Program for the Division of Chemical Education: Philadelphia, August

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Program for the Division of Chemical Education: Philadelphia, August 22–26, 2004 by Frank J. Torre, Tracy A. Schoolcraft, and Julie M. Smist

Saturday, August 21

Evening, 6 p.m.

Independence Hall with Commodore John Barry Statue in Independence National Historical Park, a 46-acre park that encompasses Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Philosophical Hall, Old City Hall, and other buildings and monuments central to the founding of the country.

Division Social Hour and Dinner

The CHED dinner will be held at McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant, 1 South Broad Street. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner. Tickets to the dinner (ACS, $55) must be purchased in advance through ACS when registering for the meeting; they may not be purchased on site.

Sunday, August 22

Morning A. Research in Chemical Education: Masters of Chemistry Education (MCE) Session Diana Mason and Melonie Teichert, Organizers C. W. Blasie, Presiding

Philadelphia Meeting Information

■ Meeting Program: All ACS Divisions • Program, Registration, Housing Information, including forms for registration, hotel reservations, and ordering tickets to social events (luncheons, dinners, etc.): use the ACS Web site, http://www.chemistry.org/, click on >ACS National Meetings in the left column.

Program and Activities: CHED • CHED technical sessions will be in the Loew’s Hotel, 1200 Market Street; morning sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions at 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted here or in the final program. Tickets to the CHED dinner (Saturday evening, August 21; $55) and the High School/College Interface Luncheon (Sunday, August 22; $30) are available only through ACS to ACS members. Abstracts of CHED sessions are expected to be available at the Division’s Web site, http://www.DivCHED.org, to all Division Members and Affiliates. Information about accessing these abstracts will be announced to members through the CHED Newsletter or may be obtained from Susan Greer, the CHED office manager, [email protected]. General information about Philadelphia (such as museums, parks, and historical attractions) appears on pp 1104–1105. Information is also available in the CHED Newsletter and in issues of Chemical & Engineering News.

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This 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. Teaching Bioinformatics in the Undergraduate Curriculum Jeremy Miller and Harry E. Pence, Organizers

The sequencing of the mouse and human genomes has not only focused great attention on the research potential of bioinformatics but also demonstrated the need for undergraduate students to gain a basic understanding of techniques such as microarray analysis, gene identification, BLAST searches, and other modern research methods. This symposium will discuss either the educational implications of current issues in bioinformatics or methods being used to introduce modern bioinformatics techniques into undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry courses. C. Exploring Findings from Chemical Education Research and their Implications on Reforming Chemistry Instruction Frank X. Sutman and Joseph S. Schmuckler, Organizers

This symposium explores the findings from related studies designed to move the reform movement in teaching of chemistry forward. Frank Torre ([email protected]) is the chair of the Division of Chemical Education’s Program Committee; Tracy A. Schoolcraft and Julie M. Smist are the Meeting Co-Chairs for the Philadelphia ACS Meeting.

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All CHED technical sessions and the High School Program will be held in Loew’s Hotel, 1200 Market Street (Market at 12th), with the exception of the Sunday evening Poster Session, which will be held in Exhibit Hall C of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Unless otherwise noted, morning sessions begin at 8:30 a.m., afternoon sessions at 1:30 p.m.



Photo by Rusty Kennedy. Copyright Independence Seaport Museum.

Workshop on Green Chemistry for Graduate Students

Sponsored by Green Chemistry & Engineering Subdivision; cosponsored with IEC.

Noon High School/College Interface Luncheon

The luncheon will be held at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 12th and Filbert Streets. Purchase luncheon tickets ($30) in advance through ACS. For information about the High School Program see p 1107.

Afternoon A. Research in Chemical Education: Knowing, Learning, and Teaching Chemistry Melonie Teichert, Organizer Diana Mason, Organizer, Presiding

At Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum, visitors can explore the cruiser Olympia and WWI submarine Becuna, docked at the Museum.

B. State of the Art—Rational Drug Design, Applications to Teaching Neysa Nevins, Organizer

Progress in rational drug design efforts has greatly contributed not only to the drug discovery process but also to insights into structure/function relationships. This knowledge is applicable across the science disciplines. This session will introduce practical examples of structure-based drug design— how they either impacted a molecule’s progress towards becoming a drug and/or enhanced understanding of the relationship between protein-ligand structure and function. These examples will be presented in a format that can be used to convey molecular and functional concepts to students. Cosponsored with COMP. Taking Chemistry to the Streets

Cosponsored with YCC.

