American Chemical Society Symposium on Chemistry & Culture

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1 American Chemical Society Symposium on Chemistry & Culture 43 rd IUPAC World Chemistry Congress San Juan, Puerto Rico Monday, August 1, 2011

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3 American Chemical Society On science literacy and culture Bassam Z. Shakhashiri 43 rd IUPAC World Chemistry Congress Symposium on Chemistry and Culture San Juan, Puerto Rico Monday, August 1, 2011

4 What differentiates our society now from all previous societies? American Chemical Society 3

5 Science American Chemical Society 4

6 New Discoveries Enlightenment Societal Progress Societal Problems American Chemical Society 5

7 Issues and Concerns Globalization Sustainable Development Pollution Climate Change Evolution Genetically Modified Organisms Spread and Control of Disease Drugs and Alcoholism Tobacco American Chemical Society 6

8 Issues and Concerns Workforce Science Education Standards Teachers Appreciation of Science Appreciation of Technology Energy Human Rights Quality of Life American Chemical Society 7

9 Science-rich Sector Science-poor Sector American Chemical Society 8

10 Scientific Competence Scientific Expertise Science Literacy American Chemical Society 9

11 CONNECTIVITY American Chemical Society 10

12 CONNECTIONS American Chemical Society 11

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14 What is Science Literacy? Science for All Americans defines a scienceliterate person as one who: is familiar with the natural world understands some of the key concepts and principles of science American Chemical Society 13

15 What is Science Literacy? Science for All Americans defines a scienceliterate person as one who: is familiar with the natural world understands some of the key concepts and principles of science has a capacity for scientific ways of thinking is aware of some of the important ways in which mathematics, technology and science depend upon one another American Chemical Society 14

16 What is Science Literacy? Science for All Americans defines a scienceliterate person as one who: is familiar with the natural world understands some of the key concepts and principles of science has a capacity for scientific ways of thinking is aware of some of the important ways in which mathematics, technology and science depend upon one another knows that science, mathematics & technology are human enterprises and what that implies about their strengths and weaknesses American Chemical Society 15

17 What is Science Literacy? Science for All Americans defines a scienceliterate person as one who: is familiar with the natural world understands some of the key concepts and principles of science has a capacity for scientific ways of thinking is aware of some of the important ways in which mathematics, technology and science depend upon one another knows that science, mathematics & technology are human enterprises and what that implies about their strengths and weaknesses is able to use scientific knowledge and ways of thinking for personal and social purposes American Chemical Society 16

18 Science Literacy is for Everyone Chemists, Artists, Humanists, All Professionals, The General Public, Youth and Adults Alike American Chemical Society 17

19 Science is Vital to Democracy American Chemical Society 18

20 Chemistry brings a wide range of goods and functions to everyone and thus is vital to our democracy. Science literacy is necessary for the democratic process to work. American Chemical Society 19

21 Public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it nothing can succeed. >> Abraham Lincoln American Chemical Society 20

22 THE STRONGEST FORCES IN SOCIETY Religion Science American Chemical Society 21

23 Evolution Climate Change American Chemical Society 22

24 Respect Trust Confidence American Chemical Society 23

25 Humane American Chemical Society 24

26 Humane Humanitarian American Chemical Society 25

27 ADVANCING CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATING CHEMISTRY American Chemical Society 26

28 Chemical research, education and innovation contribute to advancing the chemical sciences to serve society. American Chemical Society 27

29 Basic research: greatly increases our understanding of nature expands frontiers of inquiry triggers creative waves of invention and innovation prompts technological breakthroughs American Chemical Society 28

30 Chemistry is the key to: eradicating disease reducing poverty providing clean water and nutritious food meeting energy demands helping lead to sustainable development everywhere American Chemical Society 29

31 And, just as important, chemists can help society develop the will to improve the quality of life on the planet. American Chemical Society 30

32 Communication Inform Educate Engage Advocate Persuade American Chemical Society 31

33 Scientist-Citizen American Chemical Society 32

34 Ahmed Zewail Linus Pauling American Chemical Society 33

35 Color, Light, Vision, Perception Volume 5 Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry AVAILABLE AT:

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