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A newly revised JCE Publications/Software Catalog was released in August 2000. This catalog lists everything we publish: video, CD-ROMs, JCE Online, books, JCE print, JCE Software. If you did not pick up a copy at the 16th BCCE or the ACS Fall National Meeting in Washington, DC, contact JCE Software or go to
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What do these people have in common? Guy Anderson Jerry Bell Anna Bergstrom Diane Bunce David Byrum Frank Cardulla Ann Cartwright Kangala B. Chipasa Kelsey Cook Jim Cortez Carol DeBoer Marilyn Dromgoole Vicki Finkenstadt John Fischer Babu George Arnold Guttman Mary Harris Leonard Hausold Jan Hayes Al Hazari Mort Hoffman Mike Horton Emory Howell Jorge Ibanez Dick Jones Jack Kotz Ann Levinson Milbry McDowell Carl Minnier Gholam Mirafzal Cinzia Muzzi Pat Perez Donivan Porterfield Ann Ratcliffe Herbert Retcofsky Julia Roberts Silvio Rodrigues Paul Roth Maureen Scharberg Bob Silberman Janice Smith Theresa Thewes Kathleen Thompson Tony Vignish Carmen Valdez-Gauthier John Varine Dodie Wells Cindy Willingham
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Zafra Lerman, Columbia College, Chicago, IL
for “her productive trajectory developing efforts to utilize visual and performing arts activities teaching science and for becoming a pioneer in the current renaissance of instruction in science, now used worldwide”. 2000 Ford Foundation Minority Fellowships
They are doing something to improve science education! We have sent them materials about JCE,
The National Research Council of the National Academies announces recipients of its Minority Fellowships Programs. The names of recipients in chemistry or a related discipline are below.
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Claudia Couto, University of Wisconsin–Madison; chemical engineering
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Christopher Brian Roland, Harvard University; theoretical chemistry
materials that will help them connect teachers with both chemistry content and the larger chemical education community through
2000 Dissertation Fellows •
Juanito Nunez Wickham, University of CaliforniaBerkeley; physical chemistry
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workshops, at conferences, and in other ways. You, too, can take part in our Journal Ambassador program. We will help you help teachers in your area, especially new teachers, whether they be in high school, 2-year college, or 4-year college/ university.
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The World Cultural Council and the Science Institute of Columbia College have presented the José Vasconcelos World Award of Education 2000 to
National Research Council Associateships The National Research Council announces the 2001 Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Programs to be conducted on behalf of more than 120 research laboratories throughout the U.S. representing nearly all U.S. government agencies with research facilities. The programs provide opportunities for Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research interests of the sponsoring laboratory. Approximately 300 new full-time Associateships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 2001 for research in chemistry; earth and atmospheric sciences; engineering, applied sciences, and computer science; life and medical sciences; mathematics; space and planetary sciences; and physics. Most of the laboratories are open to both U.S. and non-U.S. nationals, and to both recent doctoral recipients and senior investigators. Postdoctoral awards are made for one or two years, renewable for a maximum of three years. Applications are to be submitted directly to the National Research Council. They are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year: those postmarked by January 15 will be reviewed in February, by April 15 in June, and by August 15 in October.
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The Journal of Chemical Education seeks to hire a Publications Coordinator to serve as its business and financial operations manager.
More specific information as well as application materials may be obtained from the NAS Web site, national-academies. org/rap. Or contact National Research Council, Associateship Programs (TJ 2114/D3), 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20418; fax: 202/334-2759; email:
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Materials Research Society Fellow Program
JCE Seeks Business Manager
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Accounts and Budgets: Keep revenue and expense accounts of the Journal ’s operations up to date and balanced; pay invoices; prepare budget reports with detailed accounting transaction information for annual audits; provide monthly reports of revenue and expense transactions.
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Investments and Reserve Funds: Maintain cash flow; supervise investment program and consult with others within the Division of Chemical Education about investments.
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Subscriptions: Work with the designated fulfillment agency on subscriptions and renewals.
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Printing and Distribution: Learn the printing and mailing process; monitor print bills.
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Board of Publication: Keep the Board informed regarding budgetary issues and provide timely reminders to the Board regarding business and financial decisions and actions that need to be taken; attend semiannual meetings (during ACS meetings) to present financial analysis.
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Editorial Office: Become familiar with the organization and operation of editorial office; advise about changes in procedures to maximize efficiency, be able to give fiscal advice quickly; collaborate and interact frequently with this office.
