2011 – International Year of Chemistry

IYC 2011 is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. Under the theme Chemistry – our life, our future, the observance will offer a wide range of interactive, entertaining, and educational activities for all ages. The goals of IYC 2011 are to increase public appreciation of chemistry in meeting world needs, to encourage the interest of young people in chemistry, and to generate enthusiasm for an innovative future in chemistry.