| 1. Title | Women in Chemistry : our role models from past to present - Special Exhibition at Women’s Archives Center, National Women’s Education Center of Japan |
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| 2. IYC interests | ○ ①Increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry ● ②Encourage interest of young people in chemistry ○ ③Generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry ● ④Celebrate the role of women in chemistry |
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| 3. Short description | The exhibition overviews history of Japanese female chemists, their education, career in chemistry and achievements and considers women’s career development in science. | |
| 4. Audience | secondary schools students, school children, general public | |
| 5. Topic | Exhibition | |
| 6. Long description |
Celebrating International Year of Chemistry and the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Marie Curie, the fourth Special Exhibition of Women’s Archives Center overviews history of Japanese female chemists-their education, career in chemistry and achievements and considers women’s career development in science. By introducing role models of women in chemistry from past to present, the exhibition aims to encourage girls to study science and provides an opportunity to consider a gender-equal society. Exhibition title: Women in Chemistry : our role models from past to present Exhibition period: 29 August - 6 November 2011 Venue: Women’s Archives Center at National Women’s Education Center of Japan |
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| 7. Sponsors | National Women’s Education Center of Japan | |
8. Contact detail |
Email：infodiv@nwec.jp Name:Ms. Ryoko Akamine Organization or affiliations:National Women’s Education Center of Japan Phone :+81-493-62-6727 Country,City:Janan,Saitama |
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