OFFICIAL BUSINESS 290th MEETING
Buchdahl, Chairman of the Connecticut Valley Section, introduced William 0. Baker of the Bell Telephone The 290th meeting of the NEACT was held jointly Laboratories, Inc., who~etalk was t,it,led,"Perspectives with the Connecticut Valley Section of the American on atoms, bonds, and crystals." With his parrot-atChemical Society a t Weaver High School, Hartford, an-auction story as a trmpe-l'oeil, Dr. Baker swung Conn., on April 13, 1957. After a coffee-hour getover to a discussion of highly purified solids as a source together, the groups were welcomed by Robert H. of information on chemical honds. The regularity of Black, Superintendent of the Hartford school system such crystals greatly magnifies unusual bonding. Now and by William F. Aitken, Principal of Weaver High that the surfaces of some of these solids can he made School. with a predetermined number of dangling honds which Elizabeth W. Sawyer, Chairman of the Western may react with substances, catalytic action can be Division, introduced the first speaker, John T. Stock, further elucidated. The five main topics in Dr. Baker's Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of talk on "ABC's" were: (1) "No-atom" honds-vacanConnecticut. Dr. Stock showed slides and a moving cies and dislocations. (2) Crystal valences can include picture on the subject, "Microchemical apparatusmissing electrons (positive holes); or extra electrons from prototype to production." The film showed the (negative electrons); electron-hole bonds; ionimtion "vest-pocket" assembly kit being used to perform in solid electrolytes; and'he identified in mass action several laboratory functions, such as determining meltand solubility behavior. (3) Hydrogen reactions with ing points, filtering with suction, and running fracoxides: Hpin Zn0 yields OHe-, because solubility tional, vacuum or steam distillations. Originally this film was made for and shown on the British Broadcastof Hz in ZnO is independent of H20 concentration in ing Company's program, Science Review. gas. Thus, hydrogen does not immediately reduce ZnO. (4) Oxides and oxygen in crystals-new silver Dr. Stock's remark, "It's easy to think of complicated ways of doing things-the work starts when you oxides identified. (5) Bonds involving free electrons try to make them simple," was nicely illustrated by the or radical states in hydrocarbon solids. Unpaired elecsmall, ingenious devices he had on display. This trons suggest a method of transition state bonding in apparatus had been sent over from London and some ronjugated structures like phthalocyanines. of it, according to Dr. Stock, had been "not quite Business Meeting robust enough to stand being thrown off the deck." Dr. Stock's paper appeared previously in THIS JOURNAL President Marco H. Scheer opened the meeting at (Julv. 1957. o. 358). l:45 P.M. ~ i seconi k speaker introduced by Miss Sawyer was The secretary read the list of the new members Bayes M. Norton, currently Carnegie Fellow at Brown admitted into the Association since the meeting of University, on leave from Kenyou College. "The adFebruary 9, 1957: vanced placement program of the college entrance Felix W. Andrus, Head of Science Department and Teacher of examination board" was presented by Dr. Norton with Physics and Chemistry, Haverhill High School, Haverhill, clarity and authority. In his recapitulation of the Massachusetts beginnings of this program, Dr. Norton mentioned the James W. Bohhitt, Instructor in Chemistry, University of Consimilarities in the findings of the College Study and necticut, Storm, Connecticut Robert M. Burdett, Head of Science Department, Thsyw those of the Andover Study. He reminded his audiAoildemy, South Braintree, Massachusetts ence that the NEACT had supported the snbjectCharles M. Clark. Chemistrv Instructor. Haverhill Hieh - Schwl. matter committee and had given suggestions which had Hilverhill, ~ s s i a c h u s e t t s resulted in the measurement questions becoming Robert P. Cunningham, Chemistry Teacher, Malden High School, Malden, Massachusetts secondary to the essay questions in the advanced standMarilyn Drewes, Science Teacher, Lynnlield High School, Lynning examinations. The American Chemical Society field, Massachusetts was given credit for having implemented the special Raaul E. Harpin, Teacher of English and French (and possibly summer conferencesin regard to this program. Science, soon), Lynn Eastern Junior High School, L m n , After a buffet luncheon and a business meeting, Rolf Massachusetts
