EIGHTEENTH SUMMER CONFERENCE
Tm Eighteenth Summer Conference of the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers was held August 20-25, 1956, a t the University of New Hampshire Durham, New Hampshire, with Clinton S. Johnson, Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, and Louise 0. C. Swenson, English High School, Lynn, Massachusetts, as co-chairmen. There were 212 registrants, of whom 49 came from schools outside New England. The interest of sections of the American Chemical Society and other organizations in the professional advancement of science teachers was evidenced by the fact that this year 30 teachers received grants that covered part or all of their expenses. The enthusiasm of these new members a t their first summer conference was gratifying to the hardworking committee. One such teacher wrote: May I express my heartiest thanks for making it possible for me to attend the NEACT Summer Conference. It was one of the most professionally profitable sessions I have ever attended and it was a pleasure to meet so many fine people. I sincerely
hope that the NEACT will he successful in convincing more industries that they should support the Summer Conferences by making a. larger number of scholamhips available. It is one of the best methods I know of to shake science teachers out of their lethargic shells.
Along theae lines one of the stimulating papers given at the conference mas that of Harvey R. Russell, Coordinator of Education Cooperation, American Cyanamid Company, who spoke on "Methods of cooperation between industry and education." His paper appeared in this REPORTin November. Other featured speakers were Fra~icisA. Richards, "Chemical oceanography"; Charles A. Reynolds, "Heat transfer in helium-11"; Charles M. Wheeler, Jr., "Application of the polarograph in the study of chemical reactions"; Wanda K. Farr, "A chemist looks a t cellulose"; John 0.Edwards, "Reaction ratesfor the practical chemist"; G. L. Pearson, "Silicon in modern communications"; and R. C. Fuller, "Current concepts
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION of photosynthesis." The industrial viewpoint was presented by Paul L. Hedrick, "Chemistry's contribution to the growth of 3M"; 0.W. Cass, "Chemicals by electrochemical methods"; and John M. Petrillo, "Applied instrumentation in the chemical industries." The conference was begun on an international note in a n address by Professor Allan A. Kuusisto of theuniversity of New Hampshire who spoke on ''Finland, the buffer state." A trip t o the Schiller Power Plant, Portsmouth, gave a first-hand picture of the economics of the boiler and turbine that utilizes 300,000 pounds of mercury in the generation of electric power. The work of the Association was advanced in a report by Maurice M. Whitten on the NEACT Minimum Syllabus for secondary-school chemistry courses. Social eevnts followed each day's session and included a fine clam-bake (two lobsters apiece!), a summer theater performance, and travelogues by Carl Swinnertou on his semester a t Cambridge University, Helen Crawley on her European trip, and by David L. Davidson, who gave the closing lecture of the week when he presented excellent colored slides taken on his trip to the West to visit "Paul Bunyan, the big trees, and the biggest hole." Some good lecture demonstrations were put on by Guy F. Burrill, Keene High School, New Hampshire, Evelyn L. Murdock, Stonington High School, Connecticut, Elbert C. Weaver of Phillips Academy a t Andover, Massachusetts, and Laurence S. Foster, Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts. Seward E. Beacom, editor of the News-letter assembled these demonstrators and served as master of ceremonies. A group of exhibits, arranged by Benjamin R. Graves, South Portland High School, Maine, was on display for the week and was viewed a t leisure. Many new teaching aids and books were given close scrutiny. Prior to many of the sessions, the committee on motion pictures, headed by Norman W.LaFayette,Hamden High School, Connecticut showed science films particdarly selected for their teaching value. The research laboratories of the University were open to interested teachers. Trips to nearby historical and recreahional sites were available for non-professional guests. Charles M. Wheeler of the host institution was conference secretary, and Irwin H. Gawley, State Teachers College, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, assisted by Mrs. Gawley and Professor and Mrs. Ralph P. Seward, Pennsylvania State University, performed the arduous tasks of the registrar-treasurer. Those who attended warmly expressed their enthusiasm to the very able committee members and to the staff members of the University of New Hampshire, especially to Harold A. Iddles, Chairman of the Department of Chemistry, and a most gracious host to the Conference. Adioummed Annual Meeting, August 24, 1956
President Marco H. Scheer reconvened the annual meeting a t 11:30 A.M. in the Charles James Hall. The Secretary read the minutes of the 56th Annual
Meeting, held a t Natick High School, Natick, Massachusetts, May 12, 1956. This report was accepted. The treasurer's report for 1955-56, dated August 15, 1956, was read by S. Walter Hoyt and accepted. The following is an abridged version of this report: Summary for 1955-56 Reeeipk for 1955-56.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ezpmditures for 1955-56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 51.67 1245.20
Balance,. July ~.1, 1955.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Balance, July 1, 1956. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1296.87 Advance Dues for 1956-62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.25 Total Funds for 1 9 5 6 5 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1345.12 C. B. GUSTAFSON, Treasurer S. WALTERHOYT,Audilor
The secretary, as chairman of the membership committee, welcomed the following into the Association, they having been elected to membership prior to the Eighteenth Summer Conference: Emily E. Boggs, Chairman, Department of Physics, Chemistry and General Science, Hunter College High School, New York City. Louis M. Eyemann, Science and Mathematics Master, Louisville Country Day School, Louisville, Kentucky. William D. Flaherty, Head of Science Department, Gilbert School, Winsted, Connecticut. Max H. Flaxman, Head Counselor and Instructor in Chemistry and Mathematics, Classical High School, Providence, Rhode Island. William F. Hall, Chemistry Teacher, Commerce High School, Worcester, Massachusetts. Ralph B. Hwlhurt, Teacher of Chemistry and Physics, East Hartford High School, East Hartford, Connecticut. Ahce J. Kennedy, Dean of Women. Newton Junior Colleee. - , Newtonville, ~assachusetts. Walter LOB,Science Teacher, High School, Newtown, Connecticut. John Powell, Science Teacher, Morgan School, Clinton, Connecticut. Sister M. Celeste, OSF, Science Instructor, Rosary Hill College, Buffalo, New York.
