WASHINGTON & MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For only the second time in its 44-year history, the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) will be hosted in the U.S. from July 21-30, 2012. IChO provides chemistry students the opportunity to compete at the highest levels and establish networks that go beyond cultures and borders. As part of its ongoing commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) is investing $2.5 million to bring the IChO to the U.S. for the first time since 1992. The American Chemical Society (ACS), a not-for-profit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress and the world's largest scientific society, will be the event host.
