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OTTAWA, May 5, 2011  —  The University of Ottawa’s Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with Science Rendezvous, presents Connecting Chemistry with the Community, a free day of activities to mark the International Year of Chemistry.

Various chemistry-related workshops will be offered for children 8 to 13 years of age, to introduce them to the history and applications of chemistry. Participants will be able to enjoy a talk by Professor Frédéric-George Fontaine titled Chemistry in History: A Journey Into Molecular Geopolitics, as well as supervised lab experiments, followed by a magic show. A barbecue lunch and a tour of the University chemistry labs are also scheduled for the day.

What: Free day of activities to mark the International Year of Chemistry

When: Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: University of Ottawa, Marion Hall, (32 George Glinski)

Science Rendezvous is an annual festival which takes place in more than 300 locations across Canada to promote science, its appeal and its impact among the general public. For more information or to register for activities, visit the event website.