News demonstrated innovative use of instrumentation in chemical measurements, stimulated use of instrumentation among other researchers, or published research papers or books that have influenced chemical measurement. The Award for Excellence in Teaching, co-sponsored by DAC and DuPont, recognizes a scientist who has enhanced the professional development of analytical chemistry students in the following ways: published an influential textbook, designed and implemented a new approach to teaching, encouraged a significant number of students to become analytical chemists, developed and published innovative experiments, designed improved equipment for teaching labs, or published widely quoted articles on teaching analytical chemistry. Teachers who have been full-time faculty members for at least five years at U.S. or C 3X1^(11311 colicfifesor universities can be nominated for the award The Awards in Spectrochemical Analysis, sponsored by Perkin-Elmer, and Elec-
trochemistry, sponsored by EG&G Prince- lytical chemistry; authored books, patents, and/or research papers that have had an ton Applied Research, are presented to ininfluential role in the development of analytidividuals who have advanced the fields of spectrochemical analysis and electrochemi- cal chemistry; or made other significant contributions that have furthered analytical cal analysis. Candidates must have achieved one or more of the following: con- chemical sciences. To be eligible, the awardee must have earned his or her highceptualized and developed unique instruest degree within the 10 years preceding mentation, developed novel and important Jan. 1 of the award year. instrumentation or methods, elucidated fundamental events or processes important Each award consists of a $4000 honorarto thefield,or published research papers ium, a plaque, and a $1000 travel allowance or books that influenced the development for the fall 1999 ACS national meeting, of the field. where the awards will be presented. The The Arthur F. Findeis Award for Achieve- Findeis Award will be presented at the ments by a Young Analytical Scienttst, spon- Eastern Analytical Symposium in November 1999. sored by the Philip Morris Companies, recNominating documents should include ognizes outstanding contributions in the fields of analytical chemistry by a young ana- a letter of recommendation, one or more lytical scientist who has accomplished one or seconding letters, and a brief biographical sketch emphasizing the candidates' accommore of the following: conceptualized and plishments. Nomination materials, which developed unique instrumentation that has should not exceed 12 pages of text, should substantially advanced the field; developed be sent in one package by Sept. 1 to Wilsignificant analytical methodologies for use liam Heineman, Dept. of Chemistry, Uniin the chemical sciences; elucidated fundaversity of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221mental events or processes pertinent to ana0172 (513-556-9210; fax 513-556-9239;
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Forensic Science Management Opportunities $72,525 -$94,287 The Federal Bureau of Investigation has the following opportunities available in the Forensic Science Research and Training Center: Unit Chief, Forensic Science Training Unit Requirements include a BS in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or engineering); min. 5 years of forensic science practice in a federal, state, county or municipal government lab-to include crime scene response, case work analysis, report writing and court testimony; min. 5 years of regular science teaching experience; min. 3 years of successful management of a science/forensic science group (at least a group of 10 people) within a government organization, including personnel, administrative, program and budget perspectives; strong team building and teaching skills required. MS in a relevant scientific discipline is strongly preferred. If the successful candidate does not possess a Master's degree, its completion will be expected within a negotiated period. Unit Chief, Forensic Science Research Unit Requirements include a Ph.D. in an analytical science with strong emphasis on the chemical science;; min. 5 years experience as a research scientist and/or forensic examiner in chemical, biological, and/or physical science; min. 3 years experience managing a group of research and/or forensic scientists, including project management and planning, resource estimation, budget process and cost benefit analysis techniques; experience managing large research contracts to insure appropriate progress is essential; extensive publication and presentation of research results is also essential. Experience as an administrator within a forensic laboratory is preferred. Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume no later than March 16,1998, to: FBI Headquarters, Attn: FSMO Dept, Room 3640,935 Pennsylvania Ave.. N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001. You must be a U.S. citizen and consent to a complete background investigation, polygraph, and drug test as a prerequisite for employment. The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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BUSINESS
Slow growth, hotter stocks In 1997, the analytical instrument market grew by only 8.7%, totaling $12.2 billion. An index of 22 instrument companies, however, recorded a healthy 28% jump in stock value during the same period, according to information published in Instrument Business Outlook (IBO). The market growth was lower than the 9.1% that had been predicted at the beginning of the year. IBO predicts 844% growth to $13.2 billion in 1998, most of it fueled by the hot biotechnology 3TCI13.. Stock prices for 18 of the 22 indexed companies increased in 1997.
