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International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011

On December 30, 2008, The United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry.

The principal goal of IYC is to celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.  There are four main objectives:

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

The American Chemical Society will play an active and leading role to help increase the general public’s appreciation of chemistry and their understanding of how the transforming power of chemistry is improving people’s lives.

There are several ways in which you can get involved. If you are interested, please send an email to intlacts@acs.org to learn more.