The 2011 International Year of Chemistry Description and Analysis of Activities Contents

Foreword iii

I. Executive Summary 2

II. Origin of IYC 4

III. Contributions from Countries and Chemical Societies in Specific Regions 6

IV. Contributions from Industry and IUPAC Divisions and Standing Committees 78

V. The IUPAC World Chemistry Congress 86

VI. Closing Ceremonies 87

VII. Legacy of IYC 88

Appendix Summary Report on UNESCO Activities 90 List of Sponsors 94 Examples of Industry-Related Events by National Associations 96 IYC Management Committee 104

This document is a report of the IUPAC task force “Description and Analysis of IYC Activities” (project #2012-009-1-020). The mem- bers of the task force were Berhanu Abegaz, Julia Hasler, Kathryn Hughes, Colin Humphris, John Malin, Javier Garcia Martinez, Nicole Moreau, Rovani Sigamoney, Leiv Sydnes, Supawan Tantayanon, and Bryan Henry (chair). Additional sections covering the finance and the activities the IYC Management Committee are available online.

This final report was prepared by Julia Hasler, Bryan Henry, and John Malin, with the assistance of Fabienne Meyers (IUPAC Secretariat) and Chris Brouwer (PUBSimple).

Copyright © 2015 IUPAC

PDF available from www.iupac.org/project/2012-009-1-020 or http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/2012-009-1-020.

Foreword

by Nicole Moreau, IUPAC President 2011-2012 countries. It is noteworthy that many countries issued stamps to commemorate IYC. During IYC, o be the president of IUPAC is per se a fas- in addition to my travels in France, I was invited Tcinating job. But to perform these functions 36 times abroad and was forced to decline 13 during the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) times because of overlapping events. So, I went was a unique and extraordinary opportunity. to Jerusalem, Israel; Johannesburg, South-Africa; At IUPAC we encouraged active participation Rajkot, India; Nagpur, India; Mulhouse, France in every country, but we all knew that it would (and Germany); Moscow, Russia; Irbid, Jordan; be hard to make IYC a success in every country. Sopron, Hungary; Florianopolis, Brazil; Madrid, It is certain that in most places the Year was a Spain; San-Juan, Puerto-Rico; High Tatras, success. The details are set out in this detailed Slovakia; Lisbon, Portugal; Brussels, Belgium; report, on which the authors have worked hard, Washington, D.C., USA; Lublin, Poland; Roma, but I want to focus on some events during IYC Italy; Milano, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Dublin, that were more personal. Ireland; Warsaw, Poland; Brussels, Belgium; and I would like to emphasize two of the four Zarzis, Tunisia. I would be remiss if I did not Cornerstone Events. First was the pre-launch mention the wonderful people I met. Everywhere ceremony held at the January Congress of the welcome was very warm and the interest in the South African Chemical Institute and the IYC and IUPAC was great. I was asked each time Federation of African Societies of Chemistry. This to talk about either one, and sometimes about event, held one week prior to the official launch, Madame Curie. There were three types of invita- was symbolic of our appreciation for the help tions: those from chemical societies to attend Ethiopia and Africa extended to us to secure the their annual meetings, the most numerous; those United Nation’s resolution for the IYC. Second directly from countries, often via the French was the official Opening Ceremony held for two Embassy; and those related to industry. I cannot days at UNESCO in Paris. I would like to point out relate anecdotes about all of them here, but they the role of UNESCO staff members on the launch all form precious memories of my visits. organizing committee (including myself!) and to My travels began in January with a great event mention that France wanted to honor the for- in the Knesset Parliament, celebrating IYC, during eign visitors by offering the magnificent lounges which two commemorative stamps were issued of the Foreign Ministry for the final reception. and two prizes awarded. I had the rare opportu- Third, the “Madame Curie Celebration Day,” a nity to greet the audience from the podium, and French initiative, held at la Sorbonne, Paris, on had a nice visit of the historic city. Then, it was the day following the Launch Ceremony, was the pre-launch event in Johannesburg, with an held with the IUPAC officers, an important Polish emotional breakfast meeting of women. It was delegation, French Ministers, and of the two extremely moving to hear how some of these grandchildren of Marie Curie, Hélène and Pierre ladies have had to struggle to be allowed to Langevin-Joliot. study science at a high level. The contributions from many countries would In February, I attended two symposia in India, be easy to underestimate based solely on their in Rajkot and Nagpur. They were impressive own reports. But I can throw a different light on because of the spirit of the opening and clos- their contributions, because of all the national ing celebrations, of the students’ ardour, and the events to which I was invited; their numbers testing of a car fueled with jatropha-based fuel! attest to the enthusiastic engagement of these Then it was the sumptuous IYC Launch ceremony

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in Moscow, where many students showed both 1. First, the past-president of the Slovak their artistic and their intellectual capacities. And Chemical Society waited for me in at the Vienna it was great to experience the depths of winter airport at noon on the 5th, and took me to the in Moscow! High Tatras where the annual meeting of the In April, there were three trips: in Mulhouse, society was held. We travelled a beautiful route where IYC was celebrated for both French and to the mountain, to arrive at the location of the German students. Two weeks later, I found in congress in the evening, for dinner of course! The Jordan a warm welcome, in every sense of meeting lasted two days, and on the third day it the word. Besides the excellent congress, the was a great pleasure to take a walk in the Tatras extraordinary kindness of the Chairman’s wife with my very friendly hosts. was unforgettable. She invited me and a nice 2. I left Vienna on the 8th, and early in the Egyptian professor to enjoy the view over the morning of the 9th I flew to Lisbon for an Dead Sea from Mount Nebo. When you think of international meeting on “Glycosciences in the the recent horrors you realize that the chemistry International Year of Chemistry.” I double enjoyed community is an example of tolerance. In France, the meeting, because glycochemistry is my field, I must note the chemical weekend I spent in a and Lisbon and its inhabitants are so warm. charming village in the Ardèche where I went 3. On the 14th in Brussels, on “IUPAC Day,” I with Marie Curie’s granddaughter. We will never spoke to Belgian chemists about IUPAC, its goals, forget giving our lectures to the very attentive its projects, and its achievements. village people in a yurt pitched on the square 4. After one night at home, I left for Washington, between the school, the church, the village hall, D.C., and arrived on the 15th at 4:40 pm to give a and the bar. lecture at 6:30 pm at the Carnegie Institution for Two (Hungary and Brazil) of the four meetings Science. This was organized by the French and in May were especially memorable. I flew at tea Polish embassies, and I was pleased to tell in my time on day one from Paris to Vienna, was taken speech how Marie Curie and Andrew Carnegie by a member of the Committee of Chemistry established with her in 1907 the Curie scholar- from the airport to a location 60km away, ships, which enabled promising scientists to do dropped luggage at the hotel, and immediately full-time research in Marie’s lab. It was a very went to a dinner. I attended the congress on day fruitful stay since the French embassy took me two and three, left for Vienna at 8 pm on day to the American Chemical Society and the U.S. three to arrive in Paris at 10 pm, and took a flight National Academies. to Rio at 11:20 pm. Then, I changed planes in Rio 5. I left Washington in the evening of September and arrived in Florianopolis at noon on day four. 18 to reach Paris on the 19th at 6 am, where I then The congress had started the day before and ran took a 9:35 am flight to Warsaw, then went by for three days more. It was a great meeting, with car the three to four hours to Lublin. It was a very many young and enthusiastic people, and I did good three-day stay, and I had some time to rest not regret being there. and enjoy the excellent soups prepared for each In Mid–July, as I was in Madrid for a two-day meal. Not to lose the rhythm, I left Lublin by car meeting on education, I was unable to accept an at noon on the 22nd, arrive in Paris at 9:30pm invitation to Dublin, where Marie Curie’s grand- for a French meeting on the 23rd and left Paris daughter was to attend. Then, it was on to the on the 25th to Roma, where the ICSU General IUPAC Congress in Puerto Rico. Assembly was held. It was a very intense meet- September had a very full agenda with five ing, and, as president of IUPAC, I was invited by trips. the ambassador of France to his residence, the

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gorgeous Palazzo Farnese, for a private dinner. at ‘Effervescience’ at LFI, a meeting at the Royal In October, Terry Renner, our then executive Irish Academy, a refined and hearty lunch with director, and I were invited in Milano for the the French ambassador at her residence with opening session of Chem-Med 2011, part of a Irish colleagues, a rugby match, and a day visit project supporting start-ups and SMEs entering to the Robert Boyle (“The Sceptical Chymist”) the Bio-based products market. They asked me Festival at Lismore Castle. On the morning of to give a lecture about women’s role in modern September 20, I returned to Paris, exhausted but chemistry, from Madame Curie up to today. It delighted. I was unable to accept an overlapping was very interesting because the meeting was invitation for September 17–18 for a “Workshop directed toward companies and the forum was on Chemical Names and their Translation,” orga- part of a huge exhibition. nized by the European Commission in Brussels In early November, I accepted the invitation under the banner of IYC. of ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency, and From 21–28 November, the Polish Academy in the French embassy to deliver a lecture for Warsaw celebrated the centenary of the Nobel the inauguration of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Prize in Chemistry to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Conference Centre in Helsinki. I couldn’t go and invited me to make several presentations. because of a health problem in my family. Marie There were many impressive events, culminating Curie’s granddaughter gave a video address and in a wonderful ballet exhibition. a Polish colleague replaced me. For me, the year ended in December in Tunisia, On September 15, I went to Barcelona for when that country’s chemical society asked me the closing ceremony of the forum “Quimica y to present a talk about IUPAC and IYC at the 5th Sociedad” and shared the podium with the min- meeting on solid state chemistry. ister of sciences and innovation to speak about How long will the momentum initiated by IYC IYC. On the 16th, I flew to Dublin for a memorable go on? The strong involvement of young people four-day stay in Ireland. It was an invitation from cannot fall, because many programs are continu- the French Embassy, organized with the Alliance ing in some countries, even if at a lower level. Française, the international Lycée Français (LFI), And the centenary of IUPAC in 2019 will give and Trinity College. Our treasurer, John Corish— the Union yet another opportunity to celebrate sorry, Seán Mac Fheorais—had been contacted Chemistry. by the Attaché for Scientific and Academic Cooperation, and this enabled an enriched pro- gram to be arranged: a visit, an informal meeting with the students at LFI, attendance at a presen- tation of “la Main à la Pâte” at the French Primary School, a conference about Madame Curie at the School of Chemistry of Trinity College, a visit to the Library of Trinity, with the fabulous Book of Kells, an opening talk and attendance

FOREWORD v I. Executive Summary

his report comprises seven sections: I. • generate enthusiasm for the creative future TExecutive Summary, II. Origin of IYC, III. of chemistry Contributions from Countries and Chemical • celebrate the role of women in chemistry Societies in Specific Regions, IV. Contributions from Industry and IUPAC Divisions and Standing The central importance of the IYC website Committees, V. The IUPAC World Chemistry throughout IYC is noted in this report. Congress, VI. Closing Ceremonies, and VII. Section III forms the bulk of the report Legacy of IYC. In addition, an Appendix contains (approximately three quarters of the report). It a summary report on UNESCO activities, a list is a summary of data the Task Force collected of sponsors, and examples of industry-related from the various countries. Task Force members events by national associations. were asked to collate and summarize the mas- Section II describes the genesis of the IYC sive amount of material. From these efforts, the initiative, beginning with the IUPAC Executive in writing team further summarized and compiled April 2006, the application to the UN through Section III. UNESCO, the role of the IUPAC Executive and The material in Section III is truly inspiring. the IUPAC IYC Management Committee, and the The key organizations that carried out IYC activi- ultimate approval by the UN General Assembly in ties were the national chemical societies. They December 2008. The UN document designated attempted to reach out to a variety of audi- IUPAC and UNESCO as partners to implement ences, especially young people and the general the Year. The goals of IYC were as follows: public. The scope, originality, and sheer number • increase the public appreciation and under- of activities is extremely impressive. It would be standing of chemistry in meeting world impossible to summarize or highlight the mate- needs rial of Section III in this summary. I would urge • encourage interest of young people in the reader to scan the section to gain insight into chemistry the remarkable IYC events. Any overall statistical summary of the breadth and number of IYC activities is bound to underestimate what actually occurred. However, some indication of the overwhelming success of IYC can be drawn from website statistics published early in 2012. There were over 9000 individ- ual contacts registered on the site. While, in addition, over 1400 activi- ties and 1000 special events in 100 countries were noted, many activi- ties never reached the website. This was particularly true in the United States where much of the activity took place in local ACS sections. Section IV describes Industry IYC initiatives. The involvement of the

2 2011 The International Year of Chemistry IUPAC Committee on Chemistry and Industry Section V contains a detailed description of began in San Juan with the World Chemistry the very successful 43rd IUPAC Congress and the Leadership Meeting. A focus was to activate 46th IUPAC General Assembly held from 27 July the chemistry community to make a significant to 5 August 2011 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The contribution at the Rio +20 Conference in 2012 event included the World Chemistry Leadership organized by the UN Commission on Sustainable Meeting. Development. COCI members were strongly Section VI describes presentations at the involved in the Global Water Experiment, which Closing Ceremonies in Brussels. A particularly featured children around interesting event involved the world doing simple Many organizations contributed a group of young leaders experiments associated to the success of IYC 2011, who gave their predictions with water. COCI was also but as members of the IUPAC for the world in 2050, and involved in IYC activities community, we can all take in particular the role chem- in their national organiza- pride in our central role in this ical science would play in tions (See Section IV and remarkable event. helping us to build a better the Appendix). world. The meeting con- Industry provided a significant amount of cluded with an overall feeling of accomplishment funding for IYC (see Appendix). We are particu- and agreement that IYC had been an outstanding larly grateful to the Dow Chemical Company for success. its financial support of a number of events. The Finally, Section VII attempts to summarize IYC Closing Ceremony was held in Brussels and the legacy of IYC. It discusses the strengthened was organized and paid for by industry. partnership with UNESCO, continuation of the The IUPAC divisions and standing commit- activities of Section III, effects on IUPAC mem- tees generally had few specific IYC activities. bership, improved interaction with governments Rather, they worked with national societies and and Industry, and planning and preparation for countries to help with the many events in these the IUPAC Centenary in 2019. regions. Section IV does include, for example, a IYC originated within IUPAC. Many organiza- summary of a major project from the Inorganic tions contributed to its success but as members Chemistry Division associated with IYC, which of the IUPAC community, we can all take pride in involved a Periodic Table of the Isotopes run by our central role in this remarkable event. the Commission on Isotopic Abundances and Atomic Weights.

Description and Analysis of Activities 3 II. Origin of IYC

he genesis of the International Year of Committee. This committee, with representa- TChemistry (IYC) arose from initial suggestions tion from UNESCO, included some 16 individuals by Russia and Korea. Those suggestions were active in the planning stages of IUPAC involve- endorsed and brought to the IUPAC Executive ment in IYC and continuing operations through- Committee by Bryan Henry (IUPAC president, out the year. Meeting several times per year, 2006–2007) in April 2006. The Executive was the committee monitored the processes of UN very supportive and noted that a number of sci- designation of IYC 2011, established goals and entific disciplines had received objectives for the International recognition and public appre- Year, supported organization ciation through international of a web presence through years pertaining to their field. the IYC website, produced After further discussions, the and promulgated the IYC 2011 Union officially endorsed IYC in Prospectus, established pub- August 2007. licity and outreach protocols, The authority to declare an invited participation of part- International Year rests with ner organizations, raised funds, the United Nations General and monitored the organiza- Assembly and the relevant UN tion of several “Cornerstone organization, in this case UNESCO. An ad hoc Events,” including the opening and closing cer- application committee was created by Bryan emonies. National chemical societies actually Henry and chaired by Peter Mahaffy to guide carried out most of the IYC 2011 activities. In the process. The committee quickly sought addition, UNESCO organized many international the assistance of UNESCO and the Ethiopian and national events through their headquarters Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in making IYC in Paris and through their field offices in different a reality through drafting of the proposal docu- parts of the world. ment. During the 179th session of the UNESCO The goals of IYC were formulated by the Executive Board in April IUPAC Executive Committee with advice from 2008, 24 Member States, the Management Committee, as follows: led by Ethiopia, cospon- • increase the public appreciation and under- sored the proposal for the standing of chemistry in meeting world UN proclamation of 2011 needs as the International Year of • encourage interest of young people in Chemistry. The UN General chemistry Assembly then declared • generate enthusiasm for the creative future 2011 the International Year of chemistry of Chemistry at the 63rd • celebrate the role of women in chemistry. meeting in December 2008, with UNESCO as the The year 2011 turned out to be a fortunate responsible UN Agency and choice since it was the 100th anniversary of the IUPAC as a major partner. award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Marie Even before UN General Curie. It also marked the 100th anniversary of Assembly approval was received, Henry asked the founding of the International Association of John Malin to chair an IUPAC-IYC Management Chemical Societies, an organization that evolved

4 2011 The International Year of Chemistry eight years later to become Arts et Métiers, Paris, of 10 IUPAC. photographic portraits of The IYC website was set up Chemistry Nobel Laureates largely due to the efforts of by the German photogra- Fabienne Meyers. Ultimately, pher Peter Badge. it included more than 9000 Prior to the opening cer- contacts in 170 countries and emony, IYC was celebrated provided a constant stream of at the January Congress of information about IYC activi- the South African Chemical ties. Chemists from around Institute and the Federation the world were encouraged of African Societies of to list their plans and share Chemistry. their ideas. There were videos, An archive of the IYC instructional materials, and a plethora of chemi- website is accessible at http://iyc2011.iupac.org/ cal activities to interest students and the general A series of articles appeared in Chemistry public. Over the year 2011, there were more than International that made reference to IYC. See the 400 000 unique visitors and 1.7 millions page following links: views. The opening ceremony was the first of the www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2008/3004/oc.html IUPAC cornerstone events. Its theme focused on www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2009/3103/oc.html how chemistry could contribute to meeting the www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2009/3105/edit.html UN Millennium Goals with a focus on sustain- www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2010/3202/oc.html able development in areas of agriculture, health, www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2010/3201/iw6_iycweb.html nutrition, energy, and materials science. The cer- www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3301/index.html emony was held 27–28 January 2011 at UNESCO, (special Marie Curie issue) Paris. It was organized by UNESCO, IUPAC, and www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3302/iw1_garson.html the Launch Organizing Committee. The two-day www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3302/iw2_IYCbegins.html event, which attracted 1100 participants, com- www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3303/edit.html prised an official opening by UNESCO Director www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3303/1_brouwer.html General Irina Bokova, talks by eminent speak- www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3303/iw1_iyc.html ers including four Nobel laureates, short films, a www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3303/iw2_big_splash.html debate, a concert, and an exhibition. www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3306/index.html The “Chemical Notes” concert, held in the (IYC competitions and IUPAC Congress coverage) evening of 27 January, attracted an audience of www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3306/curie_stamps.html 500 people. The pieces chosen by the talented www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2012/3402/edit.html quartet of young musicians demonstrated links www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2012/3403/si.html between music and chemistry and provided a www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2012/3403/index.html highly enjoyable amalgamation of culture and (Closing Ceremony, Global Water Experiment, and the IYC 2011 science. The exhibition brought together dis- Stamp Odyssey) plays from over 20 institutions and businesses working in chemistry, in collaboration with sev- A more complete description of UNESCO eral partners. Of particular note was the display, involvement in IYC can be found as the first item arranged in collaboration with the Musée des in the Appendix.

Description and Analysis of Activities 5 III. Contributions from Countries and Chemical Societies in Specific Regions

n this section, we present edited summaries of ling exhibitions completed the tours of their allo- Ithe individual country descriptions of activi- cated states, visiting an average of nine venues ties for IYC2011: each. Reports received back from the libraries were very positive. In fact, over 90 percent have Australia (page 6), Belgium (8), Bostwana (10), requested to be included in future tours. Around Brazil (10), Bulgaria (17), Canada (18), China 50 percent of the venues requested a talk. Royal (21), Cuba (24), Czech Republic (24), Denmark Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) members (24), Finland (26), France (28), Germany (32), have willingly supported this request. Hungary (33), Lebanon (35), Malaysia (37), Peru (38), Philippines (40), Portugal (42), Russia (43), Publicity Slovakia (45), South Africa (46), Spain (63), There was a significant amount of publicity that Sri Lanka (52), Sweden (62), Switzerland (63), was generated mostly by state branches for the Thailand (63), United Kingdom (66), United IYC 2011 activities. To give an idea of activity, the States (68). following statistics relate to news items picked up on the web over the last three months of 2011.

AUSTRALIA RACI related stories 28 Australian chemistry related stories 28 Adapted from summary materials prepared by International IYC activities 441 Roger Stapleford, CEO of the Royal Institution of Australia. Encourage Interest of Young People in Chemistry Increase the Public Appreciation and Understanding of Chemistry in IYC Website Meeting World Needs An International Year of Chemistry website was created and continued to operate until 30 Australian IYC 2011 Launch June 2012. Facebook and Twitter were used to This event was held at Parliament House, Canberra, enhance the impact with a temporary employee in February, and was opened by the Minister for being engaged to run them. Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the Hon. Senator Kim Carr. The event had four ses- Touring Lectureships sions looking at key issues facing society and the Five tours were completed and achieved the objec- role chemistry has in their solutions. tive of getting the chemistry message to smaller locations, with trips to Newcastle, Wollongong, Travelling Exhibition Darwin, and Armedale included along with the The 5th travelling exhibition, which was based capital cities. The Peter Wothers series aimed at on material innovations, was launched at Science school children was particularly successful, with Alive in Adelaide where 34 000 passed through almost 1000 school students attending both the the gates over a three-day period. It toured South Melbourne and Canberra series. Australia and Tasmania. The four original travel-

6 2011 The International Year of Chemistry Touring Lectures Lecturer Venues Audience numbers Prof. Peter Tregloan Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, 541 Sponsor: Qld Dept Education Hobart, Melbourne Prof. Lynn Francesconi Sydney, Newcastle, ANSTO, Armidale, 518 (RACI Marie Curie Lecturer) Melbourne, Darwin, Perth Sponsor: Uni Melb, Lanxess, CSBP Dr. Peter Wothers Canberra, Melbourne, Wollongong 2700 Sponsors: ANU, Uni Melb, Monash Uni, Uni Woll Prof. Martyn Poliakoff Sydney (CHEMECA), Melbourne, 650 Sponsors: Chemeca Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth Prof. Dame Julia Higgins Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (Inc JVECC 402 (Selby Lecturer) dinner), Perth Sponsors: AAS, IChemE, Lonza

One of the touring lecturers created a series Victoria, WA and NSW. Three of the venues liked of YouTube educational videos. He covered the the project enough to have it copied for perma- periodic table while in Australia and the YouTube nent display. It’s estimated that over 100 000 video had over 20 000 hits in the last three people saw the tables during 2011. An interactive months of 2011. version of the table was created on the RACI A collaboration with RiAus made possible website and was “discovered” by a group of a video stream of one of the lecturers, Peter Spanish bloggers with 8000 hits in just over 2 Tregloan, to SA schools. hours. The table had over 22 000 hits during 2011.

Resource Book Conferences A resource book for science week for the Eight conferences took place, planned either by Australian Science Teachers Association was RACI or its associates and all were labeled as IYC developed. 2011.

Generate Enthusiasm for the RACI Awards Dinner An RACI awards dinner was held to end the year’s Creative Future of Chemistry activities and to celebrate both the completion of the International Year of Chemistry and rec- Newsletters ognize the achievers in the chemistry profession. Regular newsletters were distributed by RACI. Celebrate the Role of Women in Periodic Table Art Project Chemistry Artistic renderings of the elements were sold on eBay. The purchaser gave a description to an International Women’s Networking Event artist who created a print. The table was success- This worldwide event, held in 44 countries in fully launched in Hobart and three tables toured January, was the idea of Australia’s Mary Garson

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Periodic Table on Show: The Art of Chemistry! a project of the Royal Australian Institute

to bring chemistry women together for a break- managed to bring the subject of chemistry to a fast meeting on a single selected day in 2011. In wide range of people.” addition to networking, the aim was to celebrate The two major highlights were the tremen- the pivotal role of Marie Curie in chemistry. dous impact of the chemistry and art sub project Regional or international connections were made involving the periodic table and the engagement on the day using Skype or other VOIP/conferenc- of school students with the touring lecturers ing methods. In Australia, breakfasts were held in Peter Wothers and Martyn Poliakof. approximately eight venues involving over 200 The five touring exhibitions and three periodic people. Footage and photos from some events tables will continue to tour Australia for the next throughout the world were sent to UNESCO, three years to further the goal of bringing the which then made these into a presentation for positive aspects of chemistry to the attention of the official launch of IYC 2011 in Paris on 27 the average Australian. January 2011. The survey of the career limitations of women in the scientific field has obtained a linkage proj- ect status and will continue. An educational card Survey of Women Chemists in Industry game based on the periodic table element prints This project was accepted as a linkage proj- is in the process of being developed. ect and continued for two years beyond IYC. Footage and photos from some events through- out the world were sent to UNESCO which then BELGIUM made these into a presentation for the official launch of IYC 2011 in Paris on 27 January 2011. Adapted from summary materials prepared by Dr. Paul Baekelmans, National Committee Chemistry Australia Conclusions Belgium. In their own words, “overall the project involved a tremendous amount of work and expense The National Committee Chemistry Belgium [$500 000 Australian Dollars] over the year but (NCCB) played the major role in stimulating and

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motivating the chemistry community in Belgium, Planning and organization of the International and in coordinating activities. Major players Closing Event in Brussels, December 2011 which included the academy, and chemical societies had 1000 attendees. The active participation of in Belgium (Société Royale de Chimie et KVCV), key decision makers as speakers at the closing the universities and technical universities active event was notable (CEOs of DuPont, BASF, DOW, in chemistry. The commitment and support of GSK Biologicals, CEFIC, European Policy makers, the chemical industry was a major factor in the NGO and UNESCO) as well as the participation of success of IYC in Belgium and most particularly numerous scientists, researchers, politicians, dip- in the organization of the closing ceremony in lomats in the audience and the introduction by Brussels. Prince Philip. There was a very positive reaction in the press (national/international) Belgian TV. Increase the Public Appreciation and Understanding of Chemistry in Encourage Interest of Young Meeting World Needs People in Chemistry The NCCB organized the Opening of the • All the universities and technical universities International Year of Chemistry in Belgium in col- active in chemistry in Belgium promoted laboration with Essenscia (the Belgian Federation chemistry internally and organized exhibi- for Chemistry and Life tions, workshops, lectures, visits. Sciences industries) • There was enthusiastic participation of high on 11 January 2011 at schools students and teachers in the closing the academy. Political ceremony and young students in the events/ involvement was high, demonstration of the “biggest lab in the world.” with active participa- • A series of workshops and exhibitions tion of the prime min- “Jeunesses Scientifiques de Belgique” was ister of Belgium at the arranged for young people to celebrate Opening Essenscia chemistry. Press Conference on 11 • A very exciting and successful initiative was January together with the “Young Team Leaders Project” of Solvay. an EU commissioner. A group of young chemists from industry A Belgian chemistry who did not know each other beforehand The Belgian stamp released on 17 January stamp was developed participated from the beginning of 2011 till 2011 also honors the and arranged with the the end of the year. During the year, teams centennial of the First Belgian Post Office. had meetings, homework, overseas trips Solvay Conference* Organization of the with the agreement of their respective com- IUPAC day on 1 September, with participants panies (BASF, DOW, DuPont, SOLVAY, GSK, from Belgium, France, Switzerland and the USA. European Chemical Agency, McKinsey and During the year, invitations were made for UCB part-time), coached by the Solvay team open lectures to the public: From Marie Curie to and hosted by Solvay and DuPont. The Solar Impulse in Brussels, in Arlon and in Warsaw group presented its team-building projects (Belgian Chamber of Commerce). on the future of chemistry in meeting global challenges at the closing event, impressing *This stamp and other shown in this report are presented the audience with its ideas, team-work, and in “An IYC 2011 Stamp Odyssey”, by Daniel Rabinovich, possibilities for the future (See “A Vision of Chem Int May-June 2012, p. 36; www.iupac.org/publications/ Chemistry for 2050, CI May-June 2012, p. 4). ci/2012/3403/si.html.

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Conclusions department of our local university (University of There is a real perception in Belgium that IYC Botswana), which was sorely deficient, is now was a worldwide success and that Belgium con- immensely enhanced to our mutual apprecia- tributed to it. Scientists and researchers have tion. Because of this, we have already conducted learned to better work together and their per- similar activities between our institutions on ception of Industry is probably better today. astronomy and we are confident other subjects Some activities will remain for years (e.g., will be featured in the future. ExperimentalLAB, which is a trailer visiting schools As stated above, our activities were largely through Belgium, and the Experimentarium successful in reaching audiences. The participa- Museum at Université Libre de Bruxelles). tion levels of learners and teachers can be taken The composition of the National Committee as a clear indicator that the message “chemistry has been revisited to open the team to a broader is part of daily life” reached its intended target. “range” of chemists and to active contributors of Further impact is difficult to measure as one IYC 2011. The strategy of the National Committee long-term objective of these programs was to for the 3 years following IYC has been redefined stimulate interest in science. As the children with a motto: “How to reconcile chemistry and mature, only time will tell if enrollment and per- society” and actions of the committee focused formance in science subjects will see an increase. on that. BRAZIL BOTSWANA Adapted from summary materials prepared Adapted from summary materials prepared by Claudia M. Rezende, vice president of the by Louis Ngope, principal education offi- Brazilian Chemical Society-Sociedade Brasileira cer II (sciences), Ministry of Education & Skills de Quimica and Coordinator of IYC for SBQ. Development. Aware of its social responsibility and scien- The principal goal addressed was to Encourage tific expertise, the Brazilian Chemical Society Interest of Young People in Chemistry. The major (SBQ) joined with IUPAC since the beginning activities were as follows. of the IYC campaign. Starting with the IUPAC Chemistry Fair days were conducted nationwide meeting in South America, held in Concepción, in collaboration with the University of Botswana, Chile, in October 2009, SBQ has led several focused on sharing chemistry related projects, actions. These were presented and discussed presentations and experiments with primary and at the International IUPAC/ACS meeting during secondary learners. These reached as many as their Spring Meeting in San Francisco, California, 600 learners and teachers. A nationwide essay in March 2010 and at the FLAQ (Federacion and poster designing competition generated in Latinoamericana de Associaciones de Quimica) excess of 100 submissions, the top 9 submis- meeting in Cartagena das Indias, Colombia. The sions at a national event received wide publicity Brazilian delegation also joined in the official in local media. opening celebration of IYC 2011 in Paris, on 27–28 Participation in the Global Water Experiment January 2011, at UNESCO headquarters. took place at 6 schools nationwide involving up Certainly important to mention were the joint to 100 students and 10 teachers. actions of important sectors such as the Brazilian The collaborative relationship made between Chemical Industries Association and the Regional primary and secondary schools with the science Councils of Chemists. Along with these two seg-

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ments of chemical production and professional- at the Brazilian Academy of Science, Rio de ism in the country, SBQ has had a proactive and Janeiro. It was attended by Brazilian government quite significant role. Together with representa- authorities in science and education, academics, tive associations, universities, research institu- representative associations and the chemical tions, museums of science and schools, SBQ industries. started planning for IYC 2011 in 2009. The support of the Ministry of Science and The National Week of Science and Technology— Technology, especially the Department of SNCT (Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia) Popularization and Dissemination of Science and All over Brazil, 17-23 October; http://semanact. Technology, was an important milestone. Two mct.gov.br/index.php/content/view/4293.html. government financial grants (CNPq 48/2010 and In 2011, this event joined IYC with the theme 401756/2010) fundamental to the implementa- “Environmental disasters and climate changes.” tion of the project, were distributed throughout The opening section of SNCT was presented by the country and supported 300 projects. Three Dr. Martin Chalfie, Columbia University, Nobel of these projects were also supported by the Prize of 2008, at Complexo do Alemão, Rio de Fundações de Amparo a Pesquisa dos Estados Janeiro, with the “pH activity ”of the Global (state foundations supporting research) in all Experiment of Water. Brazilian states. Thousands of experiments were performed The project of the IYC remained very active in all over Brazil, including indigenous communi- 2012. SBQ published two books, also available ties of Amazonia. During the National Week, the on the web; events were held to bring together Project Ver Ciência promoted and encouraged journalists and chemists for a better comprehen- the dissemination of scientific culture through sion of chemist activities; participation at the Rio television, the Internet, and other media and +20 Conference on sustainability (Pop Ciência audiovisual technologies. The programs selected na Rio +20); exhibitions took place in 2012; an were focused on how chemistry can be pre- SBQ educational competition on the Legacy of sented in a clear and interesting way and as a Rio +20, to all levels of education, took place all cultural entertainment quality. over the country. In addition, books celebrating chemistry from the American Chemical Society were translated into Portuguese. The actions Number of Visitors/Downloads on realized in 2011 are described in the next pages. Some of them are described in detail, due to the Brazilian IYC Website huge success involving the society, schools, uni- Section Visits Downloads versities, and industries. 365 Days of Chemistry 68 524 The following projects supported the four Everyday Chemistry Books 23 504 goals of IYC 2011. IYC in Schools 20 196 Events of IYC 13 497 Increase the Public Appreciation The book Experiments with 13 010 and Understanding of Chemistry in Low Cost for the Classroom Meeting World Needs of the Elementary and High School Opening Section of IYC In Brazil The Exhibition of Everyday 11 990 The opening event to celebrate the International Chemistry Year of Chemistry in Brazil was held on 23 March

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The Brazilian Website of the International Year Exhibitions Of Chemistry The Brazilian Chemical Society—SBQ enabled www.quimica2011.org.br and participated in the scientific elaboration and dissemination of the three major exhibitions in The site centralized information about the activi- the country. Two of these exhibitions were ini- ties held in celebration of the IYC 2011 in Brazil. tially presented in Rio de Janeiro and went roam- The website includes events conducted by the ing, one to Roraima (Amazonia), and the other academy, industries, and representative associa- to Minas Gerais (2012). The third was held in São tions, as may be observed in the session Events Paulo with the contribution of ABIQUIM. These (“Eventos”) on the website. Activities in elemen- included the following: tary schools and secondary schools, with photos and reports of teachers and students, are also in “Elementar—a Química Que Faz o Mundo” the website under the section “AIQ nas escolas” (Elementary—The Chemistry that Makes the (IYC in schools with more than 100 events). World) In addition, all books generated by the project This exhibition was elaborated by Museu da Vida- of the Brazilian Chemical Society during 2011 Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro and SBQ. In an innovative are available for free download on the website, Periodic Table, the visitors could learn the char- together with an exhibition in the form of panels acteristics of the chemical elements accompa- on the Chemistry of Everyday Life and the proj- nied by videos. Children and adults could also ect 365 Days of Chemistry, as will be described play, creating molecules in 3D. Interactive actions in the following pages. with plastic bags to form molecules and to The website was also the vehicle for direct manipulate fluid iron were also demonstrated in communication between the community and schools. The history of humanity was discussed, SBQ, where thousands of teachers and students showing that humankind has always performed from every part of Brazil could talk about proj- chemistry. The Museu da Vida received two ects to be undertaken and exchange experiences. Interaction Awards-2012 (one of the most pres- The total number of visits to the website in 2011 tigious awards in interactive design) recognizing was 520 000. The number of visits to various sec- this periodic table. tions on the site are shown on the table on page 11, and will be described later in this document. Blog AIQ The IYC in Brazil had a social networking platform Art and Chemistry—A Luminescent that includes a blog, twitter profile, Facebook Project page and YouTube channel. The content is espe- This project has as its central theme the lumines- cially directed to the young audience and aims cence that exists in nature and in urban centers, at “translating” Chemistry for the day to day life. as a learning tool. It was developed in partner- In the whole year of 2011 IYC received nearly ship with the dance company LUMINI and young 1000 instances of media news coverage, over students from disadvantaged communities of 3000 followers on social networks, with nearly Rio de Janeiro. At the end of the presentations, 800 000 views of content. The blog was visited the techniques employed were presented to the by people from 500 municipalities. public, so teachers and students were able to use In 2012, the blog continued with an average of this tool in learning. In total, 40 presentations 70 visits per day, it has reached more than 600 were made at six sites. The total audience was municipalities and posts on social networks have about 5000. the potential of over 1 million views. Blog: http://

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blog.quimica2011.org.br with humankind. This video and exhibition show To enjoy the Brazilian IYC on Facebook and how chemistry has influenced small and great share information about chemistry in everyday historical events, such as the discovery of Brazil, life, go to www.facebook.com/AIQ2011 and also the independence of the United States and on twitter at www.twitter.com/quimica2011. World War I.

