V O L U M E 2 1 , NO. 10, O C T O B E R
1949
the analyst 's column meeting of the A.C.S. is a good place to find out, A NATIONAL from papers or from discussions, what is going on in chemistry. This abstract of our impressions of the A.C.S. meeting in Atlantic City will be confined to things analytical. The name of the division was changed to the Division of Analytical Chemistry, and Grant Wernimont, Eastman Kodak Company, became chairman. Wayne Kirklin received many compliments for his untiring efforts as last year's chairman, and his appointment to the Advisory Board of ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY will permit him to contribute his good counsel in behalf of the journal. Two other appointments to the board were Edward Wichers, National Bureau of Standards, who was filling out the term of Dr. Lundell, and P. J. Elving, Penn State. At the Advisory Board meeting, Wichers, just back from the International Union of Chemists meeting in Holland, gave some high lights of his trip and mentioned t h a t a provisional reorganization of this group was proposed which consisted in forming specialized groups. Professor Kolthoff's suggestion t h a t an analytical section be formed was favorably received. This seems to us to be a rather progressive step for analytical chemistry and should strengthen the development of this subject abroad which, because of the war, has naturally suffered. It would also give an opportunity for exchange of ideas in analysis on an international basis, something which is now possible only through publications. I t is our earnest hope that these provisional plans will mature during the next few years. Announcement was made of Professor Kolthoff's selection for the Fisher Award, to be presented at the spring meeting. The divisional dinner was well attended, and President Linus Pauling spoke briefly of his concern over the poor impression students obtained in the usual courses given in analytical and physical chemistry. While he offered no solution to this problem, he did feel that the two subjects could profitably be joined because they have much in common. If, in addition, experiments in applications were built around the modern concept of analysis, the student would get a truer picture of the importance of both subjects. The round-table discussions on carbon in ferrous alloys, Karl Fischer method for water, and the polarographic behavior of organic compounds were well attended. I t was our impression t h a t these discussions were well conducted and that those who had questions received intelligent answers. Those present were asked to send in criticisms and favorable comment to the Executive Committee, so that a decision could be reached as to whether discussions should be continued at future meetings. Our vote is "Yes." Round-table discussions were transcribed and will be available for future appraisal. The Symposium on the Determination of Functionality in Organic Compounds proved to be a drawing card, and the papers presented showed careful preparation and were well presented. I t is planned to publish the papers of this symposium. The breadth of analytical chemistry was evident in all the sessions, and we believe t h a t divisional activities are, for the first time, leading rather than trailing thinking in this subject. We met several young analytical chemists who are teaching, and in some cases heading analytical departments, in our leading universities. We were particularly impressed by their enthusiasm and progressive thinking, and meeting them made us realize t h a t real progress is being made in the academic side of analytical chemistry, and that outstanding men will soon be available to work in industrial analytical research. I t was still evident that, although openings in other branches of chemistry are now competitive, competent analytical chemists are still scarce, and many attractive openings are still available.
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