International Year of Chemistry, 2011

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The IYC 2011 will be a year-long celebration in which anyone can participate. You can coordinate an activity, engage in a project, or simply share an idea. Join in now and become part of something special.

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From Ideas to Activities

You can participate in the IYC 2011 in many different ways. Here are just a few ideas and sample activities of earlier projects. What are you going to do? Think and start planning...

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Draw It

Korean students participated in a poster contest, which encouraged them to think about the roles of chemicals and chemists.

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Spain Celebrated a Year of Science
Spanish Year

In 2007, Spain celebrated its Year of Science honoring Mendeleev and the Periodic Table, Mendeleev‘s iconic legacy.

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Chem on Wheels

A 54-foot-long "chemistry truck" fitted with small laboratories enabled about 60,000 children to conduct hands-on experiments.

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