Qualifications Candidates should be familiar with basic accounting practices, investments, contracts and copyrights, the analysis and presentation of complex data, and the Journal and the ACS Division of Chemical Education. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Journal staff members but need not relocate. This is a 0.25time position that includes a salary and budget for operational expenses. Application Deadline January 31, 2001 Interested? Need more information? Contact: John I. Gelder, Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078; phone: 405/744-7005; fax: 405/744-6007; email:
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The Materials Research Society (MRS), in conjunction with the Optical Society of America (OSA), invites applications for its 2001–2002 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow Program. The Fellow will have a one-year appointment beginning September 1, 2001, and will work as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or a Congressional Committee. A prospective Fellow must demonstrate a record of success in research or scholarship in a field relevant to materials or optical science and technology. The Fellow will also demonstrate sensitivity toward policy issues and have a strong interest in applying scientific and technological knowledge to public-policy issues. The application deadline is January 12, 2001. For more information, including a complete list of application requirements, visit the MRS Web site at www.mrs.org/pa/fellowship/ or contact the Materials Research Society, 506 Keystone Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086; phone: 724/779-3003; fax: 724/779-8313; email:
[email protected]. Fellowship and Award Opportunities in Green Chemistry
Joe Breen Memorial Fund In 2000, the Green Chemistry Institute (GCI) and the American Chemical Society (ACS) established the Joseph Breen Memorial Fund to commemorate Joe Breen’s commitment to and accomplishments for the advancement of Green Chemistry. The award funds are used to sponsor the participation of a young international Green Chemistry scholar in a Green Chemistry technical meeting, conference, or training program; “young” international scholar is defined as high school and above but below the level of assistant professor. The fund will award one or more Fellowships each year. For further information contact Joe Breen Memorial Fund, American Chemical Society, Division of Education and International Activities, 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; attention of Sylvia A. Ware. Hancock Memorial Scholarship in Green Chemistry This scholarship honors Kenneth G. Hancock, director of the NSF Division of Chemistry, who is one of the earliest proponents of green chemistry and the “environmentally benign chemical synthesis and processing” approach. To recognize Hancock’s commitment to the environment, an annual Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Scholarship in Green Chemistry is offered under the auspices of the ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry. The scholarship provides national recognition for outstanding undergraduate and graduate stu-
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News & Announcements Proposal Deadlines National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) Note that the NSF deadline dates are anticipated: watch the DUE Web site, http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/DUE/, for official dates when they have been established. • •
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Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) June 4, 2001* Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Preliminary April 2001* Formal October 18, 2001* National SMETE Digital Library (NSDL) April 2001* Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarships (CSEMS) date not set for 2001* *Deadline dates are anticipated.
For further information about NSF DUE programs, consult the DUE Web site http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/EHR/DUE/; phone: 703/292-8670; email:
[email protected]. The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. • • • • • • • •
Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program: date not set for 2001 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program: June 29, 2001 New Faculty Awards Program: May 15, 2001 Faculty Start-Up Grants for Undergraduate Institutions: May 15, 2001 Scholar/Fellow Program for Undergraduate Institutions: June 29, 2001 Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences: Completed Proposals: September 1, 2001 Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry: March 1, 2001 Senior Scientist Mentor: September 1, 2001
Further information may be obtained from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., 555 Madison Avenue, Suite 1305, New York, NY 10022; phone: 212/753-1760; email:
[email protected]; WWW: http://www.dreyfus.org/
Research Corporation • • • •
Cottrell College Science Awards: May 15 and November 15 Cottrell Scholars: First regular business day in September Research Opportunity Awards: May 1 and October 1 Research Innovation Awards: May 1
Further information may be obtained from Research Corporation, 101 North Wilmot Road, Suite 250, Tucson, AZ 85711-3332; phone: 520/571-1111; fax: 520/571-1119; email:
[email protected]; WWW: http://www.rescorp.org
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dent research to further the goals of Green Chemistry through research or education. Applications for the 2001 Hancock Scholarship must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2001, and mailed to Hancock Memorial Scholarship in Green Chemistry, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (Mail Code 7406), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460; attention of Tracy Williamson, East Tower Room 338.
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Program is open to all individuals, groups, and organizations—both nonprofit and for profit, including academia, government, and industry. The nominated green chemistry technology must have reached a significant milestone within the past five years in the U.S. Self nominations are encouraged. Further information can be found at www.epa.gov/ greenchemistry. Nominations are due December 31, 2000.
