Resumen de Celebrating 20 Years of National Chemistry Week.

Ingrid Montes, Judith Jankowski

• This year marks National Chemistry Week's (NCW) 20th anniversary. Each year NCW reaches millions of people about the positive contributions of chemistry in every day life. The program is designed to reach the public, particularly elementary and secondary school children, with positive messages about chemistry. Thousands of ACS volunteers, teachers, and students celebrate NCW in their communities and schools. The enthusiasm shown by the volunteers has captured the attention of thousands of children who anxiously wait for the exciting and fun hands-on activities relating to NCW's theme. This year's theme is "The Many Faces of Chemistry", which will emphasize chemistry and careers. The theme is a chance to highlight the many different types of chemistry careers, particularly from what can be found within communities. It can also emphasize the various types of people in those careers ranging from a laboratory chemist to a science teacher or chemical industry executive. Highlights of the history, resources for coordinators, teachers and the public, and events to celebrate the anniversary at the Boston national meeting are given.