NEWS search interests include biological electron transfer, biosensors, and the application of immunochemical techniques in analytical chemistry. Richard Zare received both his B.A. degree (1961) and his Ph.D. (1964) from Harvard University. He has been a member of the faculties of MIT, the University of Colorado, and Columbia University. In 1977 he joined the faculty of Stanford University, where he is currently professor of chemistry. His work involves applications of lasers to investigate chemical problems such as the dynamics of chemical reactions and the study of molecular spectroscopy. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, Zare was the recipient of the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh Award in 1983 and the National Medal of Science in 1985. Sam Perone, the current chairman of the ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry, will serve as the ex officio member of the board. He received his B.A. degree (1959) from Rockford College (Illinois) and his Ph.D. (1962) from the University of Wisconsin. He is currently associate division leader for analytical sciences at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Perone's research interests lie in the areas of electroanalytical chemistry, photoelectrochemistry, and computerized methods for chemical analysis.
Two 1989 EAS Awardees Named The recipients of the 1989 Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) Award in Chromatography and Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Fields of Analytical Chemistry have recently been named. The two scientists will be honored during specially organized symposia at this year's EAS, to be held September 24-29 at the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City. David Hercules, professor of chemistry and chairman of the department of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, will receive the EAS Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Fields of Analytical Chemistry. Hercules received his B.S. degree (1954) from Juniata College (Pennsylvania) and his Ph.D. (1957) from MIT. He was a member of the faculties of Lehigh University (1957-60), Juniata College (1960-63), MIT (1963-69), and the University of Georgia (1969-76). In 1976 he joined the University of Pittsburgh chemistry faculty as a full professor. Hercules's research interests encompass two major areas: the analytical chemistry of surfaces and MS of solids. His study of surfaces involves the use of ESCA; Auger spectroscopy; SIMS; and ion scattering, FT-IR, and Raman spectroscopies to investigate samples such as catalysts, polymers, biomedical materials, and chemically coated solids. Using a laser microprobe mass spectrometer, Hercules has studied the mass spectra of solids. His emphasis has been on understanding the volatilization/ionization mechanisms and their use in negative-ion organic MS.
Harold McNair, professor of chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI&SU), will receive the EAS Award in Chromatography. Established in 1986, this award recognizes an individual who has helped to shape the fields of chromatography. McNair received his B.S. degree (1955) from the University of Arizona and his Ph.D. (1959) from Purdue University. In 1960 he joined Esso Research and Engineering as a research chemist. From 1961 to 1964 he was employed by Hewlett-Packard in Holland and from 1964 to 1968 by Varian Associates. In 1968 he joined the faculty of VPI&SU as an associate professor and was promoted to full professor in 1971. McNair's research interests involve GC, LC, and TLC, including trace analysis, determination of polynuclear aromatic compounds in air and water, and determination of drugs and drug metabolites. He teaches undergraduate courses in general and analytical chemistry and graduate courses dealing with GC, LC, SFC, and TLC.
P&G Summer Analytical Research Program The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) will again sponsor its Summer Analytical Research Program for graduating college seniors majoring in chemistry. Students entering the program will spend 10-12 weeks during the summer working full time at one of P&G's four Cincinnati corporate technical centers. Applications will be accepted only from those students currently in their senior year of undergraduate study who intend to enter graduate school and work toward a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident visas. For applications or further information, contact the Summer Analytical Research Program, Procter & Gamble, Miami Valley Laboratories, Room 1D42, Cincinnati, OH 45247. Completed applications must be received by March 1.
Analytical Chemistry Starter Grant Awards The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for the 1989 Starter Grant Awards. Two grants, each consisting of $10,000, will be awarded to assistant professors in the field of analytical chemistry. The grants are intended to encourage high-quality, innovative research by new analytical chemistry professors and to promote the training and development of graduate students in this field. Assistant professors who have accepted a U.S. college or university appointment since Dec. 31, 1985, are eligible. Application forms are available from Joseph Feldman, School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 (412-434-6378). Completed applications must be received by February 22.
For Your Information Zymark Corporation has established a University Matching Funds Grants Program. Ten grants will be awarded in 1989 to universities wishing to incorporate laboratory robotics into their research and educational programs. Proposals for the first half of 1989 are currently being accepted. For more information, contact Catharine Cuthbert at (508) 435-9501.
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