2011 named International Year of Chemistry
Posted on February 5th, 2009 in Science News
2011 has been announced as the International Year of Chemistry, with UNESCO and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) at the helm of the celebrations. 2011 is the 100th anniversary of the award of the Nobel Prize in chemistry to Mme Maria Sklodowska Curie and also marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies (IACS), which was succeeded by IUPAC a few years later.
Ethiopia submitted the U.N. resolution calling for the Year, which will celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humanity. National and international activities carried out during 2011 will emphasize the importance of chemistry in sustaining natural resources.
Commenting on the announcement, President of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), Professor Jung-Il Jin, said, “The International Year of Chemistry will give a global boost to chemical science in which our life and our future are grounded. We hope to increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry, increase young people’s interest in science, and generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry.“
