NOTE: DAY in MAILING WAS INCORRECT: CORRECT DATE IS MONDAY APRIL 13
Lecturer:
Dr. Atilla Pavlath, former National ACS President
Title: "Alternate Energy Sources: From the Sun to the Depth of the Earth "
Monday October 13, 2009, Social Hour and Speaker Reception: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m, Dinner: 6:15
Location: The Commons, Harlan Dining Room, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA (directions in pdf above))
Menu:Honey almond chicken, signature salad, roasted red potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, chocolate layer cake, various beverages
Meal Cost: $10/ adult member, $5/ student. Makes checks payable to ACS Iowa Chapter
Reservation Deadline: April 9, 2009. Email the college using: CLiberko@cornellcollege.edu or phone at 319-895-4475 and ask for Charles Liberko.
Abstract: This lecture gives a general description of the availability of various energy resources other than coal, gas, and oil. It summarizes the present technological background of possibilities from geothermal to fusion power. The presentation is understandable to a large degree even by non-technical audiences. The amount available in each area and the future outlook are discussed.
Biographical Sketch:
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 whole ACS.