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Robert F. Kelley, Science Teacher, Chandler Street Junior High School, Worcester, Massachusetts Richard B. Kellom, Chemistry Instructor, Mount Hcrmon Schwl, Mount Herman, Massachusetts Albert R. Lsmhert, Jr., Teacher of Science and Mathematics, Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, New Hampshire Paul A. Lydon, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts Howard E. Norris, Chairman, Science Department, The Loomis School, Windsor, Connecticut Paul E. Plasse, Wehster, Massachunetts MIS. Ludwig F. Schaefer, Assistant Professor, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut Sister Mary of Wisdom, Chemistry Teacher, Notre Dame High School, Berlin, New Hampshire John T. Stack, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut Louis 0. Vadnais, Student Teacher in Chemistry, Norwood High School, Norwood, Masaachusetts Omer L. Widmoyer, Health Physics Officer, Nuclear Metal8 Ine., Cambridge, Massaehusetts 291st MEETING
The entire program a t the 291bt Meeting, held in Attlehoro, Massachusetts, May 1 1 1957, was coutributed by Metals and Controls, Inc., of Attleboro. The morning program and luncheon were held a t the Attlehoro High School and the afternoon session a t the company's plant. After a welcome by Ralph C. Sturke, Superintendent of Attleboro Schools, the morning program was conducted by Everett F. Learnard of Norwood High School, Chairman of the Central Division. The first event was the projection of a motion picture in color on "The Gold filled story," dealing with the production and uses of rolled gold plate a t Metals and Controls. Then Robert Murphy, a chemist a t Metals and Controls, discussed the "Spectrographic analysis of metals." The most modern equipment has been procured by the company that permits the isotopic analysis of the U-235 content of reactor fuel element alloys hy means of an "eschelle" optical spectrograph, one of the very few in existence. Quantitative analyses are performed by use of X-rayfluorescence techniques, again with recently developed, automatic equipment. By avoiding the usual massspectrographic procedures for isotopic analysis and the laborious wet-chemical methods for trace impurities, analytical results are obtained faster with a smaller staff. Mr. Murphy succeeded admirably in clarifying these techniques. During the afternoon, under the auspices of the Public Relations Department, a guided tour was made of most of the shops of Metals and Controls. The methods of producing bimetallic alloys and fabricating them into thermostatic control devices were thoroughly explored. The fabrication of goldfilled metal shapes, such as tubes, wires, strips and inlayed alloys was also demonstrated. Exhibits showed the ultimate destinations of these products. The afternoon was concluded with a talk by Arthur R. Matbeson of the Nuclear Products Division on "Production of nuclear fuels." The building in which fuel elements for nuclear reactors are made is under security guard and was not visited. Dr. Matheson, however, brought over from the plant full-scale models of MTR fuel elements and other interesting exhibits. A GeigerMueller counter was provided to demonstrate the mild radioactivity of aluminum- and zirconium-clad uranium (uneuriched) alloys. His clear exposition of the production techniques for the fahrication of these
importaut components of atomic power plants was enthusiastically received by the seventy-five memhers present. Business Meeting
President Marco H. Scheer opened the business meeting a t 11:40 A.M. Following are the names of new members admitted into the Association since the last meeting: Richard F. Burns, Chemistry Teaehcr, Northbridge High School, Whitinsville, Massachusetts Phillips B. Carlisle, Head of the Science Department, Bolmont Hill School, Belmont, Massachusetts Roland E. Lessard, Biology and General Science Teacher, Killingly High School, Daniel~on,Conneetieut
Maurice Whitten, co-chairman in charge of arrangements for the Nineteenth Summer Conference, making a report on the further progress of his part of the program, announced that the American Museum of Atomic Energy, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will send one of its exhibits to the Summer Conference, and that a "book exchange" will be inaugurated a t which teachers will have an opportunity to exchange surplus textbooks with one another. The business meeting was adjourned at 11:47 . 4 . ~ . and the annual meeting opened immediately. ANNUAL MEETING
The minutes of the adjourned Aunual Meetiug held at the University of New Hampshire on August 24, 1956, were read and accepted. The Rev. Joseph A. Martus, S. J., secretary, read the Report of the Membership Cmnmittee: Memhership May 12, 1956 Membership May 11, 1957 Suspended January 1, 1957 Reinstated Dropped Resigned during this fiscal year Deceased during this fiscal year New Members From 18th Summer Conference From high schools From colleges Student members Honorary members Honorary and active Honorary only Complimentary member
The Eighteenth Summer Conference was held a t the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, from August 20-25, 1956, with Louise 0. C. Swenson, English High School, Lynn, Massachuset.ts, and Clinton S. Johnson, Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, as co-chairmen. Five meetings were held during the year, as follows: 287th: ICecne Teachers College, Iieene, New Hampshire, October 13, 1956 288th: Boston Univemity, Boston, Masnachusetts, December 8, 1956 289th: Bradford Durfee Technical Institute, Fall River, Massachusetts, February 9, 1957 290th: Weaver High School, Hartford, Connecticut, April 13, 1957
