International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011)

The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. Under the unifying theme “Chemistry—our life, our future,” we will be celebrating the year with a range of interactive, entertaining, and educational activities for all ages.

We welcome your ideas for ways the ACS community can help accomplish the IYC 2011 objectives:

  • Increase public appreciation of chemistry in meeting world needs
  • Increase interest in chemistry among young people
  • Generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry
  • Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mme. Curie Nobel Prize and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies.


Announcement: U.S. Senate Recognizes IYC

Mick Hurrey
Division of Business Development & Management

Mick Hurrey from the ACS Division of Business Development & Management
describes what his division is doing for IYC. Watch videos from other groups.

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IYC Virtual Journal

Articles related to IYC themes: health, energy, environment, and materials.
Read the Latest Issue!

‘I’ll take Chemistry for $200, Alex’

The game show Jeopardy! celebrated the International Year of Chemistry by devoting a category of clues to chemistry on June 21. Watch an edited version.

The U.S. Recognizing 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry

Latest Recognition: By unanimous consent, the U.S. Senate adopted a resolution on September 26, 2011, designating 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry!

IYC Chemistry Dance

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In business suits, lab coats and dressed as everything from magnesium to Marie Curie, more than 200 chemists kicked up their heels for the 2011 International Year of Chemistry (IYC) with a mass dance and original rap at the Anaheim Convention Center on March 28 at ACS’ 241st National Meeting.

Contact us

For more information or if you would like to share celebration ideas, email iyc2011@acs.org.