Meetings graduate d e p a r t m e n t s offering the Ph.D. degree use t h e examination for purposes of graduate placement. Previous placement exams in organic chemistry were prepared in 1961, 1965, and 1968. The new exam includes some recent material, although it is otherwise unchanged. Distribution of the questions among the major areas of organic chemistry (nomenclature, physical and spectral properties, s t r u c t u r e identification, synthesis, mechanism and theory, and stereochemistry) is provided with t h e tests, which are released only to dep a r t m e n t s offering master's a n d / o r doctoral degree programs in chemistry, chemical engineering, and biochemistry. Confidential specimen copies may be ordered u n d e r the signature of the dep a r t m e n t head by writing to Dr. T. A. Ashford, Chairman, Examinations Committee-ACS, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla. 33620.
People
Gibbs Award to Henry Taube
ACS Midwest Regional Meeting The ACS Midwest Regional Meeting will be held at the Sheraton-Jefferson Hotel, St. Louis, Oct. 28-29. A series of invited symposiums u n d e r the heading, The Changing Face of Chemistry, will embrace t h e topics: The Status of Traditional Chemical Disciplines, The Growing I m p a c t of Chemistry on Other Disciplines, and The Increasing Interaction Between Chemistry and the Public. General technical sessions will b e held on chemical education, analytical, clinical, biochemical and medicinal, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer chemistry. There will be a ladies' program and a technical exhibit. Presentation of the 27th Midwest Award will be m a d e Oct. 28. Nominations for the a w a r d are invited. The meeting will also feature an industrial t r a d e show. Papers are invited. General chairman of the meeting is Dr. Charles O. Gerfen of Mallinckrodt Chemical Works. Dr. Kent M u r m a n n of University of Missouri, Columbia, is p r o g r a m chairman. 2nd Annual Symposium on Applied Chromatography, by New Orleans Chromatography Discussion Group in cooperation with the ACS Louisiana Section, will be held at the Hilton I n n (Airport), New Orleans, June 28. Contact Alton Landry, Shell Chemical Co., Norco, La. 70079.
MEN & MOLECULES A radio series presented by the American Chemical Society June 4
Science and Man Dr. Jacob Bronowski Salk Institute for Biological Studies La Jolla, Calif. See "Men and Molecules" listings beginning in C&EN, Jan. 25, page 52 for stations broadcasting in your area. Each week C&EN announces the "Men and Molecules" program to be released the following Friday. Call your local station to find out about specific programs.
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Pure scientists have at least one thing in common with motorcyclists, sky divers, and the like; they have a h a r d time explaining to outsiders what motivates them to do what they do. But unlike amateur exotics, they get paid for indulging their passion. Henry Taube is among the best at what he does, which is manipulate molecules. For lack of a better descriptor, label him a pure scientist. He is, in the often arcane world of inorganic chemistry, a well-known, perhaps even famous man. But from the standpoint of public relations he's as unsalable as a bomb-throwing anarchist. Since he received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1940, Dr. Taube has harvested a large share of awards attesting to the excellence of his work. In 1955, Dr. Taube (who is now professor of chemistry at Stanford University) received the ACS Award for Nuclear Applications. The ACS Rochester Section's Harrison Award followed in 1960; the New Haven Section's John Gamble Kirkwood Award in 1966; the ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry in 1967. To fill the flush, Dr. Taube received the Chicago Section's Willard Gibbs Award May 21. The Gibbs announcement cited Dr. Taube for nothing less than contributions to the renaissance of the science of inorganic chemistry. To use two badly overworked simplifications, his work is "elegant," not "relevant." When asked, Dr. Taube is h a r d pressed to say what governs his choice of the chemical problem he will tackle next. Like any investigator, he likes to choose major problems and he likes to come away from a project with the feeling that he has cut through the difficulties to clarify a previously m u r k y situation. As an example, some years ago Dr. Taube made the conscious decision to study the solvation of certain ions. He realized that some systems could be studied by using isotopic tracers. Along the way, he demonstrated that chromic ion in aqueous solution is bound to six water molecules, and t h a t those molecules exchange very slowly with solvent water.
