News oxidase Relationship in CollegeAge Students and IVH Patients. H. W. Lane and D.C. Warren, Houston Baptist U Determination of Aluminum in Human Serum Protein in Following Gel Filtration Chromatography by Electrothermal Atomic Absorption. J. C. Van Loon, W. Toda, and J. A. Lux, U of Toronto, Canada Accurate Levels of Trace Levels
in Biologic and Environmental Materials. M. Stoeppler, Institute of Chemistry, Juelich, Federal Republic of Germany Analytical Methods for the Determination of Chromium in Human Serum, Urine and Hair. K. Y. Patterson, C. Veillon, N. A. Bryden, and A. M. Driscoll, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nutrition Institute
Dietary Chromium Supplementation and Effects on Human Urine, Serum and Hair Levels. C. Veillon, K. Y. Patterson, N. A. Bryden, R. A. Anderson, M. M. Polansky, and W. H. Glinsmann, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nutrition Institute Membrane Electrode-Based Enzyme Immunoassay. C. R. Gebauer and G. A. Rechnitz, U of Delaware
ACS Analytical Division Announces 1980 Fellowship Winners The Fellowship Committee of the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry has announced the winners of four $6500 full-year awards and eight $1500 summer awards for 1980. Winners of the full-year awards were: Michael Peter Barbalas, Cornell University; Paul William Bohn, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Scott Alan Estes, University of Massachusetts; and Michael P. Fogarty, Texas A & M University. Summer awards were presented to: Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., University of Pittsburgh; Arlene Wilma Hamburg, Purdue University; Robert Michael Ianniello, Rutgers University; Timothy Patrick Lodge, University of Wisconsin; Jeanne E. Pemberton, University of North Carolina; Bruce Edward Richter, Brigham Young University; Steve Edward Unger, Purdue University; and Thomas J. Wenzel, University of Colorado. Michael Peter Barbalas and his research director, F. W. McLafferty, will study the collisional activation process of ionized molecules. Using a series of steroids, they will investigate the decomposition mechanisms of even electron ions. The application of computer methods to the interpretation of collisional activation spectra will also be tested. Barbalas's fellowship is sponsored by the Procter & Gamble Co. Paul William Bohn, whose research is being directed by James M. Taylor, is sponsored by Perkin-Elmer Corp. His research will involve the development of analytical methods for the characterization of the optical properties of photoresistant materials in the vacuum ultraviolet region. Scott Alan Estes, sponsored by the Procter & Gamble Co. and under the direction of Peter Uden, will work to establish qualitative and quantitative specific element gas chromatographic detection using plasma emission
atomic spectroscopy as a viable analytical method. Michael P. Fogarty, working with Isiah M. Warner, is sponsored by the Upjohn Co. His research involves use of the videofluorometer as a kinetic probe of photochemical reactions. Using the computer, he plans to correct the instrumental distortions in the spectral data in a minimal amount of time. Joseph A. Gardella's area of research is the development and application of combinations of surface spectroscopy and classical spectroscopy to the analysis of chemically treated and unmodified polymer surfaces. He plans to apply the surface analysis methods to explore the surface organic component of particulate pollution from small automotive diesels and coal fly ash. His research director is David M. Hercules, and his work is being sponsored by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh. Also sponsored by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh is Arlene Wilma Hamburg. She and her research director, Dale W. Margerum, are working to define the photochemistry of metal(III)-peptide complexes through identifying and quantitating the products of photochemical decomposition. The decomposition will be studied as a function of the ligand, the metal, and the wavelength of irradiation, and the spectral and electrochemical behavior as a function of the ligand and metal will also be investigated. Robert M. Ianniello is sponsored by the Olin Corp. Charitable Trust. The construction and use of chemically modified electrodes for two purposes is the focus of his research. The use of the electrodes as inert supports for immobilized enzymes and as potentiometric sensing devices for specific substrates is the objective of Ianniello's work with Alexander M. Yacynych.
