1. Title Catalysis Square: Important key technology
for green, sustainable innovation
2. IYC interests œ ‡@Increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry
œ ‡AEncourage interest of young people in chemistry
› ‡BGenerate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry
› ‡CCelebrate the role of women in chemistry
3. Short description
gCatalysis Square: Important key technology for green, sustainable innovationh is a special public event on occasion of International Symposium on Catalysis and fine Chemicals 2011. The event consists of a special lecture for junior high and high school students, exhibitions, video and brief demonstrations for better understanding and introduction of attractive topics in catalysis for establishment of green and sustainable society.
4. Audience Students (especially junior high and high school, undergraduate), general public, teachers
5. Topic Public events on occasion of International Symposium on Catalysis and Fine Chemicals 2011 (Nara): Lecture for junior high and high school students, exhibitions, video and demonstrations for better understanding and introduction of attractive topics in catalysis for establishment of green and sustainable society.
6. Long description gCatalysis Square: Important key technology for green, sustainable innovationh is a special public event on occasion of International Symposium on Catalysis and fine Chemicals 2011. The event consists of a special lecture for junior high and high school students, exhibitions, video and brief demonstrations (including cross coupling reactions) for better understanding and introduction of attractive topics in catalysis for establishment of green and sustainable society.
This event is now being planned as follows:
EDate: December 4, 2011
EVenue & place: Nara Prefectural New Public Hall, Kasugano, Nara
EScope: Students (especially junior high and high school), general public
EProgram: Lecture, exhibitions, videos, and demo experiments
EParticipants: About 300 participants are expected.
EWeb Site: http://www.comp.tmu.ac.jp/cfc2011/
7. Sponsors Organizing Committee on C&FC2011, Catalysis Society of Japan (west division), Chemical Society of Japan (Kinki division), Commemorative Organization by the Japan World Exposition e70, Tokyo Metropolitan University

8. Contact detail

EmailFktnomura@tmu.ac.jp
Name:Prof. Kotohiro NOMURA
Organization or affiliations:Organizing Members, International Symposium on Catalysis and Fine Chemicals 2011, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Phone :+81-42-677-2547
Country,City:Janan,Tokyo,Hachioji