Chemistry Education Division
This Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada promotes and supports high quality chemistry education. Take a look around!
NEWS
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Get involved! Activities, experiments, and Competitions
NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK
National Chemistry Week (NCW) is an annual, week-long celebration of the chemical sciences in all provinces and territories in Canada. Learn More
Grades: 9-12
CANADIAN CHEMISTRY CONTEST
Is chemistry one of your strengths? Then test your skills and measure yourself against fellow students who share the same passion. Learn More
Grades: 9-12
CANADIAN CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD
The Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) is an annual event that aims to promote interest in chemistry amongst high school students. Learn More
Grades: 9-12
CRYSTAL GROWING COMPETITION
The National Crystal Growing Competition is a fun, hands-on experience as well as an exciting competition. Learn More
Grades: K-12
CANADIAN WATER EXPERIMENT
The Canadian Water Experiment is inspired by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)’s Global Water Experiment which took place worldwide in 2011 during the International Year of Chemistry. Learn More
Planning for postsecondary & Careers
Planning for postsecondary education
Are you thinking about studying chemistry in college? Don’t know where to start? Use these resources to make an informed decision about studying a chemical science. Learn More
Careers in Chemistry - American Chemical Society
Discover the wide range of career options in the chemical sciences! The employment world for chemical professionals can be divided into five main sectors: industry, academia, government, non-profit, and entrepreneurship. Explore your options here! Learn More
Careers in Chemistry - Chemical Institute of Canada
Career Resources for the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Learn More
Women in Chemistry
Funding & Awards
CIC Award for Chemical Education
Sponsored by the CIC Chemical Education Fund, the CIC Award for Chemical Education is presented as a mark of recognition to a person who has made an outstanding contribution in Canada to education at the post-secondary level in the field of chemistry or chemical engineering. Learn More
Beaumier Award for High School/CÉGEP Chemistry Teachers
Sponsored by the Beaumier Churcott Foundation, the Beaumier Award for High School/CÉGEP Chemistry Teachers is presented in recognition of excellence in teaching chemistry at the high school or CÉGEP level and to encourage and promote chemistry at the high school and Cégep level in Canada. Learn More
CIC Student Awards and Competitions
Each of the three Constituent Societies of the CIC administers student awards and competitions to recognize the outstanding contributions by students at all levels at Canadian universities and colleges. Learn More
Chemical Education Fund
The CIC Chemical Education Fund (CEF) is a registered charity set up to promote education in the fields of chemical sciences, chemical engineering, chemical technology and related disciplines. Learn More
Student conference funding
Request funding to support a student chemistry conference. Contact the Chair of the Canadian Council of University Chemistry Chairs (CCUCC) with requests for funding or more information: David Cramb at the University of Calgary. Contact