Chemical reactions control processes in living and inanimate nature. Chemistry is therefore a science of nature, in short: a natural science. In addition, the knowledge of chemistry, like that of physics or biology, is used industrially to manufacture and improve many of the products we use in our daily lives. At best, the public appreciates their advantages and knows their risks. In our view, the GDCh should do more to convey chemical knowledge in a way that is generally understandable and to address controversial topics.

For this purpose, the working group "Chemistry is..." was founded, which aims to arouse interest in chemistry and explain chemistry issues in relation to everyday life. The contributions can range from newspaper columns to science slams. They are aimed at both young people and adults. They are not intended to gloss over or demonize chemistry and its achievements, but to present them using facts. In this way, the working group helps to ensure that new technologies in which chemistry plays a role can be discussed in a topical in public.

The working group 's activities include developing the cartoons, creating the film Street Stars Chemistry and conducting four ChemSlams so far in 2021, 2019, 2017 and 2015. The last ChemSlam took place on August 30, 2021 as part of the GDCh Science Forum Chemistry.

If you are interested in working in the working group "Chemistry is...", please contact the spokesperson of the working group Philipp Spitzer ( Contact).