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Johns Hopkins Research Conferences in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
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H E Biology, Chemistry, a n d Physics Departments of T h e J o h n s Hopkins University a r e holding a research conference, a t Gibson Island near Baltimore, under t h e general direction of Neil E . Gordon, J u n e 22 t o J u l y 24. The plan is flexible. T h e d a y begins with a more or less formal lecture, outlining some field of research a n d directing attention to i t s unsolved problems. This is followed b y a discussion in which each one present takes part, making what contribution he can t o t h e solution of t h e problems p r e sented. T h e ideal is t o h a v e a group large enough for all points of view t o be represented, y e t small enough for all who wish t o t a k e active p a r t . Becognized leaders in each field of research a r e to give t h e lectures a n d s t a r t the discussions, b u t success depends o n having a number who a r e capable of contributing ideas. T h e remainder of t h e day is left to sports or conversations. These conferences are intended t o combine mental stimulation, pleasant personal contacts, a n d healthful recreation. T h e Gibson Island Club generously shares its facilities with scientists for this period. T h e club has an excellent golf course, fine tennis courts, splendid swimming a n d beaches, with ample dressing rooms a n d commodious club house. There is excellent fishing in t h e surrounding Chesapeake. Attendants on the conferences may secure rooms in t he club house o r in adjacent cottages o r m a y come from Baltimore for t h e d a y . Meals for all a r e served a t t h e club house. T h e conferences a r e for five weeks on several fields of scientific research. T h e program given below is t o be regarded as a tentative outline t o be filled in o r modified as may seem best. A.
C.
CHARLES G L E N K I N O , Chairman
July 6 to 11 C. G. KINO. Vitamins in Relation to Tissue Respiration. K. A. C. ELLIOTT. Respiration Systems and Technics in the Study of Cancer. C. A. ELVXRJBM. Inorganic Elements in Relation to Tissue Respiration.
July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9
E . S. GUZMAN BARRON.
July 10
I).
June 24
ficial Radioactivity Produced by Neutrons. M . A. TUVE. The Scattering of Protons by Protons and by Other Nuclei.
June 25
GREGORY BREIT.
THOMAS MIDDLEY, J R . , Chairtnan
July 13 to 18 July 13 July 14
E . EMMET R L I D . Introduction. BENJAMIN T . BROOKS. Fine
July 15
Chemicals from Petroleum. GCSTAV EOLOFP. Polymer Gasoline.
July 16
CHARLES ALLEN THOMAS.
JESSE W. BEAMS.
July 17
THOMAS MIDOLET, J R .
Summary
and General Discussion. E.
Synthetic Resins
LEO H. BAEKELAND, Chairman
July 20
July 20 to 25 L E O II. BAEKELAND. and General.
Historical
E . EMMET R E I D . Theoretical. HOWARD L. BENDER. Colloidal.
Arti-
H . J. BARRETT. Relation between Polymerization and Structure of Organic Molecules. H. A. BRUSON. Synthetic Resins Derived from Natural Rubber. JOHN R. M. KLOTZ.
Resin-like
Bodies from Polymerized H y drocarbons. HARRY
T.
NEHER.
July 22
G. O. CURME, J R . , AND S. D.
DOUGLAS. Resinous Derivatives of Vinyl Alcohol. IVEY ALLEN, J R .
A Discussion
July 23
of Styrene. T . F. BRADLEY.
Polymerization
Alkyd Resins.
A. M. HOWALD.
Urea-formalde-
hyde Resins B.
June 29
Photochemistry
July 24
L E O H. BAEKELAND.
June 29 to July 4
and Conclusions.
EDWARD TELLER AND OLIVER R.
June 30
ROBERT S. MULLIKEN.
July 1
tronic States of Polyatomic Molecules. L. A. TURNER. Fluorescence, Predissociation Resonance Phenomena.
July 3
Phenol-
formaldehyde.
W. A. NOTES, J R . , Chairman
WULF. Theory of Spectra of Polyatomic Molecules from the Standpoint of Quantum Mechanics.
