National Chemistry Week

in Maryland

NCW is a community-based program sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS) (for complete information please go to the ACS webpage on NCW)The mission of NCW is to reach the public, particularly elementary and secondary school children, with positive messages about chemistry and to make a positive change in the public’s impression of chemistry.  This annual event unites ACS local sections, industries, schools, and individuals to communicate the importance of chemistry to our quality of life.

Year Dates Topic Catch Us at One of Our Events!!
2006 October 22-28 TBD  
2005 October 16-22 The Joy of Toys  
2004 October 17-23

Health & Wellness

Various Events
2003 October 19-25

Earth’s Atmosphere and Beyond!

Various Events
2002 October 20-26

Chemistry Keeps Us Clean!

Various Events
2001 November 4-10

Chemistry and Art

Various Events
2000 November 5-11

Kitchen Chemistry

Various Events
1999   Celebrating Polymers  
1998   A World of Color  
1997   Planet Chemistry (Hard water testing)  

More details on this year's NCW activities to come - stay tuned!!


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