Double Bond - April 1998
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EDITORIAL
The March 24th meeting was a success Curtis F. Holmes, VP of Technology
for Wilson Greatbatch Ltd., gave an excellent presentation entitled
"Electrochemical Power Sources - An Important Contributor to Modern
Health Care". The attendees learned about pacemaker batteries and
future ways of treating various diseases and illnesses.
The Meeting was attended by eighteen individuals, representing
organizations such as Wilson Greatbatch Ltd., Niagara University, Life
Technologies, West Valley Nuclear Services, University of Buffalo,
Millard Fillmore and Perry's Ice Cream. Randy Leising, our host and
active ACS member, did a fine job preparing the room and coordinating
the meal. Randy, thanks for your help!
If I had not scheduled this monthly meeting in direct conflict with two
other chemistry-related local functions, the attendance probably would
have been better. I apologize to all of you who could not make this
meeting because of scheduling conflicts.
Important upcoming section activities include Education Night in April
and the Schoellkopf Award Dinner in May. Hopefully I'll see many of you
over the next two months.
Mike Brewster
Chair
About our Speaker:
Dr. Edith Marie Flanigen earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry (magna
cum laude) from D'Youville College in Buffalo. In 1952 she earned a
master's degree in inorganic-physical chemistry from Syracuse
University.
Upon graduation in 1952, Dr. Flanigen joined Union Carbide Corporation
as a research chemist. In 1973 Dr. Flanigen became the first woman at
Union Carbide to be named Corporate Research Fellow, and, in 1982, was
named Senior Corporate Research Fellow, the highest technical position
at Union Carbide.
Dr. Flanigen has attained international prominence for her work in the
field of silicate chemistry and chemistry of molecular sieve materials.
She has authored or co-authored 32 publications and has earned 101 U.S.
patents.
Dr. Flanigen's most recent contribution has been in the discovery of new
generations of molecular sieve materials. These new materials comprise
more than two dozen structures and 200 compositions, and have generally
been recognized as a landmark discovery in molecular sieve science.
Dr. Flanigen is a member of numerous professional societies, including
the American Chemical Society, Physical, Colloid and Inorganic Sections;
American Institute of Chemists (Fellow), New York Academy of Sciences
(Fellow), American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the
Scientific Research Society of America.
She is listed in "Who's Who of American Women", "American Men in
Science" and "Who's Who in Technology Today".
In 1983 Dr. Flanigen received an Honorary DSc, degree from D'Youville
College. Some other honors and awards include the Chemical Pioneer
Award of the American Institute of Chemists, First International Zeolite
Association's Donald Breck Award in Molecular Sieve Science, ACS Tour
Speaker, and she was awarded the Perkin Medal in 1992 . The Perkin
Medal established in 1906 has become recognized as the highest honor
given for outstanding work in applied chemistry in the United States.
Please support Education Night.
The April Meeting is traditionally devoted to honoring some of the best
chemistry students in Western New York, as well as recognizing an
outstanding science teacher. This year we are all pleased to honor Mr.
George Mayer, who has taught chemistry at the Nichols School for many
years. In addition to honoring the top graduating seniors in chemistry
from local universities and colleges, we also recognize recent winners
in the local Chemistry Olympiad competition.
This is an excellent opportunity for ACS members to support the WNY
educational community by attending the meeting. You will have a good
time and meet some interesting people.
ACS Science Policy Fellowship
Apply Now
The Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for a scientist or engineer
to join ACS and gain first-hand knowledge of the operation of the
legislative and executive branches of the federal government, develop nonpartisan
Capitol Hill briefings and assist ACS committes in their work, and
complete a special science policy project for presentation.
The Fellowship is for one or two years. The Fellow receives an annual
salary in the low $4Os with an ACS benefits package, as well as a
relocation allowance. ACS members at any point in their careers may
apply. A Ph.D. is not a requirement.
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Applications are due January 8, 1999. For more information and
instructions on how to apply, please contact Deitra L. Jackson (202)
452-8917, e-mail: jackson@acs.org, or write the ACS Office of Legislative and
Government Affairs, 155 Sixteenth Street, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20036.
Schoellkopf Medal Award
The 1998 Schoellkopf Medal will be awarded on May 19, 1998 to Dr. Esther
Sans Takeuchi. She is the Director of Electrochemical Research for
Wilson Greatbatch Ltd. in Clarence, NY.
She will be cited for her creative work in developing an implantable
high-rate silver/vanadium oxide primary battery for use in cardiac
defibrillators, and for her pioneering work to create a superior light
weight lithium/carbon monofluoride cell to be used in implantable cardic
pacemakers.
The Dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn at the Buffalo International
Airport on Genesee St.
