April 15 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments at the meeting
at approximately 7:00 p.m
Ferris State University
Room 102 of the science building
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Attila E. Pavlath
Alternate Eneregy Sources: From the Sun to the Depth
of the Earth.
What are some of of various energy resources
other than coal, gas, and oil? How does a search for alternate
energy sources affect the availability of these sources for other
uses. How feasible is the present technology for using geothermal
to fusion power to supplement or replace our dependence on petroleum
and coal? These are some of the questions which will be addressed
by Dr. Pavlath The amount available in each area and the future
outlook are discussed.
Dr. Attila E. Pavlath received his
education at the Technical University of Budapest in Hungary, where he
became assistant professor. In 1956, he left Hungary first for
Montreal, Canada (McGill University), then in 1958, he joined Stauffer
Chemical Company in Richmond, California. Since 1967, he has been with
the Western Regional Research Center of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, in Albany, California. He is leading a group involved in
research on various agricultural chemical problems. Dr. Pavlath's
scientific career includes work on fluorine chemistry (30+ years), glow
discharge chemistry (10+ years), textile chemistry (10 years), energy
and biomass research (10 years), the freshness in fruits and vegetables
(10 years) and most recently on biodegradable wrapping films. He has
published over 120 scientific papers on these subjects, three books and
has presented numerous lectures in the U.S. and abroad. He also holds
25 patents. Dr. Pavlath is also well-known for his activities in the
ACS during the past 35 years to make the ACS more responsive to the
professional needs of its members. He rose from his Sections Treasurer
to the Presidency of the National ACS.
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