OFFICIAL BUSINESS NINETEENTH SUMMER CONFERENCE
The Nineteenth Summer Conferenre of the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers was held August 19-24, 1957, at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, with Stanley C. Bunce, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Maurice M. Whitten, Stat,e Teachers College, Gorham, Maine, as co-chairmen. There were 253 persons registered of whom 141 were members, 14 speakers, 71 guests, and 27 children under 15 years of age; 60 of these were from areas out,side of New England. Everyone agreed that the conference was one of the most successful in recent years. A great deal of this feeling, resulting in part from the outstanding program, rvas also generated by unexcelled facilities and surroundings of Colhy College for holding a conference of this magnitude. The new huildings on Mayflower Hill, the beauty of the campus, the exceptionally good food, the spacious quart,ers in t,he Keyes Science Building, and the fine fellowship of the members and guests all contributed their share to the intellectual stimulation. As has always been the basis of the SEACT Summer Conferences, suhjert matt,er topics were in the ascendancy over those concerned with teaching methods. The present conference was no exception. Alsoph H. Corwin of the Johns Hopkins Universit,~gave a brilliantly illustrated lecture on "Colors of Life," dealing with the important substances chloroph~lland hemoglobin and related compounds. Bruno Giletti of the Lamont Geological Observatory, in a paper on "Geochronometry," gave a lucid discussion of the methods used to measure geologic time and some recent impor-
tant results. Researrh methods in the development of new drugs were outlined by Frederick J. Pilgrim of the Chas. Pfizer and Co. Herbert M. Clark of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, spoke on the "Role of Chemistry in the Development of Methods for Utilization of Nuclear Energy." The production and industrial uses of synthetic sapphires and rubies and the potent,ial development of synthetic diamonds and cubic boron nitride were reviewed by Richard W. Kebler of the Linde Company's Speedway Laboratories. The chemistry of modern gasolines was presented by Charles N. Kimherlin, Jr.,' of the Esso Recearch Laboratories. Getting a little closer to thc classroom, Arthur N. Wri~leyof the Eastern Regional Research Laboratories. U. S. Department of Agricukure, discussed the classification and chemistry of the elements in terms of electron configuration. Three symposia were arranged with principal speakers who also met wit,h sn~aller groups for diseussioi~sin two separate sessions. The t,opios were, "Covalent aud iouic bonding," by Donald C. Gregg, University of Vermont; "Redox reactions and clertrochemistry," by John A. T i m , Simmons College; and "Periodic tahle," by Arnold J. Currier, Lyroming College, and Laurence S. I'hater, Ordnance Material8 Research Office. Grant W. Smith, Pennsylvania State University, reported on the experiments on closed-circuit TV in progress at his school, particularly as used in teaching freshman chemistry. Sister Ernestine Marie, S.C.H.,
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Msgr. Ryan Memorial High School, Dorchester, Massachusetts, explained how she used the inductive method to teach chemistry, and Evans B. Reid, Colby College, reported on the training of students in preparation for graduate work in chemistry. Arthur A. Burr, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, discussed modern trends in the traiuing of metallurgists and metallurgical engineers. A century-long look a t the development and vicissitudes of secondary school science was given by Sidney Rosen of Brandeis University which showed that many of the problems facing today's teachers had their earlier counterparts. Miles J. Martin, General Electric Research Laboratory, showed the direction in which we have t o proceed in an excellent summary of "Industrial Research and the Public Welfare." I'lant trips were arranged to the Keyes Fibre Company, the C. F. Hathaway Co. (Hathaway shirts!), and to the Scott Paper Company, all in Waterville. A picnic and bountiful clambake with lobsters and corn at the Colby College Adult Recreation Center, Belgrade Lakes, provided relaxation Wednesday afternoon. This was followed by summer theater parties. An excellent cdlection of scientific moving pictures filled chinks in the program. Xorman Lafayette arranged some interesting exhibits, including the "Summary of Atomic Energy" from the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies. Special glass laboratory and demonstration apparatus was provided by Ernest Kline of the Univer~ity of Connecticut. A display of teaching materials on steel making came from the United States Steel Company. Several apparatus companies and book publishers showed their latest products of interest, to chemistry teachers. On several occasions the evening social honrs were augmented by the showing of colored slides taken by members. Dr. Maryalice Moore, Stonehill College, served as the conference secretary. The time-consuming hut vital assignment of Registrar-Treasurer was undertaken by Dr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Seward, Pennsylvania State University. A warm vote of thanks was extended to the competent committee and to the staff of Colby College, especially to Evans B. Reid, head of the Chemistry Department and a most cooperative host. Adjourned Annmal Meeting, Augu.123,1957