“Cadê a Química” Exhibition (Where is the Periodic Table of Cartoons in the 34th RASBQ Chemistry?) This project was included among activities tak- The museum of scientific diffusion Casa da ing place at the 34th meeting of the ASBQ, Ciência of UFRJ, in partnership with the Brazilian held in Costao do Santinho, Santa Catarina. A Chemical Society—SBQ held the exhibition enti- Periodic Table of Cartoons was developed with tled “Where’s the Chemistry?” caricatures of eminent researchers of chemistry, This was a fascinating experience that stimulated international and national, complete with a brief the imagination of the public invited to a lovely biography of each honoree, representing one of home where one can reveal the presence of the 112 recognized elements and the 27 names chemistry in our lives. In each of the seven rooms assigned by IUPAC. The material was incorpo- of a house—balcony, living room, two bedrooms, rated into the collection of QNINT and can be kitchen, bathroom and laundry area—the visi- accessed at http://qnint.sbq.org.br/tabela/. tor discovered interactive chemical phenomena that occur from the ingestion of food, prepara- Generate Enthusiasm for the tion and meals to the pleasure or discomfort Creative Future of Chemistry of dreams and nightmares that we have when sleeping. São Paulo School of Advanced Science (Espca) In the master bedroom of the couple who in Natural Products, and Medicinal Chemistry live in this home scene, along with their three Organic Synthesis—Integrated Solutions for the children, one could undertake to understand, for World of Tomorrow example what happens when you’re in love. Why do you feel such an attraction? In the bathroom, Held at the University of Campinas from 14–18 a surprise: the shower, where you can listen and August, this event featured Nobel Prize laure- sing songs with direct references to chemistry. ates Ei-ichi Negishi (2010), Ada Yonath (2009), A fun game in the laundry service area reveals Richard R. Schrock (2005), and Kurt Wüthrich how cleaning agents remove dirt and help us (2002). The event was coordinated by Ms. take care of our clothes and home. Workshops, Vanderlan Bolzani, professor at UNESP. The games, lectures and films are part of a parallel ESPCA-Chemistry was also sponsored by the programming exhibition. Brazilian Chemical Society—SBQ, in collabora- tion with the São Paulo State University, the Animation Video in 3D and Exhibition “The University of Campinas, the University of São Chemical History of Humanity” Paulo, and the Federal University of São Carlos. While we think of chemistry as the science of composition and transformation of matter, con- “Química Para um Mundo Melhor e Experimentos” sidering at once atoms, molecules, compounds, (Chemistry for a Better World and Experiments) compositions, transformations and reactions. The project employed posters illustrative of What we commonly do not appreciate is how everyday chemistry discussing environmentally this science has evolved over the years together friendly products and raw materials and how

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they contribute to the development of society. role of newly developed molecules is still obscure Each of the four thematic platforms showed how and often described in inaccessible language chemistry relates to issues as diverse as com- as in concepts like piezoelectricity; in organic munications, technology, energy and resources, electronic devices, etc. The molecules were com- nutrition and health, and urbanization, always piled by the Brazilian Chemical Society-SBQ in taking into account interactivity of the exhibit collaboration with a group of doctoral students with the visitor. The exhibition was hosted by from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro students of the Institute of Chemistry, University and undergraduate students, with the support of of Sao Paulo who performed experiments aimed QNint (www.qnint.sbq.org.br). at expanding visitors’ perceptions of the impor- The survey data portal www.quimica2011.org.br, tance of chemistry in their lives and in the solu- from Google Analytics, with information on traf- tion of major global problems, and promoting fic and activity on this site, revealed 68 524 hits interest in careers that involve science. SBQ, the to this session from 18 February to 31 December Chemical Institute of USP, the Federal Council for 2011. This was the most accessed content from Chemistry and CRQ-IV and the Science Station the website. and was sponsored by BASF, Bayer, Braskem, Clariant, Dow, Elekeiroz, Evonik, Innova, Lanxess, 34th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Oxiteno, Rhodia, Solvay and Praxair Unigel. Society—RASBQ With 4 420 registrants, the 34th RASBQ was 365 Days of Chemistry the largest meeting of the Brazilian chemical The “365 days of chemistry” was designed to community yet held, serving as the main meet- celebrate the International Year of Chemistry ing point for chemists celebrating the IYC 2011 every day of 2011. The purpose was to insert an in Brazil. Two major symposia occurred, one interview with a professional in the field of chem- covered internationally, with the participation istry, like a professor, researcher, or professional of representatives of major organizations and in the industry, in the Brazilian IYC website (www. scientific societies including Nicole J. Moreau, quimica2011.org.br) for each day of 2011 along president of the international Union of Pure and with a contextualized molecule and its 3D image. Applied Chemistry; Nancy B. Jackson, president This is a pioneering project in the Portuguese of the American Chemical Society; David Phillips, language and also in the international context. president of the Royal Society of Chemistry; and The project compiled a large database of 365 Temechegn Engida, president of the Federation molecules with historical aspects of application, of African Societies of Chemistry. a list of the molecules uses, and its importance A second symposium, coordinated by César to society. Besides the text, the molecules can be Zucco (UFSC), the former president of SBQ, visualized as 3D images, facilitating real-space discussed the progress and challenges of sci- observation of the molecular structure. entific evaluation in chemistry. The thematic The choice of molecules allowed the virtual sessions played a central role in the promotion exhibit to elucidate the various roles of chemistry of interdisciplinarity through debates in strate- as a central science such as in health, employing gic areas of chemistry: (i) drugs and medicines, medicinal molecules both of synthetic origin or (ii) advanced materials, and (iii) new trends in natural products, and molecules for diagnosis in methods of structural determination. The impor- living organisms; in agriculture with insecticide tant role of young talent in science was empha- molecules, natural and synthetic; natural dyes sized in the thematic session “The International in foods; in the communications area where the Year of Chemistry 2011)—Joint Symposium of

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the Brazilian Chemical Society and American the students listed on the international site. Chemical Society: 28 Young Talents in Science”, This activity had the direct support of SBQ, organized by SBQ in partnership with the ACS the National Week of Science and Technology and including six eminent scientists in the inter- from the Department of Science Popularization national arena—three from Brazil and three from from the Ministry of Science and Technology – the USA. MCT; INCT of Energy and Environment; INCT of Complex Functional Materials, UFBA and Encourage Interest of Young UNICAMP and CRQ-SP. Using the kits, students, People in Chemistry teachers and educators collected water samples from a natural source location near them. Competition for a Brazilian Symbol for the IYC The average values from the results were Sponsored by SBQ, this was an open competi- released in the Global Experiment Database tion on the web that began in October 2010 and along with information about the sample and the led to the logo which was adopted. institution, through a national portal for receiving data (QNint of the Brazilian Chemical Society - http://qnint.sbq.org.br/qni). Chemistry National Forum of Graduate and Complementary material was also arranged to Post-Graduate Coordinators in Brazil disclose the experiment as may be observed in Held 17–19 August at the headquarters of the the following www addresses: CRQ-IV, São Paulo, this forum gathered 110 rep- 1. Short videos (1 minute or 30 seconds) on resentatives of the Brazilian regions. The meet- the National Week of ST and the pH of water ing focused on the formation of the chemist and experiment are at: http://verciencia.com.br/; professor of chemistry at all levels of educa- 2. A video explaining how to carry out the pH tion related to the significance of the Brazilian experiment: http://youtu.be/rRwyUna25v4 International Year of Chemistry. 3. The result of the experiments were moni- tored in real time on the QNint website Global Water Experiment (http://qnint.sbq.org.br/qni). The Brazilian Chemical Society coordinated the pH activity of the Global Water Experiment in our country. The experiment was part of the Everyday Chemistry—A Thematic Project planet’s global set of actions with the aim of The Everyday Chemistry project resulted in contributing to sustainable development and almost a countless number of celebrations and preservation of the planet. projects,classroom collections, and the exhibition The objective of the Global Experiment in of thematic posters. We would like to emphasize Brazil, whose results were placed in databases particularly the Chemistry in Everyday Life book on a global scale, was to conduct experiments of experiments for elementary and high school. on water quality in the largest possible number These actions are outlined below. of schools and municipalities. The activities were carried out by schools, science museums, fairs Chemistry in Everyday Life Book Collection and in popular science events. Eight books were produced in this collection of The organizers distributed 35,300 kits for simple materials, easily accessedby students in all the Brazilian States for pH measurement elementary and secondary education and society (capitals and countryside). As can be seen in the in general with themes, such as: The Chemistry Global Experiment website, Brazil accounted for of Love; The Chemistry of Food: Fermented 28 percent of the experiments and 29 percent of Products and Dyes; Chemistry and Control of

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Doping in Sport; Chemistry in Nature; Chemistry the first semester of 2011. The total number of in Skin Care; Chemistry in Cosmetics; Chemicals presentations in museums and universities was in Health and Radioactivity and Environment. around 350 from January to July of 2011, with The books are available for free download an estimated audience of 10 000. Since August on the website of the International Year of 2011, the exhibition has been freely available at Chemistry AIQ-2011 (www.quimica2011.org.br). www.quimica2011.org.br. It has been downloaded So far, 23 504 copies have been downloaded. 11 990 times.

Book of Experiments: “A Química Perto de “A Química Através da Câmera” Você” (Chemistry around You) This competition focused on the theme “The This material focuses on elementary and high chemistry through a camera,” with home videos school classes. It was designed with low cost and and photographs, for youngsters between 14 to easy experiments from suitable sources, such 25 years of age. The main goal of the contest was as the “Química Nova na Escola”, a publication to draw attention to the relevance of chemistry in for high school teachers and students by the everyday life and its role in building a sustainable SBQ, and from the RSC and ACS websites. As world. Choosing the winners was not easy: there the experiments were carefully tested - the most were 247 photos and 19 videos. interesting and feasible ones were chosen to be The competition included young people from implemented in class as experiments that do not all regions of the country and covered the states demand overheating or the use of toxic product. of Acre, Alagoas, Amapá, Bahia, Ceara, Mato Thus, they did not produce waste and were safe Grosso do Sul, Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Paraná, during handling. During 2011, 13 010 copies of this Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondonia, book were downloaded. Santa Catarina and São Paulo . The winner of These two materials were added to the com- each category won a trip to the Museu da Vida plete collection of “Quimica Nova na Escola” and Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, in Rio de with search engines, and a DVD was created to Janeiro (RJ), the Museu da Vida and Technology celebrate the IYC in Brazil. It is important to note and PUC-RS planetary UFRGS in Porto Alegre that 80 000 copies of this DVD were distributed (RS), the Emilio Goeldi Museum in Belém (PA) to Brazilian schools all over the country in col- and the Science Station, Catavento Cultural laboration of SBQ and the Ministry of Education. and Butantan Institute in São Paulo (SP). It was a partnership between the Museu da Vida/ “Chemistry in Everyday Life” Exhibition Casa de Oswaldo Cruz / Fiocruz; the Brazilian Also related to the subject of everyday chemis- Chemical Society, SBQ; Museum of Science and try, 20 posters were carefully designed by SBQ, Technology PUCRS, Catavento-Cultural, São accompanied by a manual of experiments, in Paulo; Emilio Goeldi Museum, Pará (Amazon); partnership with the Museu da Vida-FIOCRUZ, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This exhibition was inspired Technology. by a material kindly provided by the American Chemical Society. Celebrate the Role of Women in In partnership with science museums and Chemistry other centers of science dissemination and in collaboration with the Brazilian Association of Women in Science Science Centers and Museums—ABCMC, the Many events related to this theme were con- exhibition was presented throughout Brazil in ducted in Brazil during 2011. Several of the most

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important were featured: (1) in Santa Catarina, the Academy of Sciences in Sofia under the chair- 25 May at the 34th Annual Meeting of SBQ; manship of Prof. Christo Balarew. Representatives (2) at the Networking Breakfast for Women in at the event were from Ministries, Scientific Araraquara, SP, one of the IYC 2011 activities and Unions, all scientific chemical institutes and all (3), as Chemist Day, which was held nationally universities teaching chemistry in Bulgaria as on 18 June, celebrating the theme “Women in well as a strong participation of the general Chemistry.” public. During February-March exhibitions with post- BULGARIA ers describing scientific results from all scientific chemical institute and all universities teaching Adapted from summary materials prepared by chemistry in Bulgaria were organized in the cen- Prof. Dr. Christo Balarew of the Bulgarian IUPAC tral foyer of the main building of the Bulgarian National Adhering Organization. Academy of Sciences. A National Conference in Chemistry 2011 Under the auspices of the NAO, a network was with international participation as well as an established for the celebration of the IYC with International Conference “Green Technologies the participation of appropriate persons from for Greener Environment”, associated with the the Ministry of Education, year of chemistry, were organized from 26 to 29 Youth and Science, Ministry May 2011. of Economy, Energetic The “National Polytechnic and Tourism, Ministry of Museum” in Sofia has Environment and Waters, organized an exhibition all chemical institutes of for the chemical sciences, the Bulgarian Academy education and industry in of Sciences, all universi- Bulgaria as well an exposi- ties teaching chemistry in tion “Bulgarian Trace in the Bulgaria as well as some Chemical Science”. A special chemical enterprises. Every exposition was dedicated to one of these organized the Marie Curie. In September, celebration of the IYC in Winner of the Global Chemistry Stamp Chem Days were organized Competition in the 12–14 age group: their respective institutions. Vasilena Vasileva, Bulgaria with chemical shows and Messages were sent to all demonstrations. higher educational institutions where chemistry The “Earth and People Museum” Sofia orga- is taught, proposing organization of scientific nized several events for IYC: during February- sessions of chemistry. Messages were sent as March an exhibition “Distinguished Bulgarian well to the high schools proposing organization Chemists and the sustainable development”; on of evenings dedicated to chemistry in schools. 22 April a Gala-concert dedicated on the IYC was organized; in September-October an exhibi- Increase the Public Appreciation tion “Chemical Science, Education and Industry”; and Understanding of Chemistry in on 25 November, a special scientific session Meeting World Needs was organized “Chemistry for the Health and Cosmetics” together with an exposition of medi- In Sofia, an Official Opening Ceremony of the IYC cal and cosmetic products developed by chem- 2011 in Bulgaria was organized on 11 February at ists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

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The Official Closing Ceremony of the IYC ners in City, Regional and National competitions 2011 in Bulgaria was held on 12 December 2011 on chemistry for undergraduate students (orga- at the Academy of Sciences in Sofia under the nized in collaboration with the Teacher’s Section chairmanship of Prof. Christo Balarew. As for the of the Union of Chemists). Opening ceremony, representatives attended The Teacher’s Section of the Union of Chemists from Ministries, Scientific Unions, all scientific organized a broad network of high schools par- chemical institutes and all universities teaching ticipating in The Global Water Experiment for the chemistry in Bulgaria as well as a strong partici- International Year of Chemistry. pation of the general public. The Night of Chemistry in the University of IYC was advertised extensively within the Sofia was organized on 23 September. An expo- chemistry community e.g. in Journal of the sition for the achievements of Bulgarian chemists Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Vol. 124, Iss. 1, p. was arranged in the central foyer of the main 1, 2011; Chemistry and Industry (Bulgarian), Vol. building of the University of Sofia. 82, Iss. 1, p. 1, 2011; Chemistry (Bulgarian), Vol. 19, In all universities with chemistry teaching, Iss. 6, p. 1, 2010; Science (Bulgarian), Vol. 21, Iss. the IYC was celebrated in different ways. As 1, p. 1, 2011. an example can be given the celebrations in Articles were published in many journals and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry newspapers on the use and benefit of chemistry of the Medical University in Sofia. On 11 May, in connection with the IYC, for example: One the Medical University in Sofia organized a whole Issue of Journal of the Bulgarian Academy Chemistry Party with presentations concerning of Sciences, Vol. 124, Iss. 1, 2011 was dedicated on the application of Chemistry in Medicine. A spe- the International Year of Chemistry and contains cial presentation was dedicated to Marie Curie. 5 scientific publications; In the journal Chemistry The presentations were accompanied by appro- (Bulgarian), Vol. 19, Iss. 5, p. 323, 2010 was pub- priate music and ended with a cocktail. lished a comprehensive survey for the IYC and The University on Chemical Technologies the role of IUPAC, under the headline “2011 – and Metalurgy in Sofia organized a competi- International Year of Chemistry”; In the journal tion between high school students for writing Science (Bulgarian), Vol. 21, Iss. 2, p. 3, 2011 was an essay on the topic “Chemistry—Our Life, Our published a comprehensive article describing the Future.” One hundred and thirty-one essays were Launch Ceremony of the IYC on 27–28 January presented. More than 20 of them were awarded in Paris. a prize. Outside Sofia, the information taken from The University of Chemical Technologies and internet shows more than 600 initiatives for cel- Metallurgy organized an international workshop ebration of IYC. on “Application of Nanomembrane Technologies in the Pharmaceutical Industry.” Encourage Interest of Young People in Chemistry CANADA “The National Home of Technics” in Sofia orga- nized on 13 May 2011 a Day of the Chemists with Adapted from summary materials prepared by a very strong participation of chemistry teachers Luke Andersson and Bernadette Dacey, staff and high school students. Outstanding chemistry members at the Chemical Institute of Canada. teachers were awarded with honorary diplomas. The activities are also described on the IYC Awards were given to high school students, win- Canada website www.iyc2011.ca.

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Increase the Public Pierre Beaumier IYC Lecture Tour Appreciation and Pierre Beaumier, President of Understanding of CanAlt Health Laboratories, has Chemistry in Meeting over 34 years of experience in the World Needs field of analytical chemistry. As one of the founders of Maxxam Analytics, Canada’s largest pri- Science Rendezvous vate analytical testing laboratory, This event, on 7 May 2011 was he has been at the forefront of innovations in the intended to give the general public the oppor- areas of the development of testing methods, tunity to peek behind the doors of the various improving analytical accuracy, and quality sys- research institutions to see what is going on at tems and standards. His lectures focused on hair the truly frontiers of Science. Beyond this, it also analysis through screening for essential minerals brought together all institutions, and non-profit and toxic elements. organizations, to provide a single event to cel- ebrate the importance of science. There were Canadian Commemorative Stamp instructional demonstrations, fun and interactive At the request of the Canadian IYC organizing activities, and direct one-on-one discussions committee, Canada Post issued a stamp to com- with scientists and Nobel laureates. memorate IYC 2011. The Canada Post released the stamp on 3 October in honor of IYC, featur- National Chemistry Week ing Nobel laureate John Polanyi and his contri- National Chemistry Week (NCW) in October is a butions to chemistry. The stamp was unveiled community-based annual event that unites CIC at an event held at the University of Toronto – local sections, businesses, schools, and individu- Chemistry Nuit Blanche. als. Through public lectures, laboratory visits, hands-on experiments at shopping malls, science centres and museums, etc., it communicates the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. This event took on special importance as a part of IYC celebrations.

Joe Schwarcz IYC Lecture Tour Joe Schwarcz is Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, a unique enter- prise with a mandate of demystifying science for the public, the media and students. He is well known for his informative and entertain- ing public lectures on topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the science of aging. His first lecture of the series was entitled “Are Cows More Trustworthy than Chemists?” Over the course of Some of the participants who were able to attend the mural the year, Prof. Schwarcz visited locations across installation ceremony held for project participants, Canada to speak about Chemistry in every day organizers, and sponsors on 10 April 2012. life.

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A Summary of Outreach Events for the International Year of Chemistry

Initiative Public Reached Measure Science Rendezvous 10 000 IYC Report IYC on Jeopardy 9 000 000 Quoted Viewership Globe & Mail Ad 325 000 Quoted Circulation Joe Schwarcz Tours 1 500 10 talks x 150 attendees Pierre Beaumier Tours 600 4 talks x 150 attendees Olympiad 160 Students who participated Hill Times Ad 10 000 Quoted Circulation YouTube Contest 5 000 Views on YouTube, Pick up of Press Release Facebook/Social Media 1 000 “Likes,” “Impressions” Local Section Events 1 000 10 events x 100 attendees Daily Planet 10 000 Very rough estimate National Chemistry Week 750 Estimate Global Water Experiment 750 Estimate Commemorative Stamp 2 000 Nuit Blanche attendance; distribution YTV 5 000 Estimated viewership TOTAL 2011: ~9 376 000*

*Please note that this number reflects the quoted Jeopardy! viewership, which is a syndicated program. The number of Canadians who viewed the program would be much lower (estimate 750 000). Furthermore, the circulation of newspapers gives the maximum number of impressions the advertisements could have made and is not indicative of how many people took in the ad. The total estimate is 1 010 000–1 110 000 for all of 2011. Remove Jeopardy! and the Globe and Mail ad and one obtains a conservative estimate of 50 000–100 000 people directly reached or involved.

Encourage Interest of Young contest, in which winners received scholarship People in Chemistry funding to be used to further their education. While stimulating achievement in the students, Chemistry Olympiads the videos were also available to view through- Every year, the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad out the general public. (CCO) organization works with volunteers and high school and cégep teachers to identify pre- Ask a Laureate university students who have a talent for chem- On 6 May 2011, the chemistry department at the istry and then to prepare the best of them University of Toronto and the Ontario Institute for participation in the International Chemistry for Cancer Research hosted the second annual Olympiads. In 2011, the CIC took over the manage- “Ask a Laureate” event. This was an opportunity ment of the CCO and promoted it as part of IYC. for high school students as well as the general public across the country, to both hear, and IYC YouTube Contest ask questions of, award-winning chemists who In celebration of IYC, all students who had not yet have helped to transform our world by their entered University or College were encouraged discoveries. to participate in a Chemistry related YouTube

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Global Experiments Olympiads in Turkey. With global coordination from IUPAC, Canada • Across the nation, thousands came out for participated in the global experiment 0n water. fun chemistry demonstrations and lectures during Science Rendezvous. Public Media • Many of Canada’s university chemistry and In addition to the web site mentioned above, chemical engineering departments joined CIC also developed a Facebook Page, Youtube in the celebrations hosting public education account, Flickr account and a Twitter page for events throughout 2011. 2011. The following table summarized the out- • The Canadian Society for Chemistry hosted reach for IYC in Canada its largest Chemistry Conference to date. • Finally, IYC activities in Canada were gener- Generate Enthusiasm for the ously supported by associations, companies, Creative Future of Chemistry government institutions, and universities.

Canadian Chemistry Milestones CHINA As a result of work by Cooper and Martha Langford in the late 1990s, the CIC has a large Adapted from summary materials prepared number of Milestones in Canadian chemistry. by Can Zhang, the Committee of International In preparation for IYC, these were updated and Affairs, Chinese Chemical Society. presented in a number of ways, using electronic means (website, Facebook, etc.), print (maga- Increase the Public Appreciation zines, newspapers, etc.), and exhibition (science and Understanding of Chemistry in centres and museums, CSC/CSChE conferences). Meeting World Needs

Canada Conclusions—Highlights of Launch of Popularization Activities for IYC 2011 IYC On 19 February, the Chinese Chemical Society • A Guinness World Record is set at Université had a further launch ceremony at the China Laval in honour of IYC. http://www.chem- Science and Technology Museum in Beijing. tech.ca/index.php?ci_id=2804&la_id=1 In addition to the poster competition and the • Dr. Joe Schwarcz represents Chemists on national fun chemical experiment design com- Daily Planet a show on the discovery channel. petition, a variety of popularization activities • Alex Trebek informs us about IYC in an episode were planned to take place in China. A series of Jeopardy! which featured chemistry trivia. of popularization lectures, one lecture a month, • Canadian students participate in the Global were organized to be given by Chinese Academy Water Experiment. of Sciences members at the China Science and • Canada Post launches a commemorative Technology Museum, Beijing. stamp for IYC. • British Columbia students receive CAN 4000 Official Launch Ceremony of IYC in funding for further education by sweeping The launch ceremony of the International Year the “It’s Chemistry, Eh!?” YouTube contest for of Chemistry was held in the Great Hall of high school students: http://www.chem-tech. the People in Beijing, China, on 9 April. State ca/index.php?ci_id=2475&la_id=1. Councilor Liu Yandong, President of Chinese • Canada’s Chemistry Team performs their Academy of Sciences Chunli Bai, President of best ever at the International Chemistry Chinese Chemical Society Jiannian Yao and 730

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attendees from research Institutes, Universities of Global Problems” organized by AICM and CCS and Chemical Industries attend the ceremony. were posted at www.v.chemsoc.org.cn.

“Joy and Music in Chemistry” Concert Celebrating of 2011 IYC—Yunnan University A special concert named “Joy and Music in On 25 March, in Kunming, China, the teachers Chemistry”was held in National Centre for and Students of Yunnan University celebrated Performing Art, Beijing on 24 May. It was a the IYC through a dance show. At Chongqing particularly unique activity for celebrating the University, students also danced in celebration International Year of Chemistry in China of the IYC.

IYC Public Lecture—History and Prospects IYC in China Brochures A public lecture was held in Beijing on 7 June Published by CPCIF, CCS, CIESC and AICM, the 2011 for celebrating IYC. 11 top scientists and brochures review the part of IYC activities in experts from Chemistry and Chemical industry. China, including numbers of photos. They presented lectures focusing on a variety of topics. 1500 attendees from research Institutes, Reading for Understanding Chemistry Universities and Chemical Industries attended Conducted by the Chinese Association of Science the event. and Technology, this activity featured books that explain chemistry to the general public (see Chemistry Popularization Exhibition www.iyc2011.cn/m.php?name=zhishihuaxue). The Chemistry popularization exhibition took “Chemistry–Our Life, Our Future” as a subject, Encourage Interest of Young through a picture, an exhibit article, and an inter- People in Chemistry active game (a small experiment). Its purpose was to demonstrate the charm as well as the contribu- Poster Competition for Celebrating International tions of chemistry to human culture. The main Year of Chemistry coverage included: chemistry and the human cul- The competition was scheduled from 1 January ture development, chemistry in daily life, chemis- to 31 December 2011. try and the public security and the prospects of chemistry prospect in future development. Chemistry, Making Life Better Exhibition On 26 March, 13 academicians of the Chinese A Stamp Commemorating IYC Academy of Sciences and 400 high school stu- In January 2011, at the request of the Chinese dents participated in the opening ceremony of Chemical Society, China Post issued a postcard the IYC 2011 Memorial Exhibition. CAS President to commemorate IYC 2011. The postcard began Chunli Bai gave an address emphasizing the to be circulated in January 2011. The members of motto “Chemistry, Our Life, Youth, and Future” CCS and chemical professionals in China will share for young students. celebrating the International Year of Chemistry. Open Door Day of Chemistry Institutions and Industrial Cooperation Colleges in China The Chinese Chemical Society established a The activity took place around May 2011 in uni- relationship with the chemical industry in sup- versities and Institutes dealing with chemistry in port of IYC 2011. Results of a video contest called the entire country. “Green Chemistry Contributes to the Resolution

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Celebration of 2011 IYC at Renmin University Generate Enthusiasm for the Creative Future of On 20 April, Department of Chemistry, Renmin Chemistry University in Beijing opened an “experimental The titles of all symposia, more than 29 academic street” on the campus, to demonstrate a variety symposia sponsored by CCS in 2011 were pre- of interesting chemical experiments to all the ceded by “IYC in China” have been preceded by teachers and students. “International Year of Chemistry in China.”

Celebration of IYC at Wuhan University Care for Life, Care for Chemistry “Kids and Experiments” was shown in Hubei On 15 May 2011, the Forum of 2011 Beijing Science Science and Technology Museum through pic- Week—“Social Responsibility—Chemistry and tures and small practical experiments. Scientific Literacy for Citizens” opened at Peking University. This event was co-organized by the The National Fun Chemical Experiment Design college of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Competition of Peking University and Jiaxing Yizu Media In this competition, students, teachers from Group. high schools, universities and researchers from Institute across China were invited to upload Symposium on the Frontier of Chemistry an experiment design scheme. The competition The CCS & GDCh Symposium on Frontier of provided the participants the chance to show Chemistry in Beijing was held in Tsinghua how their work is also recreation. An experiment University in Beijing on 22 June 2011. The orga- design scheme was provided by the organizing nizers invited nine prominent Chemists, includ- committee; the winners will get the certificate ing Nobel Laureates. Prof. Hartmut Michel and bonus. On 15 August, “2011 IYC Experiments (Germany), Prof. RIKEN Ryoji Noyori( Japan) and for Fun Competition” came to the end. The com- Prof. Barry Sharpless (USA) gave the lectures. petition launched on 19 February and lasted for Prof. Helmut Schwarz (Germany), Prof. Alois six months. The competition drew strong interest Fuerstner (Germany), Prof. François Diederich and enthusiasm from professional chemists and (Swiss), Prof. Qilin Zhou, Prof. Xi Zhang, Prof. the public, with 274 designs from 132 organiza- Zhen Yang (China) also spoke. 400 participants tions, in 26 provinces being submitted. The final from different provinces of China attended sym- round was held on 13 and 14 August in Beijing posium. Topics included the membrane protein Normal University. Ten teams won first prize, structure, chiral catalytic synthesis, the total twenty won second prize, thirty won third prize. synthesis of catalysis, and organic synthesis of photoelectric material. Water Quality Measurement Activity of High School Students in China Promotion of IYC at East China University The activity encouraged high school students, On 19 March, the awards ceremony for the “AICM through the water quality measurements of pH English Debating Competition and PowerPoint value, salinity, hardness, to deepen their under- Presentation Competition”celebrated 2011 IYC. standing on chemistry, improve their environ- mental protection consciousness and scientific IYC Logo on the Covers of CCS Journals literacy. The activity is sponsored by Division of The CCS publishes 22 chemistry journals listed Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences and below. The IYC logo was displayed on the front Chinese Chemical Society, support by College of cover of each of the following journals: Chemistry, Beijing Normal University (http://2011. chem.bnu.edu.cn/shuiyuan.html).

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Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology, different scientific events were dedicated to Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, Chinese IYC. Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry, Chinese Journal of Encourage the Interest of Young Chromatograp, Chinese Journal of Organic People Chemistry, Chemistry, Journal of Molecular • A Summer Camp on Science and Technology Science, Acta Polymerica Sinica, Electrochemistry, was organized for 100 excellent high school Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, Acta students. Chimica Sinica, Chinese Journal of Chemistry, • The National Olympic Competition on University Chemistry, Chinese Chemical Letters, Chemistry was held for university students. Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry, Acta Physico-chimica Sinica, Polymer Bulletin, Chinese Celebrate the Role of Women in Journal of Catalysis, Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry Chemistry, Acta Chimica Sinica, Chinese Journal • A symphonic concert dedicated to M. Curie of Chemistry, and Chemical Newsletter. took place on her birthday at an important concert hall in Havana (the Basílica Mayor de CUBA San Franscisco de Asis) • At the Havana Fair of Books (Feb 14) a round Adapted from summary materials prepared by table discussion was held on the role of Roberto Cao. women in Chemistry.

