Chemical Isolation As chemists, dialogue and conversation with other scientists are essential to stimulating or provoking new ideas. As
teachers and researchers, we can find the demands of our profession extensive, which may lead to a reduction in our ability t o keep abreast of new data and changes in theories. Sometimes, conversation helps to clarify articles, illuminate new perceptions of theories, and sustain us through our precarious journey in chemistry. The lack of dialogue, with its dynamic exchange of ideas, may lead to academic isolation and chemical ennui. How many of our associates have become nonproductive due t o their sense of isolation and lack of knowledge of whom t o contact ahout chemical issues? How many of us are concerned that we may become chemically isolated? A solution to this problem or concern is the creation of efficient communication among teachers, researchers, and technicians. Together, we can estahlish a national and international communication network using telephones, modems, and the mailing of cassette tapes or floppy disks. If you wish to join in this undertaking, send me the following information: name, teaching arm, research specialty, topics confident to discuss or inform, relephone number toffir~ldepartment), inmtution, city, stme (pruvinw). 7ip rode, country, and modpm capabilities. Rased upon the information in y m r responses. I will create a database, rross.referrnced index, and send a booklet, I hove wirhin sin months, toeach of you. This booklet will allow ur to begin creating acommunity of rhemirts dynamirallg exchanging ideas and answering questions.
Manus Monroe Indian Valley Colleges Novato. CA 94947
Volume 64
Number 10 October 1987
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