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Most middle school students don�t equate their home with a chemistry laboratory. Yet, through Chemistry Connection� demonstrations in schools around the country, they learn that �Your Home�It�s All Built on Chemistry.� In connection with National Chemistry Week, Oct. 22-28, specialty chemical producer Rhodia Inc. (NYSE:RHA) is conducting a series of Chemistry Connection� science education programs that bring chemistry to life�especially in the home�for students in Rhodia�s North American manufacturing communities. Now in its 17th year, Chemistry Connection� is an award-winning classroom presentation led by Rhodia employee volunteers who demonstrate the principles of chemistry found in everyday home products and applications. The program enlists student �scientists� in performing desk-top experiments using safe, common ingredients found in homes, classrooms, supermarkets and other everyday locations. �Many students�and grownups, too�never think twice about the performance and function of everyday items,� explains John Cherkauskas, vice president of Rhodia�s Research and Technology Center in Bristol, Pa. �We take them for granted because they work so well to provide convenience or other benefits essential to modern living. �There�s a reason why our everyday home products, building products, personal care products, automotive products, pharmaceuticals and countless others work so well: the reason is chemistry,� he asserts. �Our world�s growing reliance on the sciences underscores the importance of science education and why we bring Chemistry Connection� to middle schools,� Cherkauskas continues. �Showing students how chemistry improves our homes and our lives is one step toward developing the next generation of scientists. �Our quality of life depends on these inquisitive and imaginative minds and we want to do all we can to spark and encourage their scientific curiosity.� More than 250,000 students nationwide have participated in Chemistry Connection� since the program was launched in 1989. Chemistry Connection� was cited for its innovative approach to science education by the American Chemical Society, sponsor of National Chemistry Week and its theme of �Your Home�It�s All Built on Chemistry." Rhodia earlier this year formally opened its new research and technology laboratories in Bristol, where about 100 scientists and technicians perform research on a wide variety of chemistry applications. Rhodia periodically opens its laboratories for tours by neighbors and local community leaders. Rhodia also participates in the Bristol site�s community advisory council which includes several high school student representatives. Rhodia is a global specialty chemicals company recognized for its strong technology positions in Performance Materials, Functional Chemicals and the Organics and Services clusters. Partnering with major players in the refining, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer care, tires, and paints and coatings markets, Rhodia offers tailor-made solutions combining original molecules and technologies to respond to customers� needs. Rhodia subscribes to the principles of Sustainable Development, communicating its commitments and performance openly with stakeholders. Rhodia generated sales of 5 billion euros in 2005 and employs 20,000 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges. Most middle school students don't equate their home with a chemistry laboratory. Yet, through Chemistry Connection(R) demonstrations in schools around the country, they learn that "Your Home--It's All Built on Chemistry." In connection with National Chemistry Week, Oct. 22-28, specialty chemical producer Rhodia Inc. (NYSE:RHA) is conducting a series of Chemistry Connection(R) science education programs that bring chemistry to life--especially in the home--for students in Rhodia's North American manufacturing communities. Now in its 17th year, Chemistry Connection(R) is an award-winning classroom presentation led by Rhodia employee volunteers who demonstrate the principles of chemistry found in everyday home products and applications. The program enlists student "scientists" in performing desk-top experiments using safe, common ingredients found in homes, classrooms, supermarkets and other everyday locations. "Many students--and grownups, too--never think twice about the performance and function of everyday items," explains John Cherkauskas, vice president of Rhodia's Research and Technology Center in Bristol, Pa. "We take them for granted because they work so well to provide convenience or other benefits essential to modern living. "There's a reason why our everyday home products, building products, personal care products, automotive products, pharmaceuticals and countless others work so well: the reason is chemistry," he asserts. "Our world's growing reliance on the sciences underscores the importance of science education and why we bring Chemistry Connection(R) to middle schools," Cherkauskas continues. "Showing students how chemistry improves our homes and our lives is one step toward developing the next generation of scientists. "Our quality of life depends on these inquisitive and imaginative minds and we want to do all we can to spark and encourage their scientific curiosity." More than 250,000 students nationwide have participated in Chemistry Connection(R) since the program was launched in 1989. Chemistry Connection(R) was cited for its innovative approach to science education by the American Chemical Society, sponsor of National Chemistry Week and its theme of "Your Home--It's All Built on Chemistry." Rhodia earlier this year formally opened its new research and technology laboratories in Bristol, where about 100 scientists and technicians perform research on a wide variety of chemistry applications. Rhodia periodically opens its laboratories for tours by neighbors and local community leaders. Rhodia also participates in the Bristol site's community advisory council which includes several high school student representatives. Rhodia is a global specialty chemicals company recognized for its strong technology positions in Performance Materials, Functional Chemicals and the Organics and Services clusters. Partnering with major players in the refining, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer care, tires, and paints and coatings markets, Rhodia offers tailor-made solutions combining original molecules and technologies to respond to customers' needs. Rhodia subscribes to the principles of Sustainable Development, communicating its commitments and performance openly with stakeholders. Rhodia generated sales of 5 billion euros in 2005 and employs 20,000 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges.