ChemLine 
Marion Johnson 563-243-5350 A publication of
Secretary The Illinois-Iowa Section of
marjoh@clinton.net The American Chemical Society
September 2004
If you have items to be included in the next newsletter, submit the items by September 15 to the Secretary.
For the latest information about upcoming events, visit our website at http://membership.acs.org/I/ILIA/
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SEPTEMBER MEETING
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory 2269 Mehaffey Bridge Road NE North Liberty, Iowa |
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Times: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
7:30 – 8:30 PM
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Tour and Meeting North America Radio Observatory (Directions at the end of ChemLine) Dinner: ‘Rookies’ 405 N. Dubuque, North Liberty: order off the menu (Directions at the end of ChemLine)
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Contact: Brian Mundell: 319-626-6707, or brian@bio-researchprod.comJerod Corbin, 563-243-3943, or sethnesslab@revealed.net
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ABSTRACT
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is one of the world’s premier research facilities for radio astronomy. The North Liberty Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) is one of a series of ten radio antennas spread across the United States and its territories from St. Croix, the Virgin Islands, to Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Astronomical data from observations are recorded on digital tape at each antenna site. The tapes are then shipped to the Socorro Operations Center where they are correlated and the results sent to and used by scientists worldwide to probe fundamental questions in astronomy and physics. The NRAO is a facility of the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc. Mike Burgert will be leading the tour.
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KISER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The winner of the Kiser Memorial Scholarship Award 2004 was Laura Michel from Clinton High School. She is a freshman at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. Jerod Corbin presented the plaque at CHS’s award ceremony.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
On October 5th the Section will meet at St. Ambrose University. The Cohens will give a presentation on the “Treasures of Ireland.”
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.
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.
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 12th 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/.
DIRECTIONS
To the National Radio Astronomy Observatory: I-80 to Iowa City; north I-380 towards Cedar Rapids; exit at F-28 North Liberty and go East to North Liberty, about 3 miles; turn left or North on Rt. F-28 and go about four miles. Turn left at #2269 also known as County Road 47. Enter through the gate.
Directions from Observatory to “Rookies:” Turn right as you come out of the Observatory and continue on to North Liberty. When you reach N. Dubuque St., turn right. ‘Rookies’ is immediately opposite on the left.
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| Chair | Audit Committee Chair | Public Relations Committee Chair | |
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| Mr. Jerod Corbin | Mr. Richard Helms | Mr. Richard Kissack | |
| (563) 243-3943 | (563) 264-4240 | (563) 242-4812 | |
| sethnesslab@revealed.net | FAX (563) 264-4216 | rkissack@clinton.net | |
| Chair Elect: | Education/Grants and Awards | National Chemistry Week | |
| Dr. Janelle Torres y Torres | Committee Chair | Dr. Janelle Torres y Torres | |
| jtorres@eicc.edu | Dr. Sally Rigeman | jtorres@eicc.edu | |
| (309) 797 4369 srigeman@aea9.k12.ia.us |
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| Secretary: | Kiser Scholarship Committee Chair | Past Chair | |
| Mrs. Marion Johnson | Mr. Richard Craddick | Dr. Alan Abbott | |
| (563) 243-5350 | (563) 264-4394 FAX (563) 264-4367 |
(309) 852-5671, ext. 6253 | |
| marjoh@clinton.net | Rich_craddick@kentfeeds.com | abbotta@bhc.edu | |
| Treasurer: | Mentoring Committee: | Webmaster: | |
| Mr. Richard Rogers | Dr. Lisa Fields | Craig Willi | |
| rickgpc@mchsi.com | (563) 264-6039 lisafields@direcway.com |
craigwilli@juno.com | |
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| Dr. Brian Mundell | |||
| brian@bio-researchprod.com | |||
| Dr. Mel Peterson | |||
| chpeterson@augustana.edu | |||
Please Post
Tour of the
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
North Liberty VLBA Station
2269 Mehaffey Bridge Rd. NE
North Liberty, IA
September 15, 2004
6:30– 9:00 PM
Contact:
Dr. Brian Mundell: 319-626-6707,
or brian@bio-researchprod.com