In fact, Dr. Taube is credited with "a whole spectrum of entirely new techniques that have enabled h i m to define the role of a t o m transfer in oxidationreduction reactions; to describe the nat u r e of several hydrated cations in solution and in some instances their reactions with solvent water and with other molecules and ions; and prove that reactions exist in aqueous solution t h a t are carried principally by the hydroxyl radical." In the past 15 years, Dr. Taube says, inorganic chemistry has progressed from a state where investigators h a d little predictive capability to a point where they are now in a position to "second-guess n a t u r e , " an activity t h a t Dr. Taube finds m o r e exciting t h a n the old blunderbuss approach. No longer, for example, is the magic w o r d "catalyst" an explanation in itself. Since about 1948, Dr. Taube says, metal complexes have been characterized a n d many reactions, particularly those in solution, have been resolved into component steps. Now chemists are asking why rates of reaction are w h a t they are. Despite such progress, Dr. Taube professes never to concern himself with how long a project will take. He asks himself if it can be done; if someone can be interested in helping out; and if the people working with him can get satisfaction by making progress. It is a fact-oriented world Dr. Taube lives in. He worries with others, for example, t h a t the information explosion may truly represent a situation t h a t is out of control, b u t he still resists any added restrictions on w h a t is p u t in the information pipeline. He w a n t s to decide w h a t is w o r t h knowing, and doesn't w a n t someone else to decide this for him. Right now Dr. Taube has about 12 other scientists working with him and like many senior investigators with relatively large teams, he no longer gets into the laboratory as m u c h as he'd like. Still, he notes, he spends perhaps 50% of his time teaching—not lecturing, b u t teaching his graduate students as they go about their research tasks. In this context, Dr. Taube adds, research is teaching. Where economically possible it would undoubtedly be b e t t e r to do away with lecturing and adopt the headto-head research approach r a t h e r than the reverse, Dr. Taube feels. The Stanford chemist admits t h a t economics are not likely to allow for any such changeover. Like most scientists, he is concerned about just managing to maintain current levels of financial support. It is a sign of a r a t h e r advanced society, Dr. Taube believes, when the average citizen feels it has value in itself to be curious about t h e world around. Over the long term, better communications might help. "But, I really wonder," Dr. Taube says, "whether we'd accept the situation where science is valued j u s t as a thing in itself. The humanities represent accepted values, b u t they're starving." Dr. Taube's hobby is collecting phonograph records. Although w h a t is played on Mr. Edison's talking machine traces 50 years of American cares, woes, follies, and successes, Dr. Taube, alas, collects only classical vocal records. Elegant b u t not too relevant.
People Awards and new posts
Inc., Maspeth, N.Y William B. Carter promoted to manager of cresylic acids in the petrochemical department, Con tinental Oil, Saddle Brook, N.J. . . . Wil liam G. Copeland, retired, Texaco, Inc. receives Certificate of Appreciation from the American Petroleum Institute's divi sion of refining . . . William J. Coppoc named v.p. in charge of newly estab lished environmental protection depart ment at Texaco. John E. Tessieri suc ceeds him as v.p.-research and technical Education department . . . Harry J. Crofton ap Dr. Lester S. Andrews, associate pro pointed sales manager for plasticizers at Reichhold Chemicals . . . Benjamin E. fessor of chemistry at University of Cyphers retires as senior engineer at Virginia, receives the President's and Esso Research and Engineering, Linden, Visitors' Research Prize for outstand ing research in p u r e and applied sci N.J., after 35 years with the company. Staff analyst Thomas V. Connolly, Jr., ence. Dr. Susan B. Piepho of Am herst, postdoctoral research associate retires after 32 years; research chemist John R. Briggs after 29 years . . . Dr. in chemistry, has received the 1971 Allan Talbott Gwathmey Award . . . Dr. David Robert T. Dahill, Jr., named group M. Grant, professor and chairman of the leader in aroma chemical research at Givaudan Corp., Clifton, N J . Dr. Rob chemistry department at University of ert E. Erickson named associate director Utah, named Distinguished Research Professor for 1971-72 . . . Dr. Harry B. of research-flavors; Dr. Milton Manowitz, Gray, professor of chemistry at Cal- of research-Sindar products; Dr. Garry tech, was guest lecturer of Phi Lambda Kitchens, of research-aroma chemicals. Upsilon and the Graduate Chemistry Charles Snyder named v.p.-manufactur ing; Dr. Julian Dorsky, v.p.-research; and Student Association at University of Cincinnati last m o n t h . . . James J. Marvin I. Marblestone, corporate plan ning manager . . . Dr. William S. DurGreene of University of Rochester has rell has been appointed director of re won the Outstanding Research Award search, plastics and additives division of in chemistry at the 25th Eastern Col Ciba-Geigy Corp., Ardsley, N.Y. . . . leges Science Conference for his paper James H. Ellis named director of on The Photochemistry of Phenothiazines: Reactions and Biological Im purchasing for B. F. Goodrich Co. Succeeds Harold W. Catt, who retires plications . . . Dr. David S. McKinney, professor of chemistry at Carnegie- after 42 years of service . . . Frank Falzone named regional sales man Mellon University, retires in August after 35 years of service . . . Dr. John ager for Chicago branch of Packag ing Products & Design