Increase the Public Appreciation CZECH REPUBLIC and Understanding of Chemistry in Meeting World Needs Adapted from summary materials prepared by Dr. J. Stejskal. Many activities were organized especially for IYC and mainly directed to the general public: One event for IYC was specifically organized by • A wide discussion of science via newspapers the IUPAC National Adhering Organization of radio and TV, took place with the participa- the Czech Republic. A symposium “Conducting tion of more than five programs. Two TV Polymers: Formation, Structure, Properties, and programs dedicated frequent small spaces Applications” was organized on 10-14 July 2011 to chemistry and the scientific magazine as an IYC event to which there were 124 par- Juventud Tecnica dedicated their May issue ticipants from 37 countries, for which a scientific to chemistry. report was published in Chemistry International, • Issuance of an IYC stamp at an UNESCO January-February 2012, p. 29-30. representation in Havana on 8 February, the birthday of Mendeleev. DENMARK

Generate Enthusiasm for the Adapted from summary materials prepared by Creative Future of Chemistry Ture Damhus on behalf of the Danish committee for IUPAC. • Monthly lectures on chemistry for associates,

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The Danish committee for IUPAC took the first steps towards initiation of specific IYC activities, but the group had very limited manpower and no hired staff or funding to draw from, so it was a slow start. Danish industry had been thinking about the IYC as well, and eventually a separate working group was formed encompassing rep- resentatives from academia, the school system and industry. In retrospect, one of the problems with the entire IYC concept in Denmark was that very many workers within the broad field of chem- istry already engage heavily in trying to bring the week’ with colleagues sending stories chemistry to the public and creating enthusiasm about their favorite molecules. We did not for the subject among young people: universi- get a new one each week, but we ended end ties have science shows, industrial companies up having 35 good stories which can still be invite the public to see production facilities or read on the web site. show around school classes and tell about their • A number of articles were commissioned research, there are science festivals engaging all from experts in various areas of chem- categories of contributors, etc. Asking for even istry as well as a number of biographies more is difficult in terms of both funding and the of prominent Danish chemists, including time that people must spend. Still, a number of world famous figures like S.P.L. Sørensen, activities ended up being conceived, and many who proposed the pH scale, and the Nobel of them materialized. Laureates Henrik Dam and Jens Christian Skou. All the articles were meant as sources Increase the Public Appreciation of inspiration including for the high school and Understanding of Chemistry in system. They were eventually edited and Meeting World Needs; Encourage published by Kemiforlaget as a book with Interest of Young People in the title Aspekter af Dansk Kemi i det 20. Chemistry; Generate Enthusiasm for og 21. århundrede (translates to Aspects of the Creative Future of Chemistry Chemistry in Denmark in the 20th and 21st centuries). • A website was set up at www.kemi2011.dk. • Excerpts of some of the above articles were • One idea (not unique to the Danish group!) published in the Danish chemistry magazine was to have something like a ‘molecule of Dansk Kemi, in which additionally a num- ber of portraits of (other) famous chemists appeared, including Marie Curie. • A chemical-historical tour of the Copenhagen Harbor, once bustling with chemical indus- tries, was arranged. A success that deserves being repeated. • A symposium on textile chemistry was held which drew together a diverse group of speakers from archeology, of science, indus-

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try, textile research and design. The contribu- Curie at the IUPAC General Assembly in San tions were later published as a book under Juan, was invited to Denmark and gave the auspices of the Danish Society for the performances at two high schools and two History of Chemistry (www.historisk-kemi. universities. dk). The book is in Danish and is intended to • Events concerning Marie Curie as highlighted have a readership not the least in the Danish in section above. educational system. • Courses were given for chemistry teachers Conclusions about subjects of current interest like oil, • Roald Hoffmann and Carl Djerassi’s play sugar, plastics, catalysts, energy. Oxygen was translated into Danish and we • Science shows were staged at the Technical had hoped for a number of performances of University of Denmark specifically targeting it as a dramatic reading in Danish. It turned the public in the week of the fall vacation. out to be impossible to establish the funding Some of the lecturers from there were also needed. We are still planning to publish the invited to give their presentation in Danish translation with appropriate supplementary national TV. material. • A Chemistry Day was held under the auspices • As already mentioned, much is going on of the Confederation of Danish Industry for already each year in various chemistry fora, which a competition had been announced in and a number of events that are ongoing which school children could send in videos normally have not been included here. about chemistry. The winning contributions • The IYC 2011 activities were summarized in can be seen on YouTube. a March 2012 article in Dansk Kemi which is • Former high school teacher in chemistry, available online: no. 3 (2012) pp. 8-10. Minister of Culture and Minister of Research • The IYC working group mentioned above Jytte Hilden, herself trained as a chemical will most probably continue to meet once in engineer, arranged, among other activities, a a while to consider future initiatives, so this series of lectures for the public with a focus was one IYC activity that may have effect on on chemistry in daily life and a special ses- a longer timescale. sion on Madame Curie. • Denmark was represented at the opening FINLAND ceremony in Paris and in San Juan, and these events were also covered in articles in Dansk Adapted from summary materials prepared by Kemi. Helena Visti.

Celebrate the Role of Women in The Association of Finnish Chemical Societies was Chemistry the coordinator of the IYC program in Finland. • A number of Danish women chemists shared In summer 2009, we established an organizing a chemical moment in time at the Technical committee in which all main interest groups were of Denmark on 18 January 2011, as did represented, such as universities, industry, teach- women chemists all over the world. ers union, chemists union, administration etc. The • A meeting was held on 8 March 2011, the chair of the committee was Professor Markku international women’s day, to focus on Leskelä from University of Helsinki. women, chemistry and career. More than 50 events were organized to cel- • Susan Frontczak, who impersonated Madame ebrate International Year of Chemistry in Finland.

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The number of people we reached in those centre of Helsinki. The Association of Finnish events was about 65 000. Chemical Societies, together with the main partners and sponsors of the IYC project, Increase the Public Appreciation arranged one day event with workshops, and Understanding of Chemistry in presentations etc. There was a big tent Meeting World Needs; Encourage with a stage and stands for partners and a Interest of Young People in smaller one for workshops. Activities were Chemistry; Generate Enthusiasm for also arranged outside, such as soap-bubble the Creative Future of Chemistry competition and barbeque presentations. Around 5500 people visited the area during the day. A jubilee magazine dedicated to chemistry in ii. The second event in Helsinki Metropolitan the Finnish language for IYC was published in Area, was the Night of Chemistry in the December 2010 by the Association of Finnish Science Centre Heureka in December. Chemical Societies and produced by the editorial Presentations, workshops, lectures etc were staff of Finnish Chemical Magazine. The edition going on from afternoon until midnight. One comprised 30 000 copies and these were distrib- of the highlights was the soap-bubble com- uted to the public, to all high schools and sec- petition final for the winners of local compe- ondary schools and was also available at all the titions. The program was planned assuming events arranged during the year. The magazine that in the afternoon the visitors were mainly covers a wide variety of topics from chemical school classes, a bit later came families and innovations and presentations of chemists’ work after nine o’clock teenagers and adults, really in different branches, to chemistry in everyday interested in chemistry. The night was a real life. Chemical innovations were also introduced success with around 4200 participants. in the poster which was distributed together with the magazine. Local chemistry societies arranged public events The opening ceremony of the IYC was arranged in ten different cities. Local companies, univer- in conjunction with the Science Forum of Finland sities and other organizations were involved at the beginning of January. The event included in projects. Knowhow and innovations of the three lectures representing themes of the IYC. area were introduced in events. There were also Other sessions on chemistry were included in activities for children and families, such as local the program of the Forum, as well as a lecture soap-bubble competitions, workshops and pre- on Marie Curie’s life and several workshops dur- sentations. Also Studia Generalia lectures were ing the Night of the Sciences. All these events arranged in many cities. Almost 25 000 people gathered more than 1000 people. participated in these events. One of the local Chemists and other professionals in the field organizations even produced a DVD, introducing of chemistry gathered at the Finnish Chemical chemistry as a profession. The DVD introduces Congress and ChemBio Finland exhibition in in a very attractive way prospects that studies Helsinki Fair Centre in March. The program of of chemistry can provide. The project was car- the congress concentrated on IYC themes. Eight ried out together with students of local Media thousand people visited the exhibition, and over Institute. 1000 people listened to the lectures. The Finnish IYC organizing committee also There were two main events for the general decided that IYC should be present in big public in Helsinki area during the year: summer festivals. We participated in Pori Jazz i. The first one took place in May in the city

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Festival, Kotka Maritime Festival and the Finnish In addition to that come pupils reached through Agriculture Exhibition in Pori. Thousands of teachers and Jubilee Magazine. Decision makers people were reached in these events. were invited to main events, such as the Opening To attract interest of journalists and media in ceremony and the Night of chemistry. Some chemistry, a special program for journalists was events targeted to them were also arranged. arranged. It contained six events concentrating A large network within the Finnish community on different themes of the International Year of was gathered to produce activities for the Year Chemistry, such as alternative fuels for transpor- of Chemistry. We had 32 sponsors and partners, tation, food, health care products etc. Journalists including both national and local sponsors, uni- were also invited to visit the Department of versities, Science Centers, museums etc. Many Chemistry in University of Helsinki. There they of them were very active in producing contents were told about the latest achievements in chem- for IYC events. All participating organizations istry and also had an opportunity to explore have been very satisfied with cooperation. Our chemistry in laboratory surroundings. The media intent is to continue the cooperation and renew program was a great success. One hundred dif- the network with new partners. Also the media ferent journalists participated and several articles program for journalists will continue with at least were published in newspapers, magazines and one event each year. internet. FRANCE Conclusions We measured the success of activities by face In France there was a National Organizing to face contacts and media hits. The number of Committee, chaired by Nicole Moreau, which contacts was estimated to be around 65 000, motivated and coordinated activities within the and media hits were over 200. We also have different regions. Each region however was more estimated the amount of the volunteer work, the or less autonomous in organizing events for IYC. members of our society has done when arrang- A national website—www.chimie2011.fr—was cre- ing IYC activities. Our estimate is that at least ated so each French region could post its own 5500 hours of volunteer work has been done. events. Reports have been received from three Chemists in Finland were very enthusiastic to regions as follows: celebrate International Year of Chemistry. We put in much effort to reach school Children. Midi-Pyrénées Region The Jubilee Magazine was distributed to over Adapted from summary materials prepared by 1000 schools. We also co-operated with teach- Lydie Valade. ers union. International Year of Chemistry and its themes were introduced in several events for Increase the Public Appreciation and teachers of natural sciences. Around 600 teach- Understanding of Chemistry in Meeting World ers participated these events during the year. Needs; Generate Enthusiasm for the Creative Targeting to the general public and decision Future of Chemistry makers was considered to be a great success. • IYC opening in Midi-Pyrénées 31 January: The activities targeted to general public gath- conference, buffet using molecular cuisine ered more than 50 000 people during the year. prepared by students, theater, 80 students Our estimate is that at least 60 percent were and 10 professors, 200 participants school children or even younger, which makes • History of chemistry 10 December: confer- 30 000 face to face contacts with young people. ences, 100 participants

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• IYC closing in Midi-Pyrénées 13 December: Encourage Interest of Young People in Chemistry conference, exhibition, theater, 150 partici- Specific activities with schools: pants • One element, one class: creation of a peri- • Chemistry week in each administrative odic table of elements with junior high department of the region: conferences, exhi- school students, science class and fine arts bition, theater class, 35 junior high schools, 53 classes, 40 • Series of lectures: 11 lectures, 17 lectures, 1100 Science professors, 36 Fine arts professors, participants 1600 students, 21 scientific referents • Le petit chimiste illustré: a small book pre- • Discovery of chemistry by cooking : elemen- pared with the local newspaper and gather- tary school students, 51 schools, 60 classes, ing papers for general public on chemistry 56 school teachers, 1433 students, 14 PhD research in our region, 10 000 copies students as referents • Product of the day : in collaboration with the • Educational kit: each class participating in Société chimique de France, flyer on mate- the 2 above activities received a set of books rials in bicycles given to general public on and documents on chemistry, 120 kits Tour de France departure from Cugnaux and • Chemists visit classes: senior chemists and arrival in Paris, 2000 flyers Ph.D. students gave lectures in high schools, • Science Festival: this is an annual event, 200 13 lecturers, 13 schools, 2070 students participants • Researcher night: this is an annual event, 150 Celebrate the Role of Women in Chemistry participants • Chemistry through theater: “Les lueurs de la rue Cuvier” about Pierre et Marie Curie, in a

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play created on the occasion of IYC. Specific committee, along with some chemists mostly performances were organized for students in from the Mulhouse and the Strasbourg universi- addition to all public. 7 performances, 2520 ties. Eventually, our committee decided to orga- students nise several lectures to be put on film, translated from French into German or the other way round Conclusions and loaded onto the IYC 2011 website, which was There was very good participation in IYC events created by the Université de Strasbourg. This lec- in the Midi-Pyrénées region. A most important ture program was entitled IYC 2011 Upper Rhine element was the good interaction with other Initiative and comprised: associations and education sector and services. 1. J.M. Lehn, French version: “De la matière à la Partnerships will continue with other associa- vie: chimie? chimie!”; German version: “Von tions and staff and education services. der Materie bis hin zum Leben. Chemie? Some projects with schools are continuing on Chemie! »; both online a smaller scale. Inclusion of a large number of 2. N. Moreau, French version: “Année schools was only possible during IYC because Internationale de la Chimie. Comment en financial support could be obtained. est-on arrivé là? Quel est son intérêt pour les The play “Les lueurs de la rue Cuvier” was also scientifiques et pour le public?”; German ver- performed all over France, thanks to financial sion: “Internationales Jahr der Chemie. Wie support from the IYC national committee. The ist es dazu gekommen? Welches Interesse website of the play which combines movie and hat es für Naturwissenschaftler und für das theater performances may be visited. It would Publikum?”; both online be possible to have the play performed in other 3. S. Bräse, German version: “Chiralität im Alltag languages by the addition of subtitles www. und in der Chemie”; French version: “Le con- ruecuvier.fr (see video on demand). cept de chiralité dans la vie de tous les jours et en chimie” ; both online Upper Rhine Region 4. J. Patarin, French version: “Les nanoporeux: Adapted from summary materials prepared by des matériaux prometteurs en dépol- Carsten Jacobi, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen and lution et stockage d’énergie”; German Jacques Streith, SCF-Alsace, Mulhouse. version: “Nanoporöse Materialien: vielver- sprechend zur Entschmutzung und zur In 2009, the French Chemical Society (SCF) pro- Energiespeicherung”; both online posed an international chemical program in the 5. M. Baier, R. Stumm and J. Streith, French upper Rhine area within the framework of the version: “Des colorants d’aniline à l’affichage International Year of Chemistry. Consequently, par cristaux liquides” (DVD); German ver- an ad hoc committee was launched with some sion: “Von den Teerfarben zur Flüssigkristall- French, German and Swiss chemists, both from Anzeige Technologie”; both online academia and from industry, who gathered sev- 6. J. Streith, Ergotisme, mal des ardents ou eral times during 2010 at the Université de feu de Saint-Antoine du Moyen Âge aux Strasbourg. temps modernes. Le “triangle de Saint- The German representatives of that committee Antoine” et le démarrage d’une importante —from the German Chemical Society (GDCh) in industrie pharmaceutique au coude du Rhin, Frankfurt am Main and BASF SE in Ludwigshafen L’Actualité Chimique, décembre 2011 – n° —proved to be the decisive driving force of that 358, 40–48.

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Paris Region ebration (Fête de la Science 2011, October). Adapted from summary materials prepared by • In the project OpenLab, artists met scien- Peter Reinhardt, University Pierre et Marie Curie tists, leading to an exposition in the centre (UPMC), Paris, France. for modern art in nearby Enghien-les-Bains. • A series of eight general public lectures The IYC events were organized in the university “Chemistry everywhere” by eminent french by a small committee of five persons (research- chemists was programmed by a member of ers, professors, technical staff) surrounded by our committee for “Université de tous les dozens of colleagues who assisted in conceiving, savoirs” (“All Knowledge University”). These planning and implementing the various public lectures can be download from the Web. We events. No funding was provided by the national estimated having reached several thousands organizing committee. The IYC project at UPMC of persons, half of the number being school had four themes (1) Tribute to Marie Curie (2) 117 classes. hours for chemistry (3) Chemistry at UPMC, and • Many professors were also individually pre- (4) Chemistry and Society. senting lectures in colleges, high schools and for general public all through the year in Increase the Public Appreciation and many places in France. Understanding of Chemistry in Meeting World Needs; Generate Enthusiasm for the Creative Celebrate the Role of Women in Chemistry Future of Chemistry; Encourage Interest of • Historical walks on the footsteps of Marie Young People in Chemistry Curie, Exhibition “Marie Curie and the discov- A website of the project was created and main- ery of Radium” created for the occasion (12 tained: www.anneechimie.upmc.fr. It provides a pictures/photographs (dimension of several detailed report on the local IYC activities, includ- metres) on canvas exposed in open air in the ing publicity created for the occasion. The web- campus all year long) site is still available. • Performances of the theatre play “Les lueurs • A special exhibition “The crystal, jewel of de la rue Cuvier”, a creation by Theâtre nature, masterpiece of the chemist” within Extensible, Toulouse the frame of the superb ”Collection des • Co-organisation of the launching and closing Minéraux de l’UPMC” (mineralogy labora- ceremonies of the Marie Curie celebration tory). in Paris and Warsaw by Jean-Pierre Vairon, • One week of demonstrations, theatre, films professor at UPMC for school classes and general public (one • The public opening of the ‘117 hours for week in May 2011, the “117 hours for chem- chemistry’ included the world première of istry”) the movie by G. Meyer “Marie Curie, la chimie • Production of a series of short educational de l’impondérable” (Marie Curie, the chemis- movies, now on the web try of imponderable) • Other activities were a series of general con- ferences, elaboration of a dedicated univer- Conclusions sity course open to general public (Université The activities were planned, implemented, and Inter-âge), several expositions, presentation funded together with the city of Paris (Mairie de of an experimental chemical lecture by a Paris, festival “Science en Seine”), the European renown performer, extended participation on Science foundation (Marie Curie celebration), the campus during the national science cel- the CNRS, a few chemical companies and the

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department of chemistry (Faculté de Chimie). including GDCh, on 9 February in Germany. Contacts were established with the Marie Curie The opening speech was held by Chancellor Museum, the Polish Science Academy in Paris, Dr. Angela Merkel the family of Marie Curie, the National Museum • A special website dedicated to the IYC 2011 of Natural History, societies like the Union of in German was set up (www.ijc2011.de) Physics and Chemistry teachers, the supporting • The biannual GDCh Scientific Forum associations of the collection of mineralogy. The Chemistry and several GDCh division’s con- activities brought together already within the ferences/meetings were dedicated to IYC university numerous researchers, besides assis- 2011 tants and teaching staff members, in chemistry and other disciplines. Encourage Interest of Young Partnerships were developed with the city of People in Chemistry Paris (not renewed), BASF (contact kept), the- • GDCh was partner in the picture contest and atre company “Les passeurs d’Ondes” (contact exhibition “Children on Water” maintained, however no possibility to renew • GDCh was partner in providing the descrip- activities due to budget constraints), Marie Curie tion for the “Global Experiment” in German Museum (contact kept, collaboration on the language restoration of historical sites among them the • The GDCh Young Chemists Forum organized laboratory of Marie Curie 1903-1913, preceding public info-desks and contests around chem- the 1911 Chemistry Nobel Prize, 12 rue Cuvier). istry in several German Cities Efficient partnerships were also developed with • Twitter and Facebook was used the Multimedia Production Center of the uni- versity (contact maintained) and with all the Generate Enthusiasm for the departments of the university dedicated to com- Creative Future of Chemistry munication, culture, security, safety, (for public • GDCh together with partners organized events). Contacts have also been maintained a hands-on exhibition on Sustainable with the teachers of the classes which partici- Chemistry which is to be shown for ca. the pated in the “117 hours” (for university’s and labs’ next five years after IYC-2011 in different cit- visits, and hands on activity during the Fête de ies in Germany la Science). A general, monthly conference series • GDCh was partner in the picture contest and on chemistry, launched for the IYC, is maintained. exhibition “Children on Water” • GDCh was partner in providing the descrip- GERMANY tion for the “Global Experiment” in German language Adapted from summary materials prepared • The GDCh Young Chemists Forum organized by Hans-Georg Weinig, scientific coordinator, public info-desks and contests around chem- Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker e.V. istry in several German Cities. • Twitter and Facebook was used. Increase the Public Appreciation and Understanding of Chemistry in Conclusions/Outcome of IYC-2011 Meeting World Needs for Germany • A marvelous opening ceremony was orga- For future activities and to promote sustain- nized by several chemistry organizations, able use of chemistry, GDCh established and/or

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strengthened partnerships with several organisa- site visitors demonstrated that Hungary was an tions and institutions, e.g.: excellent contributor to the success of the world- • Federal Ministry for Education and Research wide event sponsored by UNESCO and IUPAC. • EuCheMS • Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, Germany Increase the Public Appreciation • Universum Bremen (Science Center), and Understanding of Chemistry in Germany Meeting World Needs • Deutsches Museum München, Germany • HCS created the IYC website (www.kemia- • The “Nano-Truck” – mobile exhibition center eve-2011.mke.org.hu)—26 500 visitors. from BMBF • HCS and BASF have established a unique • Universities Mulhouse and Strasbourg, France online chemistry knowledge database, • Chemical Societies (ACS, RSC, CCS, CSJ, an educational website celebrating the SCG etc.) International Year of Chemistry: www.chem- • ECTNA and other European networks generation.com. The website is available in • Route der IndustriekulturRhein-Main (indus- 11 languages. Features rich multimedia con- trial culture and heritage in the Frankfurt / tents, interactive illustrations, videos, small Rhein-Main region) games and state-of-the-art web applica- tions – 58,239 visitors from 149 countries. HUNGARY Chemgeneration.com won the ‘Homepage of the Year’ contest in Hungary in 2011. Adapted from summary materials prepared by • Wall calendar—commemorates 12 famous Livia Simon Sarkadi, president of the Hungarian Hungarian Chemists: e.g. Rudolf Fabinyi Chemical Society. (founder of HCS – 1907), György Hevesy (Nobel Laureate 1943), Albert Szent-Györgyi The Hungarian Chemical Society (HCS) is one of (Nobel Laureate 1937) the oldest professional organizations in Hungary, • Brochures entitled ‘Chemistry in the ser- founded in 1907. HCS represents about two thou- vice of humanity’ show the importance of sand and five hundred chemists working in aca- chemistry today under the unifying theme demia and industry. The Society has 10 regional “Chemistry - our life, our future” bodies and 8 workplace groups and supports • ‘Chemistry from the creation to the present’– 24 divisions and 13 working parties, covering all sculptures of chemical forms were created the main fields of chemistry. HCS sponsors or by Dr. Béla Vizi – exhibition and CD promotes a number of national and international • A special issue was published of the activities and publishes various scientific jour- Hungarian journal Természet Világa (World nals. (www.mke.org.hu) of Nature): Water and wine chemistry As part of IYC 2011, the Hungarian Chemical Society, in cooperation with the Section of Events Chemical Sciences of Hungarian Academy of • Open University of Chemistry (February– Sciences, organized and coordinated a number May 2011)—program series 11 occasions at of national activities in Hungary. All preliminary the University of Szeged—about 2000 par- expectations were by far exceeded: more than ticipants 100 national programs, participation of several • Night of Chemistry (23 September, 2011)— hundred schools, tens of thousands of indi- impressive experiments at all universities— vidual participants, and more than 500 000 web thousands of participants

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• Guinness Record attempt: (30 September, students participated 2011)—in seven Hungarian cities (Eger, • Creative, unusual chemistry competition— Miskolc, Nyíregyháza, Orosháza, Pécs, Filmmaking about spectacular experiments Szeged, Szombathely) chemical experiments —35 teams of high school students (105 were carried out at the same time with the persons) participation of a large number of people. • MTV Delta—National Competition on Altogether 3363 people joined the activity. Chemistry in the Hungarian Television 150 • Technology Milestones in Chemistry—an exhibit teams of high school students (450 persons) of 32 colorful, transportable posters describ- ing chemistry’s contributions in four areas: Popularization of Chemistry Energy & Transportation, Communication & • Celebration of Chemistry—extraordinary Information, Health & Medicine, and Food & chemistry lessons at the Hungarian Museum Agriculture. The core content was based on of Science, Technology and Transportation the electronic exhibit prepared by members (from January through April 2011)—visited of the American Chemical Society under the by hundreds of classes from elementary and chairmanship of Professor Attila Pavlath (for- high schools on weekdays and families on mer ACS president). the weekends. • Fire with water, water with fire (26 January Encourage Interest of Young 2011) —national chemical experiments in 285 People in Chemistry elementary and high schools. • Magic chemistry summer camp (4-8 July 2011, Student Competitions: Eger)—50 high school students participated • Student Symposium on Chemistry (1-3 April, 2011, Pécs)—70 high school students Generate Enthusiasm for the • Irinyi János National Competition on Creative Future of Chemistry Chemistry—an annual academic competition HCS organized a series of conferences as shown for high school students—more than 2000 in the table below.

National Conferences Date Place Participants No of countries HCS 1. National Conference (www.mkenk2011.mke. 22-25 May 2011 Sopron 500 org.hu) 10th Environmental, Analytical and Technological 5-7 October 2011 Sümeg 150 Conference (www.kat2011.mke.org.hu) 54th Hungarian Symposium on Spectrochemistry 5-7 October 2011 Sümeg 120 (www.spektrokemia.mke.org.hu) HungaroCoat 2011: Exhibition and Conference on 29-30 November Budapest 300 Paint Industry and Corrosion Protection 2011 (www.hungarocoat.hu) International Conferences 4th European Conference on Chemistry for Life 31 August–3 Sept Budapest 420 30 Sciences (www.4eccls.mke.org.hu) 2011 Conferentia Chemometrica 2011 18-21 Sept 2011 Sümeg 120 15 (www.cc2011.mke.org.hu) Interfaces ’11 (www.interfaces11.hu) 28-30 Sept 2011 Sopron 120 10

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Celebrate the Role of Women in Prof. El-Sayed fascinated his public with his Chemistry research, triggering interest and curiosity in all rows, from first year students to fellow profes- Prior to the International Year of Chemistry, sors. AUB Provost Ahmad Dallal presented a HCS organized the International Conference special plaque to Prof. El-Sayed in recognition on Women Chemists and Innovation (20-22 of his outstanding contribution to science. At October, 2010, Keszthely, Hungary, which pro- the end of the seminar, the floor was opened to vided an overview of the role of women chemists questions. The seminar was covered by the AUB in Europe, focusing on the Visegrad countries. Student Newspaper. It also celebrated the first doctoral diploma in chemistry issued to Laura Kovács in 1910 in Encourage the Interest of Young Hungary. Eighty participants from eight coun- People in Chemistry tries, from academia and industry, gathered to give a historical overview and present recent Starting with Lebanon’s First Undergraduate results achieved by women with a special session Organic Competition on 7 February 2011, 41 teams to young scientists. from six different universities across Lebanon were At the General Assembly of the Hungarian gathered under the roof of Organic Chemistry in Chemical Society (HCS) in 2011, Professor Dr a challenge requiring skill, knowledge, focus, Livia Simon Sarkadi (Budapest University of and speed. These teams, comprising of two stu- Technology and Economics) was elected the dents each, competed using Clickers with the first female president of the Hungarian Chemical “Fastest Responders” tool, solving 18 multiple- Society after more than hundred years. She is one choice questions that covered Organic I and of the two editors of the book European Women in Chemistry, one of the EuCheMS (European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences) contributions to celebrate IYC 2011.

LEBANON

Adapted from summary materials prepared by Prof. Bilal R. Kaafarani, Department of Chemistry, American University of Beirut.

Generate Enthusiasm for the Creative Future of Chemistry The Department of Chemistry at the American University of Beirut and in celebration of IYC2011 organized a seminar by URB Visiting Scholar and AUB 2011 Honorary Recipient, Prof. Mostafa El-Sayed on 23 June 2011. The seminar was enti- tled: “Nanotechnology: Confinement of Material Size to the Nano-Scale; New Properties and Some Potential Applications in Material Science and in Cancer-Medicine.” With a dense crowd,

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tie occurs between the first and second finalists, and third and fourth. Two tiebreakers settled the heat, and trophies and cash awards were given to the winners and IYC pins to the participants. Both Facebook and the AUB IYC2011 website proved useful tools to post news and updates among participants and students:

www.facebook.com/FirstUndergraduateOrganicCompetition www.aub.edu.lb/iyc2011

The event was covered by the AUB stu- dent newspaper, Outlook. The video of the event is posted on Youtube at: http://youtu.be/ Q9iJf0EhD5I. Exactly a year after, based on the 2011 success and experience, the 2012 Organic Competition was launched on a regional scale, encompassing 11 universities across the MENA region, 62 teams from five countries, and a total of 390 attendees: Organic II courses. Each question was presented on the screen and students were allowed some www.facebook.com/OrganicCompetition time to enter their answers. When all responses www.aub.edu.lb/oc were solicited, the statistics of students’ answers were shown on the slide and each question and The event was covered by the AUB student news- student response was explained and analyzed. paper, Outlook. The video of the event is posted A slide listing the top five “Fastest Responders” on Youtube at: http://youtu.be/0kOSBumV3QM. teams followed. The team with the correct answer Furthermore, the Lebanese American University in the fastest time earned 50 points; the second (LAU) organized a Chemistry Olympiad in the team got 40 points; the third team got 30 points; discipline Acid-Base Titrations. High school stu- the fourth team got 20 points; the fifth team got dents from high schools across Lebanon com- 10 points. Midst all that excitement and suspense, peted in a hands-on competition in Acid-Base a sudden light show surprised all 200 attendees, Titration. A general acid-base titration procedure guests and participants alike, “only minutes away was provided to all participating high schools from what was to become the biggest highlight of ahead of the competition to allow the students the night”: the surprise honoring of Prof. Makhlouf to prepare for the competition. On the day of J. Haddadin on the occasion of his 75th birthday the competition on 2 April 2011, 12 participants and 43 years of continuous service at AUB. carried out three acid-base titrations in the labo- Following a short video covering Haddadin’s ratories of LAU and were judged on accuracy, achievements and history at the American precision, speed and technique. The results were University of Beirut, AUB President Peter Dorman celebrated at the Annual Science and Arts Fair handed Prof. Haddadin a Lifetime Achievement award ceremony held 5–6 May 2011 on the LAU Award for his 43 years of dedicated service to campus. The olympiad is now held annually as AUB and the scientific community. Far from part of the Science and Arts Fair at the Lebanese ending any remaining surprise or suspense, a American University.

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Another highlight activity was the “Mobarat school students. In celebrating the International

El’Oloum” in which students from high schools Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011, K2M 2011 was orga- from all over Lebanon competed in many disci- nized on a larger scale than usual with the theme plines. A special category under which students “Chemistry—Our Life, Our Future” and the fol- presented their projects was the IYC 2011 cat- lowing sub-themes: egory. A sample project report is shown on • Chemistry of Life Youtube at: http://youtu.be/LEe6Yg_T3Ws. • Chemistry of Food and Nutrition • Chemistry of Water MALAYSIA • Chemistry and Energy • Chemistry and the Materials World • Chemistry of Oils and Fats Adapted from summary materials prepared by • Chemistry and Climate Change Ting-Kueh Soon. • Chemistry and Quality of Life The Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM), as a National K M 2011 comprised the following: Adhering Organisation (NAO) of IUPAC, and the 2 • Talks & Lectures on the theme and sub- Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO themes spearheaded International Year of Chemistry • Poster Exhibition (IYC) 2011 programmes in Malaysia. • Demonstration and interactive experiments A National Committee on IYC 2011 for Malaysia • Slide and video shows was established by IKM and the Malaysian National • Quiz and competition Commission for UNESCO to coordinate all IYC 2011 activities in Malaysia. Other institutions rep- K M 2011 was scheduled to be held in the resented in this National Committee were the 2 National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur from Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), Chemistry 15–17 April 2011 and then moved to seven other Department Malaysia (KIMIA Malaysia), National places in subsequent months as shown below: Science Centre (PSN) and PETROSAIN Sdn Bhd. • National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur— Addressing the four IYC Goals, the activities 15-17 April 2011 for IYC 2011 in Malaysia were the following: • Ipoh, Perak— 7-8 May 2011 Increase the Public Appreciation • Kota Marudu, Sabah— 19-20 May 2011 • Johor Bahru, Johor— 18-19 June 2011 and Understanding of Chemistry in • Kuala Terengganu— 23-24 July 2011 Meeting World Needs • Penang— 22-23 September 2011 The National Launch of IYC 2011 in Malaysia • Kuching, Sarawak— 15-16 October 2011 was held on 15 April 2011 at the National Science

Centre in Kuala Lumpur with K M 2011 (see 2 Generate Enthusiasm for the below) as the Inaugural Event. The Honourable Creative Future of Chemistry Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk Seri Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili offici- 19th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical ated at the Launching Ceremony. Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K M), formerly known 2 XIX) 2011 as Malaysian Chemistry Festival, is an annual The Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) hosted the 19th function of Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) with the IUPAC International Conference on Chemical objectives of promoting public awareness and Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN appreciation of Chemistry, especially among the

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XIX) 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 27–29 cash awards were presented to the winners and September 2011 as a cornerstone event of IYC the top winner selected to attend the Closing 2011. With the theme “Renewable and Sustainable Ceremony of IYC 2011 in Brussels, Belgium in Energy and Materials from Biological Resources”, December 2011. CHEMRAWN XIX attracted a large following of scientists, industrialists and entrepreneurs to dis- Celebrate the Role of Women in cuss the latest research and development in new Chemistry and innovative energy sources from biomass, biofuels, biogas, and other plant or animal mate- The International Symposium on Women In rials, or also microorganisms. Science and Engineering 2011 The 13th International Symposium on Advances Planned jointly by the Ministry of Science, in Extraction Technologies (ExTech) 2011 will Technology and Innovation and Institut Kimia be held at the Putra World Trade Centre. Kuala Malaysia, the International Symposium on Lumpur, Malaysia from 27–29 September 2011 as Women in Science and Engineering highlighted a major scientific meeting celebrating IYC 2011 the role of women in developing science and More than 200 scientists from all over the world is engineering as a key enabler for socio-economic expected to attend this annual meeting which has development in the world. The Symposium also been held all over the world in the last 12 years. aimed at promoting increasing participation of women in science and engineering, especially in Encourage the Interest of Young the developing world. People in Chemistry PERU K3M 2010 Top Scorer Attends IYC 2011 Opening in Paris, France Adapted from summary The Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia materials prepared by the National Chemistry Quiz), or K M, is an annual 3 Peruvian Chemical Society. programme organised by Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) for secondary school students throughout The Sociedad Químicadel Malaysia. In 2010, a total of 31 248 students took Perú, is a nonprofit scien- part in K M. The IYC 2011 National Committee has 3 tific institution, serving the decided that the top scorer of K M 2010 will be 3 country, founded in 1933, invited to attend the Opening Ceremony of IYC which brings together 2011 in Paris, France in January 2011. chemists, chemical engineers, pharmacists, biologists, and other professionals involved in IYC 2011 Essay Writing Competition chemistry. It aims to promote awareness and Institut Kimia Malaysia and the Ministry of development of Chemistry in both its basic Education jointly organized the IYC 2011 Essay and application fields, spread knowledge and Writing Competition for Forms 4–5 (Year 10–11) advances in chemistry, provide assistance to students in Malaysia. The Competition began in educational institutions (public and private), to March 2011 and ended in August 2011. The theme achieve the improvement of chemical science of the Competition was “Chemistry: Our Life, Our education at different levels and promote scien- Future,” the theme of IYC 2011. Certificates and tific research in chemistry.