President Robert D. Eddy reconvened the business meeting, which was adjonrned sine die in May. The Report of the Membership Committee consisted in the reading of the names of new members who have joined NEACT since May. Harold B. Bjornson, Malden High School, Malden, Ms~sachusettr Joseph P. B u r ~ i n k l e Clinton , High School, Clinton, Massachnsetts Francis J . DiSabatino, Norwell High School, Norwell, Massachu~et,ts G. Curtis8 Job, Supervisor of Sciencc in the Cit.y School, Albany, New York - - ~ - ~ Rodney F. Mansfield, Appleton Academy, New Ipswieh, New Hampshire Maxrell J. Mathews, Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades, New York City Richard A. Meyer, Teaching Fellow, Northeastern University, Boston. Massachusetts Jersey VOLUME 34, NO. 12, DECEMBER, 1957
Julia L. Warburton, Medfield High School, Medfield, Massachusetts
Those who joined at the Summer Conference were: Thomas P. Alcock, Jr., Dover High School, Dover, New Hampshire Frank W. Brawn, New Hampshire Department. oi Education, Concord, New Hampshire Charles Chitkoumakae, Wantagh High School, Wentagh, Long Island, New York Iindon E. Christie, Oliver Ames High School. North Easton. Massachusetts Lilian F. Cingolani, Silver Lake Regional High Sehool, Kingston, Massachusetts Robert F. Crowley, Manehester Central High Sehool, Manchester, New Hampshire Joseph F. Cunningham, Stamford High School, Stamford, Connecticut Herwood W. Curtiss, New London High School, New London, New Hampshire Christie J. Drago, Littleton High School, Littleton, New H a m g
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Mrs. Dorothy S. Dugan, Dover, New Hampshire Leslie Edsall, Bethlehem Central Schools, Delmar, New York David C. Eldridge, Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts John A. Fenn, Governor Dummer Academy, South Byfield. Massachusetts Laurie L. Harris, Wslpole High School, Welpols, New Hampshire John F. Havko, Red Hook Central School, Red Hook, New York Lyman Holman, Stephens High Sehool, Rumford, Maine Mrs. Hazel W. Holt, Everett High School, Everett, Massaehusetts Arthur E. James, Temple University Sehool of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania C. Robert Jingozian, Needham High School, Needham, Massnchunetts P. E. Johnson, Window High School, Winslow, Mnine Norman J. Kellev. Waterville Senior Hieh School. Wat,erville. Mnine Joseph H. Klein, U. S. Naval Scndemy, Annapolis, Maryland John E. Lockwood, Jr., Litconia High School, Laconia, New Hampshire Edward Miley, Pepperell High School, Pepperell, Massachusetts Pago M . Riley, B~llowsFalls High School, Bellows Falls, Vermont Elphege E. Ray, Weare Hieh School, Weare, New Hampshire Stewart S. Sxrgent,, Marshfield High School, Marshfield, Msssachusetts Rev. James J. Sheehan, C.S.C., Stonehill College, North Easton, Massaehusett,~ Sr. Mary of St. Beatrice, C.S.C., St. Anthony's High School, Manchester, New Hampshire Sr. Mary Bridget, St. John High School, Concord, iTew H a m v shire David B. Stnples, South School, Springfield, Vermont Brendan R. Sullivan, Hampton High Fchool, Hampton, New Hamp~hire Shorrvood A . Webhw, Hartford Central School, Hartford, New York ~ o i & i L. d Wilkins, Mt. Desert High School, Northeast Harbor, Maine
The audited treasurer's report for 1956-57 was accepted. The following is an abridged version of his statement : Balance from 1955-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q12968i Receipts 1956-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2823.43 Expenses 195657. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2974.70 Excess: expense aver income.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 151 2 7 Balance from 1955-56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1296.87 Deficit 195657. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151.27 Net Balance 1956-57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1145.60 Advance dues 1957-62.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.25 Over-all halaneo on hand.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1179.85 CARROLL B. GUSTAFSON, Tremurw P. WALTERHOYT.A ~ d i t m
The audited Report of the Treasurer of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund was read and accepted:
President Eddy announced the following appointments for the coming year:
