October 17–23, 2021

National Chemistry Week

Theme: Fast or Slow ... Chemistry Makes It Go!

Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2021 the week of October 17–23, 2021 with the theme, “Fast or Slow…Chemistry Makes It Go!”

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.

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