Program for the Division of Chemical Education: Chicago, August 25

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Program for the Division of Chemical Education: Chicago, August 25–30, 2001 by Marcy H. Towns, Craig W. Bowen, and Morton Z. Hoffman All CHED technical sessions will be held at McCormick Place-South; the high school program, workshops, and social events are at other locations. Technical sessions will start at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Check the final program for exact locations and times. Sci-Mix will be held Monday evening from 8 to 10 p.m.; the ChemLuminary Awards poster session and ceremony will be held Tuesday evening in the Chicago Marriott Hotel. Other presidential and plenary events will be announced in future issues of C & E News and in the final program. Saturday, August 25 Evening, 6:30 p.m. Division Dinner

The CHED Dinner will be held in the Orvieto Room, Maggiano’s Restaurant, 111 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago (five

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Meeting Program: All ACS Divisions • Preliminary program, including forms for registration, hotel reservations, and ordering tickets to social events (luncheons, dinners, etc.): Chemical & Engineering News, June 18, 2001, and the ACS Web site, http://www.acs.org/meetings/ chicago2001/.

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blocks west of North Michigan Avenue and four blocks north of the Chicago River, near North Clark Street). The after-dinner speaker will be Frank E. Walworth, Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary, ACS, “The American Chemical Society at 125: Action, Character, Strength.” Tickets (ACS #101) are $42, and must be purchased in advance through ACS (see the June 18 issue of C&E News or http://www.acs.org/meetings/ chicago2001/ ). Because the meeting registration desk will not open until Saturday afternoon, tickets may not be purchased on site. Sunday, August 26

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• Final program with complete program and all session locations: Chemical & Engineering News, July 30, 2001, and the ACS Web site, http://www.acs.org/meetings/chicago2001/.

A. New Developments from NSF Systemic Reform Initiatives: ChemConnections, 8:10 a.m. Sandra Laursen, Brock Spencer, Organizers Eileen L. Lewis, Organizer, Presiding

Program and Activities: CHED

This four-part symposium explores the approaches, materials, and tools that can lead to improved learning and understanding of chemistry, and greater retention of chemical concepts as the result of NSF Systemic Reform Initiatives.

• CHED technical sessions will be in McCormick Place– South. Unless otherwise noted here or in the final program, morning sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions at 1:30 p.m. A list of CHED committee and task force meetings appears on p 1017. Tickets to the CHED dinner (Saturday evening, August 25; event #101, $42) and the High School/College Interface Luncheon (Monday, August 27; event #104, $30) are available from ACS (see above). Abstracts of CHED sessions will be mailed to all Division members prior to the meeting, accompanying the Fall 2001 CHED Newsletter. Nonmembers may contact the Division Secretary (see Information Page, p 1022). General information about Chicago such as museums, parks, other attractions, and program highlights can be found on pp 1006–1009; information also appears in the CHED Newsletter, in the issues of Chemical & Engineering News noted above, and on the Chicago Online Web site, http://www.chicago.il.org/.

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B. Using Computers to Teach Biochemistry Harry E. Pence, Joyce Whitehead, Organizers, Presiding

Cosponsored by COMP. The presentations in this symposium will demonstrate the range and current practices in the use of computers to teach biochemistry, C. Science Literacy and Teacher Preparation in the 21st Century, 8:00 a.m. Vera Zdravkovich, Organizer Richard F. Jones, Organizer, Presiding

This symposium will review the National Science Education Standards and describe various approaches to teacher preparation that successfully implement the Standards at state and local levels. Marcy Towns ([email protected]) and Craig Bowen ([email protected]) are the Meeting Co-Chairs for the Chicago Meeting; Morton Hoffman ([email protected]) is the Program Committee Chair for the Division of Chemical Education.

Journal of Chemical Education • Vol. 78 No. 8 August 2001 • JChemEd.chem.wisc.edu


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A. New Developments from NSF Systemic Reform Initiatives: Peer-Led Team Learning Sandra Laursen, Organizer Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Organizer, Presiding B. Energy in the 21st Century, 1:15 p.m. E. Gerald Meyer, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by FUEL. The cost and availability of energy are prime facets of national and international governmental policy, and will be ever-pervasive components of our lives in this century. This symposium will explore the chemical aspects of energy resources and transformations. C. Coordinating Large General Chemistry Programs, 1:15 p.m. Jeff Appling, Organizer, Presiding

This symposium will address the incorporation, assessment, and coordination of methods to enhance the effectiveness of large general chemistry programs.

