October 18–24, 2020

National Chemistry Week

Theme: Sticking with Chemistry

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National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate NCW by coordinating events and communicating the importance of chemistry. Read more about NCW.

Thank you for celebrating NCW 2020 with us! Missed this year or just can't wait for next year? Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2021 the week of October 17–23, 2021 with the theme, "Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go!" Resources will be available on August 1, 2021.

Featured Content

K-12 Illustrated Poem Contest Winners

Illustrated Poem Contest Winners

Check out the winners of the 2020 contest!

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Facebook photo album for NCW 2020

Events Photo Album

Visit Facebook to check out event photos from around the world and share your own!

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Get Involved in NCW

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Plan a Virtual Event

Get ideas and tips to coordinate a variety of virtual CCEW events.

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Find a Virtual Event

Check for virtual events across the globe.

View all events
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Spread the Word

Use sample social media posts and branding assets to share the importance of chemistry.

Find out how

89%+ participation by ACS local sections

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175,000+ issues of Celebrating Chemistry

Celebrating Chemistry Magazines
Kids doing experiments

19,000+ unique visitors to the website

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35M+ reach with #NCW

Shop NCW Merchandise

Nan-O-Moles

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Volunteer Buttons

Periodic Table Cupcake Mix

Celebrating Chemistry NCW 2020

Find Your
Local NCW Coordinator

Visit the NCW Coordinator Lookup
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Contact the ACS Office of Science Outreach
outreach@acs.org