A publication of
The Illinois-Iowa Section of
The American Chemical Society
 

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SPEAKER:   Dr. Al Hazari

Title:   Chemistry in Comics

Abstract:   Just as humor is most entertaining when its theme fits the topic of conversation, so too comics that depict chemistry situations and/or materials are most effective as a teaching strategy when they reinforce a topic or concept students are currently studying. A variety of chemistry comics will be presented, and the learning situations into which they best fit will be discussed.

Biographical Sketch:   A 2000 recipient of the ACS Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach and the 2002 Science Educator of the Year awardee from the Tennessee Science Teachers Association, Al Hazari, a native of Lebanon, attended the American University in Cairo and received a B.S. degree in chemistry in 1968. He also holds an M.S. degree in chemistry (1972) from Youngstown State University (Ohio) and a doctorate in science education (1997) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. From 1968 to 1971, Al taught middle and high school science, math, and chemistry here and overseas. He was a chemistry instructor and lab coordinator at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, from 1973-76. This was followed by a 15-year stint as instructor in chemistry and director of labs at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. In 1991, he joined the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chemistry Department as director of the undergraduate chemistry labs. In addition to his current appointment, Al is also an adjunct assistant professor of science education and regularly teaches science methods courses in the College of Education. Al has always been very excited about sharing his scientific and chemical knowledge with K-16 students and teachers. He has received many grants from government agencies, industry, and various organizations to improve undergraduate chemistry lab instruction and also to support pre- college hands-on science and chemistry school visits and teacher workshops. Al is a very active member of the East Tennessee Section of the American Chemical Society. He is an affiliate of the Institute for Chemical Education and a member of the National and the Tennessee Science Teachers Associations. He has made several presentations and given talks to local, regional, and national chemical and science education conferences

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SCIENCE CAFÉ

This Event is sponsored by the John Deere Chapter of Sigma Xi,
the Illinois-Iowa Section of the American Chemical Society,
the Augustana Geology Department
and the Augustana Darwin Club.

"Confronting Global Warming"

Dr. Donald Wuebbles
Director, School of Earth, Society, and Environment
Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
 
7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 18, 2008
 
Quad City Botanical Center
2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois

The Quad City Engineering and Science Council

In Partnership with the Putnam Museum and the Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition Present:

46th Annual National Engineers Week Banquet

Thursday, February 21, 2008
 
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre
1717 West 12th Street
Davenport, Iowa

Featured Speaker:  Dr. Kenneth J. Klabunde, Distinguished Professor - Kansas State University

Speaking On: Nanotechnology:   Innovation for the 21st Century

Dr. Kenneth J. Klabunde is one of the pioneers in the exciting and rapidly evolving multi-discipline field of Nanotechnology which involves the creation of materials, devices and systems through manipulating matter less than 100 nanometers in length. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, so engineers and scientists in nanotechnology work with items near atomic size.

Dr. Klabunde currently serves as University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. In addition, he is the founder of NanoScale Corporation, a technology company founded to develop and commercialize NanoActive materials and technologies. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Dr. Klabunde received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, his Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of Iowa, and pursued postdoctoral studies at Pennsylvania State University.

Appointed University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, a designation he has held since 1988, Dr. Klabunde has received numerous honors including the American Chemical Society Midwest Award (1998), the Huck Boyd Award as Kansan of the Year in Technology (2002), Kansas State University Provost Lecturer (2003), University of Iowa Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Fellow (2003); Women in Engineering and Science Award for "Making a Difference" (2005), and the Kansas State Entrepreneurial Award (2005).

Most recently, Dr. Klabunde, a pioneer in the study of microscopic nanoparticles, received the prestigious Popular Mechanics Magazine 2005 Breakthrough Invention Award as an innovator who will help shape the world's future through science, technology, and new products that represent benchmarks of engineering. Dr. Klabunde has been a guest speaker at the Da Vinci Institute.  