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The Dozart Fund of the Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society is sponsoring Timothy Patrick Lodge. He will develop and utilize state-of-the-art analytical techniques to characterize the dynamic properties of polymer solutions. The technique to be used is oscillatory flow birefringence. John L. Schrag is Lodge's research director. Jeanne E. Pemberton, working with Richard P. Buck, will explore the technique of surface Raman spectroelectrochemistry in order to ascertain its general applicability to electrode surface phenomena. The molecule to be studied is dithizone and its redox behavior at various metal electrodes, as well as its interaction with metal surfaces. Pemberton is sponsored by FACSS. Bruce Edward Richter's main interest is obtaining a more complete speciation of the sulfur compounds present in aerosol samples by developing new methodologies of sample collection and analysis and improving existing ones. He also intends to study sulfur chemistry in selected plumes as a function of temperature, humidity, particulate composition, SO2 concentration, pH, plume residence time, and point source using the developed techniques. Richter's research director is Lee Duane Hansen, and his work is being sponsored by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh. The Analytical Division of the American Chemical Society is sponsoring Steve Edward Unger. He will be developing procedures for identifying new and existing natural products and medicinal agents in a variety of matrices, including plant and animal tissue, extracts, and soil samples. One procedure to be developed is SIMS. Unger's research director is R. G. Cooks. Thomas J. Wenzel and his research director, Robert E. Sievers, are researching and synthesizing novel Ian-
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Toxicology Program Solicits Suggestions for Testing The National Toxicology Program (NTP) of the Department of Health and Human Services' Public Health Service requests that scientists pro
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NSF Compiles Science Education Data The recently published "Science Education Databook" put out by the National Science Foundation provides information of value to those con cerned about the condition of science education in the U.S. The booklet is divided into six chapters and is composed mainly of graphs and tables. The chapter on re sources points out that the number of mathematical and physical sciences faculty, as a percentage of total college teaching faculty, decreased by 50% be tween 1969 and 1975, from 14% to 7%. Showing gains during this period were the biological science faculty (from 7 to 11 percent of total faculty) and the professions (from 32 to 37 percent of total faculty). The chapter on participation has
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News one table t h a t shows t h a t more underg r a d u a t e s enroll in engineering t h a n any other science, b u t t h a t women and minorities find their greatest representation in the biological sciences. At the graduate level in 1978, women accounted for approximately one-third of the enrollment in t h e biological sciences, b u t for only 7% of those in engineering. As a percentage of total enrollment at the graduate level, women have increased their share in every science since 1969. T h e r e are also chapters on attit u d e s , goals, and needs, test data, degree data, and on e m p l o y m e n t in science and engineering. Copies of the "Science Education D a t a b o o k " may be requested from National Science F o u n d a t i o n , Publications Unit, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20550. Request publication S E 80-3.
SACP Awards Starter Grants T h e Society for Analytical Chemists of P i t t s b u r g h (SACP) announced earlier this year the establishment of a series of starter grants to new professors of analytical chemistry at colleges and universities in the U.S. and its possessions. T h e S A C P has now announced t h e two 1980 winners of the grants. One starter g r a n t goes to Larry R. Field of the University of Washington in Seattle. Field's research involves chemical separations, theory and applications of gas and high performance liquid chromatography, environmental analysis by gas c h r o m a t o g r a p h y mass spectrometry, novel selective chromatographic packing materials, erythrocyte m e m b r a n e liquid chromatography, a n d bacteria identification by electron c a p t u r e gas chromatography. T h e other grant has been awarded by K e n n e t h W. Street, Jr. of Loyola University of Chicago. Street's research interests include the developm e n t of metal ion bonded chromatographic surfaces for gas and liquid chromatography, ion pair extractions of q u a r t e r n a r y a m m o n i u m comp o u n d s , and the fluorescence assay of pharmaceuticals. T h e starter grants are $3500 each. T h e i r aim is to encourage university research in analytical chemistry, and to aid in the development of graduate s t u d e n t s in t h e field.
NSF Seeks to Increase Participation of Women in Science Careers In J u n e of this year the National Science F o u n d a t i o n (NSF) announced 23 awards, totaling over $1 million,
aimed at increasing the n u m b e r of women in scientific and technical fields, and a t improving the status of women who are already in science b u t underqualified for some of the better jobs. W o m e n presently comprise only a b o u t 10% of the scientific and engineering work force. T h e awards, made annually under N S F ' s W o m e n in Science program, will s u p p o r t 17 science career workshops and six science career facilitation projects. Science career workshops will advise women how to prepare for careers in science and engineering and present information a b o u t job opportunities. About 3000 women are expected to participate in the one- or two-day workshops, including u n d e r g r a d u a t e and graduate women, as well as women who hold at least a bachelor's degree in a technical area b u t who are unemployed or underemployed in their fields. T h e six science career facilitation projects will provide training to about 265 women with at least a bachelor's degree in science, m a t h e m a t i c s , or engineering, who are not employed in technical fields or are underemployed considering their potential. T h e women will receive 12 to 24 m o n t h s of special training designed to p r e p a r e t h e m to enter the job m a r k e t immediately or go directly to graduate school. T h e American University in Washington, D . C , for instance, will conduct a project in toxicology which will prepare women for jobs in industry and government in such areas as environmental protection, occupational safety, consumer product safety, and disease control. For information on what programs are available, write the National Science Foundation, Public Information Branch, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20550, or call t h e m at 202-357-9476.
First Asian and Pacific Chemistry Congress T h e First Asian & Pacific Chemistry Congress will be held April 2 6 May 1, 1981, in Singapore. T h e congress, organized by the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry and the Singapore National Academy of Science, has been specifically organized to interest scientists from both the developed and the developing countries. T h e working language of the congress will be English. T h e program will consist of plenary lectures, symposia, and contributed papers in analytical chemistry, chemical education, energy, environment,
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and health. Topics of analytical interest to be discussed include environmental pollution, recent developments in microanalytical techniques, recent advances in chromatography, instrumental methods of analysis, and analytical chemistry in the development of raw materials. A n u m b e r of Nobel laureates have consented to participate in the congress, according to the conference organizers. T h e y include Melvin Calvin, Archer Martin, Linus Pauling, and Sir George Porter. For information and registration forms contact: Congress Secretary, First ASPAC Congress, Singapore Professional Centre, 129B Block 23, Outram Park, Singapore 0316, R e p u b lic of Singapore.
