2010    |    United States Bring chemistry into the local Science Museum at no extra cost for all visitor. The Chemistry Demo are lined up with the California Science Curriculum Standards. The demos are carried out by undergraduates in order to spark their interest in Chemistry Education
Topic: chemistry education, chemistry fun Audience: students, educators, elementary school, school children, science museum