July 2
LAWRENCE V. REDMAN.
Summary
F u r t h e r information m a y b e secured from Neil E . Gordon, Department of Chemistry, T h e Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, M d .
Elec-
Course i n Paint a n d Varnish Technology
T h e DeC O U R S E in 'paint a n d varnish techtermination of t h e Mechanism nology was given from January 27 t o of Photochemical Reactions. April 20 in t h e School of Science and Technology of P r a t t Institute, Brooklyn, W. A. NOTES, J R . Importance of N . Y., under the direction of C . L . Mantell. Photochemical Technic in the Various specialists were invited to lecture Study of Photochemical Reactions. The Behavior of Mole- in this course, in which representatives of a cules in Various States of Ex- considerable number of companies participated a s students. citation. P H I L I P A. LEIGHTON.
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H E Massachusetts Institute of TechT nology h a s recently announced a special summer program on Applied Physics which will feature a Conference on Spectroscopy a n d I t s Application, t o b e held July 20, 2 1 , and 22, and a Conference on Color t o b e held July 2 3 , 24, a n d 2 5 . These two conferences have been planned as a unit, since the two subjects are closely related. During t h e first three days of the week, morning a n d afternoon sessions will b e held, with discussions b y qualified experts on spectroscopic analysis of materials, and on other applications of spectroscopy t o biology, medicine, chemistry, metallurgy, mineralogy, and t o industrial and engineering problems. During t h e Color Conference, morning a n d afternoon meetings will be held, with discussions by eminent authorities on t h e subject of color and its various applications. This conference will b e devoted t o spectrophotometry, colorimetry, a n d t h e applications of color measurements t o industrial problems. Detailed consideration will b e given t o t h e behavior and control of t h e color of dyes and pigments, and their application in such fields a s t h e paint, ink, paper, textile, a n d ceramics industries. These conferences come a t the conclusion of t h e courses on spectroscopic analysis of materials, which are being offered by t h e institute during t h e six weeks from June 16 t o July 24. These deal principally with applications of spectroscopy t o biology, chemistry, geology, metallurgy, physics, and other branches of science. There is n o charge for attendance a t the meetings of t h e conferences, copies of t h e detailed programs of which will be sent on request t o anyone interested. T h e o b ject of t h e conferences is t o promote cooperation between investigators in different fields who have found or m a y find useful t h e technical methods of spectroscopy and color. Information about t h e summer work in Applied Physics m a y b e o b tained from, and request for t h e programs of t h e conferences should be addressed to, Professor G . R . Harrison, Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass.
Acrylic
Resins.
Theories of
of t h e Impulse Methods of Producing High-Speed Particles.
Syn-
thetic Resins from Petroleum.
Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Reaction. June 26
Oxida-
C h e m i s t r y o f Olefins f r o m P e troleum
June 22 to 27 E . FERMI AND F . RASETTI.
FREDERICK BERNHEIM.
tion of Amino Acids and Other Metabolites.
JOHN A. FLEMING, Chairman
June 23
Respira-
tion Studies with Single-Cell Organisms.
July 21
Nuclear Physics
Tissue Respiration
Summer Conferences o n Spec* troscopy and Color at M. I* T.
Columbia
University Course
Summer
C a summer session of courses in chemistry, mathematics, a n d physics, t o b e OLUMBIA UNIVERSITY h a s announced
held a t t h e university from July 7 t o August 14, 1936. T h e tuition fee is $12.50 for each point and in addition there is a university fee of $7.00. Registration should be completed in person o n July 2, 3, or 6, before classes begin. All inquiries should be addressed to t h e Secretarv of Columbia University, New York, N . V.
British Chemical Plant Exhibition ITH t h e exception of one small W stand, all of t h e space a t t h e British Chemical Plant Exhibition, 1936, has now been taken. T h e exhibition will be held a t t h e Central Hall, Westminster, London, S. W . 1., a t t h e same time a n d in t h e same building a s t h e international Chemical Engineering Congress of t h e World Power Conference, June 22 t o 27, 1936.
