| 1. Title | Writing contest for young students on Madam Curie’s biography | |
| 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 | We will hold a writing contest for young students describing their impression on Madam Curie’s biography to stimulate their interest in chemistry. | |
| 4. Audience | Students in primary and secondary schools | |
| 5. Topic | Conpetition and chemistry education | |
| 6. Long description |
Title: Writing contest for young students on Madam Curie’s biography. Purpose: To stimulate young students interest in chemistry. Application term: December, 2010 - April, 2011 Applicant class: Applicants are devided into two classes; (A) elementary school students (4th - 6th graders), (B) junior high school students (all graders). The total number of applicants is estimated to be 500 - 1,000. Commendation: Several awards for each class will be determined in Jun, 2011. The award winers will be announced on some newspapers and web sites. Screening: By the screening committee containing teachers in primary, junior high and high schools and universities. |
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| 7. Sponsors | Japan Committee on IYC 2011,The Chemical Daily Co. Ltd., Japan | |
8. Contact detail |
Email：komatsu@cms.titech.ac.jp Name:Prof Takayuki Komatsu Organization or affiliations:Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, Tokyo Institute of TechnologyYamagata University, Faculty of Science Phone :++81-3-5734-3532 Country,City:Janan,Tokyo |
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