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291st: Attleboro High School, Attleboro, Massaohuartts, May 11, 1957
Carroll B. Gustafson, treasurer, read an informal report of his office, which assured the members that a favorable balance existed in the accounts of the Association. The fiscal year ends in June, 1957, at which time the annual treasurer's report will be prepared. Avery A. Ashdown, treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund, read his report which was forwarded to the auditor for checking. It will be presented for acceptance at the time of the Summer Conference. Ralph E. Keirstead, curator, read a report of the activities of his office, which follows: The duties of the curator are largely routine and repetitive. Thus they are hardly the subject of a thrilling Annual Repod. I t can be reported that: (1) The permanent record file is up to date. (2) Division chairmen have been provided with as&& ance in advertising the meetings to prospective members. (3) The reprints of the Report have been distributed, as directed in the By-Law. (4) All new members have been provided with a packet of materials. A8 a special project, the Constitution and By-Laws, as revised by the Association and the Executive Committee, have been duplicated and distributed to those desiring them. Up to May 1, 1957, 2128 persons have been admitted to membership in the Association since its founding in 1898.
Laurence S. Foster, editor of the Report, made an informal report on his activities during the past year, in which he was happy t o recall that the various issues of the Repmt appeared on schedule in the JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION. Seward E. Beacom, in making his report as editor of the Newsletter, recounted that all the issues of the Newsletter appeared on schedule. He also made a motion, which was unanimously passed, that the secretary by instructed to send a letter of appreciation to Carroll B. Gustafson and the staff of the Chemistry Department of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy for their wholehearted generosity in publishing and mailing the Newsletter. Austin S. Kibbee, Jr., chairman of the Committee on Industry and f ducat ion; forwarded a report drafted by Stephen S. Winter, which reads as fouows: The succensful inception of the clearing house for summer employment by the NEACT Committee last year led to the adoption of this program by the Chemistry Education Committee of the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society. As a result the program was somewhat expanded and, at this time, seema more successful than was Isst year's initial effort. (1) The number of companies contacted increased to about 120. This included a sizable number outside the greater Boston area. (2) The number of available summer positions increased to about 30 in about 20 companies. Several New Hampshire employers listed available openings. (3) The number of applicants who have been referred now stands a t about 10. This also represents a slight increase. Several additional teachers have indicated that summer study commitments prevent them from seeking employment during 1957. In 1958, however, they will look to the Committee for help in this matter. (4) Operating the various services of the Clearing House this year were Dr. H. H. Reynolds of the Cryovac Co., who contacted the industrial companies; Dr. S. S. Winter, who
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handled the publicity sent to secondary school teachem; and Dr. L. H. Perry of the UBS Chemical Co., who undertook the task of bringing available openings to the attention of the applicants.
Robert D. Eddy, president-elect of the Association, and member of the Hmorary Membership Committee, read a citation proposing John A. Timm, Chairman of the School of Science, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, as an honorary member. The members present unanimously passed a motion electing Dr. Timm to honorary membership. The citation read as follows: JOHN ARRENDTIMM: For seventeen years a, member of this Association with ever increasing participation in its activities, culminating in the Presidency in 1054; originator of the idea for its Summer Conferences, and a willing organizer and contributor to their programs; a distinguished teacher of science and writer of textbooks; a leader in divisional and sectional activities of the American Chemical Society, and the initiator of the Lyman Churchill Newell Grants far local science teachers to attend the NEACT Summer Conferences. Because of your outstanding contributions to its programs, the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers is plensed to confer upon you the stattls of Honorary Membership.
