Professor Cao Cự Giác was re-elected as Chairman of the Nghe An Chemistry Association.
On the morning of January 18th, the Second Congress of the Nghe An Chemistry Association, for the term 2026-2031, was inaugurated with the participation of over 100 official delegates representing more than 300 members of the association. This also marked the significant occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Association's founding (January 10, 2021 - January 10, 2026).
Attending the Congress were Dr. Do Duy Phi - President of the Vietnam Chemical Society, and Dr. Chu Van Nguyen - General Secretary of the Vietnam Chemical Society.
Representing Nghe An province were: Mr. Nguyen Quy Linh - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Science and Technology; Mr. Vo Van Mai - Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training; and Mr. Dau Quang Vinh - Chairman of the Nghe An Union of Science and Technology Associations.
During the 2021-2026 term, membership development was carried out.Nghe An Chemical SocietyThe association has implemented its activities proactively and effectively. It has expanded its network, attracting the participation of people working in the field of chemistry from Nghe An province, both domestically and internationally, as well as related organizations and businesses. By the end of the term, the association had over 300 official members, including many reputable scientists and educators at educational and research institutions, and representatives of businesses inside and outside the province.
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The association's activities are oriented towards development based on two main pillars: teaching and research in chemistry, and applying chemical achievements and technologies to practical production and business. Of these, professional activities are the most outstanding highlight of the term.
Since its inception, the association has organized the National Conference "Teaching Chemistry and Natural Sciences to Meet the Goals of Developing Students' Qualities and Competencies," attracting nearly 500 educators and experts. This conference initiated a series of professional activities aimed at improving the quality of chemistry teaching in the context of implementing the 2018 General Education Program. Subsequent conferences, such as the thematic conference "Chemical Nomenclature According to the 2018 General Education Program," and the National Conference on "Teaching Natural Sciences and Chemistry," have also become prestigious academic forums, contributing to enhancing the professional capacity of teachers and scientists nationwide.
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In addition, the Association focuses on connecting science and production, in line with the theme of its term. Through programs such as the "First Workshop on Connecting Businesses with the Nghe An Chemical Association" and the "National Scientific Workshop and Brand Building - Connecting Businesses with the Nghe An Chemical Association," over 30 businesses participated in showcasing their products.
This has contributed to promoting the application of chemical achievements in many fields such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, organic agricultural products, building materials and new materials, thereby supporting businesses in developing production and business.
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For students and teachers, fulfilling the role of connecting with businesses is crucial. Photo: My Ha
The association has also made many positive contributions to the training of gifted students. From 2002 to the present, the annual May 19th Chemistry Olympiad has attracted thousands of junior and senior high school students from within and outside the province and has been highly praised for the quality of the exam questions and the organization.
In addition, the association focuses on rewarding and encouraging members and students with outstanding achievements, while also effectively carrying out social work, caring for members, and contributing to spreading humanitarian values and community responsibility.
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Speaking at the Congress, Professor Cao Cu Giac, Chairman of the Nghe An Chemistry Association, affirmed that the 2021-2026 term was a proud period for the Nghe An Chemistry Association, with practical and effective contributions in the fields of education, science, and business networking.
Entering the 2026-2031 term, the Nghe An Chemistry Association sets the goal of "Chemistry leading the way, businesses accompanying for lasting prosperity," with the desire to not only be a bridge connecting laboratory projects to factories, but also a reliable partner of businesses in the development of a green economy.

In his address to the Congress, Chairman of the Nghe An Union of Science and Technology Associations, Dau Quang Vinh, acknowledged the achievements of the Nghe An Chemistry Association during the past term.
During the 2026-2031 term, the association needs to continue to strengthen its ties and organize continuous and specialized training and professional development programs.
This program aims to provide in-depth training for Chemistry and Natural Science teachers, helping them master new teaching methods and effectively meet the requirements of the 2018 General Education Program; and to further expand the scale of the 19-5 Chemistry Olympiad to affirm its brand as a prestigious and high-quality academic competition nationwide.
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Furthermore, it is necessary to focus on organizing annual national and international seminars specializing in cutting-edge fields of chemistry with high applicability, such as green chemistry, new materials technology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and medicinal plant extraction technology. The goal is to create more opportunities to transfer the scientific research results of members into practical production and business in the province and region, directly contributing to the socio-economic development of the province.

Within the framework of the Congress, the delegates also elected the Executive Committee of the Nghe An Chemistry Association for the term 2026 - 2031 with 31 members.
Professor Cao Cự Giác, PhD, Meritorious Teacher of Vinh University, was re-elected as Chairman of the Nghe An Chemistry Association.
On this occasion, the Vietnam Chemical Society awarded a Certificate of Merit to the Nghe An Chemical Society for its many achievements and positive contributions to the Society's activities.
In addition, many other individuals have also received Certificates of Merit from the Vietnam Chemical Society, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province, the Union of Science and Technology Associations of Nghe An, and the Nghe An Chemical Society.