Balance, May 10, 1956.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82655.38 Income credited in the period May 10, 1956-May 11, 1957: Watertown Federal Savings and Loan Association.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30.00 51.68 Newton Savings Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.60 2% of due@,1955-56.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editor of the NEACT NEWSLETTER: Howard I. Wagner, Laconia High School, Laconia, New Hampshire Publicity Agent: Richard M. Whitney, Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury, Massachusetts Committee member, Committee to Study the Stafus of Secondary School Chemistry: Angelo Trovato (who replaces Dorothy W. Gifiord) Twentieth Summer Conference Committee: Co-chairman, in charge of program, Mmyaliee Moore, Chemistry Department, Stonehill Colleee. North Eastan. Massxhusetts: Ca-chairman. in charge ofl&angements, any G. ~tubbs,'Milton~ c a d e k y , Milton, Massachusetts; Registrar-Trerasurer, Eliaabeth A. Quinn, Saxe Junior High School, New Canaan, Connecticut Necdogy Cwnmittee: David L. Davidson, Technical Operations, Inc., Arlington, Massachusetts, to replace Carl P. Swinnerton, who becomes vice-president
Investments: Five shares, Watertown Federal Savings and Loan Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 994.91 Newton Savings Bank.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1789.75 Balance, May 11,1957. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AVERTA. ASHDOWN, Treasurer S. WALTERHOYT,Auditor
President Eddy presented the honorary membership certificate to John A. Timrn, Simmons College. The in A ~ g u s t . ~ citation appeared in THIS JOURNAL Maurice M. Whitten. co-chairman of the Nineteenth Summer Conference, reported on the statistics of the conference. The following who have attended all nineteen conferences comprise the same list as last year: Mr. and Mrs. Grover Greenwood, Bridgeport, Connecticut; Mr. and MIS. 8. Walter Hayt, Belmont, Massachusetts; Alfred R. I.incoln, Springfield, Massachusetts; Evelyn I.. Murdock, We& erly, Rhode Island; Elsie Scott, Northfield School, East Northfield, Massachusetts; John R. Suydam, Boston, Massachusetts.
Many of the teachers this year were given financial grants or scholarships to aid them to attend the conference. The names of these teachers and their sponsors are given herewith: The New Hampshire Committee on Mathematics and Science provided fellowships for the following: Thomas Alcock, Dover High School; Isabelle Betz, Whitefield High School; Alger Bourn, Concord High School; Herwood Curtiss, New London High School; Christie Dmgo, Littleton High School; Dorothy Dugan, Dover High Sohool; Laurie Harris, Hollis High School; John Lookwood, Laconia High School; Sister M. Bridget,. St. John High School, Concord; Sister M. Fidelia, St. Joseph High School, Manohester; Sister M . of St. Beatrice, St. Anthony's High Sohool, Manchester; Page Riley, Charlestown High School; Elphege Roy, Weare High School; David Staples, Keene Junior High School; Brendan Sullivan, Wilton High School.
NECROLOGY
The necrology committee regrets to report the death in May of HERBERTW. WRIGHT,instructor in chernistry, Hartford Branch, University of Connecticut, who joined the NEACT in August, 1950. DIVISIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED
The locations of the 1957-58 meetings of the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers are announced by the Executive Committee. North- Division: Brettlehoro High School, Brattleboro, Vermont, Octoher 12, 1957 Central Division: Wentworth Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, December 7, 1957 Southern Diuision: Lincoln School, Providence, Rhode Island, January 25, 1958 Westen Division: University of Connecticut, Storm, Cannecticut. A n d 12. 1958 (ioint meetine with the Connecticut Valleu ~eeiionof the ~ m e & s n~hernicaySaeietvl C a t m l Division: Annual meeting, May i0, 1958 (place to he announced) TwentieUz Summer Conference: University of Rhode Idand, Kingston, Rhode Island, August 18 to 23, 1958
Inquiries concerning any of these meetings may be addressed to the Secretary, Rev. Joseph A. Martus, S. J., College of the Holy Cross, Worcester 10, Mass* chusetts. LAURENCE S. FOSTER
Editor of NEACT Report
The Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society provided Lymsn Churchill Newell grants for the following: Samuel Greenwsld, Holten High School, Danvers, Massachusetts; Charles Jingosian, Needham High Schaol, Needham, Massachusetts; Edward Miley, Pepperell High School, Pepperell, Massachusetts. The Mid-Hudson Section of the American Chemical Society provided a fellowship for: John F. Havko: Red Hook Central High School, Red Hook, New York. The Maine Section of the American Chemiosl Society provided a fellowship for: Benjamin Graves, South Portland High School, Maine. The Western Connecticut Section of the American Chemical Society provided a fellowship for: Joseph F. Cunningham, Stamford High School, Stamford, Connecticut. The Eastern New Yo& Section of the American Chemical Society: Leslie Edsall, Bethlehem Central Schaol, Delmar, New York.
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