National Chemistry Week

2008 Theme: “Having a Ball with Chemistry” (Past)
(October 19 – 25^th, 2008)

National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life.

2008 Overview

Want to Participate in NCW?

Anyone can participate! It only takes a little enthusiasm and use of the available resources to get started.

ACS members around the country can help you and they will post their events to help keep everyone informed!

• Find an NCW Coordinator
• Find an NCW Event Near You

NCW Contests

• NCW Poster Contest
  Poster competition for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries go to your ACS Local Section NCW Coordinator.
• NCW Chemvention Competition
  Chemical invention contest for ACS Student Affiliates Chapters.

Order NCW Merchandise and Materials

• ACS Store
  Purchase NCW-themed merchandise online in the ACS store
• NCW 2008 Catalog