history of chemistry

We are a committed community of around 400 chemists, historians of science, teachers and students who are interested in the rich history of chemistry.

Our objectives are:

• to inspire and maintain interest in and understanding of the historical perspective on chemistry
• to encourage research into the history of chemistry
• to promote the study of history of chemistry at universities
• to stimulate interest in local history of chemistry
• to promote the use of historical topics in school lessons
• to bring history of chemistry to the attention of the general public
• to support museums and exhibitions on the history of chemistry
• to raise awareness of the importance of bequests.

To achieve this, we promote contacts and the exchange of experience among members, as well as with colleagues abroad. Every two years, we organise a Conference on the history of chemistry at changing locations, publish, among other things, the Mitteilungen as a publication for articles on the history of chemistry, and support the work of the GDCh Commission “Historic Sites of Chemistry”. In doing so, we work closely with other GDCh Divisions, particularly the JCF (JungesChemieForum), the Division of Chemical Education and Senior Expert Chemists.

If you would like to financially support the work of the Division of History of Chemistry, we would be delighted to receive donations. These can be transferred to the following account:

Account holder: German Chemical Society e.V.
IBAN: DE36 5007 0010 0096 6416 01
BIC: DEUTDEFFXXX
Bank: Deutsche Bank AG
Reference: Donation to the Division of History of Chemistry

Donations of less than €300 can be declared on your tax return without a donation receipt. Donations of €300 or more require the additional information
“Please issue a donation receipt” in the reference.

The Board consists of the Chair, their Deputy and at least one, but no more than five, assessors.
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The Board consists of the Chair, their Deputy and at least one, but no more than five, other members.
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