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Increase the Public Appreciation areas of chemical expertise that Peruvian and Understanding of Chemistry In chemical industry requires and therefore to Meeting World Needs propose guidelines for improving in chem- • Inauguration of the International Year of istry education in the country, to unite the Chemistry with representatives of Academia efforts of the seven universities that cre- Nacional de Ciencias, Ministerio de ate chemists in Peru and to develop future Educación and Comisión Nacional Peruana alliances to deal with issues of education, de Cooperación with UNESCO (13 January). research and innovation (22 November). • Radio Interviews with the President of the • A series of lectures commemorating the Sociedad Químicadel Perú, speaking about “International Year of Chemistry entitled the international year of chemistry. “Chemistry in its various applications” (June • Divulgation of science and the IYC by TV and 2011). radio with the participation in more than 4 • A course entitled “Gestión de calidad de programs. laboratorios de ensayo según la norma ISO/IEC 17025”. Its objective was to raise Generate Enthusiasm for the awareness of the environment under which Creative Future of Chemistry the accreditation of testing laboratories is established, and based on this, to under- • XVIII Encuentro Científco Internacional stand the objectives of ISO / IEC 17025. de Verano (6 January), in the Chemistry It showed how standards are created and Section, the activities were initiated by the addressed the technical and management “International Year of Chemistry”. requirements that are applied to the orga- • Participation in the 43th World Congress nizational structure of a typical l laboratory of Chemistry, held in the city of San Juan, (June–July, 2011). Puerto Rico. The Peruvian delegation pre- sented their research works. They had the opportunity to meet seven distinguished Encourage the Interest of Young Nobel Prizes. (30 July to 7 August 2011). People in Chemistry • XIX International Winter Meeting scientific • The First International Youth Congress of (3 August). Chemistry was attended by national and • Forum “Science and the Sustainable international delegations of children eager to Development in the Context of Climate learn about chemistry (14–18 November 2011). Change.” The SQP main event was successful • The final sessions of the Forum “Chemistry, due to the quality of the speakers. The audi- Society and Sustainable Development” ence mainly of high school students,had the involving the several institutions that spon- opportunity to witness numerous instructive sored this event (6 December). chemical demonstrations.(19–21 October). • A course for teachers at the secondary • Workshop “Teaching and Research in level, entitled Modern Approaches in Basic Chemistry in Peru.” This event aimed to Chemistry in the “International Year of bring together experts, including teachers Chemistry” (17–22 January). and university researchers from diverse areas • A course on “Good Laboratory Practices.” of chemistry to discuss the situation and the (9–16 April). prospect of chemistry in the country, to learn • Lectures on Chemistry for associates called the salient features of chemical research car- “JuevesCientíficos.” ried out in each university; to discover the • From January to December 2011, along with

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the Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, among the 10 universities in the Philippines cho- Faculty of Science, presentations of a variety sen to conduct various experiments on water of research topics in chemistry employing meant to emphasize the importance of its role the “Agenda Química Virtual”. in our lives. The global experiment was dubbed “Water: Celebrate the Role of Women in A Chemical Solution.” Dr. Nestor Valera, chair of Chemistry the Department of Chemistry, said the experi- • “Ladies Tea” to celebrate the contribution of ment highlights the “appreciation of the role of women to chemistry, especially the contribu- water in our lives.”Dr. Rene Macahig, also of the tion of Marie Curie, celebrating the centenary Department of Chemistry, said the experiments of her Nobel Prize in Chemistry (18 January). aim to show that“chemistry can provide solu- There were over 85 participants and contact tions” to the problem of “water as a dwindling by internet with professionals from Paraguay resource.” and Australia who were simultaneously con- Valera said “the turnout was better than ducting a similar meeting. expected.” A total of four high schools, namely • A Ceremony recognizing the Path of Women the Philippine Science High School main campus, in the field of chemistry, held in the audito- Marikina Science High School, Miriam College rium of the Peruvian Congress Jose Faustino High School and theAteneo de Manila High Sanchez Carrion. The event recognized the School, participated in the event and sent five outstanding work of nine professionals from students each to represent their schools. the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering The experiments were simultaneously held in and pharmaceutical chemistry (5 May) different parts of the globe. In Ateneo, aside from the high school students who conducted the PHILIPPINES experiments on 17 November, all Chemistry 2 classes also participated. The water samples were taken from Marikina River since it is the Adapted from summary materials prepared by nearest body of water. Dr. Andre Guidote Jr., President, Philippine Four experiments that were conducted: pH of Federation of Chemistry Societies, Inc. the planet—which measured the acidity level of the local water sample; salty waters—which mea- Encourage the Interest of Young sured the amount of salt in the body of water People in Chemistry from which the sample was taken; water purifica- tion—which allowed participants to purify water The Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies using a clarification method; and lastly, solar still (PFCS) carried out two activities related to the challenge — which allowed participants to build International Year of Chemistry. The results of a solar still and discover how it can purify water. the two activities were published online and in At the end of the session, the average results national newspapers. for the first two experiments were: 7.34 pH and 3.12 percent acidity of the water samples taken Global Chemistry Experiment—“Water: A from Marikina River. The results for the last two Chemical Solution” experiments were going to take a while longer. www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=10544 All of these results will be tabulated and then sent to the website of the Global Chemistry In celebration of the International Year of Experiment. Chemistry, the Ateneo de Manila University was

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The participants were grouped In the end, the experiments not with others from different schools. only showed the high school fresh- Their excitement while doing the men who came applications of experiments is undeniable. Aside chemistry but also fostered their from making new friends, the love and interest in science. experiments showed young scien- Aside from certificates of par- tists inaction. ticipation given to the participants, Marcus Mendoza of the Ateneo a micro/pocket scale was also de Manila High School said the distributed along with a set of activity reminds everyone that materials for use for their future “water is a very important part of experiments. our world.” First prize in the On-the-Spot Valera said the distribution of Poster Making Contest for Anna Martinez of the Philippine the micro/pocket sale was “part of Children: Yanicko Sydbourne Science High School also acknowl- E. Covar, Southbay low-cost instrumentation so public edges the importance of water, Montessori School. schools will think they can use low- saying that “experimenting about cost materials.” The experiments water will help us in the future.” also proved that chemistry experiments need not Vinz Solanoy, also from the Philippine Science be expensive as the experiments encouraged the High School, for his part, said, “Since drinking use of simple materials. water is scarce there is a need for other water In the end, what matters is the inculcation in sources to be cleaned as well.” the minds of the young of the love for science Miguel Antonio Brion, a science teacher from and to feed their curiosity by encouraging them Ateneo High School, said it was not only the to take part in activities such as these. academic grades that they considered in choos- ing their delegates but also their “investigatory On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest for Children projects connected to water analysis.” www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&aid=10710 The young scientists’ groups were each guided by a chemistry undergraduate student from the The Poster Making Contest was scheduled in Ateneo. Jero Santos, a third-year Chemistry MSE December of 2011 but the number of participants student, said that even if the experiments were was few due to the children’s examinations and simple it was good that the participants were the Christmas Season. Therefore it was decided able to see “applications of chemistry.” to hold it again in February 2012 with the

SECOND PRIZE THIRD PRIZE FOURTH PRIZE FIFTH PRIZE Bridge Lee Sandra Louise Santos John Paul Balila Ignacio Ilagan Jr. Grace Christian College Kalumpang Elementary School San Diego Elementary School Old Balara Elementary School Elementary School

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result that participation increased tremendously. of life. The active participation in the design and Financial support was provided by UNESCO. development, edition of protocols and imple- The Federation planned for more activities to mentation of the Global Experiment- Water, celebrate IYC but was burdened by lack of man- a Chemical Solution, took place through the power as the chemists leading the Federation whole year, reaching schools and science centers are also very involved with administrative and through out the country. Posters and stickers management matters of universities, govern- were made available to support dissemination. ment offices and private companies. In a way, The global activity “Women Sharing a Chemical this speaks well of the Philippine chemists since Moment in Time” on 18 January and the Opening they play leadership roles. Ceremony in Paris, on 27 January were the begin- ning of a very rich year, Numerous projects are PORTUGAL listed and illustrated in the SPQ Annual Report in http://www.spq.pt/files/docs/rel_conta_2011.pdf. Many more can be viewed in the portal www.spq. Adapted from summary materials prepared by pt/quimica2011/. the Sociedade Portuguesa de Quimica. In summary, the activities of the Sociedade Portuguesa de Quimica supported the four goals The events of the International Year of Chemistry of IYC2011 as follows: showed that chemistry is a scientific and creative enterprise necessary for sustainability and the many benefits of our way of life. IYC 2011 coin- Increase the Public Appreciation cided with the celebration of the first centenary and Understanding of Chemistry in of several institutions devoted to higher educa- Meeting World Needs tion, namely the Universities of Lisbon and Porto and the Portuguese Chemical Society, SPQ, the The Portuguese Chemical Society organized IUPAC National Adhering Organization. at least fifteen dramatic presentations includ- This happy circumstance contributed to trig- ing plays and a ballet celebrating the science ger the enthusiasm of the Portuguese chemists of chemistry. Subjects included the music of to promote and collaborate in multiple initiatives chemist-composer Borodin, a dramatization of dedicated to show the beauty and the impor- the life of Madame Sklodowska-Curie, the Ballet tance of chemistry. Tens or even hundreds of “Substances”, and a play enitled “the Man Who seminars and congresses, conferences and talks, Wanted to be Water.” workshops, presentations, publications, exhibi- Numerous laboratory open houses, and dem- tions, competitions, visits to schools, radio and onstrations were held at Universities in Lisbon, television programmes and other less conven- Bragança, Porto, Beira, Madeira, and Aveiro. tional activities were held. Lectures and celebra- Eight books were published on subjects rang- tions took place in the most diversified locations ing from “One Hundred Organic Chemistry at both national and international levels rang- Experiments” to “Radioactivity – Its Contribution ing from events at the National Parliament to to the History of Art.” Also produced were Chemical Evenings throughout the Country. nine audiovisual presentations including “The The events demonstrated the relevance of Chemistry of the Universe.” chemistry and research in chemistry to solving Seventy-four expositions and public events global problems related to food, water, health, were held celebrating the science of chemistry. energy, transports, etc., essential for our quality

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Generate Enthusiasm for the Headquarters in Paris on 27-28 January 2011, Creative Future of Chemistry under the aegis of the UN, UNESCO and the IUPAC. The event was attended by a delegation Under IYC 2011 auspices sixty-six lectures and of the Russian Chemists Union (RCU), headed seminars were presented on a wide variety by Vice-President of the RCU, a member of the of subjects including nanotechnology, electro- Federation Council of Russia Andrei Guriev. chemistry and innovation, theoretical biophysics, The Russian Chemists Union has launched a medicinal chemistry, carbohydrates, photochem- wide public relations effort to promote the Year istry, organic and inorganic chemistry. of Chemistry in Russia. Through events at the local, provincial, and federal levels, RCU sparked Encourage the Interest of Young enthusiasm for this central science in all people, People in Chemistry of all ages. A ceremony marking the grand opening of the Understanding the special interest of younger International Year of Chemistry in Russia took chemists in electronic media, the PCS created place in early 2011 at the Great Hall of the Russian the blog “Chemistry for Everyone”, as well as Academy of Sciences. Facebook and Twitter profiles and two websites. The celebration included the start of the Twenty-three Olympiads and competitions were International Year of Chemistry for teachers in held during IYC 2011, attended by hundreds of Russia. The event was held at the Polytechnic students. Also presented were nine educational Museum in Moscow. A part of the ceremony fea- workshops on topics ranging from “Chemical tured presentation of the book entitled “Where Security” to “Microchemistry”. Does It All Come From?” which simply describes the role of the chemical sciences in the world. Celebrate the role of Women in One scene of the film shows a chemistry lesson in Chemistry high school No. 35 of Nizhnekamsk, Russia. Encourage the Interest of Young Women chemists from the Portuguese Chemical People in Chemistry Society participated in the international event “Women Sharing a Chemical Moment in Time”, Global Water Experiment held on 18 January. The Russian Chemists Union launched the Global Experiment “Water: Chemical Solution”, whose RUSSIA goal was to study one of the world’s most impor- tant resource. Adapted from summary materials prepared by The global experiment was organized by a the Russian Chemists Union. dedicated committee of members of IUPAC and UNESCO. Students around the world were invited Increase the Public Understanding to explore one of Earth’s most critical resources, and Appreciation of Chemistry in water. The results of their investigations contrib- Meeting World Needs uted to the Global Experiment, which became the biggest chemistry experiment ever. Under the IYC Opening Ceremonies in Paris and in Moscow overall theme, students focused on modules that The Official International Launch Ceremony examine the properties of their local water and for IYC 2011 took place at UNESCO World the technological solutions chemistry provides to

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humanity in supplying clean drinking water. main directions of chemical science, technology, The objective of the Experiment was to involve industry and chemical education. These issues students of all ages in the research, raising their were discussed at plenary and oral sessions, sat- awareness about the role of chemistry in solv- ellite symposia and round table discussions. The ing problems of water pollution and treatment. program of the Congress included exhibitions Results of the students’ studies were displayed of chemical facilities, equipment, technological on the world map and in the international data- developments. base on water quality in various parts of the Leading Russian and foreign scientists includ- earth. The Global Experiment was a major project ing several Nobel Prize winners presented ple- in achieving one of the goals of the International nary lectures. Russian and foreign companies Year of Chemistry, i.e., to increase understanding dealing with the production of chemicals and of the role of chemistry supporting the welfare of materials presented their activities. mankind, and also to build the interest of young Headed by the President Viktor Ivanov, a people in science. delegation of the Russian Chemists Union par- ticipated actively in all sections of a Congress Generate Enthusiasm for the organized by the Ministry of Industry of Russia, Creative Future of Chemistry the Russian Chemists Union and “NIITEKHIM”. The conference discussed the problems of defin- Congresses ing the innovative development of the chemi- The International Exhibition of Chemical Industry cal industry. During the days of this Exhibition and Science “Chemistry-2011” was held In in the heart of Moscow, just a few steps from Moscow. This is the 16th exhibition describing Red Square, the 5th Congress of the Russian the role of the Russian chemical industry in the Chemists Union, took place, bringing together world, a series which has been presented in over 200 delegates. The RCU Congress was one Moscow since 1965. The Exhibition was orga- of the official events of the International Year nized to include a broad program: academic con- of Chemistry in Russia, which focusing on the ferences, workshops, project competitions for importance of the chemical industry to global young scientists and the best products exhibited. problems of mankind. Virtually all the greetings One special event was the scientific symposium addressed to the Congress marked contribution “The Role of Chemistry in the Innovative devel- to the strengthening of the RCU and the devel- opment of Russia and the CIS.” opment of social partnerships. The central event of the International Year of Chemistry was the XIX Mendeleev Congress on Sustainable Development General and Applied Chemistry, held in Volgograd. At the 5th International Responsible Care The Congress served as a platform for interna- Conference in Russia “Security. Health. tional cooperation of scientists and their pro- Environment—Basis of the Enterprise” the lead- fessional organizations.Russian President Dmitry ing players of the Russian chemical industry Medvedev sent a greeting to participants of the presented their views on the issue of Sustainable Congress with best wishes for success and prog- Development in the World through further exten- ress. Professor David Black, the Secretary-General sion of the Responsible Care program. This fifth of the International Union of Pure and Applied Responsible Care conference held in Russia cov- Chemistry, provided a greeting from IUPAC. ered issues concerning not only the safety of the Traditionally the topics of the scientific pro- chemical industry (the report “Best Practices in gram of the Mendeleev Congresses cover the enterprises chemical sector”—experience of the

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BASF, “Russian paint”, “Pigment”, etc.), but dem- Oblast, Kursk, Tambov and Krasnoyarsk and onstrated the security level of the Russian chemi- more than 45 countries. The meeting showed cal industry in the world (report, “Benchmarking, that Russian chemical science opens new hori- 2010”). Representatives of the Government of zons, and women make a significant contribu- the Russian Federation, heads of industry asso- tion to this process. Networking over coffee ciations, and heads of Russian and interna- and cakes, the participants celebrated the tional chemical companies participated in the role of Marie Curie as well as contemporary Conference. They considered important issues women in Chemistry. Topics of the discussions of the chemical enterprise, such as the impact were: ‘Women in Business’ and ‘Women in of state and regional plans for the develop- Interdisciplinary Science’. The Russian Chemists ment of chemical industry. The event was orga- Union together with D. Mendeleyev University nized by The Russian Chemists Union and the of Chemical Technology of Russia assisted in Association “Tsentrlak”, with the active support collecting data for the report “Womens’ Careers of the Yaroslavl regional Government. in Chemistry—The Russian Example” which was The Russian Chemists Union together with D. given by Prof. Natalya Tarasova. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology The report was also presented in San Juan of Russia, the Russian Chemical Society of D. (Puerto Rico) at the International Chemical Mendeleyev, and the Coordinating Informational Congress IUPAC: Chemistry Bridging Innovation Service Center, held a conference “Sustainable among the Americas and the World. Chemistry. Contribution to Future Generations”. Representatives of The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation,experts in the field, and representatives of public organizations and enterprises attended.

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During 2011, leading Russian scientists and pub- lic organizations took part in various chemical SLOVAKIA forums, conferences, lectures and exhibitions. Grant programs involving open competitions Adapted from summary materials prepared by were established. The year 2011 coincided with Prof. Milan Drábik, chair of the Slovak National the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize awarded Committee of IUPAC. to Madame Marie Curie, which provided an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Increase the Public Appreciation women to science. and Understanding of Chemistry in The International event “Women Sharing a Meeting World Needs Chemical Moment in Time”, was attended by women who have established themselves in • Chemical horizons and Novartis lectures. the field of chemical science. Simultaneous During IYC-2011, the cycle of these traditional events were held at D. Mendeleyev University lectures by chemists and for chemists in of Chemical Technology of Russia in Moscow, Slovakia were conducted and publicised for Moscow State University in Kazan, Belgorod a broader audience in the form of “scientific

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cafes,” with the choice of themes related to and General Assembly of ECTNA, where goals of IYC. about 180 chemists from 26 countries dis- • Milestones of chemistry. This exhibition origi- cussed university chemical education. nally from the ACS had been translated into • SCHS traditionally is responsible for the Slovak and, in cooperation with ASCHFS Chemistry Olympiad in Slovakia and the par- and ZCHFP, was enlarged to comprise also ticipation of the best Slovak young chemists key information on Slovakian chemistry and in the International Chemistry Olympiad. In chemists. The exhibition was open to the 2011 with the aim to make chemistry more public in various parts of Slovakia, including visible and popular amongst schools and students and teachers of high schools, to the general public, additional activities were promote broadly an awareness of chemistry conducted successfully: and its positive role in society. — A competition among students in Slovak • Thematic postage stamp. The relevant grammar and secondary schools: “How and Slovakian authorities contributed to IYC Where I See Chemistry in Everyday Life” effort through design and production of — The participation of Slovak youth in the a special Euro-based stamp which was global IYC experiment Water: A Chemical released on January 17th 2011 in Slovakia. Solution—started during the Chemistry • Special issue of ChemZi. The collaboration Slovakia 2011 fair and continued all year of the editors with SCHS, ASCHFS, ZCHFP round. and also with several industrial contributors enabled the compilation of valuable material The booth of SCHS in the fair “Chemistry Slovakia about chemistry, focused on Slovakia, which 2011” (one of the IYC 2011 official activities in will be interesting and useful long after the Slovakia) held from 12–14 April in Bratislava, closure of the IYC 2011. was equipped also for a running the global IYC • Press conferences/briefings were held on 2011 experiment. Pupils of several schools used occasions of such activities as the annual this opportunity and subsequently sent their meeting of chemists, edition of postage results to the interactive global map of “Water; stamp, ECTNA meeting, Chemistry Slovakia a chemical solution.” Prof. J.I. Jin, Past president 2011 fair, in collaboration with ZCHFP. Besides of IUPAC, conducted encouraging discussions the promotion of IYC and its goals, the with the staff and pupils around the “laboratory” briefings aimed to inform the Slovak public of the global IYC 2011 experiment during the 1st also about chemical research, education and day of the fair. Thanks to the earlier complete industry and about the impact of these on translation and distribution of the leaflets and society and life in general. instructions, the involvement of Slovak teachers and pupils in the global experiment continued Encourage Interest of Young in schools all year round and a large amount of People in Chemistry data about water in Slovakia has appeared in • European Chemistry Thematic Network the interactive global map of the results of this Association (ECTNA). The Slovak Chemical corner stone activity of IYC 2001. The feedbacks Society is one of the founders of this of teachers, students and pupils showed the Association. In May 2011, Bratislava and attraction and positive attitudes towards this and Slovak chemists hosted the Annual confer- similar activities in the future.(LukášKrivosudský, ence of European chemistry and chemical Slovak national contact point & coordinator of engineering education network—EC2E2N the Global experiment).

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Generate Enthusiasm for the company; fairs “Chemistry Slovakia” are antici- Creative Future of Chemistry pated to be held biannually. • 63rd annual meeting of Slovak (SCHS) & The IYC legacy rests in the motivation and Czech (ASCHFS) chemists. SCHS in collabo- commitment of the Slovak chemistry community ration with ASCHFS organized this meeting to continue in the future to improve the under- (in early September) as the top event of IYC standing of chemistry by the public and to target 2011 for the Slovak and Czech republics. Prof. activities to young people. Nicole J. Moreau, president of IUPAC, was invited and gave her thoughts on “Beyond SOUTH AFRICA 2011 – how to make IYC a long lasting suc- cess?” Adapted from summary materials prepared by • Activities of Working groups of SCHS E Steenberg, via Lynn L. Ngwenya on behalf of focussed on promotion of various types of the NAO (South Africa) and RADMASTE Centre, activities including: a textbook, a variety of University of the Witwatersrand. lectureships, colloquia, conferences and sym- posia to reflect the specific fields and aims of Specific plans were made to publicize and cele- the Working groups. For the year 2011, the brate IYC 2011 at the Third FASC Congress (16–21 role of chemistry in sustainable development January 2011 in South Africa) and during National has been emphasized throughout and par- Science Week, a countrywide celebration of ticularly also in the fair “Chemistry Slovakia science involving various stakeholders conduct- 2011”, in cooperation with Incheba. ing science activities at multiple sites in all nine provinces simultaneously from 1–6 August 2011. Conclusions Scifest Africa formed part of science activities Support for IYC: There was verbal support from conducted by the Northern Cape Department of governmental bodies, and to some extent also Education in the province. Most reported South the press and electronic media were support- African activities addressed the following goal: ive. In particular, there was great interest of young people shown through their very strong participation in the “Global water experiment”, which has been locally managed (e.g. complete translation and distribution of the leaflets and instructions) by the Slovak national coordinator of GWE. Thirty schools and 1325 pupils reported results on the IYC Global Experiment web-site. Partnerships with chemistry community (SCHS) established during IYC: The Center of Scientific and Technical Information of the Slovak Republic (official institution of Slovak govern- ment for support of science and scientists, and public awareness of scientific and technical activities); established partnership to promote the series of lectures and discussions “Chemical horizons” in future years. Incheba—established partnership with this Slovak exhibitions and fair

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Encourage Interest of Young type of activity is not yet very popular with People in Chemistry our teachers or students. During National Science Week South African chemists put on chemistry shows for schoolchil- For actual participation in the focus point, namely dren and workshops for educators in rural schools the Global Water Experiment, we relied on data in Kimberley and Kuruman in the Northern Cape logging on the website to give us an indication province. There was also a chemistry show as of the extent of participation. This was also not part of the opening of the new Mothibistad good, since the data logging process was not Science Centre in Kuruman. easy enough for our schools to use. • During the week of 3 August, a workshop was held at the Kimberley Civic Centre to Parastatal Participation in the Global Water familiarise educators with chemistry that Experiment may be carried out with readily available • The Department of Science and Technology household chemicals. The workshops will (DST) initiates programmes with learners take many of the demonstrations from the outside of the school curriculum. During IYC, Kitchen Chemistry show and concentrate on DST provided low-cost equipment to 40 learning outcomes and developing the dem- South African schools and was involved in 4 onstrations into investigations suitable for public events: the whole class. — Co-host of the UN World Water Day and • South Africa participated extensively in Big Splash, 22 March 2011 the Global Water Experiment, using locally — IYC Eastern Cape 13 August 2011 – large designed low-cost equipment. Broadly public event for IYC speaking, there was participation by two — IYC Northern Cape 27 August 2011 – parastatal bodies, a single large corporate large public event for IYC involvement and a number of smaller educa- — Meeting of G8 Ministers and Advisors of tional programmes. We did not participate Science and Technology, Cape Town in the Global Stamp Competition, since this • The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement, SAASTA, has a number of Science Centres in their portfolio. In total, SAASTA provided low-cost equip- ment to 75 schools, but unfortunately no information on individual school participa- tion in the Global Water Experiment is avail- able. The participation of DST and SAASTA assisted in reaching decision makers.

Corporate Involvement in the Global Water Experiment The Corporate Social Investment division of SASOL (South Africa) provided low-cost equip- ment to 205 schools, potentially allowing 800 teachers to do the Global Water Experiment with their learners. SASOL launched an extensive pro-

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gramme and trained teachers on how to do the March 2012, a great deal of the IYC momentum four activities of the Global Water Experiment. had been lost and very little additional participa- They also ran a Water Saving Competition in tion was noted in the extended period. the schools and unfortunately the competition The heavy reliance of the Global Water (with a prize money of USD 27 500) overshad- Experiment on electronic data logging proved to owed the aims of the Global Water Experiment. be problematic in South Africa. Although SASOL Participating teachers were awarded a Certificate tried to circumvent the difficulties by providing a of Leadership by SASOL. form and a fax number, this was not very effec- There was extensive collaboration between tive and of the 205 SASOL schools, only 16 sub- RADMASTE Centre and both IUPAC and UNESCO mitted data this way. The fact that schools had in the design and distribution of low-cost equip- to register as a user and then create an account ment and the development of suitable experi- (with details irrelevant to South African schools) mental protocols for the equipment. before they could log results, contributed to our On the occasion of UN World Water Day, 22 frustrations. March 2011, UNESCO and IUPAC launched the We cannot estimate individual numbers, but International Year of Chemistry Global Water we estimate 474 schools were reached in some Experiment with the “Big Splash”. This event way or another. occurred at Ratanga Junction, Cape Town, from Two PDF documents were also included in the 22-25 March 2011 and was organized in collabo- submission: ration with the City of Cape Town Municipality. 1. A flyer advertising a GWE workshop offered We tried to use the website as much as pos- at the Convention of the South African sible but there was initial frustration when the Chemical Institute, January 2011. uploading of experimental protocols for the low 2. A newspaper article published after the cost equipment was inexplicably delayed. launch of the GWE in Johannesburg for the Good partnerships were formed with the DST, Northern provinces, April 2011. and continued cooperation is envisaged to pro- mote interesting practical activities in schools. There was no central feedback mechanism in No further cooperation with SASOL is indicated South Africa. In hind-sight, this was not good, at this stage. since none of the schools or educational pro- The extension of the Global Water experiment grammes felt obliged to report on their participa- into the rest of the country after its launch in tion. When contacted early in 2012, only a small Cape Town in March was later than we expected. number of participants could give feedback. The The timing was not very suitable for our academic local IYC Committee did not have the capacity year, taking into account that the southern hemi- to establish a feedback mechanism and no other sphere academic year starts in January and that role players emerged to undertake this task. the summer months of January–April would have been most suitable for the activities in the Global Smaller Educational Programmes Water Experiment. By the time ambient tem- In total, 23 sets of low cost equipment were peratures had risen enough again, (September used in South Africa by a wide range of pro- – November), schools were preparing for and grammes, such as a Water Monitoring Project in writing end-of-year examinations and it was very the Pretoria Zoo, a science programme for dis- difficult to motivate teachers to devote time advantaged learners in the Northern Cape and a to the Global Water Experiment. Although the mobile science laboratory. Global Water Experiment was extended until

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Children’s Book of the Council during the year were coordinated In celebration of the International Year of with other institutions, and developed in the Chemistry, South African children’s author Ginny framework of the Chemistry and Society Forum. Stone has written a children’s book, entitled The official opening of the International Year “Sibo Mixes Things Up”, about chemistry. In this of Chemistry in Spain took place on February 8. story, the main character–a young girl named As usual with scientific commemorations, CSIC Sibo–has made a huge mess and has to clean it has created a website dedicated to chemistry up before her mother finds out. Her friend Lennie and the celebration of the International Year. comes to the rescue and helps clean up the mess In addition to reporting the commemorative with a chemical “magic potion.” Sibo becomes activities held during this year, this website was curious about chemicals and wants to learn more intended to complement other existing spaces about them. So her teacher invites a guest to on the Internet offering rigorous scientific con- come talk to her class about chemistry and how tent. These contents are planned to be updated it helps them in their everyday life. and expanded over the years and will be devel- oped by the CSIC research community and other SPAIN partners, in a way accessible to all citizens. The website hosted articles on the history of chem- istry and its characters, and the chemistry and Adapted from summary materials prepared by development in the fields of health, environ- by Javier Garcia Martinez. Spain organized many ment, food, exploring new energy sources or events for IYC-2011 and these are comprehen- the solution to the demand for new materials. sively listed on www.quimica2011.es/historico-de- It offered content on chemistry in our everyday actividades. Based on a report from the Consejo life (e.g., the senses, sport, cinema, wine, etc.), a Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas,Spain. virtual exhibition on demand and downloadable Increase the Public Appreciation teaching resources useful in the classroom and students (experiments, workshops, lesson plans, and Understanding of Chemistry in videos, etc.). All this material has been supple- Meeting World Needs mented with information on publications and items representative of Chemistry. Everyone has The CSIC with 15 centers for chemical research, access and material/activities highlighted are as with more than 1300 people working, and many follows: other centers in related areas, played a promi- • Through a brief audiovisual animation, citi- nent role in activi- zens can get an idea of the role that chem- ties in Spain for istry plays in developing solutions to major IYC 2011. Through challenges in the areas of energy, the envi- the development ronment, food, etc. It starts with a primitive of actions to fire taking us back to the origins of chemistry promote scien- in the context of water, the world and life. A tific culture, CSIC neural network leads to different scientific aimed to increase research applications, including in the textile appreciation and industry and a molecular computer. These understanding of molecules disintegrate forming the periodic chemistry, increase young people’s interest in table, one of the major conceptual contribu- science and generate enthusiasm for fostering tions of the history of science. The exhibition, a creative future of chemistry. The proceedings

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teaching units and audiovisual entertainment, • The International fair Expoquimia and clos- have the financial support of the FECYT. ing of IYC. During 14-18 November 2011, • In the third edition of the course “Advances Barcelona CSIC Expoquimia participated in in Chemistry and Their Impact on Society”, the fair, and the official Spanish closing of participants could see how chemistry pro- the International Year of Chemistry, on the vides us comfort in our daily lives, important 15th November. applications in human and animal health, agriculture, environmental protection, mate- Encourage the Interest of Young rials, supplies, etc. (September 2011, Madrid). People in Chemistry • “CHEMISTRY IN THE STREET” was a series of chemistry teaching workshops on the • In the show ”Between molecules” for the street. The workshops were aimed at the IYC 2011, the CSIC offered an instructive and Institutes Baccalaureate and secondary entertaining vision of chemistry. The show schools in the morning and the general pub- was aimed at the whole population, with lic in the afternoon. There were 4 sessions special attention to young students of the of which two were in Zaragoza (courtyard different cycles of secondary education. It of IberCajaZentrum), one in Huesca and consisted of 22 panels that introduce visitors another in Teruel. The workshops lasted to the central role of chemistry and its con- approximately 20 minutes and highlighted tributions to humanity. The content of the the following: Indicators, Gases CO2/H2, bat- exhibition, curated by Bernardo Herradón, teries, invisible Ink, surface tension / pressure offered an overview of chemistry and its role steam, reversible reactions, extraction of caf- in science, followed by a brief summary of feine, floppy polymers and, liquid crystals. the major contributions made throughout history. In a third block, the presentation Generate Enthusiasm for the delved into the chemistry for major fields Creative Future of Chemistry such as environment, health, energy and power, relating them to the research con- • During 2011 new titles were published in the ducted in Spanish laboratories. series about chemistry by the Council in col- • As part of the lecture series that CSIC organ- laboration with the publishing of Los Libros ised with other institutions,presentations on de la Catarata (collections “¿Quésabemos different approaches and issues in the field de?”, “Divulgación”). Among the new titles of chemistry were offered. Information was were included various topics of chemistry, made available on the website of the CSIC. on the occasion of the IYC-2011. Information A cycle of ten lectures was presented at was disseminated through web pages and Ibercaja-Zentrum (Zaragoza), beginning in commemorative CSIC (www.csic.es, www. February, involving the Faculty of Zaragoza, quimica2011.es). the Federation of Chemical and Plastics of • A cycle of ten lectures was held in Ibercaja- Aragon, the College of Chemical Zaragoza, Zentrum (Zaragoza), from February, involv- the Spanish Royal Chemical Society, Life ing the Faculty of Zaragoza, the Federation of Science Association and the CSIC Delegation Chemical and Plastics of Aragon, the College in Aragon. Also in Aragon, scientific talks of Chemical Zaragoza, the Spanish Royal were held at the Experimental Station of Society Chemicals, Life Science Association Aula Dei in secondary schools. and the CSIC Delegation in Aragon. • Chemistry was introduced as a key theme

