Each week I will add a new set of abstracts from the American Chemical Society. Here are the ones for this week:
Click here for the interactive PDF: 02_24_17DiscoveriesACS
Each week I will add a new set of abstracts from the American Chemical Society. Here are the ones for this week:
Click here for the interactive PDF: 02_24_17DiscoveriesACS
Here is a neat collection of minerals and facts put together by current Albert Einstein Fellow Aida Awad. She is a fellow in the Department of Energy, Office of Science.
The 9th day is Galena so I am posting my photo of galena.
Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/tothecloudedu.com/12days/home
Dear Sally:
Thank you for writing. I want you to know that I am listening, and I appreciate your perspective. On December 4, the Department of the Army indicated that it will not approve an easement for the proposed Dakota Access pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe and that more work is necessary to explore alternative routes. The Department stated that it has been having discussions with officials from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe who expressed concerns about the risk that a rupture or spill could pose to the tribe’s water supply and treaty rights. The Department indicated that consideration of alternative routes would best be accomplished through an Environmental Impact Statement with full public input and analysis. As President, my greatest responsibility is ensuring the safety of the American people. That includes protecting the rights of all our citizens, as well as the integrity of our energy infrastructure. My Administration has been committed to setting the highest possible standards for oil and gas production and transportation and to making sure our pursuit of energy resources does not put our communities or the environment at risk. As new energy infrastructure is developed, the Federal government works with State, local, and tribal governments—which play a central role in the siting and permitting of pipelines—to address the concerns of local communities. That’s one reason why Federal agencies have engaged in a series of consultations open to leaders from all 567 Federally‑recognized tribes about how the Federal government can improve its working relationship with tribal governments on infrastructure‑related issues. We have made a great deal of progress in building a brighter shared future with Indian Country, and we remain committed to strengthening our nation‑to‑nation relationships as we tackle the work that must still be done. Again, thank you for writing. I am optimistic that together, we can grow our economy and create new opportunities while securing a cleaner and safer future for all our people. Sincerely, Barack Obama |
In 1983, I met Dr. Jarvik at the Carrier Dome. Congratulations for receiving the top honor at Syracuse University. Persistence, passion, and failure drives success.
http://orangecentral.syr.edu/awards/arents-award/robert_jarvik_md.html
Come join us at the USA Science and Engineering Fair on April 16, 2016 at the Convention Center in Washington, DC for some Green Chemistry and Natural Dyes workshop.
Click here for the flyer: usasef_flyer
The American Chemical Society sponsors an Illustrated Poem Contest each year to help celebrate Earth Day. This year’s theme is: “The Great Indoors – Your Home’s Ecosystem”
The Central New York Section’s deadline is: April 2, 2016 and the entry must be received by this date. Information on where to send the poem and entry form are at the bottom of the form.
If you are not from Central New York, locate your coordinator at: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/outreach/cced/cced-illustrated-poem-contest.html
Entry Form: PDF 2016 CCED Poetry Contest Entry Form (1)
Entry Form: word doc so you can type information before printing: 2016 CCED Poetry Contest Entry Form
Information/Rules flyer: CCED 2016 Poetry Contest Flyer (1)
Workshop for High School Teachers of Chemistry
The History of Chemistry for the Classroom
The ACS Division of the History of Chemistry is sponsoring a workshop for high school teachers of chemistry on the Saturday before the August, 2016 American Chemical Society meeting in Philadelphia (August 20). The event is free, but attendance is limited to 20 teachers. Applications are now being accepted. Send email to Gary Patterson (gp9a@andrew.cmu.edu).
Location of workshop: Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Why Attend?
–Chemistry is much more than chemicals and formulae. The study of actual chemists is fascinating and history helps to put all of chemistry in perspective.
-Students respond more enthusiastically to chemistry that is part of the real history of humanity.
-When did chemical companies first open for business? When did the chance observation that adventitiously fermented grain yielded an interesting beverage lead to the regular use of beer? Why is fire so important in the history of humanity? Find out answers to these questions and more…
Details: The workshop will consist of lectures, roundtable discussions, great food, and a tour of the Chemical Heritage Foundation museum.
-The introductory lecture will cover the early history of the teaching of chemistry by Gary Patterson, the Historian of the Division.
-The history of inorganic chemistry by Jay Labinger from CalTech.
-The history of organic chemistry by David Lewis, the leading authority on the history of Russian chemistry.
-The history of physical chemistry by Cathy Cobb, the best known historian of physical chemistry and a current high school chemistry teacher.
-Seth Rasmussen and Carmen Giunta, the authors of the national standards for the inclusion of history in the chemistry curriculum will also be assisting.
The Chemical Tree, by William Brock: A copy of the book will be mailed to each participant and each participant will be expected to read the book in advance of the workshop so that teachers can participate fully in the discussions following each lecture.
-Continuing education credit is available for this event.
An application format is given below. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2016. Please fill out the application below and email to: Gary Patterson (gp9a@andrew.cmu.edu).
Application for the Chemical History Workshop
Chemical Heritage Foundation
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Name:
School Name:
School Address:
Home Mailing Address:
Email address:
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Will you also attend the High School Day at the ACS Meeting? ______
-Sunday, August 21, 2016
-The High School Chemistry Teacher Program is held at each National American Chemical Society meeting as part of the Division of Chemical Education program. This is a day of workshops and hands on activities specifically geared towards the high school setting. Registration is separate from this application.
Here is the link for the live stream event: Hacking your taste buds live stream
What a great time with ChemClubs from Montgomery County, MD