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Hall of Chemistry at the University Museum "Universum"
Eduardo Barzana | added on Jan 17, 2011 | Mexico
The Hall of Chemistry displays, in a friendly and interactive way, the influence of chemistry in our every day life. Taking as model a modern house, it illustrates how every object and consumable in every section of the house is related to chemistry and how this relates to environment.
26th Philippine Chemistry Congress
Shalom Rodriguez | added on Jan 17, 2011 | Philippines
The 26PCC will celebrate the 2011 IYC with special sessions which aim to highlight the important role that Chemistry plays in our industry, environment and society.
IYC Postage Stamp Central
Daniel Rabinovich | added on Jan 14, 2011 | International
A collection of IYC-related stamps issued during 2011.
The chemical origins of life and its early evolution
Christine Phillips | added on Jan 14, 2011 | United Kingdom
How did life begin on the planet, and how did metabolic and genetic processes evolve at an early stage? Did this generate an RNA-based form of life, and how did this evolve into the present protein-based life? Researchers from a wide variety of disciplines will discuss possible mechanisms whereby biology emerged from chemistry
National contest: "Les futurs chimistes de Haiti"
Mardochée Réveil | added on Jan 11, 2011 | Haiti
It is a contest for high school students of Haiti. The participants will answer questions about general and mineral chemistry and about the history of this science. The contest will be conducted by department. Each school will have a representative student and the best of all will be honored and rewarded.