Evening, 7:30–9:30 p.m. A. General Posters/Social Hour, Exhibit Hall C, Convention Center Christine Martey-Ochola and Allison H. Predecki, Organizers

Posters 34—66

Cosponsored with YCC. Joseph Priestley, Universal Catalyst: A Bicentennial Celebration of His Life

This is an international symposium celebrating the life of Joseph Priestley (1733–1804). It was in Philadelphia that Priestley met George Washington, preached to John Adams, became a friend and educational advisor to Thomas Jefferson, and discussed medicine and chemistry with Benjamin Rush. Cosponsored with HIST. Responses to Changing Needs in Doctoral Education: Doctoral Education—How Did We Get Here? Where Are We Going?

Cosponsored with CPT and PRES Cosponsored with PROF.

Morning A. Research in Chemical Education: Organic Chemistry Learning and Evaluating Undergraduate Research Melonie Teichert, Organizer Diana Mason, Organizer, Presiding B. Frontiers in Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Education Michael Haaf, Organizer Scott Ulrich, Organizer, Presiding

This symposium will emphasize innovative teaching approaches used in both small and large classroom settings to actively engage students. Presenters will discuss a variety of teaching strategies, including the use of guided inquiry and concept tests, the importance of overcoming the disconnect between organic chemistry and the “real-world,” and the use of computers for molecular visualization to highlight approaches for making organic chemistry more universally comJournal of Chemical Education

Defining Moments That Lead to Successful Careers in Chemistry

Secondary Science Teaching As A Second Career: Why and How

Monday, August 23

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prehensible. Some of these tactics seek to reverse student anxiety toward organic chemistry and ideally, to instill genuine interest and enthusiasm for the subject.

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Afternoon A. Learning Centered Approaches Across the Curriculum Rick S. Moog, Organizer James N. Spencer, Organizer, Presiding

Courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry that place the student at the center of the learning process have been used in a variety of classroom settings across the nation. The use of learning centered instruction with respect to classroom management and the pedagogical basis for this methodology will be addressed in this symposium. B. Frontiers in Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Education Scott Ulrich, Organizer Michael Haaf, Organizer, Presiding


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Monday, August 23 (continued) C. Undergraduate Physical Chemistry, What is Important and How Much is Too Much? Brent D. May, Organizer

Determining the content and coverage of the undergraduate course is a struggle between depth of understanding and coverage of “necessary” topics. This symposium brings together physical chemistry professors, textbook authors, and interested chemical professionals to share ideas on how best to handle the content and coverage in the physical chemistry curriculum for very different audiences—small liberal arts colleges to large research-based institutions. Undergraduate Research Poster Sessions, 1–3 p.m. LaTrease E. Garrison, Organizer

Swann Fountain, designed by Alexander Stirling Calder, is located at Logan Circle on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

D. Analytical Chemistry

Cosponsored with ANYL and SOCED. Posters 107–114. E. Biochemistry

Cosponsored with SOCED. Posters 115–123. F. Chemical Education

Cosponsored with SOCED. Posters 124–132.

B. Successful Student Affiliates Chapters Poster Session LaTrease E. Garrison, Organizer

Posters 105 and 106. See previous listings for descriptions. Tuesday, August 24

G. Environmental Chemistry

Cosponsored with ENVR, and SOCED. Posters 133–138. H. Inorganic Chemistry

Cosponsored with INOR and SOCED. Posters 139–161. I. Medicinal Chemistry

Cosponsored with SOCED. Posters 162–172. J. Organic Chemistry

Cosponsored with SOCED. Posters 173–194. K. Physical Chemistry

Cosponsored with SOCED. Posters 195–204.

Morning A. Learning-Centered Approaches Across the Curriculum II James N. Spencer, Organizer; Rick S. Moog, Organizer, Presiding B. NSF Catalyzed Innovations in the Undergraduate Curriculum Robert K. Boggess and Cindy Burkhardt, Organizers 3-D Visualization Technology for Teaching Chemistry

Cosponsored with COMP.

L. Polymer Chemistry

Cosponsored with SOCED. Posters 205–211. Graduate Education in Chemical Informatics: Needs and Opportunities

Cosponsored with CINF. Joseph Priestley, Universal Catalyst: A Bicentennial Celebration of His Life

Cosponsored with HIST. Responses to Changing Needs in Doctoral Education: Driving Forces in Doctoral Education: People, Discovery, Economics, Funding, Assessment

Cosponsored with CPT, and PRES. Strategies for Achieving a Diverse Professoriate in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Cosponsored with YCC.

Evening, 8–10 p.m.

Joseph Priestley, Universal Catalyst: A Bicentennial Celebration of His Life

Cosponsored with HIST. Responses to Changing Needs in Doctoral Education: Experiments in Transforming Graduate Education—The Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate

Cosponsored with CPT and PRES. Teaching Chemical Safety—Issues for K–16 Education

Cosponsored with CHAS.