Courses, Seminars, Meetings, Opportunities NSF-Catalyzed Innovations in the Undergraduate Laboratory The 15th Annual National Science Foundation symposium, Catalyzed Innovations in the Undergraduate Laboratory, will be held at the Fall 2001 American Chemical Society Meeting in Chicago, August 26–30, 2001. Speakers will include a representative from NSF describing Foundation programs that support the undergraduate curriculum and past award winners in the Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement (ILI) Program or the Adaptation and Implementation track of the current Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) Program. For further details, contact the organizer, Robert K. Boggess,
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[email protected]. Analytical Chemistry Instrument Information Online Information about more than 25 categories of popular instruments is available on a new Web site, www.specsto.com. The site provides specifications of analytical chemistry instruments as well as price information and other details. It is possible to sort devices by manufacturer, model, or price and to compare instruments. The site can also be used as a directory to locate a manufacturer by product or name and to locate consultants, testing labs, and distributors. Short Course, High Polymer Latexes The 32nd annual one-week short course “Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology” will be offered at Lehigh University June 4–8, 2001. The course is an in-depth study of the synthesis and properties of high polymer latexes. The subject matter includes a balance of theory
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and applications as well as a balance between chemical and physical problems. For further information contact Mohamed S. El-Aasser, Emulsion Polymers Institute, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015; phone: 610/7583082; fax: 610/758-5880; email:
[email protected]. Call for Papers: Fifth Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference A call for papers has been issued for this conference to be held June 26–28, 2001, in Washington, DC, at the National Academy of Sciences. The theme is A New Generation of Professionals—A New Generation of Processes. For more information or to submit an abstract, contact the Conference Office, c/o ACS Office of Technical Programming and Conferences, 1155 16th Street, NW, OTH 802, Washington, DC 20036; phone 1-800/227-5558 or 202/ 872-6286; fax: 202/872-6013; email:
[email protected]. Abstracts must be submitted by December 15, 2000. Symposium on Macro- and Supramolecular Architecture and Materials The 1st International Symposium on Macro- and Supramolecular Architectures and Materials (MAM-01): Biological and Synthetic Systems will be held April 11–14, 2001, in Kwangju, South Korea. The conference chairs are Kurt E. Geckeler and Pill-Soon Song. For further information contact the symposium secretariat: Symposium MAM-01, Kwangju Institute of Science and Technology (K-JIST), 1 Oryong-dong, Puk-gu, Kwangju 500-712, Korea; phone: +82-62-970-2400; fax: +82-62-970-2304, -2338; email:
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[email protected]; WWW: http:// matlb.kjist.ac.kr/~mam. PACS Short Courses Professional Analytical and Consulting Services, Inc., has announced its 2001 schedule for courses and conferences. Courses cover these areas: Mass Spectral Interpretation, LCMS, Atomic Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Quality Assurance of Chemical Measurements, ISO 9000, Environmental Data Validation, Toxicology, OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard, and Activated Carbon Adsorption. For further information or a schedule, visit their WWW site at http:// members.aol.com/hnpacs/pacs.htm or send an email message to
[email protected].
Materials Available Chemical Education International The Committee on Teaching of Chemistry (CTC) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) announces the first issue of the new CTC electronic journal, Chemical Education International: Material, Life, and Environment. Volume 1, Issue 1 can be accessed at http:// ce.t.soka.ac.jp/cei/v1n1/. Yoshito Takeuchi, Kanagawa University, is the editor-in-chief. The publication was formerly the International Newsletter on Chemical Education (INCE). NSTA Announces Read It! The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has announced the creation of the NSTA Press, a part of their educational publishing efforts. One of NSTA Press’s first ventures is the creation of Read It!, where teachers can preview the newest NSTA Press books online, thus enabling them to read the full text of select books without charge. To read NSTA Press books online, go to the NSTA Science Store at www.nsta.org/store/; enter the store; click on Read It! No special software is required to read the publications.
The Capitol Connection The Capitol Connection, a publication of the American Chemical Society’s Office of Legislative and Government Affairs, is published monthly to share information about national legislative and regulatory actions and about ACS government relations activities. It is available online at http:// www.acs.org/government/publications/connection.html.
Results, ACS Division of Chemical Education 2000 Election of Officers
Chair Elect (Chair in 2002) •
Mickey Sarquis, Miami University-Middletown, Middletown, OH 45042;
[email protected] Councilor (2001–2003) •
Mary Nakhleh, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907;
[email protected] Alternate Councilor (2001–2003)
ChemCon 2000 The Department of Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan has rescheduled the First International Chemistry Conference and Eleventh National Chemistry Conference (ChemCon 2000) to April 10–14, 2001. Registration for international delegates will be open until January 15, 2001. Further information about the meeting is available at http://www.chemistryUOP.edu or by email to the Chief Organizer at
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John Clevenger, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV 89512;
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Mark Freilich, Memphis State University, Memphis, TN 38152;
[email protected] Information about membership in the Division of Chemical Education may be obtained from the Secretary, whose address is listed in the Information Page on p 1556.
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