EPA Solicits Grant Proposals In a booklet entitled " E P A and the Academic C o m m u n i t y " the Environmental Protection Agency describes the research projects of greatest relevance to its goals and mission. A number of the projects involve analytical chemistry and m e a s u r e m e n t science. In the area of pollution control processes, for instance, current priority concerns include the assessment of fuels and combustion processes to identify techniques t h a t can be used to reduce the formation and emission of pollutants, such as polycyclic organic c o m p o u n d s . Program elements include the analysis of fuels to identify potentially mutagenic and carcinogenic fractions, and the development of techniques to separate such fractions from fuels prior to processing or combustion. Another concern in the area of pollution control processes is the identification of pollutants from synthetic fuels processes, such as oil shale retorting, coal liquefaction, and gasohol production. In addition, the agency is interested in drinking water pollution control processes involving adsorption mechanisms. In environmental chemistry and physics, the agency is giving particular emphasis to m e a s u r e m e n t methods for volatile and organic aerosols; continuous monitoring devices for criteria and toxic pollutants in air; and the develo p m e n t of novel m e a s u r e m e n t methods for estimating dry deposition of gases and fine particulates. Also of interest is the fate of priority pollutants in the environment and the behavior of toxic metals in n a t u r a l water-sedim e n t systems, with emphasis on their speciation. G r a n t proposals are evaluated by a peer review panel primarily composed of n o n - E P A scientists acknowledged
News as experts in their respective fields. The panels review each proposal and rank it in accordance with its scientific merit. Criteria for review include qual ity of research, qualifications of the principal investigator, potential utility of the results, and the availability of suitable facilities and equipment. Interested persons should contact: Grants Administration Division, U.S. EPA, 401 M Street, S.W., Washing ton, D.C. 20460 for application proce dures and forms. "EPA and the Aca demic Community" (EPA-600/8-80010) is available from Center for Envi ronmental Research Information, U.S. EPA, Cincinnati, Ohio 45268. Also available at that address is the annual Program Guide, which describes EPA research interests and available funds in greater detail.
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A five-year memorandum of under standing to establish a program of co operation in basic and applied scien tific research was signed June 24, 1980, by the National Science Foun dation and the German Research As sociation of the Federal Republic of Germany. The program will cover joint research projects, exchange visits of scientists and staff, and joint semi nars, workshops, and meetings.
Suggestions for Additional Reagents Sought by ACS Committee on Analytical Reagents The soon to be published sixth edi tion of "Reagent Chemicals—ACS Specifications" will, like its predeces sors, contain specifications and testing methods to ensure the purity of hun dreds of chemicals used in analytical chemistry. Suggestions of additional reagents that should be included in future edi tions are now being sought by the ACS Committee on Analytical Reagents. Suggestions should include the name of the chemical, its use, the extent of use, the names of suppliers, and any other pertinent information. Send suggestions to: Chairman, ACS Com mittee on Analytical Reagents, Ameri can Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Samuel Tuthill of Mallinckrodt, Inc., chairman of the committee, writes, "Your help to make 'Reagent Chemicals' more useful will be appre ciated by the committee and by all an alytical chemists."
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Call for Papers 1st Asian and Pacific Chemistry Congress Singapore. April 26-May 1, 1981. The meeting is organized by the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry in conjunction with the Singapore Na tional Academy of Science. The pro gram will consist of plenary lectures, symposia and contributed paper ses sions in the following fields: analytical chemistry, chemical education, ener gy, environment and health. Papers are invited on all aspects of those fields. Topics of particular interest to analytical chemists are environmental pollution by chemicals, protection of our environment, recent developments in microanalytical techniques, recent advances in chromatography, instru mental methods of analysis, and ana lytical chemistry in the development of raw materials. Abstracts comprising no more than 200 words must be sub mitted in triplicate by Nov. 1, 1980. The working language of the Congress will be English. Address all correspon dence to the Congress organizers list ed above at the following address: Sin gapore Professional Centre, 129B, Block 23, Outram Park, Singapore 0316. 5th International Symposium on Chromatography Avignon, France. May 11-15,1981. The symposium will be held in the Centre de Congres, Palais des Papes. Discussion and poster papers on all areas of column liquid chromatogra phy and related techniques will com prise the program. All lectures will be held in English. Notification of discus sion papers and poster communica tions, together with a 300-word ab stract, should be sent to Georges Guiochon at Ecole Polytechnique, La boratoire de Chimie Analytique Phy sique, Route de Saclay, 91128-Palaiseau Cedex, France by Nov. 14. For more information, contact: Georges Guiochon at Ecole Polytechnique. 1981 International Conference on Fourier Transform Infrared Spec troscopy Columbia, S.C. June 8-12, 1981. Pa pers on all aspects of Fourier trans form infrared spectroscopy are invit ed. The meeting is sponsored by The Coblentz Society, The Society for Ap plied Spectroscopy, and The Optical Society of America. The meeting for mat will include five morning sessions of plenary and invited speakers, fol lowed by parallel afternoon sessions of contributed papers. Oral presenta-
