Education and outreach: key elements to promote the responsible and peaceful uses of chemistry

SPANEVELLO, R. A; SUÁREZ, A. G.

ACS Books, Symposium Series: Responsible Conduct and Ethical Practice in Chemical Sciences Research, Safety, Security, Education, and Risk Management: The Catalytic Role of the Professional/Learned Society

Oxford University Press

Lugar: Washington, DC; Año: 2019; p. 69 - 81

Abstract: Education and outreach are long term strategic tools for the promotion of the responsible and peaceful uses of chemistry. Chemistry is a wonderful science which has done, and will continue to do much good for humanity. Thousands of new chemicals are synthesized every day; which can render enormous benefits for the common good. However, as with any science, there is the possibility that chemistry may be misused as it has been done in the past. For this reason, awareness-raising about the multiple uses of chemical substances and the dual use of scientific knowledge is needed at all levels of chemistry education and public outreach programs. This chapter describes a practical approach about the incorporation of these issues into the chemistry curricula. It is also stressed the opportunity provided by green chemistry to consider safety, security and sustainability.