GE2011-02
Everything you hear, see, smell, taste and touch has its own ‘chemistry’ of existence and ‘chemistry’ to interact with you. They include clean water, rocks, contact lenses, fuels, foods, textiles, dyes, prescription drugs… In the face of scarcity of global resources and energy, chemistry has been taking up a vital role to solve problems worldwide. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) to celebrate the achievements of Chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of mankind. As part of IYC, we shall bring you to renowned chemists in dialogue sessions, and enlighten you with activities to show how chemistry is a vital part of our lives!
Four sessions and two exhibitions from October 4 to October 14 in Cantonese and English
The year 2011 also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Madame Marie Curie, and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), to provide an occasion to celebrate the contributions of women to science, and to highlight the benefits of international scientific collaboration.
Opening Ceremony & A Dialogue with Professor Vivian Yam—Chemistry at the Interface of Science: In the Eyes of a Woman Chemist
Speaker: Prof. Vivian W. W. Yam (任詠華教授)
Philip Wong and Wilson Wong Professor in Chemistry and Energy, Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong; and Laureate of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Awards 2011
Date: October 4 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30pm – 1:45 pm
Venue: Open Area next to Yuet Ming Fountain
Medium: Cantonese
Magic Show: Natural Chemistry—Reactions with Air, Mineral Water and Orange Juice
Prof. F. Ekkehardt Hahn is a well-known inorganic chemist who has a reputation of being the David Copperfield of Chemistry magic. Everyone in the developed world benefit from the products of the chemical industry. During this lively presentation, Professor Hahn aims to correct some of the misconceptions around chemistry, and demonstrate we all live in a world made up from over 100 chemical elements. The show consists of exciting performances involving colours, flames and fumes, all of which are derived from fundamental concepts of Chemistry.
Guest: Prof. F Ekkehardt Hahn
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Munster, Germany; Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry; and Member of the Dalton Transactions Editorial Board.
Date: October 6 (Thursday) and October 7 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre
Medium: English
Online registration will be available later.
Crime Scene Investigation: How Chemistry Solves Crimes
You will have the chance to analyze potential evidence at a crime scene. With an understanding of forensic chemistry, you will deduce who is the perpetrator of the crime at the end of the session.
Date: October 10 (Monday) and 13 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: G15, May Hall
Medium: Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Quota: 20 (for each day)
Deposit: $50
Deadline of Enrolment: October 4
A Dialogue with Dr. Sarah Liao—The Role of Chemistry Education in Environment Protection
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Liao (廖秀冬博士)
Former Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works; Senior Environmental Advisor to Beijing's Olympic Organizing Committee from 2000 to 2008; Currently HKU's Senior Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor on Sustainable Development.
Date: October 11 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Venue: T6, Meng Wah Complex
Medium: Cantonese
Exhibitions
Chemistry Is Everywhere!
Everything you hear, see, smell, taste and touch has its own ‘Chemistry’. The chemistry behind ten substances found on campus that you may have used or come in contact with will be shown at their respective locations. At each spot, you will find one answer to a question. Answer the ten questions of this treasure hunt, and you will receive a prize. Act now and have fun!
Details of the quiz: http://chem.hku.hk/iyc2011
Nobel Chemistry
The prestige of the Nobel Prize is bestowed on the greatest scientific discoveries that are essential for the development and well-being of mankind. The contributions of some recent Nobel Laureates in Chemistry will be introduced in this exhibition—you will learn what these important chemistry discoveries are about, and why they are deserving of the Nobel Prize.
Date: October 5 –13
Venue: Covered Area outside Main Library
Four sessions and two exhibitions from October 4 to October 14 in Cantonese and English
The year 2011 also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Madame Marie Curie, and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), to provide an occasion to celebrate the contributions of women to science, and to highlight the benefits of international scientific collaboration.
Opening Ceremony & A Dialogue with Professor Vivian Yam—Chemistry at the Interface of Science: In the Eyes of a Woman Chemist
Speaker: Prof. Vivian W. W. Yam (任詠華教授)
Philip Wong and Wilson Wong Professor in Chemistry and Energy, Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong; and Laureate of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Awards 2011
Date: October 4 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30pm – 1:45 pm
Venue: Open Area next to Yuet Ming Fountain
Medium: Cantonese
Magic Show: Natural Chemistry—Reactions with Air, Mineral Water and Orange Juice
Prof. F. Ekkehardt Hahn is a well-known inorganic chemist who has a reputation of being the David Copperfield of Chemistry magic. Everyone in the developed world benefit from the products of the chemical industry. During this lively presentation, Professor Hahn aims to correct some of the misconceptions around chemistry, and demonstrate we all live in a world made up from over 100 chemical elements. The show consists of exciting performances involving colours, flames and fumes, all of which are derived from fundamental concepts of Chemistry.
Guest: Prof. F Ekkehardt Hahn
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Munster, Germany; Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry; and Member of the Dalton Transactions Editorial Board.
Date: October 6 (Thursday) and October 7 (Friday)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre
Medium: English
Online registration will be available later.
Crime Scene Investigation: How Chemistry Solves Crimes
You will have the chance to analyze potential evidence at a crime scene. With an understanding of forensic chemistry, you will deduce who is the perpetrator of the crime at the end of the session.
Date: October 10 (Monday) and 13 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: G15, May Hall
Medium: Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Quota: 20 (for each day)
Deposit: $50
Deadline of Enrolment: October 4
A Dialogue with Dr. Sarah Liao—The Role of Chemistry Education in Environment Protection
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Liao (廖秀冬博士)
Former Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works; Senior Environmental Advisor to Beijing's Olympic Organizing Committee from 2000 to 2008; Currently HKU's Senior Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor on Sustainable Development.
Date: October 11 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Venue: T6, Meng Wah Complex
Medium: Cantonese
Exhibitions
Chemistry Is Everywhere!
Everything you hear, see, smell, taste and touch has its own ‘Chemistry’. The chemistry behind ten substances found on campus that you may have used or come in contact with will be shown at their respective locations. At each spot, you will find one answer to a question. Answer the ten questions of this treasure hunt, and you will receive a prize. Act now and have fun!
Details of the quiz: http://chem.hku.hk/iyc2011
Nobel Chemistry
The prestige of the Nobel Prize is bestowed on the greatest scientific discoveries that are essential for the development and well-being of mankind. The contributions of some recent Nobel Laureates in Chemistry will be introduced in this exhibition—you will learn what these important chemistry discoveries are about, and why they are deserving of the Nobel Prize.
Date: October 5 –13
Venue: Covered Area outside Main Library
Public Lecture
(04 Oct 2011)
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Prof. Vivian W. W. Yam (任詠華教授) | |
| Medium 語言: | Cantonese |
Public Lecture
(06 - 07 Oct 2011)
Prof. F. Ekkehardt Hahn is a well-known inorganic chemist who has a reputation of being the David Copperfield of Chemistry magic. Everyone in the developed world benefit from the products of the chemical industry. During this lively presentation, Professor Hahn aims to correct some of the misconceptions around chemistry, and demonstrate we all live in a world made up from over 100 chemical elements. The show consists of exciting performances involving colours, flames and fumes, all of which are derived from fundamental concepts of Chemistry.
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Prof. F Ekkehardt Hahn | |
| Medium 語言: | English |
(11 Oct 2011)
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Dr. Sarah Liao (廖秀冬博士) | |
| Medium 語言: | Cantonese |