Guy F. Burrill, chairman of the Nominating C m mittee, proposed the following slate of officers for the year 1957-58: P~esident: Robert D. Eddy, Tofts University, Medfard, Mxasnchusetts Vice-President: Carl P. Swinnerton, Pomfret School, Pomfrct. Connecticut Secretary: Rev. Joseph A. Martus, S.J., College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts Treasurer: Carroll B. Gustafson. Massw.h~~settsColloee of Pharmacy, Boston, ~tlssachusett's Curator: Ralph E. Keirstead, Department of Education, State of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut .4udilor: S. Walter Hoyt, Belmont 78, Massachusetts Member of Endowment Fund Committee, for 3 Years, 195i-60: Avery A. Ashdown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts Catral Division Chairman: Everett F . Learnard, Norwood High School, Norwood, Massachusetts Northern Division Chairntan: Edwin Beta, Keene Teachers College, Keene, New Hampshire West- Division Chairman: Elizabeth W. Sawver. . . Weaver High Selwol, Ilnrtionl. ( h n w t i r u t .%ethrr,r Ditinzon Clhzmtnn. Jnmri W.xtterr;, Bradford i h ~ ~ f w l'wlnrieal Imtifutv. F.itll R i w r , .\lfiii~lrlmtittf~ GUYF. BURRILL,Chairman WALTERG. STEWART I ~ A L L YB.NCLAPP
The secretary was directed by a unanimous vote of the members present to cast one ballot for the slate as presented. To fill the place on t,he Nominating Committee vacated by the outgoing chairman, the members elected Louise 0. C. Swenson, English High School, Lynn, Massachusetts. The membership of this committee is now made up as follows: Walter G. Stewart, until June 30, 1958,Chairman Leallyn B. Clspp. until June 30, 1959 Louise 0 . C. Swenrian, until June 30, 1960
In closing the meeting Marco Scheer expressed.his appreciation for the generous cooperation he received from all sides during his term of office. The meeting was adjourned sine die at 12:20 P.M.
ROBERTD. EDDYwas horo in Providence, Rhode Island, on Octoher 13, 1914. Both his parents had heen highschool teachers. He received his schooling in the I'rovidence Schools and entered Brown University in 1931 where he came under the influence of several NEACT memhers. Xorris W. Rakestraw taught him general chemistry and his Dean was the late Samuel T. Arnold, who was also a niemher of the Chemistry Department. After graduation in 1935 with the A.R. Deeree in Science. ~he entered the graduate school a t Princeton where Huhert N. Alyea, another NEACT member, influenced his career. He received his 1'h.D. in 1939. After a hrief teaching assignment. for one sementer a t Dartmouth College in 1939, he joined the Chemistry Department at Tufts College (nov Irniversity) where he has at, various times taught gerreral ahemist,ry, inorganir chemistry, qualitative and quautitat,ive analysis, and physical chemistry. He now holds a professorship and is in charge of the freshman work. Soon ~ f t , eent,ering r ~
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his teaching career, he joined this Association in 1940 and has maintained continued interest and active participation in its activities. He has been particularly concerned with the summer conferences and sewed on the commit,teesof those held a t the Univerait,y of Vermont, University of Rhode Island, Bowdoin College, the University of Massachusetts, and the recent one a t Tufts University. He was co-chairman (with Edward Haenisch) of the one a t Massachusetts, aud secretary of the Tufts conference. He has prepared a Summer ConferenceHandbook which serves the present committee as an answer to all its questions! In addition to NEACT activities, Dr. Eddy has been continually involved in affairs of the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society and a t present is Chairman of the Iloard of Publications. He is a member of Sigma X i and past president of the Tufts Chapter. In 1939 he married Sarah E . Frost (Pemhroke, 1938) and has three children. The Eddys live in a highstudded, 100-year-old house on the side of a hill in Winchester, Massachusetts, where his do-it-yourself projects keep him perennially busy. In his remaining spare time he indulges in sailing with the Winchester Boat. Club, playing tennis and swimming in the summer and skiing in the wint,er. He also is on the board of the Winchester Unitarian Players in whose plays he occasionally appears. Two years ago Dr. Eddy accepted the office of Vice-President of NEACT and has now heen selected as its 33rd President.
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