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in other events such as science fairs that were conducted and a practical programme to took place in different regions, the Week of contribute to the objectives of IYC was developed. Science and Technology 2011, and in the Hall of Science in Zaragoza. Likewise the Movilab Increase the Public Appreciation of promoted interest in chemistry through Chemistry in Meeting World Needs specific workshops. The eighth edition of FOTCIENCIA introduced a special award Branding IYC 2011 in Sri Lanka - production and related to the International Year of related to publication of IYC calendar, pens, banners, fliers, the International Year of Chemistry. car stickers, etc. • Students in Spain participated in the Global A beautiful and informative calendar for the Water Experiment. Year 2011 depicting important events in the his- tory of chemistry and chemical sciences was Celebrate the Role of Women in published. It has a very good educational value Chemistry as the important photographs which have been In celebrating the anniversary of Marie Curie’s selected are well explained. Nobel prize, the CSIC Delegation in Aragon made • A ball pen marked IYC 2011 was distributed a presentation of statistics of women researchers among chemistry students as well as profes- from the CSIC in Aragon. sionals. It was one of the gift items presented to the students who took part in the games SRI LANKA at CHEMEX 2011 exhibition and Trade Fair. • The IYC fliers, IYC envelopes and IYC letter heads bearing the IYC logo were very attrac- Adapted from summary materials prepared by tively designed and printed. The fliers were A.M.Jayasekara and N.M. Hettigedera, Chair of distributed along with other documents to the Steering Committee, IYC 2011 Sri Lanka. various agencies including press and elec- tronic media organizations as well as to the The National Adhering Organization for IYC sponsors. 2011 in Sri Lanka was the Institute of Chemistry • T-shirts and caps with IYC logo were pro- Ceylon which is the succes- duced. The College of Chemical Sciences sor to the Chemical Society also produced T-shirts. of Ceylon (founded in 1941) • A daily home organizer and a School orga- established in the year 1971 nizer were designed. Action will be taken to for the general advancement print and distribute them in future. of science and practice of • A first day cover for the IYC stamp was chemistry. designed with pictures related to Chemistry IYC 2011 activities were ini- and chemical sciences. tiated in Sri Lanka, with the appointment of a Steering Ceremonial Inauguration of IYC 2011 Committee in 2009/2010 by In keeping with the official opening ceremony the Council and the estab- at UNESCO headquarters in Paris from January lishment of a Secretariat. 27th-28th 2011, the IYC 2011 in Sri Lanka was Planning of IYC 2011 ceremonially inaugurated at Bandaranaike Activities With the assistance International Conference Hall in Colombo on of the Steering Committee - 27th January 2011 by Hon. Prof. Tissa Vitharana IYC 2011 planning activities

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Sr. Minister of Scientific Affairs by lighting the ties planned in Sri Lanka. Keynote Address on traditional oil lamp. ‘Chemical Research in Technology Development’ Hon. Prof. Tissa Vitharana, Sr. Minister for was delivered by Dr. A. M. Mubarak, Director of Scientific Affairs accepted our invitation to grace the Industrial Technology Institute. the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest and delivered a valuable speech stating the impor- CHEMEX2011 Program of the Second Day (28 tance of chemistry in the national development. January 2011) The welcome address was delivered by Prof. M D The theme for the second day was ‘Chemistry in P De Costa, Dean College of Chemical Sciences. Day to Day Life’. Welcome address was delivered The keynote address on “Chemical Research on by Prof. M.D.P.De Costa, President of the Institute Technology Development” was delivered by Dr. of Chemistry Ceylon. Prof. S. Sotheeswaran A. M. Mubarak, Director Industrial Technology President elect, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Institute of Sri Lanka. Prof. S. Sotheeswaran, delivered the key note address on “chemistry President Elect, IChemC gave the concluding in day to day life”. Mr. Prithi Perera, Secretary remarks. A large number of invitees, guests, General of the Sri Lanka National Commission for industrialists, Government Officers, students and UNESCO, who graced the occasion as the Chief general public participated at the Inauguration Guest, explained the role of the UNESCO and its ceremony. commitment for assisting the event. The meet- ing was addressed by the Guest of Honour, Prof. CHEMEX 2011 Educational Exhibition and Trade H.D.Gunawardene Sr. Professorof the College of Fair CHEMEX 2011 Exhibition and Trade Fair Chemical Sciences and the concluding remarks This event was ceremonially inaugurated on the were made by Prof. S.I.Samarasinghe, Secretary, 27th April 2011 by the Hon. Senior Minister of International Relations, I Chem C. Scientific Affairs. CHEMEX 2011 was organized by the IYC National Secretariat of the Institute CHEMEX 2011 Program of the Third Day of Chemistry Ceylon as part of the IYC activities (29 January 2011) lined up for 2011 for the celebration of achieve- The theme for the third day was “Chemistry for ments of chemistry and chemical sciences. Industry’. Welcome address was delivered by Mr. M. R. M. Haniffa, Secretary of the IChem C. The CHEMEX 2011 Program of the First Day key note address on ‘Chemistry for Industry’ was (27 January 2011) The major events of the first delivered by Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasam, Managing day of CHEMEX 2011 were inauguration of the Director of the Haycarb, Pvt Ltd. The meeting International Year of chemistry in Sri Lanka was addressed by the Chief Guest, Mr. A. G. H. and the opening ceremony of CHEMEX 2011 R. Samaraweera, chair of the Maliban Biscuit Exhibition and Trade Fair by Prof. Tissa Vitharana, Manufactories Ltd. The Guest of Honour was Mr. Senior Minister of Scientific Affairs. Welcome Asanga Ranasighe, Director of the Unilevers Sri address was delivered by Prof. M. D. P. De Costa, Lanka. The concluding remarks were made by Dr. President of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Sujatha Hewage, Sr. Lecturer. The theme for the first day was ‘Chemical Research and Technology Development’. Mr. N. CHEMEX 2011 Program for the Fourth Day (30 M. S. Hettigedera , Chairman of the Steering January 2011) Committee of IYC 2011 (Sri Lanka) explained the The theme for the final day was ‘Chemical objectives of IYC 2011 and the details of activi- Education for well being of the Society’. Welcome

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address was delivered by Mrs. M.N.K.D.S. • ‘Tea and Health’ by Dr. Nimal Punyasiri, Senior Goonathilake, Secretary, Institute of Chemistry Research Officer, Tea Research Institute Ceylon. The key note address on ‘Chemical • ‘Opportunities for Chemistry Graduates’ by Education for well being of the society’ was deliv- Dr. S. Weliwegamage, Sr. Lecturer, Institute ered by Prof. J. N. O. Fernando, Dean, College of of Chemistry Ceylon. Chemical Sciences. The Chief Guest of the fourth • ‘Healthy Food Habit for Prevention of Disease’ day ceremony was Prof. M.D.P.de Costa, President by Mr. N. M. S. Hettigedera, Consultant of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Addresses Dietitian, and Nutritionist, were delivered by Dr. R.O.B. Wijesekara, on • ‘Water and Life’ by Mr. S. Perasiyan, Retired behalf of Prof. E. R. Janz, Dr. T. Kandasamy and Chief Chemist. Mr. H. S. Mevan Pieris, the past Presidents of the Institute of Chemistry. Concluding remarks were Conclusion of the “CHEMEX 2011” made by Mr. N.M.S. Hettigedera, Chairman of the The Exhibition and Trade Fair was successfully Steering Committee IYC 2011. He thanked the concluded on 30 January 2011 accruing much Dean of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon and benefit, especially to the younger generation of the Staff, Prof. J. N. O. Fernando, Dean, College the country. It has been estimated that a good of Chemical Sciences and staff and students and cross section of the society, around 200 000 Dr. S. Sotheesewaran, President Elect, I Chem C people consisting of school children, university and expressed his gratitude to all the external students, businessmen, industrialists, academ- agencies for their cooperation extended towards ics and the general public from all the three successful completion of the event and sought communities have visited the CHEMEX 2011. their continued support. The IYC 2011 stamp was Participation of teachers and school children ceremonially cancelled on the 4th day as a spe- from the areas of North and East such as Jaffna, cial event. Mullaitivu, Akkaraipattu and Batticaloa too at this event was of special significance. Exhibition Stalls In addition to displaying various industrial Over 100 exhibition stalls depicted various products and services to a broader cross section aspects of chemistry and chemical industrial of the society, the Exhibition & Trade Fair con- products. tributed much to the achievement of three major goals of the International Year of Chemistry (IYC Public Lectures 2011) namely, increase of public appreciation Well organized public lectures were held by emi- of chemistry in meeting world needs, increase nent Chemists at the CHEMEX 2011 venue with a of interest in chemistry among young people view to increasing awareness of the importance and generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry in industrial development as well of chemistry. The principle target group, the as in the day to day to day life thus contributing younger generation and the students as well to the fulfillment of IYC 2011 objectives. A large as teachers were able to accrue maximum ben- number of people attended the lecturers. The efits. The feedback received from the general topics covered and the lecturers were: public, industrial sector, academic institutions • ‘Toxic Substances and Prevention of Toxicity’ and students from schools clearly indicates that by Dr. R. Perera, Sr. Lecturer, University of the exhibition was very fruitful to them and the Colombo achievements are considerable and that, they are • ‘Sri Lanka Raw Materials for Industry’ by Dr. eagerly looking for such opportunities in future Mohandas, Greentech Consultant too.

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Issuance of IYC 2011 Commemoration Stamp As for our publicity programs, a colorful A commemorative postage stamp printed by the leaflet on the Avurudu Asiriya celebration was Sri Lanka Philatelic Bureau in collaboration with printed and made available to over 45 profes- the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon was issued on sional associations in Sri Lanka, several media the 30 of January 2011, as a special event for organizations and a few tourist hotels (through celebration of achievements of Chemistry and the arrangements made with Sri Lanka Tourism). Chemical Sciences in keeping with the objectives The ‘Avurudu Asiriya’ Sinhala and Tamil New Year of the declaration of IYC 2011 by the UN. The Program was telecasted by the HERITAGE TV and stamp includes the logos of IYC and the Institute TNL on the arrangements made by the Ministry of Chemistry Ceylon. of National Heritage. Press releases were sent to various media organizations. The Sri Lanka Avurudu Asiriya—IYC 2011 Cultural Program Tourism made special arrangements to publish This unique cultural program was held on 3 the event through the Ministry of Information on April 2011 at Janakala Kendraya, Pelewatte, their website. The details of the ‘Avurudu Asiriya’ Battaramulla with the participation of more than programme along with pictures from a book writ- 600 persons including members of Institute of ten by Prof. G. B. Dissananayaka were published Chemistry, visitors, family members, students on the IYC website. More news and photographs and children. Being a joint effort of the Steering will be published on the web site which has been Committee of the National Secretariat (IYC 2011) already enriched with IYC activities so far under- Sri Lanka and the Social Affairs Committee of the taken in Sri Lanka, thus bringing much reputa- Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Janakala Kendraya tion to the profession of chemistry, Institute of of the Ministry of National Heritage was selected Chemistry Ceylon, College of Chemical Sciences as it was an ideal venue for the event. and the Graduate Chemists and students while The Avurudu Asiriya Cultural Program was contributing to the achievements of IYC 2011 ceremonially opened by the president of the objectives as laid down by the UN. Institute of Chemistry and the members of the Council, President of the National Steering Increase Interest of Young People Committee IYC 2011 and members’ and the in Chemistry Chairman and Members of the Social Affairs Committee of the Institute of Chemistry by light- Interuniversity Debate Competitions ing the traditional oil lamp. Among the guests Among the other activities, inter-university attended were the Secretary General of the Sri debate competitions were held on various top- Lanka National Commission for UNESCO and the ics. The students had the opportunity to actively Additional Secretary to the Ministry of National participate in these debates and seminars which Heritage. were conducted by the academics and profes- The most attractive and colorful event was sionals in chemistry and chemical sciences. the selection of Avurudu Kumari (princess of the New Year) and Avurudu Kumaraya (prince of Australian National Chemistry Quiz programme the New Year). The contesting students of the Above examination had been held on 31st July college, well prepared for the event with color- 2010 in various parts of the country. More than ful special costumes participated at the contest 15 000 students from 140 schools from both the before a panel of judges. The contestants had Junior Division (Year 11) and the Senior Division to undertake various performances which were (Year 12) participated in the examination. carried out amidst unending cheers of the crowd. The Fourteenth Award Ceremony of the

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Australian National Chemistry Quiz Competition and Professors, at CHEMEX 2011. The feed back was held on 27 January 2011 as a special IYC activ- received from schools clearly indicates that the ity at the Bandaranaike Memorial International seminars had been extremely useful to them. . Conference Hall with the participation of a large number of students, general public, and mem- Traditional Magic Shows and Chemical Magic bers of industry. Shows CHEMEX 2011 exhibition was unique in that, it Science Day Drama Competition consisted of multifarious activities such as semi- A series of drama competitions were held earlier nars, debates, chemistry magic shows, dramas among the school students under the sponsor- and chemistry demonstrations, as well as kiddies ship of the National Science Foundation of Sri play, musical programmes, dances and many Lanka and in collaboration with the Institute of other entertainments. Chemistry magic shows Chemistry Ceylon. Opportunities were provided as well as traditional magic shows, orchestra and to those students who were successful to stage traditional dances etc., provided much entertain- their dramas at the CHEMEX 2011 Exhibition site. ment to the visitors. Therefore, CHEMEX 2011 was The dramas attracted a large number of audi- indeed very much more than a mere exhibition. ence contributing the goals of the IYC 2011. The dramas oriented towards chemical education Raffle Draw imparted a good knowledge to the audience on The Dean, College of Chemical Sciences orga- the use of chemistry in day to day life. nized the IYC Raffle draw which became very popular and it provided attractive prizes to the All Island Interschool Chemistry Quiz Contest winners. A total number of 124 schools applied for the first round. The preliminary written test of the Ceremony for Appreciation of the Services of chemistry quiz competition was held on 13th Staff and Students November 2010 at 21 examination centres, island A ceremony to distribute the Certificates of wide. Eighteen (18) schools were selected for Appreciation to those who contributed to the the second round of the competition which was success of CHEMEX 2011 was held on 26 February held sat the Adamantane House on 21 January 2011 at the P.P.G.L. Siriwardene Auditorium of the 2011. Four (4) schools were selected for the final Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. round conducted on 27 January at BMICH during The services of the staff of the Institute of CHEMEX 2011 Exhibition and Trade Fair. Winners Chemistry Ceylon and the teachers and students were Royal College, Colombo 7, Ananda College of the College of Chemical Sciences who worked (1st runner up) Trinity College, Kandy, Holy day and night for the successful conclusion of Family Convent, Bambalapitiya. the IYC inauguration ceremony and ‘CHEMEX Chemistry in Sri Lanka will be sent to all the 2011’ Exhibition and Trade Fair (which were schools who participated in the Inter School held at BMICH Sri Lanka from 26-30 January chemistry Quiz. 2011) were appreciated and certificates were awarded for their performances. It was attended Seminars and Chemistry Practical Demonstrations by more than 400 students and staff members for A/L Students of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon/ College of A large number of GCE Advanced Level stu- Chemical Sciences. dents from various schools attended the A/L A special speech on “Supporting the Global Seminars conducted by the University Lecturers Chemistry Community” was delivered by Dr.

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Neville V Reed, Managing Director, Science Water Experiment of the International Year of Education and Industry, Royal Society of Chemistry 2011. National Secretariat has been Chemistry UK. His interesting speech was cen- identified by UNESCO as the Focal Point for col- tered on practical aspects of Chemical Sciences. lection and distribution of the kits in Sri Lanka. Because of his unique art of presentation as well as its very useful content, it attracted many com- “CHEMEX 2011” Open Day and Exhibition mendations cheers from the audience. Creation of awareness on Chemistry is one of the important goal of the International Year of Chemistry Seminars for Advanced Level Students Chemistry (IYC 2011) declared by the UN. The Seminars for A/L students were conducted from CHEMEX 2011 Exhibition and Trade Fair con- 27–30 January 2011 at BMICH, Sri Lanka. A large ducted by this Institute at BMICH from 27–30 number of Advanced Level students from various January 2011 brought much benefits, especially schools attended the A/L seminars conducted to the younger generation of the country, espe- by the University Lecturers and Professors, at cially in the increase of interest and enthusiasm CHEMEX 2011. in chemistry. As a result a considerable demand has been created thus more and more schools Directory of Graduate Chemists in Sri Lanka requesting for continuation of such activities. Action is being taken by the Dean, College of Chemical Sciences to publish a Directory of Interschool Titration Competition Graduate Chemists in Sri Lanka in the International An Interschool Titration Competition was con- Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011). ducted at the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) “Adamantane House,” Rajagiriya, 15-21 November wishes to update its Directory of Graduate 2011 as part of the above IYC 2011 activities. The Chemists in order to have continuous contact main objective of the competition is to assess and correspondence and publicize the activities abilities achieved by the students with respect to Graduate Chemists are involved in. laboratory skills of conducting titrations, proper The Directory will carry information about the recording of the results, and correlation of the current qualifications,employment and contact results with the theory of the GCE (A/L) syllabus. details of Graduate Chemists. Organizations Involved in IYC Commemorating the Chemistry Greats Activities Dr. Devanandan was perhaps the most world renowned scientist that Sri Lanka has ever pro- The following organizations have been involved duced. The event was held on 9 September 2011 in IYC activities in various forms such as pro- at the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChem C) viding advice and guidance, cooperation and Adamantane House, Rajagiriya to honour this collaboration, sponsoring, providing donations, great scientist of Sri Lanka. proving stalls etc.

School Packs for the Global Water Experiment State Organizations On behalf of the UNESCO, RADMASTE Centre Presidential Secretariat at the University of the Witwatersrand sent five Ministry of Technology and Research School Packs and five sets of printed materials Ministry of National Heritage to us at the request of UNESCO-Paris, in order Ministry of Information for schools in Sri Lanka to take part in the Global Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication

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International Organizations ages with other agencies which are contributing Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO to the global IYC activities.

Academic Institutions Proposed Future Programs Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Continuing IYC 2011 Activities College of Chemical Sciences Leading Universities of Sri Lanka Broadening the Scope of the National Secretariat The present National Secretariat established Government Statutory Organizations for the implementation of IYC activities will National Science Foundation be reorganized and strengthened to plan and National Aquaculture Development Authority implement programmes for the promotion of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau chemistry and chemical sciences in Sri Lanka. Bandaranaike International Conference Hall The National Secretariat has the task of review- Philatelic Bureau of Sri Lanka ing the present legislation in regard to various Sri Lanka Tourism other Acts and formulating a Chemists Act. It will Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Bureau also involve in the administration of said Act. The National Secretariat will be housed in the same Private-Sector Industrialists building of Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, thus Unilevers (Sri Lanka), Maliban Biscuit there is no need to rent out office facilities. The Manufactories Ltd, Maliban Milk Products ltd, staff will consist of Chairman (Specialist), Hony. Sevenseaa UK, Abbot Diagnostics Secretary and a Programme Specialist. A steering committee consisting of the Media Organizations Chairman, President IChemC, the Rector Independent Television Networks , Sirasa TV, of the CCS, Hony Secretary, Hony Treasurer, Swarnawahini TV, Associated Newspapers Chairman International Relations of IChemC, Ceylon Ltd.(Lake House), Lakhanda Broadcasting Chairman A&EP Committee will be established. Service, Nelus Advertising Agency, SIYATHA TV The Secretariat will be strengthened to carry out coordination with the relevant government Official IYC Website agencies, law enforcement authorities and the industry as well as educational institution. It The IYC 2011 website, www.chemistry2011.org will be equipped with the required furniture, provided information on IYC activities conducted office equipment and communication equip- by the countries which took part in the celebra- ment. While administering the provisions of tions. The National Secretariat IYC 2011 updated Chemists Act it will identify, plan, and implement this website pertaining to the IYC activities of Sri programmes for the promotion of chemistry and Lanka regularly. chemical sciences.

Interaction with Other International Chemistry Days, School Essay/Art/Poster Agencies Competition Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO In view of the importance of chemistry and (UNESCO is one of the global partners) is the chemical sciences in the national development, principal international organization which sup- high priority has been accorded to promote ports IYC activities in Sri Lanka. The National Chemistry among school children and the gen- Secretariat (Sri Lanka) IYC 2011 will make link- eral public. Action will be taken by the National

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Secretariat to continue awareness programmes Heritage and the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon and educational programmes with a view to with a view to celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New creating enthusiasm and interest in chemistry Year 2012 concluded successfully on 21 April among the students. Accordingly, essay/arts/ 2012 at the Folk Art Centre (Janakala Kendraya), poster competitions will be conducted at each Battaramulla. It was held for the third consecu- Educational Division level with the assistance tive year by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, of the Zonal education Offices of the Ministry based on a concept of Professor JNO Fernando, of Education. Three best contestants from each Rector of the College of Chemical Sciences. It is Zonal Education Area will be selected for the estimated that over 800 persons consisting of Provincial Level contests. Three best contes- members of the staff of the Ministry of National tants from each Province will then be selected Heritage, members of the Institute of Chemistry for the national level competition. The National Ceylon, students of Janakala Kendraya and Level Competition will be held by the Ministry College of Chemical Sciences, participated at of Education/NSC. Chemistry Days will be con- the event. ducted in selected schools. The objective of the The activities were commenced by lighting Chemistry Day programme is to create aware- the Traditional Oil Lamp. Mrs. Kanthi Wijethunga, ness of the importance of chemistry in the Secretary to the Ministry of National Heritage daily life, contribution of chemistry to the well welcomed the invitees and participants and being of the society, enhancing the interest in stressed the importance of promoting cultural chemistry among school children, improvement programmes such as Avurudu Asiriya to impart of knowledge in chemistry, and its importance knowledge and experience on age old traditions in the national development. It will also, enrich and the highly valued national heritage to our school children’s knowledge in chemistry to help younger generation. them at school level studies, encourage young The events included, various traditional people to get interested in chemistry and gener- Avurudu Sports such as Banis Kema, Lime and ate enthusiasm for chemistry activities, increase Spoon, Egg Passing, Kiri Kema, Needle and the student’s appreciation and understanding String, Avurudu Kumara open contest, Avurudu of chemistry and its role in everyday of life. It is Kumari open contest, Water Filling, Badhaka expected to select one school from District and Diweema, racing, Suuppuwen Beema, Fancy each such school will invite neighboring schools Dress Competition and many more activities for the Chemistry Day. such as Racing competitions, Kamba Edeema and Sinhala and Tamil traditional dances. Publications Action will be taken to publish articles, news Generate Enthusiasm for the paper advertisements, workshop proceedings, Creative Future of Chemistry leaflets and pamphlets, proceedings of the work- shops to strengthen the above activities and to Workshop on Chemistry and Chemical Science disseminate information among the chemical for Social Well Being societies, universities, educational institutions, Workshop on ‘Chemistry and Chemical Industry and government organizations etc. for the Well being of the Society’ was held at Admantane House, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Avurudu Asiriya Program Rajagiriya, 31 May 2012. The Avurudu Asiriya 2012 Cultural Program, Chemistry as well as chemical sciences play jointly organized by the Ministry of National an important role in the national development

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while chemical education, training and regulation and Commerce, Conclusive remarks - Dr. of chemical industry are vital for achievement of AAP Keerthi, Joint Secretary, Institute of sustainable development the industry. Therefore, Chemistry Ceylon. Vote of Thanks - Mr. AM the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, organized a Jayasekara, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon national Workshop on ‘Chemistry and Chemical Industry for the Well being of the Society’ on Public Lectures on Chemistry 31 May 2012 at Admantane House, Institute of A programme of conducting public lectures with Chemistry Ceylon, Rajagiriya. a view to increase awareness of importance of A welcome address was delivered by chemistry in industrial development as well as Professor S. Sotheeswaran, President Institute of day to day life was undertaken by the National Chemistry Ceylon. Key Note Address was deliv- Secretariat IYC 2011 Public lectures on chemis- ered by Professor MDP DE Costa, Department of try 27–30 January 2011 at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Chemistry, University of Colombo. Presentations Lanka. A large number of people attended the made were as follows: lecturers. • Achievements of IYC 2011 activities in Sri The Fourth Inaugural Professorial lecture on Lanka and future directions - Address by ‘Chemistry for Sustainable Utilization of Material Mr. NMS Hettigedera: Chairman IYC steering Resources of Sri Lanka’ was held by Prof. H. D. committee, Gunawardhana, Chartered Chemist on 14 March • Chemical Education towards Human 2011 at P.P. G.L. Siriwardena, Auditorium of the Resources Development - Professor JNO Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Fernando, Hony Rector, College of Chemical The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon has planned Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. to celebrate its 70th Anniversary simultane- • Contribution of Chemistry for the ously with its 40th Annual Sessions on 16th-17th Development of Sri Lankan Agricultural June 2011 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Sector – Dr. Swarna Wimalasiri, Sr. Lecturer, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Department of Food Science and Technology, The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon is the succes- Faculty of Agriculture, University of sor to the Chemical Society of Ceylon (founded Peradeniya. Chemical Industry in Sri Lanka in 1941) and was established in the year 1971 for and the Role of Chemist – Mr. DBN Perera, the general advancement of the science and General Manager, 4 Ever Skins Naturals (Pvt) practice of chemistry. The Institute is a learned Ltd. Chemical Laboratory and Service Sector society catering to the chemical sciences as for National Development – Mrs. Sumathy well as a professional, qualifying and examining Rajasingham, Laboratory Services Business body looking after and responsible for the main- Manager , SGS Lanka Pvt Ltd. Contribution tenance and enhancement of the profession of of Chemist for the Enhancement of Food chemistry. Processing Industry in Sri Lanka -Mr. Marian A seminar on Photochemistry for the well- Arsakularathna, Quality Assurance Research being of the society will be held by the Institute and Development Consultant, Ceylon Cold of Chemistry Ceylon on 17 June 2011 at the Sri Stores Ltd. Role of Chemist in Pharmaceutical Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo. Industry - Dr. Parakrama Herath, Astron Ltd. Presentations were made by the eminent Control of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals scientists who are experts in the relevant - Professor. R P Perera, Director, Center field. Welcome address and Introduction to for Implementation of Chemical Weapons Photochemistry will be made by the President of Convention, Ministry of Industry the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. The main sub-

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jects discussed were: Organic Photochemistry, ered the welcome address which was followed A Personal History- Photochemistry of Solar by the Minister’s address. The Keynote address Cells, Photochemical Sensors, Industrial was delivered by Dr. Rohan P Perera (Senior Photochemistry, Photochemistry in Medicine, lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Photochemistry in Nano technology and, Colombo & Director, National Authority for the Environment Photochemistry. Implementation of Chemical Weapons). Training seminar on Packaging, for Food, Role of Chemistry Research in National Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries on Development : The International Conference on 6 May 2011, Adamantane House. http://pubs. Chemical Sciences 20-22 June 2012, Colombo, acs.org/cen/newscripts/89/8911newscripts. Sri Lanka. The major aim of the conference will html?featured=1. be to discuss how chemistry meets the global The subjects discussed were Food Packaging challenges of clean air,safe water, healthy food, its Role, Regulations and Safety, Glass Packaging dependable medicine from plants, and how the for Beverages, Flexible Packaging in Food. Tetra chemical education imparted to our students Pak packaging: Food (Labelling and Advertising) achieve the UN Millennium development goals. Regulations 2005. Cosmetics and Packaging Interelations, and Pharmaceutical Packaging. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Marie A Training Seminar on Nano Technology was Curie Nobel Prize held on 30 September 2011 at the Institute of Publication of a stamp containing the portraits of Chemistry Ceylon with the participation of over Mme Marie Curie and Prof. M.U.S. Sultanbawa as 100 industrial sector representatives and gradu- well as the pictures of Blue Sapphire, the national

ate students. gem of Sri Lanka, Al2O3 molecule (which is the Subjects discussed were Nano Technology main component of the gem) reflects Sri Lanka’s Towards Basic Human Needs, Principles and his- commitment towards the achievement of IYC torical background, Nanotechnology towards new goals. materials development Nanotechnology in energy production and storage, Nano Technology Liquid Publications Crystals, Nanotechnology research at University January 2011 issue of Chemistry in Sri Lanka was of Peradeniya, Medical industrial and other appli- dedicated to IYC 2011. A number of articles were cations, Carbon nano tubes and their applica- published covering the current topics relevant tions and Instrumentation in Nanotechnology, to Chemistry which were also highlighted in the Nanotechnology and Environment. international activities of IYC 2011. The topics Training Seminar on Sustainable Development included women in Chemistry, medicine, energy, in Quality, Safety and Health Aspects of Tea, water, environment, green chemistry, materials 2 November 2011, Venue Adamantane House, and food. The pride of place was given to Marie Rajagiriya. Curie recognizing the hundredth anniversary of A training seminar on Toxicology: Clinical, the award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Industrial and Environmental Applications was her and to highlight the women’s contributions held on 20 January 2012 at the Adamantane to chemistry. The articles were written by the House, Institute of Chemistry, Rajagiriya. Chief Sri Lankan experts in their relevant fields. Many Guest at the event was the Hon. Pavithra other newspaper supplements, newspaper arti- Wanniarachchi, Minister of Technology and cles,, brochures, leaflets, photographs, etc. were Research. There were about 100 participants at published. In addition articles were contributed the seminar. Professor S Sotheeswaran deliv- to the journals published by other organizations.

