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Richard E. Rice

Florence, MT 59833-1210

J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (12), p 1765

DOI: 10.1021/ed082p1765

Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2005

Abstract

In 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Francis Garvan gave the ACS $10,000 to support a national essay contest among the nation's high-school students. Conducted annually until 1931, the contest involved hundreds of thousands of students and more than forty thousand volunteers. Six different essay topics on the relationship of chemistry to various aspects of American life helped increase scientific literacy and appreciation for the importance of chemistry, both among individuals and throughout the country as a whole.

Keywords (Audience):

General Public

Keywords (Domain):

History / Philosophy

Keywords (Feature):

From Past Issues

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Communication / Writing

Keywords (Subject):

Applications of Chemistry

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