A Cyberspace Science Milestone: All ACS Journals Now on the 'Net
The launch of 25 Web editions means new features, greater
comprehensives, and flexibility for subscribers.
The ACS Publications Division has announced that-for the first
time-Internet editions of all 25 of its prestigious journals are
available. Officially launched at the ACS National Meeting in Las
Vegas, these Web versions include interactive features not available in
the print journals and a wide range of subscription options.
"We're providing our members and other scientists with what they've been
asking for-Web access to all our journals," said Robert Bovenschulte,
director, ACS Publications. "Few, if any, other scientific publishers
can match the combination of new features, comprehensives, and
flexibility we offer on the Web."
The ACS Web editions contain Sigma Two separate formats to view articles: interactive text (HTML) and
complete page image (PDF). Users can search and print articles from the entire database starting from 1996 to the present.
Sigma Interactive links to other recognized databases. These include
Medline, the Protein Database, GenBank, and Chemport.
Sigma Articles ASAP (as soon as published). Beginning in January 1998, ACS
will post journal articles on the Web as soon as they have been peer
reviewed, copy edited, and checked by authors for accuracy. That
will allow subscribers to see "published" articles several weeks before
they appear in the pages of a printed journal.
"The editions come with flexible pricing, so subscribers pay only for as
much or as little information as they need," said Bovenschulte.
For ordering and price information call 1-800-333-9511 or
1-614-447-3671, or travel to the ACS home page and click on "About
Electronic Editions" at http://pubs.acs.org.
In Memorium
Roland "Bucky" Gladieux, long-time active member of the Section died
April 1, 1998 at the age of 88. He was past chairman of the Section,
and received the Schoellkopf Medal in 1961. Bucky was a nationally
recognized science teacher and his career spanned 42 years with the
Kenmore School System. We will miss him.
Senior Chemists Meeting
Wednesday
May 20, 1998
Country Kitchen Restaurant Niagara Falls Boulevard (North of I 290)
12:00 Noon
Lunch: $11.00
Stuffed (cheese) Shells or Country Deluxe Club
Topic:
THE GREAT IRISH POTATO FAMINE 1845-1850
What were the Causes ?
What were the Results?
Is History Repeating Itself Today?
Spouses and Guests Welcome
Presented by: Former Sheriff Thomas F. Higgins, Jr.
Reservations by Friday, May 15, 1998
Please call: Emil (Inde) Inderbitzen Hank Heubusch
636-7885 or 632-0346
Local Career Assistance
If you've ever been asked to assist a colleague with finding a job or
wished that there was one convenient source for career information for
your own job search, then the Local Section Career Program is your
one-stop shop to these answers and more.
Local career coordinators quickly respond to requests for career
information and assistance by providing lists of employers from the
surrounding area, sponsoring career development workshops, and
distributing career materials to local members.
Exactly half (94) of all ACS local sections have a coordinator to answer
these kinds of job queries for their members. If you'd like to obtain
more information or volunteer to be a local career coordinator then
contact your section chairman or Tanya Fogg at 1-800-227-5558, ext. 6191
or via e-mail to t_fogg@acs.org. All coordinators attend an all
expenses paid weekend training session in Washington, DC.
R.E.A.C.T. Meeting/Workshop
The Next Meetings
Saturday, April 25, 1998 and Saturday May 30, 1998
@ Canisius College HOD Building
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Please call Francine Shea at 649-8083 one week prior
to the workshop if you plan to attend.
Northeast Regional Training Opportunity!
Chromatography Discussion I Group
Introduction to Capillary Electrophoresis
presented by Robert Weinberger
of CE Technologies
Wednesday, May 20th 1998
Gateway Banquet and Conference Center
Henrietta (Rochester) New York
8:30 am-5:00 pm
sponsored by: Northeast Regional Chromatography Discussion Group
upcoming meeting: October 6, 1998 - Buffalo NY
watch for our web page: nercdg.org
This course will be an introduction to capillary electrophoresis and is
designed for those who have considered working with CE and for those who
have some experience in CE.
Benefits from this course - Understand the theory and applications of
capillary electrophoresis. Find out how capillary electrophoresis can
simplify your separation problems. Learn how to perform separations
that are not possible by GC or LC.
Diagnose instrumentation and chemistry problems that are unique to
capillary electrophoresis. Know which questions to ask a manufacturer before you
buy an instrument. Robert Weinberger, president of CE Technologies, has been presenting
capillary electrophoresis short courses for a number of years at ACS meetings and
the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS).
Registration Form
Introduction to Capillary Electrophoresis - May 20, 1998
Jan Slayer
c/o Kodak NERCDG
1669 Lake Avenue
Bldg 82
Rochester, NY 14650-2132
Registration Fee: $150.00
Make Checks payable to: NERCDG
Call Jane 716-588-3360
or Dwight 716-422-2674
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