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SWEDEN videos combine scientific content with humor, adventure and action. Our goal is to inspire the Adapted from summary materials pre- audience to want to learn more, says Per Thorén pared by Agenta Sjogren for the Svenska of Molecular Frontiers, who initiated the project. Nationalkommittén för Kemi. The videos appeal to kids in all ages—but are also appreciated by many adults! The Swedish National Committee for Chemistry, The monthly themes, spanning from fashion to a working committee under the Royal Academy sports and sustainable development, were com- of Sciences, was the principal coordinator of the mon to all IYC activities in Sweden. Each video Swedish celebration of the International Year of is approximately 5 minutes long, which makes Chemistry, KEMINS ÅR 2011. The coordination of it easy to use the videos in various contexts, the celebrations took place in a project group such as during a lesson at school. The videos formed by the Swedish National Committee are published on YouTube (www.youtube.com/ together with the Swedish Chemical Society, the chemistrycalendar), from where they can be trade association, Swedish Plastics & Chemicals embedded on websites and blogs. A Swedish Federation, and the Chemistry Teachers’ Resource version of each video has also been made. Centre. VINNOVA, the Sweden’s Innovation In conjunction with each video, teaching mate- Agency, and the Swedish Research Council con- rial has been generated, available for down- tributed financially. load on Molecular Frontiers website “MoleClues” Efforts to implement activities that showed (www.moleclues.org). The teaching material con- the role of chemistry were organized by various tains background facts and descriptions of sim- actors throughout Sweden. Information about all ple experiments of varying difficulty level, that activities is available on www.kemi2011.se includ- can be carried out in a classroom. On MoleClues ing a final report. Many activities covered several there are also games, news and interviews that goals of IYC. relate to the content in each video. Besides all the exciting activities falling under IYC Activities the Chemistry Calendar described above, indi- vidual companies and organizations focussed Sweden’s Best IYC Activity covered three of on the interest of young people. For example, the IYC goals and was entitled the Chemistry BASF, Sweden engaged in the International Year Calendar, a series of 12 short videos produced of Chemistry, with the purpose to increase young during the International Year of Chemistry 2011. people’s interest in science. Part of this was in The project was awarded as Sweden’s most inno- sponsoring schools with Science Dictionaries and vative and successful activity during IYC2011. sponsoring the Chemical Day (October) orga- The Chemistry Calendar was a joint project nized by the Plastic & Chemical Federation. between Molecular Frontiers, an international outreach organization, Chalmers University of Technology, University of Gothenburg, science Conclusions centerUniverseum and Untamed Science, a small On 30 November 2011 the Swedish part of movie company specializing in fun and educa- International Year of Chemistry was summed tional science videos. Together, they developed up. It was a day dedicated to chemistry at the videos, one for each month of the year, that show Royal Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. We how chemistry plays an important role in every- discussed how efforts made could be a platform day life. At the same time, the videos point to for the future an organized a big workshop with the future by highlighting ongoing research. The focus on how to create curiosity in chemistry

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and influence young people’s attitudes. In the —Globi is a very famous comic figure in exhibition we shared our best events and let Switzerland (www.globi.ch). us be inspired by some of the more than 300 • Coffee cream cover arranged during the year. During the year there • Swiss stamp with Vitamin C were about 360 media reports about Swedish • Furthermore there were over 400 articles activities during IYC and all articles were posted about the IYC2011 in Swiss newspapers, during the exhibition. The participants included which is for our rather small country a big universities, colleges, businesses, organizations success. and science centers. The day ended with the National Committee for Chemistry promising to Conclusions invite all that work for chemistry in Sweden back in a year so that this inspiring forum for dialogue As the SCNAT and partners played mainly the about the role of chemistry can become a regular coordination role for IYC 2011 within Switzerland, event, a platform for the future. the continuation of the activities lies with the different organizations that arranged their SWITZERLAND events. SCNAT is too small (human and financial resources) to organize events during the IYC Adapted from summary materials prepared by as well as for future years. After 2011, SCNAT Barbara Winter, chief science officer, Platform reverts to “regular modus” and has proceeded Chemistry, Swiss Academy of Sciences. with regular annual activities as before IYC, for example, the programme «Chemical Landmarks The Platform Chemistry of the Swiss Academy in Switzerland» which was initiated in 2009 of Sciences (SCNAT) together with the Swiss (www.chemicallandmarks.ch). Chemical Society and Science Industries took responsibility for the coordination of all IYC THAILAND activities in Switzerland in advance and during 2011. Adapted from summary materials prepared by Supawan Tantayanon, president, Chemical IYC Activities Society of Thailand. • The national webpage www.chemistry2011.ch (German/French) was set up to ensure Swiss Increase the Public Appreciation participation and indicates over 85 activities and Understanding of Chemistry in throughout the country for IYC. Meeting World Needs • A very successful launch ceremony of the IYC in Switzerland was organized, as well International Conference on Pure and Applied as the closing ceremony which was held Chemistry 2011 jointly with the Annual Congress of the International Conference on Pure and Applied Swiss Academy of Sciences, with the title Chemistry is the annual conference of the “Dimensionality.” These events as well as Chemical Society of Thailand under the Patronage all the events throughout Switzerland were of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn. This posted on the Webpage. year it has been co-organized by the Department • The «Platform Chemistry» of SCNAT initiated of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot or led three big projects: University on 5-7 January 2011 in Bangkok, • Chemistry Book for Children “ChemiemitGlobi”

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Thailand which devoted for the International ing and describing the chemical products and Year of Chemistry with the theme of Sustainable goods for household use and transportation. Development: From Basic to Applied Chemistry. There were hands-on experiments, the history The total participants were around 1000. of Madame Marie Curie, the chemistry ques- tions and answers competition, the chemistry The 14th Asian Chemical Congress magic show, games and posters. The congress was held by the Chemical Society • Science Contest: The national science con- of Thailand under the Patronage of Her Royal test was held to celebrate IYC2011. It involved Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol and under the students and teachers from high schools, auspices of the Federation of Asian Chemical universities and researchers from institutes Societies and IUPAC on 5-8 September 2011, across Thailand. This contest was on 16 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, August 2011. Bangkok, Thailand. The theme of this congress • Chemistry Show: The Chemistry Show was was Contemporary Chemistry for Sustainability held on 18 August 2011. It aimed to show and Economic Sufficiency. There were 8 sessions, how chemistry was fun and joy with safety 23 symposia and 5 workshops with the total awareness. participants of around 1800 from 48 countries. Among these, the symposium of IYC 2011 “Future Study Trip on Chemistry in Our Culture and Our Chemical Perspectives in Asia”, chaired by Prof. Life David St. Black, was particularly organized as The event was arranged to visit various cultural for celebrating the IYC which was held on 8 places to gain insight of the chemistry in our cul- September 2011. In addition, the other special ture and our daily life. One of the places was the activity to celebrate IYC is “Bangkok Bank Young Grand Palace, Bangkok. The event was done in 9 Chemists Awards” were supported by Bangkok October 2011, with 82 attendees. Bank Co. Ltd. The 100 awards were presented during the 14ACC Banquet on 6 September 2011. Encourage the Interest of Young People in Chemistry Chemistry Activities During the National Science Weeks Children Day in Chemistry Laboratory The National Science Weeks this year were The Department of Science Service, Ministry of from 7-22 August at the Convention hall, Bitec Science and Technology has opened the chem- Bang-na, Bangkok. There were several activi- istry laboratory for the children on 26 January ties in all fields of Science included chemistry. 2011. The children with their parents could expe- The major organizer was the National Science rience the determination of the acidity and basic- Museum, Ministry of Science and Technology, ity of water taken from several locations as one while many organizations, like the Chemical example to show the chemistry in our daily life. It Society of Thailand, were the co-organizers. gives the opportunity for the next generation to The number of the audiences around 20 000 to appreciate chemistry. About 4000 people visited 40 000 everyday. There were chemistry activities the chemistry laboratory. were as follows: The National Standard Test of Chemistry • The exhibition on See San Chemie (or Color The Chemical Society of Thailand has organized of Chemistry): The exhibition demonstrated the meetings of the heads of the chemistry the colorful chemistry in daily life by display- departments of all the academic institutions in

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Thailand, at least twice a year. The 13th meeting Science Teachers Training via VDO was held on 24 June 2011, at Rangsit University, Teleconferencing on Small-Scale Chemistry Bangkok. In this meeting, the national standard The training was organized by the Distance test of chemistry as to celebrate the International Learning Foundation, the Chemical Society Year of Chemistry 2011 has been initiated and of Thailand and Department of Chemistry of planned. This activity has involved all Departments Chulalongkorn University. It was the co-opera- of Chemistry in Thailand by nominating the staff tion between the Chemical Society of Thailand for writing the exam questions in five subjects, and Mexican Center of Green Chemistry and (i.e., Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Microscale Chemistry. Iberoamericana University, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Mexico for the content in this training. It was Biochemistry). composed of five parts on small scale chemis- try experiments (i.e., water electrolysis, copper Youth Chemists of Thailand Awards electrodeposition, oxidation numbers, concen- To celebrate the International Year of Chemistry, tration and chemical reactions, and properties of

the Chemical Society of Thailand has launched the CO2, H2, O2, Cl2). This training was broadcasted brand new 100 awards for the Youth Chemists of to 14 000 schools on 25–27 January and 8–9 Thailand. The selection of the qualified students February 2012. The audiences were estimated to were selected from the secondary schools nation be around 50 000. wide through the two examination competitions, both in theory and practice, before and after two Seminar on Sustainable Chemistry in the World trainings, which were organized by the Promotion and Thai Society for Young Chemists of Academic Olympiad and Development of The event was held on 6 June 2011 in the Science Education Foundation under the patron- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and age of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani. Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra. The final It is aimed to educate the chemistry students to competition of this year was held in Faculty of pay attention on sustainability. The number of Science, Taksin University, Songkla, and the win- the attendees were 254. ners were announced on 10 May 2011. Generate Enthusiasm for the Practical Experiment Meeting for High School Creative Future of Chemistry Students The activity was held in the Department of Green Chemistry Book (in Thai) Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice, edited by Thammasat University, Pathumthani, on 6 Paul Anastas and John Warner, has been trans- September 2011 with 128 attendances. lated into Thai and printed for free distribution in Thailand, under the permission of Oxford Press. Let’s Celebrate the International Year of Chemistry 2011 Celebrate the Role of Women in The exhibition of Let’s celebrate the international Chemistry year of chemistry 2011, at the 32nd Chemistry Test, organized by Undergraduate Students Club, During the conference, the international year of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, chemistry in Thailand was launched on 6 January Kasetsart University, 6 November 2010. 2011 with the special event on “Women sharing a chemical moment in time.” The female mem-

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bers of the Thai Chemical Society and 70 female University. The final round of competition was attendees from the research institutes, universi- held at National Science Museum, Chamchuri ties and chemical industries got together while Square, Bangkok, Thailand. There were a having tea and coffee. total of 44 teams entering the competition. The questions covered general chemistry The Award Presentation of L’Oreal For Women knowledge at high school level as well as in Science in Thailand Marie Curie biography. The Award Presentation of L’Oreal For Women in Science in Thailand was organized by L’Oreal General (Thailand) Co.Ltd. on 7 September 2011, . Prof. The announcement of IYC activities in Thailand Ada Yonath, Nobel Laureate 2002, chaired the was actually done through schools and univer- ceremony. sities via e-mail, air mail and website, both the CST and IYC websites, but no social media. We Marie Curie, Our Life Our Future estimated more than 2 million people knew IYC This event was the last activity to celebrate through our various programs. the International Year of Chemistry in Thailand. We established the partnership with It was organized by exhibition was held by the Promotion of Academic Olympiad and the Chemical Society of Thailand, the National Development of Science Education Foundation Science Museum, Poland Embassy. The aim of under the Patronage of HRH Princess Galayani this exhibition is to celebrate 100 years of Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Ralanagarindra Madame Marie Curie with the year of Chemistry (POSN), for the selection of the 100 youth chem- on the theme of Chemistry, Our Life Our Future. ists of Thailand from the secondary schools It was held in Science Square of the National nationwide. This activity has been continued and Science Museum, Bangkok, on 3-30 April 2012. will be one of the annual activities of our society. The total audiences were more than 10 000. The We contacted IUPAC from time to time ask- activities in this event were as follows: ing questions and requesting the IYC pins and • The Display of Madame Marie Curie: The the copies of the special issue of Chemistry Polish Embassy in Thailand had brought the International for distribution in Thailand. The original posters and Nobel Laureate medals main constraints in developing the IYC initia- of Madame Marie Curie from the Marie Curie tives is the budget which we had to raise fund Museum in Warsaw, to display to the public. from the private sectors and some governmental • “Chemistry for Life’ Photo Contest: The con- organizations. test was organized in collaboration with Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UNITED KINGDOM Chulalongkorn University. The activity was aimed to make the public being aware of Adapted from summary materials prepared by the important role of chemistry in life. There Jon Edwards, corporate communications man- were a total of 39 photos sent for the con- ager, Royal Society of Chemistry. test. • “Chem Challenge” Chemistry Contest for High A variety events and activities for IYC 2011 were School Students: The competition was orga- organized in the UK throughout the year, a sum- nized in collaboration with Department of mary of which is as follows: Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn

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Increase the Public Appreciation and Encourage Interest of Young Understanding of Chemistry in Meeting World People in Chemistry Needs; Generate Enthusiasm for the Creative Future of Chemistry • Many activities targeted students: (1) • IYC activities were launched at the Houses Thousands of students took part in the Global of Parliament, with the Federation of African Experiment “Water- a chemical solution”. (2) Societies of Chemistry. President of the RSC student members at the University of Federation of African Chemistry Societies, Edinburgh took their activities out of the Professor Temechegn Engida spoke to doz- laboratories with a series of demonstrations. ens of parliamentarians, including UK science They engaged with others at the university minister David Willetts. who do not have a connection with chemis- • Several seminars and meetings took place in try. (3) Four hundred school children enjoyed the UK throughout the year, at the Chemistry an exciting programme of events at the Centre and in other places. Topics discussed Charterhouse School IYC Day, including a included drug use, the unique role of the presentation by the Nobel Laureate Sir Harry Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Kroto. (4) The RSC hosted a competition for Weapons (OPCW) in ensuring that chemistry children from eight countries in Africa and is used only for peaceful purposes, the his- Europe. (5) The Our Children on Water was tory of London’s water supply, debates on a thought-provoking art exhibition showing whether or not the UK can meet targets for how the world’s children feel about water. reducing carbon emissions without the use • Four series of the RSC’s ‘Chemical of nuclear power, the challenges we face in Lunchboxes’ were organized covering a wide securing freshwater supplies at a global level, variety of topics including food colourings, Boyle’s life and works, sport and doping, flavours, cardiovascular disease and sustain- innovation to transform the chemical indus- ability of food. try, and the genius of Michael Faraday. • The RCS took part in the Cambridge Science • A unique online microsite was developed Festival. Activities had a ‘liquid and water’ offering access to RSC’s best gold-related theme designed to generate interest in the publications throughout 2011. IYC Global Experiment. • The RSC launched its new Visual Elements periodic table as a legacy to IYC. • The RSC President, Professor David Phillips, traveled throughout the UK and around the world during 2011, promoting chemistry through a variety of entertaining lectures. • The RSC West India Section and Pakistan Section organized events in India and Pakistan. • IYC was brought to an end when RSC celebrated its own anniversary of 170 years of publishing at a chemical landmark ceremony at Thomas Graham house in Cambridge.

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Celebrate the Role of Women in and the Our Children on Water art exhibi- Chemistry tion, which toured Europe and Africa after its launch at the Chemistry Centre in London. • In January, women scientists from 44 coun- • For the first time, the annual Bill Bryson tries, including the UK, gathered together Science Communication Competition for via a video link and social media channels school pupils, championed by best-selling to share a chemical moment in time over author Bill Bryson, saw an invitation for breakfast. entries from international schools. Since 2011, • The centenary anniversary of Marie Curie’s international entries have been invited as a Nobel Prize for Chemistry was honored on direct legacy of IYC. several occasions: a lecture that considered • New relationships with other interna- Marie Curie’s contribution to science and tional organizations were forged by hold- examined other aspects of the history of ing joint events and initiatives, such as the radiochemistry (organized by the RSC), an Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical evening of readings about the life of Marie Weapons, the Organisation for Economic Curie followed by a one-day symposium cel- Cooperation and Development and the ebrating the life and work of Marie Curie and World Gold Council, among many others. Helmet Maecke at King’s college, as well as • A source of funding was made available to a visit of Hélène Langevin-Joliot, the grand- member groups and local sections of the daughter of Marie Curie, to Trinity College in RSC, which they could use on projects to Dublin. advance the chemical sciences in the spirit of the IYC’s objectives. Most groups have Conclusions planned education or outreach events/bur- saries with their funding, and some have pooled their funding to engage even larger 1. A broad estimate of audiences reached would audiences, including an international col- include: laboration between our members in the UK • Dozens of parliamentarians through events and Belgium. • Hundreds of teachers • Thousands of pupils through engagement activities throughout the year UNITED STATES • Many millions of the general public through high-profile media activity, including national Adapted from summary materials prepared by and international press, radio and televi- Liezl Perez and Terri Taylor, staff members at sion. For example, a slot on BBC1’s The One the American Chemical Society. A link to the full Show television programme demonstrating report can be found at http://portal.acs.org/por- the Global Experiment reached a primetime tal/PublicWebSite/global/iyc2011/CNBP_031241. audience of many millions of people. Increase the Public Appreciation 2. Partnerships established during IYC: and Understanding of Chemistry in • Many relationships with other chemical soci- Meeting World Needs eties around the world were strengthened through planning joint events such as the The United States Senate Recognizes 2011 as the Chemical Moment in Time breakfast events International Year of Chemistry

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On 26 September 2011, with bipartisan and unan- with outreach resources and demonstration imous consent, the U.S. Senate passed Senate videos of outreach activities. Resolution 283, which recognized 2011 as the • IYC 3rd and 4th Quarter: IYC 2011 Webinar— International Year of Chemistry. Through the res- Materials and Health Community Engagement: olution, the U.S. Congress officially recognized On Tuesday, 24 May 2011, a webinar was held the achievements made in the field of chemistry for local section outreach coordinators that and the contributions of those achievements to explained the fourth and final quarter theme the well-being of humankind. of “Health,” the chemical sciences related to nutrition, hygiene, and medicine. The webi- U.S. State Legislatures Recognize ACS and IYC nar covered activities planned by ACS and 2011 online resources available for volunteers, in IYC 2011 was also officially recognized by the addition to presentations on how volunteers legislatures in Tennessee, Ohio, and Minnesota. can participate in third and fourth quarter Membership Marketing Promotions IYC activities. Membership Marketing promoted the IYC through • IYC 2011 Webinar—National Chemistry Week a variety of branding on membership materials. Outreach The 2011 National Chemistry Week webinar took place on Wednesday, Media Promotions 28 September, 2011, and featured the theme The ACS Office of Public Affairs reported that overview and available resources for out- a total of 120 stories about chemistry appeared reach coordinators. The webinar provided in print, online, and on television. Many of these suggestions for promotion and using public were generated by local section public-relations relations, as well as tips on how to evaluate chairs who mentioned IYC in their news releases the success of the program and activities. and promoted IYC as part of their public events. Speaking Simply about IYC Videos Volunteer Support and Member Communities ACS Staff edited and produced 61 videos for the Webinars “Speaking Simply” series from footage in Denver. The ACS Volunteer Support & Member Members were asked to describe in simple terms, Communities Department held a series of webi- for a non-scientist, how chemistry is providing nars introducing the IYC outreach plan, events, advances across the IYC themes (water, materi- quarterly themes in chemical sciences, and als, health, environment, and energy) and how resources for outreach coordinators. The webi- their Local Section, Division, or Committee is cel- nars included the following: ebrating the IYC. The videos were posted online • IYC 1st and 2nd Quarters: International Year of under IYC-Tell Others and IYC-Take Action and Chemistry 2011—Activities and Resources for served as examples of how to talk in understand- your Celebration: On Tuesday, 2 December able language about how chemistry improves 2010, a webinar was held to introduce the our lives. The videos also provide ideas for IYC 2011 outreach plan. Ms. Lynn Hogue outreach that can be used during the year and (Chair, ACS Committee on Community beyond the IYC. Activities) and Dr. Judith Benham (Chair, ACS International Activities Committee) National Historic Chemical Landmarks moderated the event introducing upcoming The ACS National Historic Chemical Landmarks activities, tips, and resources to use to cel- program supported IYC in fulfilling its mission ebrate the theme. The webinar was complete to enhance public appreciation for the contribu-

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tions of the chemical sciences to modern life in Anaheim, the Pennies for PUR™ Water Project the U.S. and to encourage a sense of pride in was a partnership with Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) their practitioners for chemistry’s rich history. Children’s Safe Drinking Water program. The Dual ceremonies for “NMR and MRI: ACS goal was to raise enough funds to provide Applications in Chemistry and Medicine,” desig- over 1.5 million gallons of safe drinking water. nated in 2011, emphasized the IYC with speeches ACS local sections were challenged to work in by ACS President Nancy B. Jackson at Stony their communities throughout the U.S. to raise Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, money and awareness of this important initiative. and by ACS Santa Clara Valley Section Chair ACS presented P&G with USD 18 000 at the end Abby Kennedy at Agilent Technologies in Santa of 2011. Clara, California. Promotional materials were IYC- branded, and local media reports included men- Examples of Local Section Outreach Events tions of the IYC. Festival de Química, San Juan, Puerto Rico Additionally, Landmark re-celebrations were The traditional Festival de Química, one of the conducted during IYC for “The Development pivotal events that took place during the IUPAC of Diagnostic Test Strips” (Elkhart, Indiana) World Congress, featured the efforts of hundreds and “Production of Aluminum Metal by of volunteers who, through various demonstra- Electrochemistry” (Oberlin, Ohio). These events tions emphasized the importance of chemistry provided additional opportunities to reach the in daily life in relation to the IYC 2011 themes of public and recognize the role of chemistry in our water, environment, energy, materials, and health. lives and the community. During the event, participants joined thousands of students around the world in conducting the Science Festivals IYC Global Water Experiment. Over 2000 people ACS participated in two science festivals during participated in this event. the 4th quarter of IYC: Celebrate Science Indiana (October 2011, Indianapolis, Indiana) and the ChemExpo, San Diego, California Bay Area Science Festival (November 2011, San The San Diego Local Section’s ChemExpo, their Francisco, California). The events both included 24th annual celebration of National Chemistry a Passport to Chemistry Event with hands-on Week, drew a crowd of 750 participants. The activities and a Chemistry Demonstration Show. event featured stage and hands-on demonstra- Volunteers were recruited from neighboring tions, and exhibits by local organizations and Local Sections, the Society for the Advancement companies. Consistent with the IYC 2011 theme of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science of “water,” the San Diego-based non-profit Give (SACNAS), and the National Organization for Clean Water, Inc., showed their technology for Professional Advancement of Black Chemists purifying water. and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) chapters to conduct hands on activities. Both festivals Encourage Interest of Young were extremely successful with more than 800 People in Chemistry attendees each. American Geological Institute and the Global National-Level Local Section Activity Water Experiment Pennies for PUR™ Water Project Launched offi- AGI promoted the IYC and the IYC Global Water cially at the 241st ACS National Meeting in Experiment as activities for Middle School teach-

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ers to take part in during the AGI-sponsored Mole Future Chemist’ interview, included sev- Earth Science Week on 9-15 October 2011. The eral articles, and two hands-on activities that Office of Public Affairs worked with ACS’s explored viable alternative energy sources (such Education Division to provide AGI with relevant as solar and water energy) as a key aspect of web content and hard copy information. sustainability. The alternative energy focus also coincided with the Chemists Celebrate Earth Day Programming during the National Meetings and (CCED) 2011 energy theme. During, ‘During 2011, Undergraduate Involvement 6000 copies of “Energy —It’s Everywhere!” were The Education Division, Office of Undergraduate distributed in English, and 3000 copies were dis- Programs was active in 2011 ACS national meet- tributed in Spanish. ings, celebrating with the Undergraduate Social Celebrate IYC, and organizing a lecture from IYC 3rd Quarter Eminent Scientist David Philips from the Royal A link to the Celebrating Chemistry digital pub- Society of Chemistry in Anaheim. lication, “Living in a Materials World,” was made available for the 3rd quarter of IYC pertain- Chemists Can Dance ing to its materials theme. The publication, The IYC chemistry rap song and dance that also available in Spanish, included four ‘Meg-A- debuted in Anaheim was performed at the Mole Future Chemist’ interviews and articles and ChemLuminary Dance in Denver. YouTube views hands-on activities illustrating the importance of of the dance now top 20 000. recycling; in addition, the properties of materials and nanomaterials were also highlighted. This Volunteer Support and Member Communities online publication garnered 5925 views, and its Production of IYC Outreach Publications In Spanish version garnered 63 views. English and Spanish IYC 4th Quarter IYC 1st Quarter The Celebrating Chemistry Fall 2011 publica- A link to the Celebrating Chemistry digital publi- tion, “Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future!” was cation, “Water in Our World (WOW),” was made made available in English and Spanish for the available for the 1st quarter theme of IYC, Water 4th quarter of the IYC. The publication was in the Environment. This publication, also avail- devoted to the chemistry of health and featured able in Spanish, featured one ‘Meg-A-Mole Future one ‘Meg-A-Mole Future Chemist’ interview, and Chemist’ interview, articles and hands-on activi- included articles that focused on the importance ties explaining the composition, filtration, and of hygiene, nutrition, and exercise in staying conservation of water as a sustainable natural healthy. This publication also coincided with the resource. This online publication garnered 10 823 NCW 2011 health theme. During 2011, 67 750 cop- views, and its Spanish version garnered 1850 ies of “Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future!” were views. distributed in English and 13 250 copies were distributed in Spanish. IYC 2nd Quarter The Celebrating Chemistry Spring 2011 publi- inChemistry Magazine cation, “Energy—It’s Everywhere!,” was made inChemistry, the official ACS student member available for the 2nd quarter of IYC and was magazine, published the following articles in devoted to Alternative Energy, in both English honor of IYC 2011: and Spanish. The issue featured one ‘Meg-A- • “Drugs in the Drink: Researchers Consider

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Effects of Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater” Programs featured IYC activities, resources, and (by Cynthia Washam) outreach ideas for faculty and students in every • “Plants Fuel Drive to Greener Driving” (by issue in 2011 of their FANmail newsletter. Cynthia Washam) • “NASA Spin-offs: How We All Benefit when ACS Student Chapters’ IYC Activities Materials Chemistry Collides with Rocket The Education Division’s Undergraduate Science” (by Wendy Hankle) Programs reported 106 chapters conducted 118 • “Cancer Treatment Gets Personal: Discovery IYC events at elementary schools, museums, of Mutations Leads to Better Drugs” (by shopping malls, and college campuses. Of those, Cynthia Washam) 48 chapters received chapter grants ranging • “Putting Chemistry on the Calendar! – 2011 from USD 75–750 with a total of USD 19 600 Is Designated as the International Year of granted. Data was collected from the 337 chap- Chemistry” (by Terri M. Taylor) ter reports submitted in May 2011 (spring semes- ter events only), and a faculty advisor survey Kids Discover Magazine with 127 respondents. The ACS Office of Public Affairs launched Kids Discover, a special chemistry/IYC issue, which ACS and the IYC Global Water Experiment debuted in August of 2011. It was sent to 185 000 Thirty local sections participated with schools subscribers and 40 000 schools. In addition, ACS and chemistry clubs in the IYC Global Water purchased 20 000 copies that were given out Experiment to measure water quality from a at science festivals, National Science Teachers variety of regional sources (tap water, rivers, Association meetings, and –through Chemistry streams, ponds, and oceans). The experiment Ambassadors—to teachers and students around involved four activities: “Acidity: pH of the the country. The magazine has a shelf life of five Planet,” “Salinity: Salty Waters,” “Filtration: No years and targets audience in grades 5–7. Dirt, No Germs,” and “Purification: Solar Still Challenge.” Teachers and adult leaders were able The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space to submit the results of their experiments in an Administration (NASA) and the IYC Global online form. Experiment Approximately 100 schools in the U.S. entered NASA and staff from the ACS Office of Public their data on the world map. As schools were Affairs and the Education Division teamed up to posted, news releases were issued to the media present a webinar on 22 September 2011, through in their community, along the lines of “Chemistry NASA’s Digital Learning Network. Chemistry Students put Stuart High School on the World Ambassador Valerie Moore was in-studio to Map.” The releases were published, giving rec- perform the water purification experiment with ognition to the teacher and students and get- space scientists at the Johnson Space Center ting out messages about the IYC and the role of in Houston. The webinar was made available to chemistry in providing clean water to the world. schools across the country, and three ChemClub To celebrate the IYC, the Offices of High schools were connected “live.” The Office of School Chemistry and Public Affairs sent a spe- Public Affairs generated publicity for each of the cial IYC packet to help ChemClub participate in schools in newspapers and on television. the IYC Global Water Experiment. This special package consists of the kit to measure the pH Fanmail Newsletter of the water with appropriate instructions. ACS’s ACS’s Education Division, Undergraduate Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii) also donated

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kits and hosted a train-the-trainer session in in Anaheim, ACS Member Communities staff Puerto Rico during the IUPAC 2011 meeting. worked with the Committee on Community Activities (CCA) to sponsor the Presidential IYC Chemistry Kit Development And Distribution Outreach Event: Chemistry of Natural Resource. With funding from the National Science The outreach event was held on 26 March 2011 Foundation and National Institutes of Health, the at the Discovery Science Center. A total of 58 Office of K-8 Science, within the ACS Education volunteers from CCA and ACS Student Chapters Division, created and distributed chemistry chal- carried out nine hands-on activities during this lenge kits to over 8000 upper elementary/ event, which drew over 400 children of all ages middle school teachers. from around the Anaheim area.

COP 17—Students Blog Climate Change Talks IYC 3rd Quarter For the second year, ACS partnered with York During the ACS Fall 2011 National Meeting in College in Pennsylvania and other universities, Denver, Member Communities staff worked with to offer a unique educational opportunity for CCA to sponsor the Presidential Outreach Event: students to learn more about climate change Exploring our World through Chemistry. The out- policy development and to try their hand at com- reach event was held on 28 August 2011 at the municating science issues to the general public. Denver Museum of Nature and Science. A total of Five students traveled to Durban, South Africa 42 volunteers from CCA, ACS Student Chapters, from 28 November to 9 December 2011, to attend and the Colorado Local Section carried out 10 symposia, lectures, and events, held personal hands-on activities during this event, which drew interviews with leaders in climate change issues, over 860 attendees of all ages from around the and wrote about the news, issues, and perspec- Denver area. tives that they encountered. In 2011, the Office of Public Affairs’ communications staff led a media IYC 4th Quarter training to provide the students with essential On Wednesday, 16 November 2011, ACS Member interviewing skills and the basics of writing news Communities staff carried out an outreach event, for a general audience as distinct from an aca- “Chemistry Day” in the gymnasium of McKinley demic audience. The students posted their blog Technology High School in Washington, DC. A reports at http://acsstudents.weebly.com. total of 38 volunteers from ACS staff and ACS Student Chapters participated in this event, Volunteer Support and Member Communities’ which featured eight hands-on activities (cov- IYC Events and Festivals in 2011 ered areas such as polymers, decomposition, IYC 1st Quarter cohesion, and oxidation), and drew approxi- An outreach event was held on 5 February mately 250 students. 2011, at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event was held in Franklin Hall IYC Video Series: Spellbound: How Kids Become and consisted of 18 tables of fun hands-on activi- Scientists ties. The mole mascot was present for photo The ACS Public Affairs Office launched a video opportunities. series that featured Drs. Ahmed Zewail, Kristala Jones-Prather, Bassam Shakhashiri, and Helen ACS Spring National Meeting in Anaheim, Free, among other renowned chemists. The California series has received over four thousand views During the ACS Spring 2011 National Meeting since its launch, and was prominently featured on

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the National Science Foundation’s Science360 metro faith area, and 30 ACS volunteers. Student website. The ACS Education Division also devel- exit evaluations showed that participation was the oped teacher resources to accompany the use of key success factor behind their enjoyment in the the videos in the classroom. event, and showed willingness to participate in similar events again. Percy Julian Institute Morning of Discovery Event Local Section Activities ACS and the Metropolitan African Methodist Nearly half (45%) of all local section activities Episcopal Church partnered with the Percy Julian reported during IYC 2011 consisted of hands-on Institute to host the Morning of Discovery event, outreach events in the form of science fairs, festi- in celebration of the IYC and the International Year vals, science experiments, and magic shows and for People of African Descent. Activities included demonstrations, which targeted K-12 students, hands-on demonstrations for students, led by vol- teachers, families, and the general public. Nearly unteers from ACS, NASA, and Howard University. a quarter (23%) of all IYC local section activities Sessions for parents and teachers were held to reported were local section meetings in which support students and encourage their interest in guest speakers from industry, research, and aca- STEM fields, including “Things to Do Now: Planning demia were invited to speak to section members. a STEM Career” by Bryan Tweedy, production Meeting topics ranged from renewable energy, manager for ACS’s Professional Education. The air and water quality, nanotechnology, history event’s attendance was successful with over 100 of patent medicines, careers in chemistry, and students and parents, 15 representatives from the art conservation. A handful of section meetings

Elemental Matters: Artists Imagine Chemistry, which opened on 4 February 2011 at the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Philadelphia, kicked off the U.S. Celebration of IYC 2011. The exhibit featured 15 works by seven artists as well as a group project involving nearly 100 artists.

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were held as facility tours (e.g., local breweries). partnership because their work and strategic Some other activity highlights consisted of a interests were highlighted through the global smattering of science cafes (6%) geared toward communities and networks created by the cel- the general public; undergraduate symposia and/ ebration of the IYC. IYC Partners contributions or programs (6%); special awards banquets included: posting the IYC logo on their websites; (3%) and other social functions (3%) for section distributing literature and promotional items in members, consisting of movie screenings, local bags during their annual meetings; posting IYC- section anniversary celebrations, and outdoor related articles in their respective trade publica- events such as picnics and barbeques. tions and blogs; featuring IYC-related symposia in their meetings’ technical program; and hosting Generate Enthusiasm for the IYC-themed events. In addition, the ACS success- Creative Future of Chemistry fully coordinated the presence of an IYC booth during the annual meetings of the American IYC 2011 Chemluminary Award Crystallographic Association. There were a total The ACS International Activities Committee (IAC) of 40 IYC Partners. sponsored this unique, one-time award, which was awarded during the Fall 2012 ACS National IYC Opening Event in U.S. at Chemical Heritage Meeting, to promote international engagement Foundation both within and outside the traditional realm The U.S. launch of IYC 2011 was held on 1 of the Society. The award honoured ACS Local February 2011, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sections, Technical Divisions, and Committees where prominent leaders from industry and aca- in recognition of exemplary contributions to the demia gathered to discuss solutions to increas- celebration of the IYC. ing global demands for energy, safe food and water, and improving human health at a panel National Meeting Resource Tagging for IYC discussion, titled “Global Challenges/Chemistry Themes and Nanoscience Solutions.” The event was presented by the The ACS Member Communities staff identified Chemical Heritage Foundation in collaboration symposia that were related to the IYC quarterly with the ACC, ACS, AIChE, and the U.S. National themes of environment, energy, materials, and Committee for IUPAC at the National Academy health and the overarching theme of water. of Sciences. These symposia were flagged and identified in the online technical program for both the 2010 PACIFICHEM Anaheim and Denver National Meetings. More The ACS Meetings and Operations Department than 280 symposia were identified. held an IYC 2011 kick-off celebration at Pacifichem in Hawaii in December 2010. Specialty ACS IYC Partner Program Conference staff worked closely with the Office ACS launched the IYC Partner Program, a part- of International Activities on this event which nership with 40 like-minded societies and attracted the participation of several thousand institutions with the goal of creating synergies participants. surrounding celebrations of the IYC. Working together with these peer organizations ensured IYC 2011 Bulletin that the contributions of the chemical sciences ACS’s office of International Activities produced reached the general public to the fullest extent. the IYC Bulletin, a monthly electronic newslet- Partner organizations also benefitted from the ter geared towards planners and enthusiasts

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worldwide. It was distributed to a readership a dozen health, environment, energy, and mate- of approximately 4400 individuals in over 100 rials research articles from a number of ACS countries across the globe. Publications products, including Environmental Science & Technology, C&EN, Energy & Fuels, IYC Web Promotion And Recognition and Molecular Pharmaceutics, just to name a Chemical Abstracts Service’s (CAS) Marketing few. During 2011, all featured articles were made group ran a promotion for IYC on www.cas.org in free for anyone who visited through the IYC February 2011. There were approximately 10 other Virtual site. After each issue was published on IYC mentions on the website where recognition the site, links to the new issues were publicized for the IYC was incorporated as part of other via Facebook and Twitter, with the first issue messaging such as news releases, STNews, and promoted with a press release, featured in ACS so on. Editorial Operations (EO) management and Matters newsletter, and ACS Broadcast e-mail, CAS also distributed IYC pins during the year to and the IYC Bulletin. As of 25 February 2012, staff in EO’s various departments. The Office of the IYC Virtual Journal issues and promotions International Activities publicized IYC events and yielded over 1800 article requests. information on its webpage for the entire year. Celebrate the Role of Women in 365: Chemistry for Life Chemistry This online calendar featured chemistry themes, famous chemists, and other topics related to the Distinguished Women in Chemistry and Chemical chemical sciences. Engineering Project On 2 August 2011, on the occasion of the 43rd National Awards Banquet and Ceremony IUPAC World Chemistry Congress and 46th On 29 March 2011, 700 people attended the IYC- IUPAC General Assembly in San Juan, Puerto themed 75th Awards Banquet, which was held Rico, the Distinguished Women in Chemistry/ during the ACS National Meeting in Anaheim, Chemical Engineering Project, an officially-sanc- California. Attendees included 70 award recipi- tioned IYC 2011 project supported by an ACS ents of 57 national awards and their guests, challenge grant, hosted several events, including: sponsor representatives, ACS Board and gover- • Symposium: Are Women Still nance, senior scientists, and special guests. ACS Underrepresented in Science? President, Nancy Jackson, and President-elect, • Play reenactment of “A Living History of Bassam Shakhashiri, hosted the evening and Marie Curie” by Susan Marie Frontczak. presented the 2011 recipients and sponsor rep- • “Distinguished Women in Chemistry/ resentatives to the attendees. Dr. Ahmed Zewail, Chemical Engineering” Recognition the 2011 Priestley Medalist, gave the keynote pre- Ceremony honoring 23 chemists from sentation of the evening “Dreaming the Future.” around the globe followed by the Marie Curie exhibition courtesy of the Embassy of ACS IYC Virtual Journal Poland to the United States. To celebrate IYC 2011, the ACS Office of Public Affairs, Education Division, and Web Strategy The 2011 ACS Challenge Grants were created in and Operations group published a first-of-its- order to encourage the development of techni- kind ACS Virtual Journal. The journal published cal symposia that recognize the international 12 issues in 2011, and was hosted on the IYC and multidisciplinary nature of the IUPAC con- 365 site platform. Each issue highlighted over gress, which had a theme of Chemistry Bridging

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Innovation among the Americas and the World. on the celebration by Editor-in-Chief Rudy Baum. Three awards were granted to support the devel- opment and execution of symposia, each totaling Conclusions up to USD 25 000. The U.S. response to IYC was massive. All we IYC Special Issue of C&EN have done here is to provide a summary with The cover story of the 27 June 2011 issue, examples of major events. Much of the activ- “Celebrating IYC 2011,” contained five essays by ity took place in local ACS Sections. ACS’s IYC prominent scientists on ways chemistry contrib- efforts were led by its International Activities utes to the well-being of humanity; a biographi- Committee, Committee on Community Activities, cal profile of Marie Curie, who received her Nobel Society Committee on Education, Local Section Prize in Chemistry in 1911; a comment on IYC by Activities Committee, and Divisional Activities ACS President Nancy Jackson; and an editorial Committee.

