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1001 Inventions: Journeys from Alchemy to Chemistry

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From the journal Chemistry International Volume 41 Issue 1

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UNESCO and 1001 Inventions will launch a new educational initiative celebrating the 8th century polymath Jabir ibn Hayyan as part of the 2019 International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. The new multimedia initiative, titled “1001 Inventions: Journeys from Alchemy to Chemistry”, focuses on contributions to the foundations of modern chemistry by ancient cultures and civilizations, in particular the remarkable work of the pioneering polymath Jabir ibn Hayyan, also known as Geber, in the 8th century.

Jabir ibn Hayyan spent most of his life in Kufa, Iraq, where he devised and perfected sublimation, liquefaction, crystallization, distillation, purification, amalgamation, oxidation, evaporation, and filtration. He developed precise measuring equipment, and discovered sulfuric, nitric, and nitromuriatic acids, all now vitally important in the chemical industry. His research and publications, including the Great Book of Chemical Properties, The Weights and Measures, The Chemical Combination, and The Dyes, opened the way for modern chemistry and guided scientists during the following centuries.

Through a series of international events, combining experiments, live shows, digital content, and teaching resources, this new initiative will promote basic sciences education to all, including youth, teachers and families to inspire inquisitiveness and curiosity. It will be launched during the opening ceremony of the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements on 29 January 2019 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.

“The International Year of Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is a great opportunity to reflect upon many aspects of the periodic table, including its evolution, the role of women in research, global trends and perspectives on basic science for sustainable societies” explained Martiale Zebaze Kana, Executive Secretary of UNESCO’s International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP). “UNESCO is delighted to collaborate with 1001 Inventions to further promote innovative ways in teaching basic sciences with special emphasis in hands-on approach.”

“1001 Inventions is delighted to continue to partner with UNESCO and support IYPT2019 public engagement efforts” said Ahmed Salim, 1001 Inventions Co-Founder and Managing Director. “We are very excited to launch a new global educational initiative presenting fascinating journeys of discovery in Chemistry. Through exciting learning experiences, we aim to help inspire a new generation to learn more about basic sciences and its importance for sustainable development while recognising humanity’s shared scientific heritage.”

The launch will include an event organized for schools and youth, and the initiative will be rolled out around the world in partnership with science centres, science festivals, museums, educational institutions, digital and social media platforms.

About 1001 Inventions - 1001 Inventions is an award-winning, British based organization that creates international educational campaigns and engaging transmedia productions aiming to raise awareness of the contributions to science, technology and culture from the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization. 1001 Inventions has engaged with over 350 million people across the globe working with a network of international partners, including UNESCO, National Geographic and leading academics to produce interactive exhibits, short films, live shows, books and classroom learning materials that are being used by hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. <http://www.1001inventions.com/>

https://www.iypt2019.org/2018/10/29/unesco-and-1001-inventions-join-forces-for-iypt2019

Published Online: 2019-01-07
Published in Print: 2019-01-01

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https://doi.org/10.1515/ci-2019-0113

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  1. Masthead - Full issue pdf
  2. Introduction
  3. The International Year of the Periodic Table 2019
  4. Features
  5. IUPAC and the Periodic Table
  6. Criteria for New Element Discovery: Providing Assurance in a Field of Allure and Romance
  7. Looking Backwards and Forwards at the Development of the Periodic Table
  8. Isotopic Abundances and Atomic Weights: History of IUPAC Commission II.1 in the ­Service of Chemistry
  9. Isotopic Abundances and Atomic Weights: IUPAC Commission II.1 Today
  10. Isotopes Matter
  11. The New SI: The International System of Units is getting a Makeover
  12. IUPAC Wire
  13. Election of IUPAC Officers and Bureau Members—Call for Nominations
  14. Juris Meija Made the Top 40 Under 40
  15. C. Oliver Kappe is Awarded the 2018 IUPAC-ThalesNano Prize for Flow Chemistry
  16. OPCW to Further Enhance Contributions to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
  17. 1001 Inventions: Journeys from Alchemy to Chemistry
  18. Stamps International
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  21. Critical Evaluation of Homogeneous Equilibrium and Solubility Constants of Gadolinium in Environmental and Biological-Relevant Conditions
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  23. Guidance for the Compilation, Critical Evaluation and Dissemination of Chemical Data
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  38. IUPAC For Africa—Postgraduate Summer School on Green Chemistry
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