Senate Adopts Resolution Honoring National Chemistry Week

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The United States Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to mark National Chemistry Week and highlight the importance of the science of chemistry in our lives and encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced the resolution, which passed unanimously. National Chemistry Week begins October 19th.

"Chemistry is the science of matter, and it impacts everything in our lives," Senator Coons said. "Innovations from the brilliant chemists in Delaware have led to improvements in food, medicine, materials, and energy, to name a few. National Chemistry Week is a great opportunity to reflect on these breakthroughs and to stimulate the interest of young people across the country in science."

"Chemistry plays a major role in both the Pennsylvania and national economies," Senator Toomey said. "Its broad applications are vital to improving the quality of life and National Chemistry Week will encourage research and innovation amongst students nationwide."

"National Chemistry Week promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life and raises awareness at the local level," American Chemistry Society President Thomas J. Barton, Ph.D. said. We are thrilled to have the support of Senator Toomey and Senator Coons to highlight the contributions of chemistry to students and adults across the country."

The resolution notes that "chemistry has broad applications, including food science, water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics," and "is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges."

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