GLOBAL PARTICIPATION

Individuals and organiza- Ecuador Latvia Serbia tions from the following Egypt Lebanon Sierra Leone countries registered on Estonia Lithuania Singapore the IYC Web site and Ethiopia Luxembourg Slovakia took part in activities: Slovenia Finland Malaysia South Africa Algeria France Malta Spain Andorra Mauritius Sri Lanka Argentina Georgia Mexico Sudan Australia Germany Morocco Sweden Austria Ghana Switzerland Greece Nepal Syrian Arab Republic Bangladesh Netherlands Barbados Haiti New Zealand Thailand Belarus Hong Kong Nigeria Tunisia Belgium Hungary Norway Turkey Bosnia and Herzegovina Bostwana India Pakistan Ukraine Brazil Indonesia Palestinian Territory United Arab Emirates Bulgaria Iran Papua New Guinea United Kingdom Iraq Paraguay United States Ireland Peru Uruguay Canada Israel Philippines Chile Italy Poland Venezuela China Portugal Vietnam Colombia Jamaica Puerto Rico Costa Rica Japan Countries listed in Croatia Jordan Qatar bold provided detailed Cuba descriptions of their Cyprus Kenya Romania activities, all of which Czech Republic Korea Russia can be found in Section Kuwait III, page 6. Denmark Saudi Arabia

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INDUSTRY potential, future employee base. The year pro- vided a context into which to focus and refresh Adapted from summary materials prepared by many regular existing industry events and pro- Colin J. Humphris and Michael Droescher. grammes designed to help it engage more effec- tively with the communities it serves. Within IUPAC, industry activities are centralized Industry participation included direct par- in the Committee on Chemical Industry (COCI). ticipation in events and activities, supporting We will begin with a summary of COCI contri- or helping the organisation of these, sponsor- butions to the IYC. Both the Secretary, Colin ship of IYC as a whole, sponsorship of specific Humphris, and TM Mark Cesa were members of events or activities, and the creation of media the IYC Management Committee. to promote the role of chemistry in modern life. COCI involvement began in San Juan with the Companies engaged at the international, national WCLM. This meeting focused on sustainability and regional levels. activities related to 20 years after the Rio confer- ence. The theme was “Accelerating the contribu- International Engagement tions of chemistry to Sustainable Development”. A focus was to activate the chemistry community In the Appendix there is a list of the companies to make a significant contribution at the Rio +20 and organisations which sponsored IYC and the conference in 2012 organized by UN Commission cornerstone events and key activities. Global on Sustainable Development. Partners provided USD 250 000 or more as COCI members were strongly involved in the money or in kind and we are indebted to the Global Water Experiment, which was very suc- Dow Chemical Company for its financial sup- cessful, and is well documented in other places port and the European Petrochemical Producers in this report. COCI members were also involved Association (EPCA) for their support in-kind. The in IYC activities in their national organizations. short film, “Chemistry: All About You”, was made COCI worked closely with CCE to provide indus- through a partnership of UNESCO and IUPAC trial perspectives in the public appreciation of with the European Petrochemical Association chemistry. COCI supported the CHEMRAWN (EPCA). The film was designed for a young audi- conference on Biofuels, which was held at the ence to show the important role of chemistry Putra Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in daily life and was launched at the Opening on 27-29 September 2011. Ceremony for IYC. It was positively received The announcement of the UN International in many countries around the World. UNESCO Year of Chemistry (IYC) on 30 December 2008 translated the film into French, Spanish, Russian, caught the imagination of the chemicals indus- Chinese, Arabic, Dutch and German. Thereafter, try. The objectives for the year complemented with the assistance of various partners, the film its interests in promoting the understanding and has been translated into Portuguese, Italian and appreciation of applied chemistry, and its inter- Japanese, to name but a few additional lan- est in encouraging all young people to study guages. chemistry thereby broadening the diversity of its Global Sponsors provided USD 50 000 or more as funding (e.g. Evonik) or in-kind or

78 2011 The International Year of Chemistry a combination of the two (e.g., Cefic, BASF, academia, industry, NGOs, International agen- L’Oreal, Solvay). Sponsors provided USD 15 000 cies and governments discussing the topic. This or more (Honam, Fiz Chemie, Phosagro, ICCA, interactive programme subsequently went live the World Chlorine Council) again as funding, in- on the net over a period of six weeks and Dow kind or a combination of the two. It was notice- estimate that a worldwide audience measured able that there was very limited support from in many millions were aware of the broadcast the Pharmaceutical industry which continues to through direct participation, through Google declare its interests to be primarily in life sci- searches on “sustainable chemistry” and media ences rather than chemistry per se. coverage including that in Scientific American A list of the sponsors who supported the IYC and the Economist. The conclusion of WCLM Opening Ceremony held at UNESCO Paris on (Chemistry International, Mar-Apr 2012, pp. 12-15; 27–28 January 2011 can also be found in the www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2012/3402/ Appendix. Some organised events associated 3_humphris.html) was that chemistry should with the Opening (Dow, L’Oreal). Industry pro- play an active role in the World Summit on vided many of the key note speakers, exhibited Sustainable Development in Rio in June 2012 or prepared media for the Opening Ceremony. but this legacy opportunity was subsequently The Global Water Experiment (GWE) was missed. highlighted as a year long activity for school The IYC Closing Ceremony was held in Brussels children to explore local water quality and puri- and was organised and paid for by industry. fication. Cefic facilitated the planning of GWE The sponsors of the meeting are shown in the and produced a promotional video for it featur- Appendix. The focus of the meeting was a mod- ing school children around the world undertak- erated debate involving a number of young sci- ing and discussing GWE. This was shown at entists and industry professionals outlining their side events during the IYC Opening Ceremony views of the key technical challenges chemistry at UNESCO. The World Chlorine Council pro- needs to meet over the next 50 years. vided funding support for the experimental kits (specifically for chlorine strips which were National and Regional Activities an expensive component of the kits) to enable assessment of disinfection in the purification Around the world, industry engaged with national experiment. GWE was launched during on World chemistry societies to stage events and activi- Water Day held in Cape Town on March 22nd ties consistent with IYC objectives. There were 2011 when 1000 local school children took part in notable examples of close collaboration, such the experiments during an event funded jointly as the opening ceremony in the USA in which by Sasol and the South African Department of the CEOs of the largest chemical companies Science and Technology. took part alongside the leading academics. This The supporters of the IUPAC Congress in didn’t happen everywhere however. The Royal San Juan Puerto Rico are also shown in the Society of Chemistry and the Chemical Industries Appendix. Industry support was provided to the Association organised separate opening ceremo- World Chemistry Leadership Meeting (WCLM) nies at the UK Houses of Parliament early in the during the General Assembly. The Dow Chemical year. Company organised and funded a virtual debate Companies held open days at their manufac- on the future of Sustainable Chemistry which turing plants to enable engagement with local enabled WCLM participants to interact whilst communities, they supported local schools in watching to 30 of the world’s authorities from chemistry activities such as the Global Water

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Experiment and engaged in the national events on the role of chemistry in ensuring a sustain- organised by their industry associations. The able future for Europe through innovation. The experience of Evonik was typical. As part of a four-day exhibition entitled “Tomorrow starts German industry wide “open day” initiative held with Chemistry” was an interactive chemistry on 24 September 2011, approximately 40 000 showcase which led visitors and Commission people visited Evonik’s manufacturing sites staff through a tour explaining how chemistry is across Germany to gain an appreciation of their set to make the next great breakthroughs to help products and the role of chemistry in climate society meet future challenges. change, transport and health. Evonik also opened Cefic subsequently re-organised this as a its plants in Belgium and in China, and supported public event held at the Palais des Académies in local school children undertaking GWE. Brussels in November 2011. The event included In Japan, approximately 12 000 elementary the award of prizes for the 65 schools for school children and their parents participated 16 countries across Europe who took part in in the 2011 experiment show held on 26-27 the 2011 “Xperimania” project. “Xperimania” is November at the National Museum of Emerging organised by APPE (part of Cefic) and European Science and Innovation in Tokyo. During the Schoolnet see http://www.xperimania.net/ww/ event, member companies of the Japan Chemical en/pub/xperimania/homepage.htm and contin- Industry Association (JCIA) and other chemical ues to feature media developed for IYC. For organizations hosted 19 different experiment 2011, two prizes were awarded for “a portrait of classrooms, two stage shows and a special event woman chemist” and for “an awareness cam- —a “Performance of Drawings in Light”—to cel- paign of the role of women in chemistry” in line ebrate the International Year of Chemistry. Many with a key objective of IYC. of the experiments enlisted the participation of Globally industry associations organised a children from the audience and included: making wide range of events. The Appendix includes batteries using fruits; demonstrating how deter- examples that demonstrate the creativity, gents work; recycling plastics; a water treatment breadth and diversity of these activities. process; and production of aromatics. In Brazil, around 127 000 students from 369 Impact and Legacy of IYC grade and middle schools in 133 cities through- out the Brazilian state of São Paulo benefited The IYC legacy will be discussed in detail in from the “IYC in School—Chemistry, our Lives, Section VII. Here we look at some aspects of the our Future” project. The scheme ran until end impact and legacy directly related to Industry. October and included over 1800 lectures, with Informal discussion with industry colleagues the participation of 138 speakers including chem- involved with IYC events and activities shows a istry teachers, specialists and industry profes- high level of satisfaction with IYC. Many found sionals. The aim was to show children and young the opportunity to collaborate with IUPAC and people the importance of chemistry to society UNESCO particularly attractive underlining the and the ways it is present in daily life, awaken- value of this partnership as a potential enduring ing students’ interest in science as a topic and a legacy of the year. The cornerstone events and profession. GWE were seen as well run and effective. Cefic itself organised two linked events. The There is also however a general feeling that first was hosted at the European Commission IYC could have had wider public impact. For headquarters building (Berlaymont) in September example, the children directly involved in the 2011 and was the first-ever Berlaymont exhibition “Xperimania” competitions linked to women in

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chemistry will probably have lasting impressions UNESCO is of value to industry. Building on but we need to recognise that it was only 65 the IYC partnership is therefore a key legacy schools from the many thousand across Europe. item. Ongoing industry support to chemistry By their very nature most of the IYC events and and the use of IYC media in programmes activities could only touch small numbers and such as Xperimania are also encouraging. often those already in the world of chemistry. Similarly there was only sufficient funding for 5 IUPAC DIVISIONS AND schools per developing world country to receive sponsored experimental kits for the GWE. This STANDING COMMITTEES ensured a breadth of involvement but meant depth was lacking. The IUPAC Divisions and Standing Committee Cefic does undertake regular assessment of generally had few specific IYC activities. Rather the effectiveness of its communication activi- they worked with National Societies and ties and the good news is that during 2011, IYC Countries to help with the many events in these ranked alongside the industry’s flagship pro- regions. They also contributed to the corner- gramme Responsible Care in terms its influence stone activities, particularly the water project. with key opinion formers in Europe. For example the Inorganic Chemistry Division In terms of legacy, interest in the industry to (Division II) explicitly stated that they partici- support science continues. The Dow Chemical pated in many local and national IYC events but Company was the sole sponsor of the Chemistry did not in itself instigate or generate any activi- Olympiad in USA in 2012. Solvay recently ties specifically for IYC. announced “Chemistry for the Future Solvay Division II contributed to the Global Water Prize”. Experiment through the efforts and participation of titular member Prof. Javier Garcia, and were Conclusions and Recommendations indirectly involved through supporting (together with the Committee and Chemistry Education 1. There was extensive interest and involve- [CCE]) a major project on the Periodic Table of ment from the chemicals industry in IYC. the Isotopes run by the Commission on Isotopic Satisfaction by those who engaged was Abundances and Atomic Weights (CIAAW). good. CIAAW did indeed prove to be a major proj- 2. More needs to be done to build bridges to ect and because of its association with IYC we the pharmaceuticals industry and to engage present a summary below based on a report in more practical ways with the Chemicals prepared by Norman Holden. industry. 3. IUPAC should consider now the steps it Development of an Isotopic should take for sponsorship and funds rais- Periodic Table for the Educational ing for its centenary in 2019. Community 4. Active project management with a dedicated resource is needed throughout an interna- This is a project jointly funded by Division II, the tional event such as IYC if it is to realize its Committee on Chemistry Education (CCE) and potential more fully, to organize effective IUPAC. The project membership represents many feedback processes during the events and countries: follow up. 5. An effective partnership between IUPAC and Australia—Prof. John R. DeLaeter, Curtin

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University, Perth, deceased; being prepared for publication in the Journal of Canada—Prof. Peter Mahaffy, Kings University Chemical Education, which will provide a perma- College, Edmonton; Prof. Michael Wieser, nent record of our paper and the various ques- University of Calgary; tions and answers that arose from the Virtual France—Prof. Etienne Roth, CEA-CEN, Saclay, Conference. This information should be published deceased; sometime in 2013 or early 2014 in that journal. Japan—Dr. Shigekazu Yoneda, National Science Talks were presented at the Brookhaven National Museum, Tokyo; Laboratory’s summer “Portal to Discovery” pro- Republic of Singapore – Prof. Thomas Walczyk, gram for ninth grade students from New York Singapore; City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties that the US USA—Dr. John Karl Böhlke, U.S. Geological Department of Energy funds to encourage stu- Survey, Reston, Virginia; Dr. Tyler B. Coplen, U.S. dents selected by their teachers for summer Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia; Dr. Norman E. enrichment (July 2012) and at the Periodic Table Holden, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, of the Isotopes at an Educational Outreach ses- New York; Glenda O’Connor, U.S. Department of sion of the 2013 International Conference on Energy, Chicago; Lauren V. Tarbox, U.S. Geological Nuclear Data for Science and Technology (March Survey, Reston, Virginia; Dorothy H. Tepper, U.S. 2013) in New York City. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. Other Projects An initial draft of the Table was given to CCE for The IUPAC Chemical Nomenclature and Structure comments and they responded during late sum- Representation Division (Division VIII) consid- mer 2010 after their off-year meeting. A version ered the following two activities as being IYC2011 of the Table was published in January 2011 in the activities: Brookhaven National Laboratory’s ScienceBlogs/ • Completion and publication of the chemical Brookhaven bits & bytes. A revised version of nomenclature guide Principles of Chemical the Table was published in the center fold of Nomenclature so that it was ready to present Chemistry International magazine in July/August at the IYC closing ceremony in Brussels. The 2011 together with a write-up for distribution volume was de facto released in December at the San Juan IUPAC General Assembly (see 2011 and available in time for the clos- also www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3304/ ing (RSC 2011, ISBN 978-1-84973-007-5). pp6_2007-038-3-200.html). Editor-in-Chief Jeff Leigh, followed up in During 2012, an article was published in the CI with brief columns on various aspects Spring 2012 ConfChem: Virtual Colloquium to of nomenclature (Chemistry International Sustain and Celebrate IYC 2011 Initiatives in Mar-Apr 2012; www.iupac.org/publications/ Global Chemical Education, entitled IUPAC ci/2012/3402/nn.html). Periodic Table of Isotopes for the Educational • Initiation of the production of “brief guides” Community. This Conference was held from May or “essentials” of organic and inorganic 18–28 June 2012 with a follow up presentation in nomenclature. The guides are intended to the ICCE-ECRICE conference on 17 July 2012 in be parallels to the polymer guide published Rome, Italy. A series of reader feed back ques- recently (Pure Appl. Chem. 84 2012, Vol. 84, tions to the paper were presented online along No. 10, pp. 2167-2169 and included as a tear- with the author’s replies. A summary article is out in Chem Int Nov-Dec 2012).

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1 18 1 2 H IUPAC Periodic Table of the Elements He hydrogen helium [1.007; 1.009] 2 Key: 13 14 15 16 17 4.003 3 4 atomic number 5 6 7 8 9 10 Li Be Symbol B C N O F Ne

lithium beryllium name boron carbon nitrogen oxygen fluorine neon [6.938; 6.997] 9.012 standard atomic weight [10.80; 10.83] [12.00; 12.02] [14.00; 14.01] [15.99; 16.00] 19.00 20.18

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar sodium magnesium aluminium silicon phosphorus sulfur chlorine argon 22.99 24.31 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26.98 [28.08; 28.09] 30.97 [32.05; 32.08] [35.44; 35.46] 39.95 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr potassium calcium scandium titanium vanadium chromium manganese iron cobalt nickel copper zinc gallium germanium arsenic selenium bromine krypton 39.10 40.08 44.96 47.87 50.94 52.00 54.94 55.85 58.93 58.69 63.55 65.38(2) 69.72 72.63 74.92 78.96(3) 79.90 83.80 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe rubidium strontium yttrium zirconium niobium molybdenum technetium ruthenium rhodium palladium silver cadmium indium tin antimony tellurium iodine xenon 85.47 87.62 88.91 91.22 92.91 95.96(2) 101.1 102.9 106.4 107.9 112.4 114.8 118.7 121.8 127.6 126.9 131.3 55 56 57-71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86

Cs Ba lanthanoids Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn caesium barium hafnium tantalum tungsten rhenium osmium iridium platinum gold mercury thallium lead bismuth polonium astatine radon 132.9 137.3 178.5 180.9 183.8 186.2 190.2 192.2 195.1 197.0 200.6 [204.3; 204.4] 207.2 209.0 87 88 89-103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112

Fr Ra actinoids Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn francium radium rutherfordium dubnium seaborgium bohrium hassium meitnerium darmstadtium roentgenium copernicium

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu lanthanum cerium praseodymium neodymium promethium samarium europium gadolinium terbium dysprosium holmium erbium thulium ytterbium lutetium 138.9 140.1 140.9 144.2 150.4 152.0 157.3 158.9 162.5 164.9 167.3 168.9 173.1 175.0

89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 Ac Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr actinium thorium protactinium uranium neptunium plutonium americium curium berkelium californium einsteinium fermium mendelevium nobelium lawrencium 232.0 231.0 238.0 Notes - IUPAC 2009 Standard atomic weights abridged to four significant digits (Table 4 published in Pure Appl. Chem. 83, 359-396 (2011); doi:10.1351/PAC-REP-10-09-14). The uncertainty in the last digit of the standard atomic weight value is listed in parentheses following the value. In the absence of parentheses, the uncertainty is one in that last digit. An interval in square brackets provides the lower and upper bounds of the standard atomic weight for that element. No values are listed for elements with no stable isotopes. See PAC for more details. - “Aluminum” and “cesium” are commonly used alternative spellings for “aluminium” and “caesium.”

For updates to this table, see iupac.org/reports/periodic_table/. This version is dated 21 January 2011. Copyright © 2011 IUPAC, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Cartoons about chemistry were the focus of an IYC 2011 competition carried out by IUPAC’s Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Division (Division I). On 1 August, Jessica Hough of Valley Central High School, Montgomery, New York, USA, was awarded first prize in the Chemistry Cartoon Competition at a cer- emony held in the Exhibition Hall of the IUPAC Congress in San Juan. Hough’s cartoon, entitled Chemical Attraction, was selected from 63 entries from 8 countries. The goal of the competition was to clearly illus- trate a chemistry principle in a way that would be clear and accessible to the general public and would enrich the teaching of chemistry. The entries were judged based on three crite- ria: the science, their appearance and the sense of humor in the cartoon. (Chem. Int Nov-Dec A panel from Jessica Hough’s cartoon Chemical Attraction. 2011, pp. 22-23; www.iupac.org/publications/ ci/2011/3306/6_iyc_cartoons.html)

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The IUPAC Polymer Division (Division IV) orga- nized an video/essay contest, titled “A World Without Polymers.” The contest was open to university and high-school students in each of IUPAC’s 60 member countries. Students were asked to submit either a video or an essay on the theme of “A World Without Polymers?”, that is, to consider how the world might be if, as absurd as it may sound, there were no poly- mers in the present or future. The objective was to encourage an improved understand- ing of the significance of polymers and poly- meric materials to everybody’s quality of life. Division IV contacted polymer societies around the globe and received numerous entries for both the essay and video competition. A panel The winner of the “A World without Polymers?” video contest poses with members of the IUPAC Polymer of distinguished polymer chemists selected Division and members of the Malaysian delegation. three winning videos and three winning essays Front (from left): Mrs. Lann, Yvonne Lann, Zuriati were selected. These are posted on the IUPAC Zakaria; back (from left): Jung-Il Jin, Dennis Smith, Polymer Education website at www.iupac.org/ Mr. Lann, Christopher Ober, Robert Stepto, Majda Zigon, and Ting-Kueh Soon. polyedu (Chem. Int Nov-Dec 2011, pp. 24-25; www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3306/7_ polymers_competition.html).

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Headed by Lida Schoen and Christiane The competition benefited greatly from social Reiners of the IUPAC Committee on Chemistry media: the site students used to upload their Education (CCE), a stamp competition was submissions allowed for sharing of comments launched in January during the IYC 2011 opening and reviews. In so doing, the competition itself ceremony. “Chemistry as a Cultural Enterprise” became a social and cultural enterprise. In fact, was the theme of the competition; all entries among the criteria used by the judges were the were required to highlight the impact of chem- number of hits and number and quality of the istry on a country’s culture and everyday life. peer reviews on the site. 247 submissions from Designs were judged for their artistic value, 18 countries were received. (Chem. Int Nov-Dec how well they showed the relationship between 2011, pp. 26-27; www.iupac.org/publications/ chemistry and the national/regional culture, and ci/2011/3306/8_stamp_competition.html) the quality of the description (max. 50 words).

The Global Stamp Competition

fter six months and 247 submissions from 18 countries, the winners of the International Year Aof Chemistry Global Stamp Competition have been announced: Kyle Stratford (USA) Runner-Up 15–18 12–14 age group: Vasilena Vasileva (14) from SOU Hristo Botev, Gorna Malina, Bulgaria

15–18 age group: Muzhafar Hassan Ismail (17) from Winner 15-18: Muzhafar Hassan Ismail, Malaysia MARA Junior Science College, Taiping, Malaysia “This is the remarkable icon of Malaysia. Rubber is actually a plant originated from Brazil, but it was brought to Asia by Undergraduates: Peter Yousef M. Rubio (18) from Singapore. Despite the limited land for plantations, it was then Santo Tomas University, Manila, Philippines planted in Malaysia. Back then, it was “White Gold” that people were hunting for, instead of the black gold of today (the petro- Runners Up in the 15–18 age group: leum). Soon after its introduction, rubber plantations spread Erica Lind, Paulina Ja¦êhde, Frida • Stavrou Maria, Spyrou Chrisia, and Stylianou all over Malaysia. This valuable commodity was essential to the Richter, Erika Kankkunen (Sweden) Chrysovalento (Cyprus) Winner 12–14: Vasilena Vasileva, Bulagaria country’s growth. Today, maybe rubber is not regarded as the • Luqman Safwan Che Mohd Fauzi (Malaysia) “Bulgaria is famous for its production of rose oil. It is White Gold anymore, but its remarkable story lives on . . .” • Kyle Stratford and Max Willinger (USA) produced by double distillation of various types of roses (Rosa damascena, sempervirens, moschata, centifolia). Headed by Lida Schoen and Christiane Reiners of The vast majority of rose oil produced in Bulgaria comea the IUPAC Committee on Chemistry Education (CCE), from the Rosa damascena rose grown near the town of the competition was launched in Paris last January Kazanlak, situated in the Rose Valley. The conditions in during the IYC 2011 opening ceremony at UNESCO the valley are the most suitable for growing these roses; Headquarters. “Chemistry as a Cultural Enterprise” from them the best quality of oil is obtained and widely used in perfumes, due in part to the 300 different chemi- was the theme of the competition; all entries were Luqman Fauzi (Malaysia) required to highlight the impact of chemistry on a cal substances found in the extracted rose oil.” Runner-Up 15–18 country’s culture and everyday life. Designs were judged for their artistic value, how well they showed the relationship between chemistry and the national/ regional culture, and the quality of the description (max. 50 words). The competition benefited greatly from social media: the site students used to upload Winner undergraduates: Peter Yuosef, Philippines their submissions allowed for sharing of comments “My stamp is about the benefits of coconut and its contribu- and reviews. In so doing, the competition itself became tions to science and industry. The coconut tree is considered a social and cultural enterprise. In fact, among the cri- to be the tree of life because of its many benefits to people teria used by the judges were the number of hits and and the environment. An important breakthrough in the field of number and quality of the peer reviews on the site. medicine is the discovery that lauric acid, found in the coconut Due to a generous gift of GlaxoSmithKline the Merihan Alaa (Egypt) Yeh Ying Chen, Taiwan fruit, can fight the HIV virus. Bio-diesel from coconut trees is Tatiana Tikhonova (Russia) winners received $500 and the runners up $250 (for also another great discovery which could replace fossil fuels the group). A selection of the best designs will be on and help the environment.” display during the IYC Closing Ceremony in Brussels. (GlaxoSmithKline), and Prof. Daniel Rabinovich (USA, Cyprus issued a customized stamp with the runner-up stamp expert). design and the National Dutch Postal Services did the This IYC activity enjoy the support of IUPAC, same with the Dutch winners’ design. the American Chemical Society, GlaxoSmith Kline, The international jury consisted of Prof. Morton The European Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hoffman (CCE NR USA, ACS), Dr. Rachel Mamlok- Education Network, the Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM), Naaman (CCE NR Israel), Dr. Lynn Hogue (ACS), and Jeff Howson (E2BN.org). Datuk Dr. Soon Ting Kueh (CCE NR Malaysia, IKM, FACS), Dr. Anthony Smith (EC2E2N), Dr. Harry Kelly www.chemistry2011.org/participate/activities/show?id=110 Stavrou Maria (Cyprus), Runner-Up 15-18 Maria Pulido (Colombia)

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Adapted from summary materials prepared by additional invited lectures (Ira Reese and Peter Prof. Ram S. Lamba. A full account can be found Atkins), 35 Symposia in 93 concurrent sessions, at www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2011/3306/ 55 General Oral Concurrent Sessions, 23 Poster 4_infante.html. Sessions (1000+), and 22 Continuing Education Courses in 31 concurrent sessions. The scientific The 43rd IUPAC Congress and the 46th IUPAC program was organized around the following General Assembly was held from 27 July to 10 major themes: Alternative Energy Sources, 5 August 2011 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Chemistry and the Environment, Chemistry Congress was entitled of Life, Chemical Education and Heritage Industrial and Applied Chemistry, Materials “Chemistry Bridging Science, Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanotechnology, Chemical Synthesis, Physical Innovation among the and Computational Chemistry, Chemical Analysis Americas and the World” and Imaging and Chemical Synthesis. A special full day Symposium “Are Women Puerto Rico is the first Latin American coun- still Underrepresented in Science?” was well try to host such an IUPAC World Chemistry attended with approximately 200 attendees. The Congress and General Assembly. Seven plenary Symposium was followed by a public event, an lectures were delivered by Nobel Laureates: reenactment of parts of Marie Curie’s life and by Aaron Ciechanover, Ada Yonath, Mario J. Molina, the presentation in a formal ceremony of the first Robert Grubbs, Richard R. Ernst, Roald Hoffman, “Distinguished Women in Chemistry/Chemical and Prof. Richard Schrock and a special lecture, Engineering awards (see Chem Int Nov-Dec “Homo Sapiens Report - The Future of Humanity” 2011, pp 19-21; www.iupac.org/publications/ by Michael Wadleigh, the “Oscar” winner for Best ci/2011/3306/5_montes.html). Documentary. A full-day World Chemistry Leadership Meeting was held on 2 August 2011 during the IUPAC General Assembly. Activities at that meet- ing have already been noted in this report in Section IV—Industry (a more detailed description can be found at www.iupac.org/publications/ci/ 2012/3402/3_humphris.html). Colin Humphris, chair of the meeting, noted the Congress took place in the midst of the United Nations’ Decade of Education for Sustainable Development Speakers who participated in the symposium “Are Women (2005–2014). There was an enhanced level of Still Under-Represented in Science?” dialogue on sustainable development among the scientific community represented by the IUPAC Highlights family, society represented by UN agencies, and There were over 2100 participants (1200 from industry. outside) from 70+ countries including 800 Latin The PR House of Representatives and the Americans. Fifty six young scientists were given Senate approved a Resolution to recognize the awards. There were 210 sessions with 1274 papers, “Colegio de Químicos de Puerto Rico” and the seven lectures by Nobel Laureates and 2 IUPAC.

86 2011 The International Year of Chemistry VI. Closing Ceremonies

Adapted from summary materials prepared by population. Four common themes were present Prof. Bryan Henry and Prof. Douglas Templeton. throughout their remarks, and indeed through- out the entire program. For science to flourish The ceremonies took place in the rather opulent and contribute effectively to solving world prob- Square Brussels Meeting Centre in the heart of lems and increasing the quality of life, there are downtown Brussels. There were close to 1000 in four key requirements: attendance. The event was organized and spon- 1. Governments, Academia and Industry sored by the industry, and coordinated by Dr. must develop ways to collaborate effec- Paul Baeklmans (Solvay). tively. There were some formal remarks, including 2. Artificial barriers between scientific disci- an excellent speech by HRH Prince Phillipe of plines must disappear. Belgium to open the ceremonies. Nicole Moreau, 3. We must find a way to attract the bright- the then president of IUPAC, identified the ori- est young people to science in general, gins of IYC. The initial proposal originated with and to chemistry in particular. IUPAC in 2006 and was developed with the help 4. International barriers to scientific collabo- of UNESCO before final approval by the United ration must disappear. Nations General Assembly in December 2008. A group of young leaders were introduced There were two outstanding scientific presen- by brief remarks from Geoffery Merszei, presi- tations, by Ada Yonath (Nobel Prize in Chemisty, dent of Dow Europe, Middle East, and Africa. 2009) and by Jean-Luc Brédas (Francqui Prize, The young leaders gave their expectation of the 1997). The former described the key role played world in 2050, and in particular the role chemi- by ribosomes in living organisms with a focus on cal science would play in helping us to build their role in antibiotic mechanisms and potential a better world (Chem Int May-June 2012, pp for overcoming bacterial drug resistance. The 4-9; www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2012/3403/ latter analyzed the factors present in providing 1_chemistry2050.html). They identified as pri- sustainable power to a growing population over orities the provision of clean water, food, energy, the next several decades, principally through and universal health to the World’s growing photochemical conversion, photovoltaics, and energy storage. A senior panel of leaders from government, CHEMISTRY industry and academia returned to the topic of International The News Magazine of IUPAC future challenges and in particular the need to demonstrate the value of scientific advances to May-June 2012 Volume 34 No. 3 the public. Again the four requirements referred to previously were stressed. The panel also noted that science can only provide its maximum ben- efits in a free, open, democratic and just society. Closing remarks were given by Kurt Bock, chair of the Board of Directors of BASF SE and by Maciej Nalecz. There was a general spirit of euphoria in the room and agreement that IYC had been an out- ENVISIONING CHEMISTRY IN 2050 standing success.

