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Molecules That Matter Organized in partnership with The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Molecules That Matter showcases ten organic molecules that profoundly altered our world in the twentieth century: aspirin, isooctane, penicillin, polyethylene, nylon, DNA, progestin, DDT, Prozac, and buckminsterfullerene. Each molecule is associated with one decade of the twentieth century. A board of ten chemists from higher education, industry, and CHF selected the molecules, with a final review by two chemistry Nobel laureates. Molecules That Matter aims to stimulate our awareness of the impact molecular science has on us all, individually and as a society. All around the exhibition, models of the molecules’ chemical structures—2.5 billion times larger, but scientifically accurate—float suspended from walls and ceilings. Each molecule is surrounded with an evocative array of related cultural artifacts and artworks. View the exhibit Attend the Molecules That Matter lecture series at CHF
Following the lecture, guests will have the opportunity to tour the museum at CHF. Additional information
The show may be open for additional venues in 2010. Please contact John Weber, Dayton Director, Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum, after 15 January 2008 if you are interested. |
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