Evening, 7:30–9:30 p.m. A. General Poster Papers and Social Hour, Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel Catherine H. Middlecamp, Organizer, Presiding

The breadth and depth of chemistry education will be illustrated with 58 posters. Monday, August 27

A. New Developments from NSF Systemic Reform Initiatives: New Traditions G. Earl Peace Jr., Sandra Laursen, Organizers David M. Whisnant, Presiding B. State of the Art: Semiconductor and Metal Nanoparticles for Light Energy Conversion: Optical Effects in Metal Nanoparticles, 8:15 a.m. Gerald J. Meyer, Organizer Prashant V. Kamat, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by PHYS and MTLS. This three-part symposium will examine recent developments in the area of semiconductor and metal nanoparticles with emphasis on the applications of these materials in catalysis, light-energy conversion, and optoelectronic and display devices. C. Derek A. Davenport: Fifty Years from Anglo to Hoosier Kenneth Kolb, Organizer Doris Kolb, Organizer, Presiding

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D. The Use of Writing in Chemistry: Creating and Implementing Writing Intensive Courses and Assignments Tony Wallner, Organizer, Presiding

This two-part symposium will look at various uses of writing at all levels in chemical education to improve delivery, learning, and comprehension. E. High School Program, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Charles Cannon, Organizer, Presiding

This all-day program features workshops and presentations on a variety of topics that are of importance to the teaching of high school chemistry; see p 1004.

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this Hoosier who still sounds like an Englishman.

Noon A. High School/College Interface Luncheon

Tickets (ACS #104) are $30 and should be purchased in advance through ACS (see the June 18 issue of C&E News or http://www.acs.org/meetings/chicago2001/), or from Charles Cannon ([email protected]). Remaining tickets will be available at the meeting registration desk. Speaker: John Fortman, Wright State University, “America’s Funniest Chemical Videos: Dazzling Demos and Videotaped Bloopers.”

Afternoon A. New Developments from NSF Systemic Reform Initiatives: Molecular Science Arlene A. Russell, Sandra Laursen, Organizers Tim M. Su, Organizer, Presiding B. State of the Art: Semiconductor and Metal Nanoparticles for Light Energy Conversion: Semiconductor Nanostructures, 1:15 p.m. Prashant V. Kamat, Gerald J. Meyer, Organizers Dan Meisel, Presiding C. Derek A. Davenport: Fifty Years from Anglo to Hoosier Doris Kolb, Organizer Kenneth Kolb, Organizer, Presiding D. The Use of Writing in Chemistry: Journaling and Writing Assignments Tony Wallner, Organizer, Presiding E. Undergraduate Research Posters, 2:00 p.m., McCormick Place LaTrease E. Garrison, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by SOCED. Research posters by 99 undergraduates will be on display in the areas of analytical chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

Evening, 8–10 p.m. A. Sci-Mix: Successful Student Affiliates Chapter Posters LaTrease E. Garrison, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by SOCED. Undergraduates from nine colleges and universities will describe the successful activities of their student affiliate chapters. B. Sci-Mix: CHED Poster Morton Z. Hoffman, Organizer, Presiding

29 CHED posters will be on display.



ACS National Meeting Tuesday, August 28

Morning A. Implementing and Sustaining Inquiry-Based Laboratory Programs in General Chemistry Richard C. Bauer, Organizer, Presiding

In this symposium, the barriers to implementing and sustaining inquiry-based laboratory programs in general chemistry, which include training staff, gaining student support, and grading, will be examined. B. State of the Art: Semiconductor and Metal Nanoparticles for Light Energy Conversion: Photochemical Solar Cells, 8:15 a.m. Prashant V. Kamat, Organizer Gerald J. Meyer, Organizer, Presiding C. Survival 101 for the New College Chemistry Instructor Diane M. Bunce, Organizer Cinzia M. Muzzi, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by YCC. This two-part symposium will examine the problems that new chemistry instructors face and will attempt to provide some guidance from expert and experienced mentors. D. Honoring the 125th Anniversary of ACS: Evolution, Innovation, and Cooperation in Chemical Education, 8:15 a.m. Adrienne W. Kozlowski, Organizer, Presiding

The synergy between the Division of Chemical Education and the ACS Education Division will be explored and celebrated.

