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  Public misconceptions of chemistry
  Chemistry is HARD
  • only smart people understand chemistry
  • disconnect between educational practices 
    and everyday world 
                           
  Public misconceptions of chemistry
  PERPETUATING the misconceptions
  • advertising targets public fears & 
    misconceptions
  • improper & confusing use of terminology 
  • strong public and legal response when 
    natural therapies and natural/herbal products 
    are questioned
                            
  Public misconceptions of chemistry
  PERPETUATING the misconceptions
  • public figures have bad memories of 
     chemistry (politicians, business leaders)
  • ignorance is bliss
     –what we don’t know can’t hurt us
     –everything is a chemical
     –labeling, transport, and storage regulations are 
       minimal for public 
                                
  Public misconceptions of chemistry
  PERPETUATING the misconceptions
  • banning of most chemicals in K-12
  • chemistry teachers afraid of chemistry & 
    chemicals
  • no chemistry focused science fair projects!
  • *chemists* – we perpetuate misconceptions!