Times:
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.	Optional - Da Vinci Exhibition Open to Banquet Attendees at a Reduced Rate!
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Social hour with hors d'oeuvres provided along with cash bar
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.	Dinner
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Program with Awards, Scholarships, & Guest Speaker
Location:	Putnam Museum " 1717 West 12th Street " Davenport, Iowa
Menu:	Provided by Biaggi`s with Butler Passed Hors d`oeuvres with Mini Bruschetta and Pear / Brie Puffed Pastry. Dinner: Family style with Messina Salad with Bread and Farfalle Alfreado and Rigatoni Bolognese If Vegetarian alternative required, indicate when registering
Cost:	Banquet: $35.00 per person - $20 for full-time students
Optional Da Vinci Exhibition Special Rate:	$7 for Adults - $5 for students (banquet attendees only)
Further Info:	Contact Pat Barnes via e-mail president@qcesc.org or call 309-765-5556
For Reservations:	Make your reservation online at www.qcesc.org (preferred) or Call (309) 765-5556 " Advance reservations are required by February 16, 2008 "

The general public including students are welcome to attend this event.

UP COMING EVENTS

CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD

Illinois-Iowa Section
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
2008 CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD
Saturday, March 29, 2008
8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Clinton, Iowa 52732

CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD SET FOR MARCH 29, 2008

The 2008 Chemistry Olympiad will be hosted by Clinton Community College on Saturday, March 29. This prestigious academic event is sponsored by the Illinois-Iowa Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The Chemistry Olympiad has benefits for students, teachers and schools.

The Chemistry Olympiad is open to all high school chemistry students from a region of eastern Iowa and western Illinois along the Mississippi River. Purposes of the event are to stimulate interest and recognize high achievement in chemistry. Students compete in first and second year exams. The top eight students on the second year exam qualify to compete for a place on the United States team in International competition. Prizes are awarded to the top students in each category at the local Olympiad.

After the exam students will take part in a series of engaging activities designed to challenge their ability to apply chemical principles. A highlight of the morning will be an exciting presentation concerning the application of chemistry to crime scene investigations. An awards ceremony concludes the morning.

At the Olympiad teachers have the opportunity to interact with other high school and college chemistry teachers and with professional chemists and engineers. Chemistry teachers will receive ideas for chemistry activities, teaching strategies as well as other instructional material from the American Chemical Society. Schools attending the Olympiad will receive free college textbooks and laboratory equipment. Teachers will participate in a new creative laboratory activity designed to effectively teach certain principles in their chemistry curriculum. The American Chemical Society is a large scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of chemistry in the public interest. The Olympiad receives the support of many area businesses and industries.

THE CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD BENEFITS STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS

• The Chemistry Olympiad is an event designed to stimulate interest, appreciation and enjoyment of Chemistry.
• The 2008 Chemistry Olympiad will be hosted by Clinton Community College in Clinton on Saturday, March 29 from 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
• The Illinois-Iowa Section of the American Chemical Society offers this event specifically for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois high school students.
• High school chemistry students and their teachers have the opportunity to "network" with students and teachers from other high schools and with college chemistry teachers and professional chemists and engineers.
• Prizes are awarded to the top students in first and second year exams.
• Students find participating in the testing to be useful in preparing for the ACT, SAT and Advanced Placement exams.
• Teachers learn new laboratory activities, demonstrations and effective teaching strategies designed to make chemistry an appealing and enjoyable course.
• High schools receive free college textbooks, laboratory equipment and instructional material from the American Chemical Society.
• The top eight students on the second year exam qualify to compete for a place on the United States team in International competition.
• The Chemistry Olympiad receives significant help from area businesses and industries.
• Participation in the Chemistry Olympiad is an indication of a serious interest in chemistry and a strong recommendation for awarding scholarships.
• Participation is a significant influence on the selection of a student to receive the American Chemical Society section scholarship which is awarded each year to a student pursuing studies in a chemistry related field.
• Chemistry teachers who have attended this event have developed an e-mail network through which they share ideas with other teachers throughout the year.

For more information contact one of the following:

Dr. John Bonte Clinton Community College 1000 Lincoln Boulevard Clinton, Iowa 52732 phone:(563)244-7001 email jbonte@eicc.edu

Richard Kissack   731 North 13th Street Clinton, Iowa 52732 phone: (563)242-9951 email rkissack@clinton.net

Terry L Geerts Sethness Products Co. 1347 Beaver Channel Parkway Clinton, Iowa 52732 phone: (563)243-3943 email tgeerts@sethness.com

NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK

Dr Audra Sostarecz of Monmounth College is heading up the committee for this event. More news to come in future newsletters.