1. Title IYC Special Event: Life of Marie Curie
2. IYC interests ○ @Increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry
● 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 A special session is organized to introduce the life of Marie Curie, especially scientific and historic significance of her accomplishments. Special target groups are young students, including junior and senior high school students.
4. Audience University students, Junior and senior high school students whoever interested in "Marie Curie"
5. Topic Seminar
6. Long description Title: The 78th Annual Meeting of Electrochemical Society of Japan (ECSJ) IYC Special Event: Life of Marie Curie
Date & Time: 29th March 2011, 13:30-16:30
Venue: Graduate School of Engineering, Yokohama National University (YNU)
Scope: Introduction of life and scientific achievements of Marie Curie and her family

Web sites are as follows:
ECSJ http://www.electrochem.jp/index-e.html
YNU http://www.ynu.ac.jp/english/index.html
7. Sponsors The Electrochemical Society of Japan (ECSJ), Yokohama National University (YNU)

8. Contact detail

Email:mwatanab@ynu.ac.jp
Name:Dr.Masayoshi Watanabe
Organization or affiliations:Yokohama National University
Phone :+81-045-339-3955
Country,City:Janan,Yokohama