Abstract
A rainbow of chemistry activities and demonstrations blanketed the country this year as chemistry enthusiasts around the U.S. and Puerto Rico came out in force on Oct. 18–24 to celebrate National Chemistry Week (NCW). The festivities were particularly colorful this year—the activities focused on the chemistry of color. NCW is the American Chemical Society’s largest outreach event. Volunteers from nearly all of ACS’s 185 local sections led hands-on activities and demonstrations at elementary schools, museums, shopping malls, and other public venues. “National Chemistry Week is when we connect with the community,” says George Heard, chair of the ACS Committee on Community Activities, which organizes NCW with the help of the ACS Office of Volunteer Support. “The goal is to have a good time, bring chemistry to the community, improve people’s understanding and perception of chemistry, and do it in a safe and fun manner.” This year’s theme, “Chemistry Colors Our ...
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