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October 2004

If you have items to be included in the next newsletter, submit the items by October 15 to the Secretary.

For the latest information about upcoming events, visit our website at http://membership.acs.org/I/ILIA/

OCTOBER MEETING

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Sponsor-a-Student: We are again looking for volunteers to sponsor a college student at the October meeting. Your part is to pay the meal cost of one student – or ask your employer to pay the cost – and spend the social and dinnertime visiting with the student that you are matched with. Whether you are currently employed, retired, or between jobs, you have much to offer to a student planning a science-based career. Additionally, after this brief mentoring experience you will likely find that you too have gained a lot. Please take part by signing up when you make your dinner reservation with Art Serianz or Jerod Corbin.

ABSTRACT

Paul S. Cohen and Brenda H. Cohen, co-authors of America's Scientific Treasures: A Travel Companion, distributed by Oxford University Press, come to use once again with an exciting science-related travel extravaganza. Their first travel book was written in a friendly and entertaining style describing hundreds of exciting destinations for the scientifically inclined traveler. Of their original show we said, "Not since Charles Kuralt has there been such an effort to discover the real America." Now the authors join the ranks of Rick Steves and other commentators taking us to Great Britain and Ireland where they have lived traveled extensively. This husband and wife team take us around England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland searching for the Golden Fleece of informal science destinations. They cover everything from the unusual to the majestic, from the Royal Institute in London, to Charles Darwin's Downe House, to Ironbridge, to the Scottish Fisheries Museum, to the Guinness Brewery, to the National Stud, to the Giant's Causeway. Each site has been selected for its charm and merit. The slide show is organized geographically and the descriptions contain both travel details and lively background information. This presentation will appeal to armchair travelers, families looking for educational vacations, and anyone interested in Europe's scientific history. The couple, who met at Brooklyn College in New York City, has merged their interests, write extensively about travel, and will present an exhilarating talk. The Cohens have lectured about travel across the United States as part of the ACS Speakers Bureau and have spoken in Europe. Both now work at The College of New Jersey, Brenda on the library staff, and Paul, a professor, in the Chemistry Department.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Speakers: Dr. Paul and Brenda Cohen

Paul and Brenda met while undergraduates at Booklyn College in New York City; Brenda was a history major and Paul a chemistry education major. They married after graduation in 1961 and immediately set out on a cross-country trip, visiting National Parks and museums along the route. Paul went on to complete his master's degree at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, in 1963 and earned his doctorate degree from Temple University, Philadelphia, in 1975. In his professional life, Paul has presented dozens of papers, published two books on chemistry, and written a number of articles and book reviews. Today Brenda is on the staff at the College of New Jersey, and Paul is a professor of chemistry at

the same institution. As the two traveled the world on the road of life, they shared their different interests in history and science, until these fascinations merged. Their love of travel, parks, and museums has not waned over the years. Together the Cohens have presented several papers and published nearly 40 articles about museums, aquariums, parks, and the homes of famous scientists. In "America's Scientific Treasures", published by the American Chemical Society, they share over 300 of their favorite places and their love of these sites with the readers. In this slide presentation, viewers get to see and learn about a number of the Cohens' very favorite places.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

On Tuesday, November 2^nd the Section will meet at Augustana College. Norman Hackerman will give a presentation on “Science in Service of Society.” Dr. Randall Wanke is the host.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Illinois Heartland (Peoria) Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will host the 36th Great Lakes Regional Meeting (GLRM 2004) from Sunday October 17th through Wednesday October 20th at the Hotel Père Marquette in Peoria, IL.  Researchers from a ten state region with backgrounds in industry, academia, and government will attend, as well as professionals in the fields of new technology. General papers are still being accepted for oral or poster presentations in all fields of chemistry. The abstract submission deadline is August 27, 2004. Early Registration for the meeting ends September 19, 2004. Advance registration ends September 29^th!

The 36th GLRM is unique in that the ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (AGFD), the National Center for Agricultural Utiliation Research (NCAUR-USDA), and the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) will cosponsor several symposia focused on agricultural chemistry and technology.

Students: There will also be a special poster session on Monday, October 18, 2004 focused on student research. Registration for undergraduates and high school students is only $20.
Technicians: There will be a session on Professional Staff Issues and an Analytical Poster session.

Win a three-night stay at the Pere Marquette, Oct 17-19. Over a $300.00 value. Reserve your room today – room availability is limited .

To review the full agenda and slate of speakers, or for more information, please visit the GLRM 2004 website: http://membership.acs.org/g/glrm04/.

NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK

Under the leadership of Janelle Torres y Torres, the National Chemistry Week committee is working hard at completing plans for NCW 2004, to be held October 17-23. A letter has been prepared outlining the event, ways in which educators can participate and how to access information from section members and the ACS website. Two national events sponsored by the ACS during NCW include a poster contest for kindergarten through 12^th graders and the Chemists in the Library program. You can help by sponsoring an event at a school in your area or a donation of prizes and activities. For up-to-date information on NCW visit our website: //membership.acs.org/I/ilia/.

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DIRECTIONS TO ST. AMBROSE UNIVESITY

From the west/northwest (Des Moines) on Interstate 80
Follow Interstate 80 east to the Highway 61/Brady Street exit (exit 295). Head south on Brady Street for about five miles (road turns into a one-way, Harrison Street) until the Locust Street stop light. (If you see the river you've gone too far.) Turn right. One-half block past the turn, on the right, you will see the St. Ambrose parking lot and Ambrose hall, the brick building with a steeple behind a large group of oak trees.

From the east (Chicago) on Interstate 80
Nearing the Iowa border, take Interstate 74 west (also I-280). Follow I-74 across the Mississippi River bridge into Iowa. Take the Middle Road/Locust Street exit (second exit after the bridge). From the exit, go west (left turn) for about three miles to the Harrison Street stop light. One half block past this stop light on the right, you will see the St. Ambrose parking lot and Ambrose Hall, the brick building with a steeple behind a group of oak trees.

From the east (Chicago) on Interstate 88
Nearing the Iowa border, take Interstate 80 west toward Des Moines. Follow I-80 across the Mississippi River bridge into Iowa and continue for about 20 miles to the Highway 61/Brady Street exit (exit 295). Head south for about five miles (road turns into a one-way, Harrison Street) until the Locust Street stop light. Turn right. One-half block past the turn, on the right, you will see the St. Ambrose parking lot and Ambrose hall, the brick building with a steeple behind a group of oak trees.

From the south (Peoria and Springfield, Ill.) on Interstate 74
Follow Interstate 74 west into the Quad City area and over the Mississippi River Bridge into Iowa. Take the Middle Road/Locust Street exit (second exit after the bridge). From the exit, go west (left turn) about three miles to the Harrison Street stop light. One half block past this stop light on the right, you will see the St. Ambrose parking lot and Ambrose Hall, the brick building with a steeple behind a group of oak trees.

From the north on Highway 61
Follow Highway 61 south into Davenport until it becomes a four-lane road. Continue south for about five miles (road turns into a one-way, Harrison Street) until the Locust Street stop light. At the Locust Street stop light, turn right. One-half block past the turn, on the right, you will see the St. Ambrose parking lot and Ambrose hall, the brick building with a steeple behind a group of oak trees.

Campus Map: http://admissions.sau.edu/tour/SAUmap9.03.pdf

Please Post

“UK & Ireland Science Treasures”

by

Paul and Brenda Cohen

St Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa

O’Keefe Library

October 5, 2004

7:45 PM – 8:30 PM

Contact: Dr. Art Serianz, 563-333-6371