International Year of Chemistry 2011Chemistry2011 is an informational resource for students, educators and the self-taught in the field of chemistry. They offer resources such as course materials, chemistry department listings, activities, events, projects and more along with current news releases. The International Year of Chemistry was 2011, but the site continues to this day with current information and updates. The IYC 2011 is an initiative of IUPAC, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, and of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.