Afternoon A. Learning-Centered Approaches Across the Curriculum III Rick S. Moog and James N. Spencer, Organizers Michael J. Prushan, Organizer, Presiding

A. Sci-Mix Frank J. Torre, Organizer

B. NSF-Catalyzed Innovations in the Undergraduate Curriculum Robert K. Boggess and Cindy Burkhardt, Organizers

These posters selected from CHED sessions will be presented: 34, 35, 38, 44, 45, 47, 49, 51, 54, 55, 57, 58, 61, 62, 63, 105, 106. See previous listings for descriptions.

C. Forensic Chemistry: Toxicology and Forensic Biology Helen Reid, Organizer Doris I. Lewis, Organizer, Presiding

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Photo by George Jones. Copyright George Jones.

The Liberty Bell is Philadelphia’s most visited attraction, shown here with Independence Hall directly behind it. The Bell was first hung in the tower of Independence Hall, originally the Pennsylvania Statehouse, in 1753. When the bell chimed, citizens of Philadelphia would gather to hear important announcements, including the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a landmark that majestically overlooks Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Schuylkill River, and Fairmount Park.

This symposium will present educational activities in forensic chemistry that have been used in various educational settings. Professional forensic scientists as well as academicians will present materials and methods used for different audiences from high school students to professionals.

industry and government will address the strengths and weaknesses they see in graduate education. Cosponsored with YCC and PRES.

3-D Visualization Technology for Teaching Chemistry

A. Molecular Modeling on an Undergraduate Budget: A Symposium in Memory of Prof. Wayne P. Anderson II James B. Foresman, Organizer

Cosponsored with COMP. Joseph Priestley, Universal Catalyst: A Bicentennial Celebration of His Life

Cosponsored with HIST. Responses to Changing Needs in Doctoral Education Creating Complete Scientist: Graduate Student Visions of Doctoral Reform

Cosponsored with CPT and PRES. Wednesday, August 25

Morning A. Molecular Modeling on an Undergraduate Budget: A Symposium in Memory of Professor Wayne P. Anderson I James B. Foresman, Organizer

This symposium honors the memory of Wayne Anderson who strived to bring sophisticated modeling to undergraduate students in ways that were both affordable and non-intrusive. The more practical aspects of computational chemistry as they pertain to the cost-effective teaching of undergraduates will be emphasized. B. Forensic Chemistry: Criminalistics Doris I. Lewis, Organizer Helen Reid, Organizer, Presiding C. Creating Complete Scientists: Graduate Student Visions of Doctoral Reform II Kevin M. Metz and Andrew Mangham, Organizers Anne K. Bentley, Presiding

This graduate-student organized symposium presents their perspectives on doctoral reform. Representatives from

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B. NSF-Sponsored Center for Workshops in the Chemical Sciences (CWCS) and the Impact of the Workshops on Curriculum Development David Collard, Organizer

CWCS is an NSF DUE initiative that provides 12 to 16 week-long workshops a year on a variety of topics throughout the U.S. The workshops are open to individuals with substantial undergraduate teaching responsibilities at community colleges, colleges, and universities; they are designed to facilitate adoption of tested pedagogy and materials into the undergraduate curriculum. All workshops provide extensive hands-on experience, distribute extensive materials, and provide continuing support for the dissemination of this material. Cosponsored with COMP. Thursday, August 26

Morning A. General Papers Conrad H. Bergo, Organizer Robin McCann, Organizer, Presiding B. Chemistry and International Education Clare Muhoro, Organizer

In preparation for careers in a fast-changing world, chemistry students must become aware of the global framework of science. While opportunities for international experiences are restricted due to the nature of the curriculum, programs have been developed to provide students with an international


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Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest, continuously occupied residental street in the United States, is paved with cobblestones.

experience while maintaining their commitment to their major field of study. This symposium presents contributions by instructors and/or institutions who have implemented, or are developing, such programs.

Will your department be hiring new faculty this year? If so, and if you will be at the ACS National Meeting, plan to attend the Academic Employment Initiative (AEI) at the SciMix poster session Monday evening from 8–10 p.m. About 130 graduate student and postdoctoral fellow candidates for faculty positions will present posters on their research and/or teaching. The AEI is a new ACS presidential program. It will be part of SciMix and has been designed to support the academic hiring process by making it easier for departmental representatives to meet and interact informally with candidates. To receive biographical sketches of the AEI candidates or to find out more about the AEI, please call the ACS Office of Graduate Education at 202/872-4588 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Afternoon A. General Papers Robin McCann, Organizer Conrad H. Bergo, Organizer, Presiding B. General Papers, 1 p.m. Conrad H. Bergo, Organizer Robin McCann, Organizer, Presiding

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