Corp. . . . Ben P. Schaefer, dean of the University of Arizona college of liberal arts and nett H. Farrier promoted to coordinator formerly head of the chemistry depart in process engineering, economics and planning, refining division of Cities Ser ment, becomes the 17th president of the University of Arizona, Tucson . . . vice Oil, Tulsa. B. J. Prost promoted to Edward M. Schap receives the 1971 manager of Citgo compounding plant, Davidson Award for the Outstanding Cicero, 111. . . . Dr. Christopher J. B. Chemistry Teacher presented by the Fincham appointed divisional v.p. and Chemical Industries Council-Midwest. general manager of metals and SuperHe teaches chemistry and senior sci con divisions at Norton Co., Worcester, ence at Naperville Central High School, Mass. . . . Bob L. Galloway named gen Naperville, 111. . . . Dr. John M. Ward, eral manager-engineering, purchases and services, Cities Service Oil Co., Tulsa. director, named president of the Desert Research Institute, University of Nevada C. R. Byrd replaces him as manager of operations, natural gas liquids group . . . System, Reno. John J. Hayes named manager of busi ness development in specialty chemicals Industry at Ciba-Geigy Corp., Ardsley, N.Y. Dr. Hanspeter Fesenmeyer named v.p. and Arthur R. Albohn named manager of technical services for the Komline- director of production department for Sanderson Engineering Corp., Peapack, plastics and additives . . . Three new v.p.'s elected to board of directors of Ν J . . . . Joseph F. Anzenberger joins staff of Stauffer Chemical's eastern re Dow Badische Co., Williamsburg, Va.: search center, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., as L. D. Hoblit, technical director: R. K. senior research chemist . . . Kenneth Treichler, director of business planning; and E. L. Stenzel, director of manufac H. Barratt named marketing manager at Trancoa Chemical Corp., Reading, Mass. turing . . . George A. Holmes named . . . Henry E. Billiat named m a r k e t man president and chief executive officer of Eagle International Corp., Addison, 111. ager in dispersions for industrial and . . . Don W. Hubble named v.p. manu automotive finishes at I n m o n t Corp., Clifton, Ν J . Angelo George named mar facturing for Curon division of Reeves ket manager in dry pigments, and Don Brothers, Inc. . . . Thomas L. Jenkins ald P. Miller, in ink and paper . . . J. named fuel oil coordinator for Cities Service Oil Co., Tulsa . . . Harvey S. David Bullions promoted to district Koenig joins Warner-Lambert Research sales manager for industrial resins and Institute's consumer products research foundry materials in Buffalo, N.Y., area for Hooker Chemical's Durez division. division as associate scientist in prod Alan G. Hill named district sales man ucts division development, toiletries de ager, Detroit; C. F. Rand, Jr., district velopment department . . . Charles G. sales manager for Chicago . . . John B. Kormendy appointed coordinator of Bystricky joins Pennsylvania Industrial academic research at Bristol Labora Chemical Corp. as technical sales repre tories, Syracuse, N.Y. . . . C. R. Moore sentative in North Carolina, South Caro named general sales manager for Nu lina, and Virginia . . . Dr. Steven Car clear Fuel Services, Inc., Rockville, Md. . . . Dr. G. E. Niznik joins General Elec son named v.p. and scientific director of tric, Schenectady, as organic chemist. Food and Drug Research Laboratories,
10 years of service. Henry S. Francis, Jr., will serve as acting head . . . Dr. Marvin P. Thompson, USDA biochemist, receives the Superior Service Award from the Secretary of Agriculture. He was cited for his research on the caseins of milk . . . John F. Witherspoon be comes examiner-in-chief and a m e m b e r of the board of appeals of the U.S. Patent Office.
Rice
Young
Gilmont
Bardos
Dr. Stuart Alan Rice, professor of chemistry at University of Chicago and at its James Franck Institute, will re ceive the 1971 Leo Hendrik Baekeland Award of the ACS North Jersey Sec tion. Presentation will be made Sept. 24 at the Madison campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Rice is cur rently a visiting professor at the H. C. Orsted Institute, University of Copen hagen. The Baekeland Award is spon sored by Union Carbide's chemicals and plastics division and consists of a gold medal and $1000. It recognizes accom plishment of unusual merit in chem istry by a recipient under 40. Dr. David W. Young, senior research associate at Atlantic Richfield Co., Har vey, 111., has been installed as the 29th president of the American Institute of Chemists. Dr. Earl T. McBee of Great Lakes Chemical Corp. was named chair man of the board, and Dr. Young, vicechairman. Dr. Ernest R. Gilmont of A. Gross & Co. named president-elect. New district directors are Dr. Johan Bjorksten, Meredith Fairchild, Ray mond H. Frederick, and Dr. W. G. Godbey. Dr. Thomas J. Bardos, professor of medicinal chemistry and biochemical pharmacology at State University of New York, Buffalo, receives the 1971 Ebert Prize of the American Pharma ceutical Association. The award honors the senior author of the best scientific report published during the preceding year in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Government Dr. Emery J. Coulson of USDA's Eastern Marketing and Nutrition Research Divi sion laboratory, Washington, D.C., hon ored by the department for 40 years of government service. He is noted for his contribution to research on the cotton seed allergen, which proved that it is not extracted with the oil . . . Charles E. Pietri named chief of the analytical chemistry branch at the New Brunswick, N.J., lab of the Atomic Energy Commis sion . . . Dr. Arthur Roe, head of the office of international programs at Na tional Science Foundation, retires after
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