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175 Faces of Chemistry

In the countdown to our 175th anniversary, the RSC is celebrating the achievements of 175 diverse chemical scientists.

175 Faces of Chemistry

In the weeks before our anniversary on 23 February 2016, the RSC will feature 175 inspirational people who represent diversity in its broadest sense.

Introduction

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Introduction

175 weeks to celebrate diversity in the chemical sciences



Shopping list

Criteria for nomination

Find out what we look for in the nominees


RSC on Diversity

Medal

The RSC and Diversity

The RSC is involved in a range of activities to support diversity and encourage inclusion in the chemical sciences



Lesley Yellowlees

Welcome from the President

"It's my aim to use the RSC presidency to promote equality and diversity issues, and this project will make an important contribution towards achieving this goal"



The Faces of Chemistry

Romeela Mohee

Professor Romeela Mohee FRSC

Romeela Mohee is the first woman in Mauritius to hold the position of Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, at the University of Mauritius.



Reverend Ronald Lancaster

Reverend Ronald Lancaster MBE CChem FRSC

Ronald shares how his interest in chemistry led him down an unconventional path, from chemistry teacher to the founder of one of the UK's leading fireworks companies


Karl Plagge

Major Karl Plagge

Major Karl Plagge is chemistry's equivalent of Oskar Schindler. As a German Army Officer, he protected more than one thousand Lithuanian Jews during World War II.



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Meet the inspirational scientists that help us showcase diversity in chemistry