The following were elected to membership at the Eighteenth Summer Conference: Sister Mary Beatrice, Science Teacher, St. Joseph High School for Girls, Manohester, New Hampshire. Emile A. Bourque, Science Teacher, Central High School, ManChester, New Hampshire. Paul J. Boylan, Science Teacher, Bostou Latin School, Boston, Massachusetts. William L. Bryant, Chemistry Teacher, Towle High School, Towle, New Hampshire. Andrew F. Burnham, Physics Teacher, Nashua Senior High, Nashua, New Hampshire. Marion E. S. Childs, Science Teacher, The High Sohool. Andover. New Hampshire. John W. Chrusciel, Chemistry Teacher, Quiney High School, Quincy, Massachusetts. Ruth L. Craig, Chemistry Teacher, The High Sohool, Gloversville. New York. Alan H. Da7i.q Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher, Charlestown High School, Charlwtawn, New Hampshire. Frances Dunbar, Science Teacher, Baton Rouge High Srhool, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Virginia R. Farrell, Science Teaeher, Holy Cross Academy, Baseball Charges.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190. 00 Brookline, Mrtaaachusetts. Conference Folders, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270.00 Scienoe Teacher, Bishop Bradley High Committee's Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Michael J. G*, 82.00 School, Manchester, New Hampshire. Eileen H. Harlow, Scienoe Teacher. Sunapee High Total Expenses. ............................ S3145.00 - School. Sunapee, New ~ampshire. Albert B. Hoag, Science Teacher, Quimby High School, Center Net Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 246.00 Sandwich. New Hrtmosbire. r, in Chemistry and MatheRaymond W. ~ e ~ o u t h i i l i eInstructor The report of the treasurer of the trustees of the enmatics, Stevens High School, Claremont, New Hampshire. dowment fund was read and accepted: Lwn A. P. Magee, Science Teacher, Littleton High School, Littleton. Massachusetb. Balance,May6,1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52601.15 Donald MacAuslsnd, Science Teacher, Darien High School, Income credited in the period Darien, Connecticut. May 6, 195SMay 10, 1956: Harry W. Peach, Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Twin Mt. Watertown Federal Savings and Loan Association 5 30.00 High School, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire. Newton Savings Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.39 Raloh F. Phillios. Chemistrv Teacher. Williston Academv., 2% of dues, 1954-55.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.52 ~asthampton,'Mmsachusetts. Elizabeth Ann Quinn, General Science Teacher and Acting As$2723.06 sistant Principal, Saxe Junior High School, New Canaan, Income transferred to NEACT operating funds. . . . . . 67.68 Connecticut. Donald R. Thompson, Chemistry Teacher, Central High School, Balance, May 10, 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2655.38 Manchester, New Hampshire. Investments, May 10, 1956: Webster W. White, Jr., Principal, Hillsboro-Deering Cooper* Five shares, Watertown Federal Loan Association. $ 994.91 tive Schools, Hillsboro, New Hampshire. Balance in Newton Savings Bank, May 10, 1956. . . . 1660.47
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The New Hampshire Committee on Mathematics and Science Awards mere given to the following members, for participation in the Summer Conference: AIlm Abrahhams Isabelle Betz Emile A. Bourque William L. Bryant Andrew F. Burnhsm Marion E. S. Childs Alan H. Davis Leonard F. Foley Rev. Michael J. Griffin Eileen H. Harlow
Albert B. Hoag Raymond W. LeBouthillier Harry W. Peach Alan E. Rich Sr. M. Beatrice Donald R. Thompson Roscoe E. Twombly Howard I. Waener Webster W. W k e , Jr. Lays A. Wiles
Upon motion, made in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, t,he following amendment was adopted. This action adds the new classification of student membe? t o the list of members. Article 111, Section 2: Membership shall be of three kinds, Student, Active, and Honomw, as provided in the By-Laws.