Afternoon A. Problem-Based Learning in Analytical Chemistry, 1:00 p.m. Tom Wenzel, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by ANYL. Examples of problem-based learning in analytical chemistry, in which students are given more open-ended problems to investigate, often in the form of project-based labs, will be explored. B. Radiation Research: From the Science Laboratory to the Real World: New Instruments and Techniques for Radiation Research Chris Arumainayagam, Organizer Simon M. Pimblott, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by Radiation Research Society and PHYS. In this four-part symposium, the impact of research into the chemical effects of ionizing radiation on the real world, including the study of catalytic and interfacial processes, DNA damage, and environmental remediation, will be addressed. C. Survival 101 for the New College Chemistry Instructor Cinzia M. Muzzi, Organizer Diane M. Bunce, Organizer, Presiding

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E. CHED Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. Conrad L. Stanitski, Chair, Presiding

The Division’s Business Meeting will take place in the meeting room of Section A. Wednesday, August 29

Morning A. Research in Chemistry Education, 8:00 a.m. Stacey L. Bretz, Organizer, Presiding

This three-part symposium, sponsored by the CHED Committee on Chemistry Education Research, will provide a forum for the exploration of research conducted on the teaching and learning of chemistry. B. Radiation Research: From the Science Laboratory to the Real World: Radiation Effects and Consequences Chris Arumainayagam, Organizer Simon M. Pimblott, Organizer, Presiding C. NSF-Catalyzed Innovations Cindy Burkhardt, Organizer Robert K. Boggess, Presiding

In this two-part symposium, recent recipients of awards from the ILI, CCLI, and related NSF programs will share results of their undergraduate curriculum innovations.

Afternoon A. Research in Chemistry Education, 1:15 p.m. Stacey L. Bretz, Organizer, Presiding B. Radiation Research: From Science Laboratory to Real World: Radiation-Induced Interfacial Processes Chris Arumainayagam, Organizer Simon M. Pimblott, Organizer, Presiding C. NSF-Catalyzed Innovations, 1:20 p.m. Cindy Burkhardt, Organizer, Presiding

D. Materials Science in the Undergraduate Curriculum Guy Crundwell, Organizer, Presiding

D. Philosophy of Chemistry and Its Applications to Chemistry Education, 1:00 p.m. Eric Scerri, Organizer, Presiding

Cosponsored by MTLS. Presentations in this symposium will be centered on the incorporation of materials science into the undergraduate curriculum from general chemistry to advanced courses.

Philosophical issues that relate to chemistry education, such as chemical models, the validity of explanations, the relationship between chemistry and physics, and the role of visualization, will be explored in this symposium.


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C. General Oral Papers Steve Lee, Organizer, Presiding

18 presentations across many areas of chemical education will be made in this two-part symposium.

Afternoon A. Interdisciplinary Chemistry Department and School of Education Projects: Teacher Preparation, 1:00 p.m. Bob Blake, Organizer, Presiding

Projects that draw on the expertise of faculty from both chemistry and education will be presented, highlighting their impact on teacher training and the development of instructional methodologies.

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Thursday, August 30

A. Research in Chemistry Education, 8:00 a.m. Stacey L. Bretz, Organizer Jennifer Lewis, Presiding B. Radiation Research: From the Science Laboratory to the Real World: Environmental and Other Real-World Applications Chris Arumainayagam, Organizer Simon M. Pimblott, Organizer, Presiding

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B. Microscale Chemistry: Laboratory Experiments and Green Chemistry, 1:00 p.m. Mohan Singh, Organizer, Presiding

The goals of green chemistry are to provide a safe, cost-effective, waste-free, and pollution-free laboratory environment; how microscale chemistry can serve as the vehicle to achieve these goals in educational institutions will be explored. C. General Oral Papers, 1:00 p.m. Steve Lee, Organizer, Presiding


Program for the Division of Chemical Education: Chicago, August 25

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