World Year of Physics 2005: Lessons for chemistry educators?

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Carmen J. Giunta, giunta@lemoyne.edu, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214-1399
Albert Einstein's "Miracle Year" of 1905 was the occasion of a World Year of Physics proclaimed and observed by institutions all over the world throughout 2005. World Year of Physics activities used the achievements of an outstanding figure from the history of physics to highlight the field of physics to students and the general public. Can chemistry educators replicate some of the successes of the World Year of Physics? Selected events associated with the World Year of Physics will be described, with an eye toward identifying possible parallels for chemistry.
 

Science History and Its Applications to Chemical Education
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Sunday, 26 March 2006 Georgia World Congress Center -- A408, Oral

Sci-Mix
8:00 PM-10:00 PM, Monday, 27 March 2006 Georgia World Congress Center -- Ex. Hall B4, Sci-Mix

Division of the History of Chemistry

The 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006