About the Union The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is a scientific, international, and non-governmental organization that serves to advance the worldwide aspects of the chemical sciences and to contribute to the application of chemistry in the service of Mankind. As an objective body, IUPAC can address many global issues involving the chemical sciences. IUPAC is a member of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
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The U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (USNC/IUPAC) represents the interests of the U.S. chemical sciences community in IUPAC. The committee serves to build global interaction among research communities and promote advances in chemical sciences and technology at the international level through participation in biennial IUPAC Congresses and General Assemblies and support of IUPAC-sponsored activities, such as the IUPAC Young Observers Program.
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