Description and Analysis of Activities 87 The European Patent Office

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Aspects of the impact and legacy directly related IUPAC 2019 Centenary to Industry are given in Section IV. Here we con- The activities of 2011 and this report will be help- sider the general worldwide legacy. ful for IUPAC in planning and preparing for its Centenary in 2019. In this regard, we agree fully Involvement of Young People with the recommendation in section IV. Based on The involvement of young people in various pro- the experience with IYC, active project manage- grams was a real success in IYC. One only has to ment with a totally dedicated person in IUPAC scan the country list of activities in Section III to head office will be needed before, during and see the myriad of activities. The water experi- after this event if the centenary is to realize its ment is a notable example. There is real oppor- full potential. tunity to build on what was done by continuing some programs and introducing others. Industry Interactions Interaction between IUPAC and Industry did Global Outreach occur during IYC, most notably with the Dow Many more countries participated in IYC than Chemical Company and with Solvay. There is a those that are full IUPAC members. The IYC real opportunity to continue such cooperation. experience presents an opportunity to reach out In this regard, Solvay and IUPAC have instituted to these countries and encourage them to join the IUPAC-Solvay International Award for Young IUPAC. Chemists recognizing the most outstanding PhD theses in the chemical sciences. UNESCO Partnership The partnering with UNESCO during IYC opened Research Grants for Young up opportunities for activities through UNESCO Chemists and its network of field offices, national commis- An important legacy item is that of the strength- sions, and partner NGOs of UNESCO. (See report ening of links with UNESCO and a continuing of UNESCO activities in Appendix.) cooperation in the area of support for young people in chemistry. This is particularly evident in Chemistry Contributions to Society the newly established PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC In some cases, national chemistry organizations Partnership in Green Chemistry for Life which is directly interacted with governments around IYC to provide research grants for young chemists in and the recognition of Chemistry and its contri- green chemistry. Phos-Agro will fund the program butions to society. There are many examples, the at USD 1.4 million as a direct follow up to IYC. UK, France and the United States are notable. See www.iupac.org/news/news-detail/article/ Through UNESCO, all governments were kept phosagrounescoiupac-research-grants-in-green- informed about IYC and in a number of coun- chemistry-call-for-applications.html and www. tries activities were hosted with governmental unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/ support (see report of UNESCO activities in SC/pdf/green_chemistry_Guidelines.pdf. Appendix). We need to build on this success, particularly during our upcoming Centenary.

88 2011 The International Year of Chemistry Sharing a Chemical Moment the text, the molecules can be visualized in 3D The “global handshake for women” event was image, facilitating real-space observation of the launched in 2011 as part of IYC. There have molecular structure. been a number of events built on this initial www.quimica2011.org.br interaction. For example on March 4, 2014, Dow hosted the 4th Women’s Networking Breakfast Periodic Table of Cartoons (Brazilian activity) at Dow Terneuzen aimed at managing stress and This project was included among activities cel- expanding personal networks. ebrating IYC 2011 that took place at the 34th meeting of the ASBQ, 23-25 May in Costao do Online Presence Santinho, Santa Catarina. A Periodic Table of During IYC a number of web sites came into exis- Cartoons was developed with caricatures of tence. Many of these are currently accessible and eminent researchers of chemistry, international in that sense represent an ongoing legacy of IYC. and national, complete with a brief biography of Examples are as follows: each honoree, representing one of the 112 rec- ognized elements and the 27 names assigned Global Water Experiment by IUPAC. “Now you can explore all the data collected using http://qnint.sbq.org.br/tabela. an interactive tool designed to analyze and com- pare the results world-wide.” Royal Society of Chemistry http://water.chemistry2011.org/web/iyc Lists RSC projects including water experi- ment, climate change module, catalytic cloth- Brazil National Website ing. Also links to European Petrochemical Ass’n The “365 days of chemistry” was designed to video, Chemistry World, and summary entitled celebrate the International Year of Chemistry “Celebrating an International Year of Chemistry”. in all days of 2011. The purpose was to insert www.rsc.org/get-involved/IYC an interview with a professional in the field of chemistry, like a professor, researcher or profes- Chemical Heritage Foundation www.chemheritage.org/visit/events/international-year-of-chem- sional in the industry, in the Brazilian IYC website istry-2011.aspx for each day of 2011 along with a contextualized molecule and its 3D image. This is a pioneering UNESCO project in the Portuguese language and also in www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/science-technology/ the international context. The project compiled basic-sciences/chemistry/international-year-of-chemistry a large database of 365 molecules with histori- cal aspects of application, a list of the molecules IUPAC uses, and its importance to society. Besides http://iyc2011.iupac.org

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Summary Report on between music and chemistry and provided a highly enjoyable amalgamation of culture and UNESCO Activities science. The exhibition brought together displays from Adapted from summary materials prepared by over 20 institutions and businesses working in Dr. Julia Hasler and Rovani Sigamoney, assisted chemistry, in collaboration with several partners. by Magalie Lebreton. Of particular note was the display, arranged in collaboration with the Musée des arts et métiers, Planning 2008-2010 Paris, of 10 photographic portraits of Chemistry Nobel Laureates by the German photographer In December 2008, the 63rd General Assembly Peter Badge. of the United Nations adopted a resolution pro- claiming 2011 as International Year of Chemistry, 2. A film “Women Sharing a Chemical Moment placing UNESCO and the IUPAC at the helm of in Time” was made by UNESCO, in collaboration the event. This resolution followed the IUPAC with Professor Mary Garson, Australia, for the Council decision in 2007 and the UNESCO reso- launch of IYC. On the instigation of Professor lution in 2008 to obtain the UN proclamation of Garson, women from 44 countries participated 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry. in “breakfast” events on 18 January 2011 during From January 2009, UNESCO was heavily which they shared their experiences of chemis- involved in planning activities with IUPAC and try. The local organizers of each event provided other partners for IYC 2011. Besides participation UNESCO with film clips and photographs. The in the main IYC Management Committee meet- resulting compilation into the final film provided ings hosted by IUPAC, UNESCO was a major a powerful statement of the excitement, commit- player in the Launch Committee which met fre- ment and world-wide participation of women in quently in Paris during 2009 and 2010. Other chemistry. planning activities took place with a variety of partners during 2009-2010. 3. The short film, “Chemistry: All About You,” was made through a partnership of UNESCO Implementation of Activities and IUPAC with the European Petrochemical Association. The film was designed for a young 1. The IYC 2011 Launch Ceremony (27-28 January audience to show the important role of chemis- 2011) held at UNESCO, Paris was organized by try in daily life and was launched at the Opening UNESCO, IUPAC, and the Launch Organizing Ceremony for IYC. It was positively received Committee, and attracted 1100 participants. in many countries around the World. UNESCO The two-day event, with the theme of chemistry translated the film into French, Spanish, Russian, for sustainable development, comprised an offi- Chinese, Arabic, Dutch and German. Thereafter, cial opening by UNESCO Director General Irina with the assistance of various partners, the film Bokova, talks by eminent speakers including four has been translated into Portuguese, Italian and Nobel laureates, short films, a debate, concert Japanese, to name but a few additional lan- and exhibition. guages. The concert held in the evening of 27 January, “Chemical Notes”, attracted an audience of 4. On the occasion of UN World Water Day, 500 people. The pieces chosen by the talented 22 March 2011, UNESCO and IUPAC launched quartet of young musicians demonstrated links the International Year of Chemistry Global

90 2011 The International Year of Chemistry Experiment with the “Big Splash.” This event Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, occurred at Ratanga Junction, Cape Town, South Armenia, Tanzania, Morocco, Namibia, Oman, Africa from 22-25 March 2011 and was organized Pakistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, Botswana, and in collaboration with the City of Cape Town Malaysia. Those countries in receipt of kits and Municipality. One thousand school-learners were that did not upload results should be followed able to do the Global Experiment with the kits up. sponsored by the South African Department of Science and Technology, and with teaching pro- 5. In February 2011, the Federation of African vided by the RADMASTE Centre, Johannesburg. Societies of Chemistry supported the organiza- The IYC Global Experiment, designed as a tion of the IYC-2011-Ethiopia event in collabo- unifying activity for students around world and ration with the Chemical Society of Ethiopia, to promote hands-on experimentation, remained the Addis Ababa University, the Ministries of open for participation until mid-2012. In all, Education and Science and Technology, and after The Big Splash, 2354 teachers and 128 330 the UNESCO-Addis Ababa office. UNESCO- students participated in the Global Experiment Natural Sciences Sector, Paris, UNESCO-Addis with their results uploaded onto the dedicated Ababa Office, UNESCO-IICBA and IUPAC were UNESCO-IUPAC Global Water Experiment web- the major sponsors of the events that took place site. The Global Experiment was extensively from 18-26 February. International guests from featured on TV and radio shows, in news articles, Canada, USA, Mexico, the Netherlands, Germany, and on blogs. Through the input of UNESCO, and Taiwan offered training workshops to the website, is avail- Ethiopian chemists and teachers coming from all able in five languages: English, French, Spanish, over the country on such topics as visualization Chinese, and Russian. The web-site includes of climate change, chemical safety and security, state-of-the-art interactive tools, 2D and 3D micro-scale chemistry, young ambassadors for maps showing the data, and pictures, videos, chemistry (YAC), chemistry understanding and and news on the Global Experiment. The four diagnostic chemistry assessment. The national activities of the Global Experiment are available (Ethiopian) chemical educators reviewed and in 11 languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, presented the state of undergraduate chemistry Hebrew, Portuguese, Arabic, Catalan, Slovak, education in Ethiopia, and the state of chemistry Polish, and Chinese. teacher education in Ethiopia (past, present and It is believed that even more students and future). These events were followed by discus- teachers participated in the Global experiment sions on the way forward for a sustainable chem- on their own, for instance, in Brazil, where istry education in Ethiopia. the Global Experiment was highlighted in the National Science and Technology week during 6. The World Chemistry Leadership Meeting October 2011 and integrated into the schools (WCLM) was an opportunity for leaders from science curriculum. In order to encourage the chemistry to set new priorities for the science, participation of developing countries, 150 school to address the challenges of a sustainable packs containing 10 Global Water Kits and a world, and to approach Rio+20 and beyond. This School Resource Kit were sent free to over WCLM unique event took place on 2 August 2011 30 countries: Senegal, Mali, Tajikistan, Ghana, within the IUPAC World Chemistry Congress in The Gambia, West bank, Gaza, Nauru, Burkina Puerto Rico from 31 July to 5 August 2011. The Faso, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Saint Lucia, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, Haiti, Maldives, Grenada, Syria, Lebanon, Bhutan, Gretchen Kalonji participated as the UNESCO

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representative. There were many outcomes from nities to promote solidarity and peace through this meeting for the follow-up of IYC as well as cooperation in science. Countries represented Rio+20 meeting. from the Middle East included Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, 7. The 23rd Annual Conference of Academia Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Europaea took place from 20-22 September Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The focus 2011 at UNESCO headquarters. This conference themes for the workshops of the Conference was held under the auspices of the International were: Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Products; Year of Chemistry and it highlighted the links Environment: Air and Water Quality; Sustainability between chemistry, the sciences and society. This of Resources, Energy and Materials; Science event brought together 300 academy members Education at All Levels; and Nanotechnology and under the theme “Chemistry, Science, Culture Material Science. The Conference was opened and Society in the making of Europe”. The aim with an address by UNESCO’s Director General was to raise awareness of science, particularly Ms. Irina Bokova, followed by HRH Prince Hassan chemistry, for a broad audience (social sciences, of Jordan. humanities, the general public, young people). 10. Besides the activities mentioned already 8. The opera “Madame Curie,” on 15 November (Ethiopia and Cairo) where UNESCO field offices 2011, and the exhibition “The Life and organized IYC activities, there were a number of Achievements of Maria Sklodowska-Curie” were other field offices that promoted and organized presented at UNESCO within the framework IYC events in their regions. It is impossible to of the International Year of Chemistry and summarize briefly all types of activities sup- the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in ported or organized by UNESCO field offices Chemistry awarded to Marie Curie. This event as a wide range of activities and events were was jointly organised by the Polish Delegation organized all around the world. The following are to UNESCO and the UNESCO Natural Sciences examples of some of these activities: Sector. About 800 people attended the Opera • National launch ceremonies were organized which was in Polish with French subtitles. At the in several countries on all continents, includ- event, CDs of the film “Chemistry: All About You” ing Cuba (14 January 2011), India (14 January were handed out to the audience. 2011), Bangladesh (14 February 2011) and China (9 April 2011). 9. From 5-8 December 2011, UNESCO hosted • IYC websites were developed in different the last international IYC event held under languages. For example, the Russian lan- the auspices of UNESCO, namely the Malta V guage website devoted to the IYC 2011 was Conference, the fifth in the series “Frontiers of especially intended for the cluster countries Chemical Sciences: Research and Education in of the UNESCO Moscow Office and other the Middle East.” It brought together six Nobel Russian-speaking countries and communi- Laureates and eminent scientists from the North ties. with scientists from the Middle East, neighbour- • Chemistry fairs were organized, such as the ing countries and Israel, for in-depth dialogue Chemistry Fair at the Chisipite High School on frontiers of chemical sciences and opportu- (Zimbabwe) with support from UNESCO

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Harare. More than 50 students in 14 teams Cuban Society of Chemistry and a work- presented a chemistry experiment and a jury shop on chemistry with students from the decided on the best projects. The winner vocational science pre-university); the first was a presentation on the use of the colour National Chemistry Olympics with the partic- changes of red cabbage as a low-cost pH ipation of 51 students; a concert in honor of (acidity) indicator. Alvaro Reynoso and Maria Sklodowska-Curie; and a symposium “Cuba in the International Some country examples: Year of Chemistry”. • A list of activities in Sri Lanka, in collabora- • Key initiatives in India were the setting up of tion with the UNESCO office in New Delhi, a National Chemical Safety and Management includes: distribution of commemorative Institute by the Ministry of Chemicals and stamps, a Chemistry Exhibition “Wonders Fertilizers, the promotion of chemical safety in Chemistry”; school activities (lectures, management for states parties in Africa by demonstrations and chemistry magic shows the Ministry of Defence, and a Chemical for school children); teacher training pro- Process Safety Course. grammes; design and construction of 50 mobile chemistry laboratory units to be used 11. The International Year of Chemistry was in remote areas of Sri Lanka; seminars, work- officially closed with the Ceremony in Brussels shops and training courses in selected chem- on 1 December 2011, at which UNESCO and istry topics including nanotechnology and its IUPAC played a major role. The director of the applications; publications and guides on the International Basic Sciences programme, Maciej use of chemistry in the day to day life; design Nalecz, participated as the main representative of a postgraduate training course in chemi- of UNESCO. cal analysis for the benefit of the industry; establishment of a committee of professional In summary, activities of the Year have been chemists in academia and industry; public extensive in scope and have contributed to a awareness programmes on television, radio greater understanding of the role of chemistry and print media on chemical science and in everyday life. The Year engendered great its applications especially targeting general enthusiasm amongst young people for chemis- public; and training of 50 middle level labo- try through the many activities which targeted ratory technologists. youth. Importantly, new partnerships have been • Activities organized in Cuba, in collaboration formed and activities to follow on the Year are with the UNESCO office in Havana, include a planned. The focus of many IYC celebrations round table at the Havana International Book on the 100th anniversary of Marie Curie’s Nobel Fair on the subject of women in chemistry; Prize in Chemistry (1911-2011) allowed also for a summer camp devoted to chemistry; the very efficient stressing of the role and impor- 10th Scientific Culture Day (conferences by tance of women in science. the President and the Vice President of the

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List of Sponsors

IYC2011 Global Partners

Global Sponsors

Sponsors

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Examples of Industry CZECH REPUBLIC Association of Chemical Industry of the Czech Related Events by Republic National Associations www.schp.cz

AUSTRIA 1. IYC 2011 calendar FCIO—Fachverband der Chemischen Industrie 2. Conference on Competitiveness of Chemistry, Österreichs May 2011, in cooperation with Ministry of www.chemie2011.at Industry and Trade www.wochederchemie.at 3. Gala evening on chemistry, 22 September 2011 1. Chemistry Olympic Österreich 2. Awards Austropapier Ladislav Novák & Jiří Reiss, Secretary for Trade, R&D and Innovations: 3. Chemistry as an energy project competition [email protected] prizes ESTONIA 4. Chemical Week Federation of Estonian Chemical Industries 5. Educational activities: experiments in labo- ratories 1. 18-19 April 2011. National event for academy, 6. International H.F. Mark-Symposium industry and high school teachers in the form of two-days conference with oral and poster Johann Pummer: [email protected] presentations from academia, industry and Union of High School Chemistry teachers. BELGIUM Event will be advertised in national media Essenscia and will be open to general public also. www.iyc2011.be 2. Exhibition of the all available Estonian chem- istry literature 1. Special stamp dedicated to IYC (chemistry 3. Industry laboratories will open the doors for theme) to be launched on 17 January 2011 the students 2. Week of chemistry, plastics and life sciences 4. The art exhibition concerning chemical indus- organised for primary and secondary schools try in Estonia during the Estonian Chemistry (in partnership with Living Tomorrow, PASS Days and Technopolis) – 28 February – 4 March 5. International conference on Materials 2011 and Technologies for Green Chemistry 3. Essenscia annual event – 27 April 2011 (SustainChem) will be held in Tallinn from 4. Open doors of the chemical industry – 20-21 September 5 to September 9, 2011: www. May 2011 sustainchem2011.ttu.ee 5. Re-edition of the sustainable development 6. Audiovisual learning programme 100+ test report of Essenscia – autumn 2011 (regularly updated) in chemistry will be 6. International IYC Closing Ceremony on 1 linked with IYC 2011: http://keemiavideod. December in Brussels ut.ee

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FINLAND projects in chemistry worldwide KT RY—Kemianteollisuus ry 5. 4-day event in 4 towns where the chemical www.kemia2011.fi industry uses art to put its message across

1. Opening of the Year during Science Forum Hélène Mejean: [email protected] in January 2011 2. ChemBio- exhibition and discussion Forum GERMANY in March 2011 VCI—Verband der Chemischen Industrie e. V. 3. Traveling Science Circus during autumn 2011 www.ijc2011.de 4. Closing ceremony, December 2011 (Chemistry www.ihre-chemie.de night) www.vci.de/Internationales_Jahr_der_Chemie/ 5. University and campus events and lec- tures for chemistry professionals on various 1. National start-up event together with other themes chemical organizations, 9 February 6. Academy of Chemistry – lectures of chemis- 2. Achievement campaign „Ihre Chemie“ (Your try & chemical industry for decision makers Chemistry) 7. Open door activities in companies. Tool kit 3. Pupil experiment/competition H2O mach’s for open door activities updated bunt (H2O make it colourful) 8. Media programme 4. Forum Future E-Mobility, 7 April 9. Educational events: school visits, national 5. Open Day, 24 September chemistry education day 6. Press dossiers/activities on the chemical 10. Cooperation with trade unions industry’s contributions to sustainable devel- opment Matti Laurila: [email protected] 7. Involvement in the touring exhibition Merja Vuori: [email protected] Sustainable Chemistry of DBU (German Riitta Juvonen: [email protected] Environmental Foundation) 8. New information series for schools on the FRANCE topics of energy, crop protection and con- UIC—Union des Industries Chimiques struction chemistry www.reactions-chimiques.info 9. FCI founds all awards for the youth research www.chimie2011.fr competition Jugendforscht www.chemicalworldtour.fr 10. Convention for elementary school teachers on best practices in the promotion of science 1. Opening Ceremony: UNESCO launches the teaching from an early age in Hessen IYC on 27-28 January 2011 11. Joint presentation (VCI, employer’s associa- 2. A partnership with Universciences and the tion and 14 chemical companies) of Exciting CSTI in Rennes as part of a travelling exhibi- world of chemistry at Ideen Expo in Hannover, tion on chemistry that will be launched in June a nine days long exhibition for young people 2011 at the “Palais de la Découverte” in Paris (www.ideenexpo.de) 3. Inauguration of the exhibition « Chimie » at 12. Innovation congress Small particles – big the Palais de la Découverte » , 8 June 2011 chances at Potsdam University 4. Organising classroom debates (for children 13. Day of chemistry – children’s universities aged 15/16/17) on the importance of chemis- open their doors in Rhinland-Palatinate try using a documentary where young chem- istry students report on new and innovative Martina Ludwig: [email protected]

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HUNGARY ITALY MAVESZ—Hungarian Chemical Industry Federchimica Association www.chimica2011.it

1. National Conference to be held in Sopron, 1. Opening Ceremony in February March 2. National School Award in April 2. Chemical Industry Conference on 3. Open Gates in May Environment Protection & Chemical Safety 4. Federchimica Assembly in June in Eger, mid October 5. National week on chemistry at school and 3. Special Chemical Industry Yearbook devoted responsible care in October to IYC prepared/published by MAVESZ and GKI Economic Research Ltd. Silvia Colombo: [email protected] 4. Competitions for technical high school stu- dents on chemistry in Budapest & Northern NORWAY Hungary Norsk Industri 5. One day at a chemical plant” – visits of high school students 1. Opening Ceremony 10 February in corpora- tion with Norwegian Chemical Society and Iván Budai: [email protected] The Federation of Norwegian Industries. There will be representatives from the IRELAND Norwegian government, partners associa- Pharmachemical Ireland tions, universities, chemical enterprisers, and www.pharmachemicalireland.ie other institutions. www.careersportal.ie 2. Workshops, stands, websites during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 23 1. Chemistry stands at major science events – February – 6 March. Theme: “The chemistry January - November of ski wax.” Cooperation with Norwegian 2. Career seminar for international women day- Television Company, NRK. March 3. Activities organized during 2011, themes: 3. Molecular parade at St Patrick’s day - March climate, energy, sky´s chemistry, food, bio- 4. Chemistry awards for post primary students chemistry, water, industry, health and envi- -April/March ronment and at last, the chemistry at home. 5. Science week- the main theme for science 4. Delivering materials of molecular building week 2011 will be chemistry - November kits to young students. 6. Advertising campaigns & IYC related articles 5. Activities in corporation with universities, in science magazines science centers, schools and organizations, 7. Science teachers awards Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger and 8. On-line chemistry Quiz Tromsø. 9. Chemistry Career days 6. Educational activities for 300 teachers in primary schools to stimulate and motivate Siobhan Murphy: [email protected] teaching of pupils in the magic world of chemistry. January – October.

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7. Nordic Conference for teachers in chemistry, 3. Symposium on Organic Chemistry, Warsaw, Stockholm 28 – 29 October April 2011 8. Women in chemistry, Marie Curie and Ellen 4. Educational activities: lectures, September Gleditch, 7 November 2011 9. Young students writing contest. Themes: 5. Closing event: ceremony of scientific and Chemistry and Energy. popular science events & conference about 10. Lecture series by invited professionals. Supramolecular Chemistry, November 2011

Olav Melbo: [email protected] Wojciech Lubiewa-Wielezynski: wojciech.lubiewa-wielezynski@ pipc.org.pl THE NETHERLANDS [email protected] VNCI—Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie RUSSIAN FEDERATION www.jaarvandechemie.nl 1. Moscow International expo Chemistry 2011 1. Opening ceremony, January 2011 under the tagline “Chemistry is Our Life. 2. Educational activities: carry out experiments Chemistry is Our Future” organized with in WonderLab, January – February 2011 Russian Chemists Union (RCU) 3. Music theatre performance “Marie Curie”, 2. Open door events in chemical industry - vis- March – December 2011 its by students, professors and public 4. Chemical Plants Open Door Day: 21 May 2011 3. Session of the RCU under tagline “Chemistry 5. International exhibition at the seaside: is Our Life. Chemistry is Our Future” “Chemistry – creating new worlds”, 3 – 26 4. Joint conference between RCU and June 2011 Mendeleev Russian Chemists Association on 6. Sea and dunes form the natural setting for sustainable development in chemistry and the monumental works of glass and light art. investing in future generations 7. Exhibition “Chemistry & Technolgoy”, 5. International conference «Responsible Care. Science Center Nemo. Exhibitions, theatre Social Responsibility as a major factor in performances, films, workshops and demon- company’s competitiveness» dedicated to strations, 25 June – 4 September the IYC 8. Chemistry run: Chemistry is everywhere, 10 6. RCU Council on Continuing Education of September 2011 Personnel in Chemical and Petrochemical 9. Closing event “Chains”, 28 – 30 November Industry» 2011 7. “Youth Days” at leading companies orga- nized by RCU with Russian Chemists Trade Irene van Luijken: [email protected] Union 8. Regional expositions under the tagline POLAND “Chemistry is Our Life. Chemistry is Our PIPC—Polish Chamber of the Chemical Industry Future” 9. Press publications on the importance of 1. French-Polish Symposium on Molecular chemistry/chemical industry for the economy Chemistry, Paris, January 2011 10. Development of a project to establish a 2. French-Polish Catalytic Symposium, Cracow, museum of chemistry and its history January-February 2011 11. Conference “Chemical Production Safety is

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the Safety of Our Planet” on national and SPAIN international regulations FEIQUE www.feique.org SLOVAKIA ZCHFP—Association of Chemical & 1. Edition of a Commemorative Postage Stamp Pharmaceutical Industry of the Slovak Republic 2. Spanish IYC logo adaptation 3. Opening and Closing Ceremony Events 1. February 2011: Chemical conference con- 4. Reception at the Royal House with H.M. King nected with the presentation of the occa- of Spain, at the Spanish Parliament & Senate sional postage stamp on IYC 2011. There will 5. Commemorative Book “11 Ideas how chemis- be representatives of the Slovak govern- try changes the World” ment, partner associations, universities, and 6. Construction of the Museum of Chemistry other institutions 7. Advertising Campaigns 2. March 2011: Occasional issue of specialized 8. Rafael Nadal Performance related with chemical magazine ChemZi in co-operation Chemistry (Chemistry & Sports) of SCHS and ZCHFP SR focused on presen- 9. Photography Contest tation and popularization of chemistry 10. Spanish Olympics of Chemistry Special 3. 9 April 2011: Chemical Horizons – Lifetime of Promotion and Business Awards Polymers, opening of art exhibition 11. Delivery of Chemistry Popularizing Materials 4. 12-14 April 2011: International fair “Chemistry to Schools Slovakia 2011/CARPLAST” – global experi- 12. Chemistry Vocations Program ment “Water a Chemical Solution” 13. High School Sciences Teachers Training 5. 19–22 May 2011: International Conference Conferences “European Chemistry & Chemical Engineering 14. Research Awards Chemistry & Society, Education Thematic Network Association” FEIQUE’s and Royal Society, SUSCHEM 6. 23-27 May 2011: Workshop Let’s do Young Chemist Experiments in Chemistry, high school 15. Conference on Sustainable Chemistry, 7. 26-29 June 2011: 14th Blue Danube Innovative and Competitive companies Symposium on Heterocyclic Chemistry 16. Reports: Spanish chemical Industry competi- 8. 5-9 September 2011: The 63rd Congress tive and Social Responsibility of Chemists. The representative of ZCHFP 17. Promote participation in the International SR will come up with the presentation in Fair Expoquimia the frame of thematic evening „Picture and reflexion of chemistry by the public” Juan Labat: [email protected] 9. 23 September 2011: The Researcher’s Night, Global Experiment Water SWEDEN 10. 5-7 October 2011: 6th specialized confer- The Swedish Plastics and Chemicals Federation ence CHÉMIA 2011 traditionally organized by www.kemi2011.se ZCHFP SR in the tourist centre Liptovský Ján (The Low Tatras) 1. Opening Ceremony, January 11. During 2011: touring exhibition Milestones of 2. Educational Activities: 12 lessons in chem- Chemistry istry published on educational website for teachers (www.lektion.se), Chemistry Day Štefan Petkanič: [email protected] in October, Competition for school children,

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exhibition with Berta, the dragon girl who TURKEY loves chemical experiments TKSD—Turkish Chemical Manufacturers 3. Use existing activities and make chemistry Association more visible. Coordinate activities regionally 4. Different calendars, monthly themes,”living 1. General Secretaries of each subsector under experiments” Chemical Sector Platform, will meet periodi- 5. Competitions - for small children, schools, cally and prepare quarterly progress reports young people (arts, project works, best film 2. Promotion of the IYC In TV and Radio inter- on YouTube etc.) views by chemical sector representatives 6. Produce videos on the societal and everyday 3. Chemical Sector group activities involv- benefits of Chemistry ing the Turkish Chemistry Society, Istanbul 7. Politicians as target group. Present a chem- Chemicals and Chemical Products ist of the day, arrange discussions with them Exporters Union, the Chemical Sector 8. Popularizing science cafés. City walks-the Platform, Universities/Chemistry/Chemical history if chemistry Engineering Departments & NGOs 9. Contacts with universities-secondary 4. Follow up of Green Chemistry schools-primary schools 5. Interaction with government leaders on the 10. Chemistry shows for schools/young people importance of the Chemical Year 11. Children’s programs on TV FB, YT, Twitter 6. Reaching out to students of all levels, from 12. Specific items like T-shirts, pins, stickers (i.e. pre-school to University level, through visual Chemist and proud, Contains chemicals), chemistry presentations candies with flavors of different isomers 7. Organization of Open-door days and plant site visits at chemical companies Ulla Nyman: [email protected] 8. Submitting IYC related articles to the press media and magazines SWITZERLAND 9. Preparation of poster exhibitions related to SGCI—Chemie Pharma Schweiz chemistry www.sgci.ch 10. Publicizing developments in chemical research originated from Turkey 1. Open door day with possibility to visit indus- 11. Lecture series by invited professionals to talk try plant in Switzerland about role of chemistry in their jobs 2. Content specials and competitions on sim- plyscience.ch, our engagement to hire Mustafa Bagan: [email protected] young people for the chemical branch. Competition example: Chemistry poster con- UNITED KINGDOM test “Achievements in chemistry“ CIA - Chemicals Industries Association Ltd 3. Special subject at the general assembly www.cia.org.uk of SGCI Chemie Pharma Schweiz to pro- mote the IYC 2011 in Switzerland, e.g. Award 1. House of Commons Early Day Motion in sup- “Achievements in chemistry” port of the IYC in constituencies, January 4. Branding the sgci.ch website and stationaries 2011 5. Brochure with all the activities in Switzerland 2. Pre-briefing to journalists on UK CIA pro- 6. Press work by SGCI Chemie Pharma Schweiz gramme, January 2011 3. Science Fiction story competition for young Marcel Sennhauser: [email protected]

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people, January 2011 AMERICAS 4. Parliamentary launch, students’ picture com- pletion, February 2011 BRASIL 5. International Women’s Day, 8 March 2011 1. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical 6. Publication and official launch of “Essential Industry (December 2010) Water”, May 2011 2. Website and social media launch January 7. Sustainability Industry Award, June 2011 2011 8. Future Forum event at Science Museum, 3. Opening Ceremony January 2011 October 2011 4. Advertisement campaign in March 2011 9. Launch of UK version of global experiment 5. Educational activities in March, May, June 10. Lunch for careers journalists with Young and August Ambassadors 6. Partnerships with trade unions and NGOs in 11. Publication of CIA Olympics brochure May and August 7. Celebration of Marie Curie’s Nobel Prize in Simon Marsh: [email protected] May 2011 8. Responsible Care Congress in June 2011 AFRICA 9. Running event in August 2011 10. Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Chemical SOUTH AFRICA Industry in December 2011 1. Special IYC banner for display at confer- ences, meetings, exhibitions etc CANADA 2. A careers brochure has been produced pub- 1. Commemorative Stamp licizing IYC and already used at Science Fairs 2. Canadian Chemistry Milestones 3. Special January edition of a magazine for 3. Science RendezVous – open doors at schools to publicize IYC through a series of research institutions articles 4. Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) Chemistry 4. Commemorative stamp with the IYC logo for Olympiads stamping outgoing postal items 5. CIC National Week of Chemistry with public 5. The 40th South African Chemical Institute lectures, laboratory visits, hands-on experi- Convention incorporating the 3rd Federation ments at shopping malls, etc of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC) 6. Science centres and museums Congress takes place on the 16-21 January 7. Partnership with Development Countries 2011 in Johannesburg and will commemorate 8. Participation in the IYC Global Experiment the IYC 6. South Africa will be participating in the MEXICO Global Experiment with the collaboration of 1. Opening exhibition in the “UNIVERSUM” a representative on the IUPAC Task Team museum

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UNITED STATES 1. Opening event: week of activities coordi- nated by the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Philadelphia in February 2011; The American Chemistry Council is cooperating with several American societies of academia and chemical engineering 2. World Chemistry Leaders Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 2 August 2011 as a side-event of the IUPAC World Congress on “The Challenges for Chemistry in Sustainable Development” - Involvement of top scien- tists, UN/NGO officials and industry leaders

ASIA Pacific

AUSTRALIA 1. Special events in March and June 2011

JAPAN 1. IYC committee Japan established headed by Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Ryoji Noyori and including CEOs/ Chairmen of Mitsui Chemicals, Mitsubishi Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical and Showa Denko , leading media observer members, supported by 22 aca- demic societies and industry associations (launch press conference in August 2010 with around 25 journalists) 2. Countdown Commemorative Symposium in December 2010 3. Exhibition for dream-comes-true-though- Chemistry 4. Young students writing contest 5. More Chemistry in Science Museums. 6. Chemistry Communication Award 7. Foot prints of Japanese Chemists

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IYC Management Other Representatives Colin Humphris (International Council of Committee Chemical Associations (ICCA)) Wolfram Koch (European Association for The IYC management committee was estab- Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS)) lished in 2008 to stir up the IYC 2011 initiative. Ahmed Mohammed (Federation of African The group includes IUPAC officers and represen- Societies of Chemistry (FASC)) tatives of the major chemical federations from Ting-Kueh Soon (Federation of Asian Chemical Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and Societies (FACS)) representatives from the chemical industry and Gabriel Infante (Federación Latinoamericana de UNESCO. Asociaciones Química (FLAQ))

Chair IUPAC Officers John Malin 2006–2007 UNESCO Representative Bryan R. Henry, President, Canada Julia Hasler David StC. Black, Secretary General, Australia Christoph F. Buxtorf, Treasurer, Switzerland IUPAC Representatives Leiv K. Sydnes, Past President, Norway David StC. Black (Secretary General) Mark Cesa (Representative of the Committee on 2008–2009 Chemistry and Industry) Jung-Il Jin, President, Korea John Corish (Treasurer) Nicole Moreau, Vice President, France Bryan Henry (Past President) David StC. Black,Secretary General, Australia Jung-Il Jin (Past President) John Corish, Treasurer, Ireland John Jost/Terry Renner (Executive Directors) Bryan R. Henry, Past President, Canada Peter Mahaffy (Chair of the Committee on Chemistry Education) 2010–2011 Nicole Moreau (President) Nicole Moreau, President, France Leiv Sydnes (Chair of CHEMRAWN, the Kazuyuki Tatsumi, Vice President, Japan CHEMical Research Applied to World Needs David StC. Black, Secretary General, Australia Natalia Tarasova (Bureau Member and liaison to John Corish, Treasurer, Ireland the IYC Educational Committee) Jung-Il Jin, Past President, Korea

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