The Lyman Churchill Newell Grants, from the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society, mere awarded to :
A summary report from the co-chairman of the Eighteenth Summer Conference, was read and accepted. Total number of registrants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Number of members.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Number of new members joining a t the Conference.. . . . . . 22
Paul J. Boylan Virginia Fsrrell
William B. MoIlwaine Hyman R. Roseman
The eight persons who have attended all 18 conferences are:
Other teachers who were sponsored by American Chemical Society sections were:
Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. S. Walter Hoyt, Mr. Alfred R. Lincoln, Miss ~ v e l y nL. Murdock, Miss Elsie Scott, and Dr. John R. Suydam.
Eastern New York Section, Ruth Craig; Maine Section, Robert Harlow; Western Connecticut Section, Elizabeth Ann Quinn and Donald MacAusland; and the Conncetieut Valley Section, Pasquale V . Romano and Mahlon F. Hayden.
Sixteen states and one Canadian province were represented a t the Eighteenth Summer Conference:
The financial report from last summer's Seventeenth Conference was read by Clarence D. L. Ropp, registrartreasurer, and is given in abridged form below:
Massachusetts, 65; New Hampshire, 42; Connecticut, 28; New Jersey, 12; New York 12; Rhode Island, 10; Maine, 10; Pennsylvania, 7; Vermont, 5; North Carolina, 4; Ohio, 3; Quebec 3; Maryland, 3; Indiana 2; Louisiana, 1; Virginia, 1; and Illinois, 1.
Income: Registration Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 521.00 Lodging F e ~ s ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1108.00 Meal Collections.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1432.00 Baseball Game Collection.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.00 Advertising Receipts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140.00
President Scheer was commissioned t o extend the appreciation of the Association to the various sections of the American Chemical Societv who s~onsored science teachers and thus made it for them to attend the conference,
Total Receipts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3391.00
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Subscriptions to J O W R N ~ CHEMICAL L ~ F EDUCATION.$ 76.00 Lodging costs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130.00 Meal Charges.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1397.00
President Scheer had the pleasure of presenting to Miss Helen Winifred Cwwlev. a former President of this Association, the certificate of Honorary Membership. (Cf.the minutes of the 56th Annual Meeting, May 12, 1956.) Norris W. Rakestraw, also a former
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President of this Association, received in absentia the certificate of Honorary Membership. President announced that the Nineteenth fhmmer Conference mrill he held at C o l b ~College, Waterville, Maine, from August 19-24, 1957. Maurice M. Whitten, w or ham s t a t e ~ e a c h e rCollege, s Maine, and Stanley C. Bunce, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, have accepted the positions of cochairmen, in charge of arrangements and program, respectively. NECROLOGY The necrology committee regrets to report the death of RICKW. FESSENDEN, Profemor of Chemistry a t the Univemity of Massachusetts since 1931. Professor Fessenden served on the host committee on the oeoasions when the NEACT held summer conferences at the University of Massachusetts and many of ue remember with gretitude his cordiality and friendliness on these occasions. We are indebted to Dr. Walter S. Ritchie for the following: Richard W. Fessenden, 54, of 105 Montague Road, North Amherst, died suddenly on July 23, 1956, at Eastham, Massachusetts, where he had been vacationing. Born in Middleboro, December 29, 1902, he was the son of the late William Pitt and Edith M. Jewel1 Fessenden. He graduated from Middleboro High School, and the University of Massarhusetts in 1926. He received his Master's degree from the University of Mansachns~ttsin 1928 and his Ph.D. degree from Colombia in 1933. ARD
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION He began tezching at the University of Massachusetts in 1931. Dr. Fessenden was a memher of the American Chemical Society, the New England Assooiation of Chemistry Teachers, and the American Association of University Professors. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi,. Sipma Xi. and Phi Lambda Epsilon. - -
S. WALTERHOYT,for the Necrologt, Committee DIVISIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED
The locations of the 1956-57 meetings of the Association are announced by the executive committee. Northern Divisia: Keene State Teachers College, Keene, New Hampshire, October 13, 1956. Central Divisia: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, December 8, 1956. Combined meeting with the Eastern Association of Physics Teachers and the New England Biological Association. Southern Division: Bradford-Durfee Technical Institute, Fall River, Massachusetts, Fehruary 9, 1957. Western Diuision: A joint meeting with the Connecticut Valley Section of the ACS. Trinitv Colleee. Hartford. Connecticut. April 13, 1957. Cent~al Diuisia: Attlehro High School, Attleboro, Masmchusetts. Annual meeting Nineteenth Summer Confe7ence: Colby College, Waterville, Maine, August 19-24, 1957
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JOSEPA A. MARTUS,Secretary
