Double Bond - March 2002


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Double Bond

March 2002


Officers and Staff:

Chair

Joanna Christopher
West Valley
Nuclear Services

ZoeWolf@Whitesparrow.com

Chair-Elect

Patricia DePra
Canisius College
888-2334

pdepra@earthlink.net

 

Vice-Chair

Larry Springsteen
Canisius College
888-2347

Springsl@canisius.edu

 

 Secretary

Mary O'Sullivan
Canisius College
888-2352

osulliv1@canisius.edu

 

Treasurer

Andrew Poss
Allied-Signal
827-6268

Double Bond Staff:
Editor and Publisher
Business Manager

Joanna Christopher
West Valley
Nuclear Services

ZoeWolf@Whitesparrow.com

 

Assistant Editor

Patty Shelley
Canisius College
888-2341
FAX 888-3112

shelleyp@canisius.edu

 

 

 

ISSUE COPY DEADLINE: FIRST OF MONTH PRIOR TO PUBLICATION
The Western New York Section of the American Chemical Society and its editors assume no responsibility for the statements and opinions advanced by the contributors. Views expressed in the editorials are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Western New York Section of the American Chemical Society. All materials to appear in the next issue of the Double Bond must be received by the Editor, in care of the Chemistry Department, Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14208, by the FIRST day of the month. Notice for change of address should be sent to the editor.
The Double Bond is published monthly from September through June by the WNY Section of the ACS. USPS# 893 86000. Subscriptions: $3/yr. Member subscriptions are included in the annual dues. Advertising rates upon request. Permission to reprint is granted all ACS publications. Office of printer and publication: Canisius College, Buffalo, NY 14208. Postmaster: Send change of address to: P.O. Box 187, Grand Island, NY 14072. Periodical class postage rates at Grand Island, NY 14072-0187.
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Upcoming Events


Education Dinner 

Tuesday, April 30, 2002

To Be Held at Canisius College

Speaker:
Professor Rodney L. Doran is a professor in the Department of Learning and
Instruction at UB.  He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin
and his research area of interest is in Science Education, with an emphasis on Assessment.

 

Title of talk:  New (?) Tests in Science  

 

Abstract:
The formats and styles of tests DO change over time.  We will review a bit of history of statewide science tests in New York State, and describe some new developments for the elementary and intermediate levels and plans for the high school level.

 

72nd Annual Schoellkopf Award Presentation

Thursday, May 30, 2002

To Be Held at Hyatt Regency Downtown Buffalo


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MARM 2002

The ACS Chemical Society of Washington and the Chemistry Department of George Mason University will host the 35th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM 2002) from Tuesday, May 28 to Friday, May 30, on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.   The meeting will feature 8 invited symposia -- Bio-Process Engineering, Biotechnology Crops, Forensic DNA Testing, Structural Genomics, Space Science, The Grant Game -- How is it Played?, and Women in Chemistry.  The general sessions include analytical, organic, and physical chemistry, chemical education, and an undergraduate research poster session.  The deadline for advanced registration must be submitted by May 10, 2002.  For detailed information, visit the meeting Website:  http://gunston.gmu.edu/MARM2002/  Gregory D. Foster, Planning Co-Chair, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA  22030; telephone 703/993-1081; Email, gfoster@gmu.edu


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