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ACS Intensive Short Courses SEVEN IMPORTANT SESSIONS IN CHICAGO —MAY-JUNE, 1979
Gas Chromatography
Characterization of Polymers
Emphasizing practical applications, this introductory course covers the basic principles and procedures of gas chromatography, enabling participants to operate a variety of instruments, read the current literature, and comprehend and evaluate new developments as they appear. The limits of application of GC will be discussed as well as logical approaches to separation design. No prior knowledge of GC is presumed. Instructors: Dr. Roy A. Keller, State University of New York, College at Fredonia and Dr. Michael F. Burke, University of Arizona. Fee: ACS Members, $225.00; Nonmembers, $265.00 Dates: May 18-19, 1979 Site: Chicago Marriott O'Hare
This new course provides a comprehensive overview of the key experimental techniques which provide information on polymeric structures and properties. Participants will learn the fundamental tools for characterizing such important practical polymer systems as elastomers, plastics, fibers, coatings, and adhesives. The scientist or engineer seeking a refresher course or just entering the polymer chemistry field will find this program to be valuable as an in-depth survey of polymer characterization. Instructors: Dr. James E. McGrath, VPI & SU, Blacksburg, VA; Dr. Thomas C. Ward, VPI & SU, Blacksburg, VA; and Dr. Garth L. Wilkes, VPI & SU, Blacksburg, VA. Fee: ACS Members, $225.00; Nonmembers, $265.00 Dates: May 18-19, 1979 Site: Chicago Marriott O'Hare
Design and Analysis of Industrial Experiments This new course provides the experimenter with the fundamental statistical concepts underlying experimental designs. Methods of estimation, numerical analysis and interpretation of results from factorial and fractional factorial experiments are developed in this course. The student will be taught how to measure the relationships of several influential variables acting alone and/or in combination with each other with the same accuracy as if only one factor had been varied at a time. Some experience with, and understanding of, the use of basic statistics would be helpful for obtaining maximum benefits from the course. instructor: Dr. John D. Hromi, Lawrence Institute of Technology, Southfield, Ml. Fee: ACS Members, $295.00; Nonmembers, $340.00 Dates: May 22-24, 1979 Site: The O'Hare Hilton
Adhesives and Their Applications Designed for chemists, chemical engineers, and other professionals involved in research and development, this course presents a comprehensive discussion of adhesives using numerous examples of current applications. Attention is focused on adhesives' properties, application procedures for industry, quality control, and evaluation techniques. Practical adhesive applications in bonding wood, paper, metals, and plastics will be illustrated and discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of new adhesives, applications and problems, particularly examples of joint failure, for diagnosis and discussion. Instructors: Dr. Richard F. Blomquist, Adhesives Consultant, Athens, GA and Nicholas J. DeLollis, Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM. Fee: ACS Members $225.00; Nonmembers, $265.00 Dates: May 23-24, 1979 Site: The O'Hare Hilton
Safety and Health for Academic Chemistry Laboratories This introductory course is intended for chemistry teachers, in twoand four-year colleges, who are concerned about safety and health in academic chemistry laboratories and who wish to improve physical conditions and protect their students. The course will discuss the details of safety and health regulations and practicable measures for compliance. There will also be discussion of proposed and pending health regulations and of means of preparing to meet the standards. Emphasis will be given to prevention of incidents which may cause personal injury, occupational illness, fire or equipment damage. Instructor: Norman V. Steere, P.E., Norman V. Steere & Associates, Minneapolis, MN. Fee: ACS Members, $100.00; Nonmembers, $130.00 Dates: June 2-3, 1979 Site: University of Chicago, Continuing Education Center 10
C&EN April 9, 1979
High Performance Management Planned for those in management or preparing for that time, the course is also helpful for those wishing to improve on-the-job working relationships. In addition to a discussion of techniques designed to improve managerial efficiency, participants are shown methods of dealing with feelings and setting objectives, follow-up techniques, and analysis of performance problems. The course also covers middle management, verbal and non-verbal communications, and development of subordinates. Important skills are developed including group management, group decision making, management of conflicts and many other vital methods of improving the potential of staff and self. Instructor: James H. Morrison, Lawrence-Leiter and Company, Kansas City, MO. Fee: ACS Members, $225.00; Nonmembers, $265.00 Dates: May 22-23, 1979 Site: The O'Hare Hilton
Planning for Safe Laboratory Handling of Highly Toxic Chemicals The new ACS Short Course is designed for chemists, laboratory managers, research administrators, and other professionals who are planning laboratory facilities or who wish to learn the latest procedures for handling toxic chemicals. While the course will cover some of the existing requirements for handling regulated carcinogens, the emphasis will be on facilities and techniques for handling all chemicals with potentially serious health effects. Proposed laboratory safety and health standards will be discussed with considerable time devoted to practicable means of protecting the laboratory work, personnel and equipment. Instructors: Norman V Steere, P.E., Norman V. Steere and Associates, Minneapolis, MN and Maurice Golden, P.E., Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY. Fee: ACS. Members, $295.00; Nonmembers, $340.00 Dates: May 30- June 1, 1979 Site: University of Chicago, Continuing Education Center
To register or to obtain a detailed brochure on the courses, call or write now. Class size is limited, so early action is advised. Students and unemployment ACS members: write for information on special discounts. Department of Educational Activities American Chemical Society 1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 or CALL COLLECT (202) 872-4508
