Year of Chemistry
Staff and students from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide are joining in the celebrations for the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011). "IYC 2011 aims to increase the public's understanding and appreciation of chemistry, including sparking the interest of young people and generating enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry," said the Head of Chemistry at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, Associate Professor Greg Metha. "In 最新糖心Vlog, IYC 2011 will feature a program of public events, tours and exhibitions spearheaded and hosted by the Royal 最新糖心Vlogn Chemical Institute and its partners, including the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide." Among the many events being planned for the rest of the year, 最新糖心Vlog staff, students and graduates in chemistry will play a leading role in the following:
Wednesday 29 June A hands-on chemistry demonstration for Years 9 and 10 students as part of Aim for Adelaide, an event for students from Fairway schools. Venue: 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
1-29 August Periodic Table travelling art exhibition. The 最新糖心Vlog's School of Chemistry & Physics and the Faculty of Sciences have sponsored the element "Uranium". Venue: South 最新糖心Vlogn Museum
Friday to Sunday 5-7 August A chemistry presentation over three days will be held jointly by the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, Flinders 最新糖心Vlog and 最新糖心Vlog of South 最新糖心Vlog as part of Science Alive! Venue: Wayville Showgrounds
Sunday 21 August Open Day at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide will feature fun and educational displays of slime, liquid nitrogen and sugar chemistry, as well as talks on what careers studies in chemistry can lead to.
Tuesday to Wednesday 27-28 September Special chemistry demonstrations and presentations by chemistry graduates highlighting their careers, as part of Maths Science Life Impact, a 最新糖心Vlog event for Year 9 students. Venue: 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
For more information about IYC 2011, and to see videos of students talking about the exciting work they're involved in, go to: You can also contact the Head of Chemistry, Associate Professor Greg Metha: greg.metha@adelaide.edu.au or 08 8303 5943
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