[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 166 (Tuesday, October 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK

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                               speech of

                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 22, 2007

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, National Chemistry Week 
recognizes the importance of chemistry to our modem society. Chemistry 
is vital to the economy and the success of the Third District of 
Nebraska. Nebraska is known for its food, fiber, and fuel industries--
all of which rely on chemistry. Production of ethanol from corn and 
biomass, manufacture of biodiesel, and creation of safe and effective 
agricultural chemicals are all possible because of chemistry and 
chemists.
  More chemists are needed to continue these innovations that are so 
important to our rural economy. We have bright, young people in the 
Third District known for their great work ethic and Nebraska values, 
and who are sought after for jobs all over the world. We need to 
encourage our young people to succeed in careers in science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics, also known as STEM careers. 
They are needed in Nebraska and all over the United States. More 
outreach is needed to encourage the next generation to consider 
chemistry and other STEM careers.
  Students in chemistry clubs in Nebraska's Third District will perform 
outreach activities during National Chemistry Week. Students at 
Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska, will give away ice cream and 
information on chemistry at the Student Union this week. The Chemistry 
Club at the University of Nebraska-Kearney will have a ``Chemistry in 
Action'' demonstration table in the Student Union and will visit area 
middle and elementary schools where they will perform experiments for 
students, including ``pink slime'' and liquid nitrogen demonstrations. 
I want to commend these budding chemists for reaching out to their 
fellow students and for introducing children to the joys of chemistry. 
That is what National Chemistry Week is all about.

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