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2008 Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Dyer Arts Gallery
Lyndon Baines Johnson Building
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
at the Rochester Institute of Technology
5:30 PM Social Hour (Cash Bar) and tours of NTID
6:30 PM Dinner
7:45 PM Program
JOIN US IN HONORING:
- The 2008 50-year and 60-year ACS Members
- The 2008 Rochester Section Volunteerism Award Recipient
- The 2008 Rochester Chemical Technician Award Recipient
The evening will include:
- A cash bar reception with tours of NTID and a chance to meet students
- A buffet dinner with dessert and coffee
- Award presentations
- A message from ACS Past President,
Dr. Katie Hunt (pictured)
$29 (each per member and for one guest)
$34 (each Non-members and for extra guests)
Deadline for reservation and payment is October 15, 2008
Make checks payable to "Rochester Section, Inc." and mail payment to:
D. Richard Cobb
15-C Greenleaf Meadows
Rochester, NY 14612
Or, use Pay-Pal on our website and pay with your credit card. (http://www.rochesteracs.org/section/awards2008.htm).
For additional information, please contact Dick Cobb at d.richard.cobb@kodak.com or by phone at (585) 477-4903
Tickets will not be sold at the door.
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| Chemistry and the Arts Lecture Series
 The Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society continues its 2008 series of lectures highlighting the role of chemistry in the arts. These lectures feature experts who will explore this role of chemistry, from the dawn of civilization using completely empirical approaches to current times in which the most sophisticated methods of material science and analytical chemistry are applied to arts-related areas.
Each lecture will be followed by an informal reception.
A PDF Flier of the complete lecture series is available for downloading here.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Ave., Rochester, NY
Dr. Silvia Centeno
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City How Analysis Revealed the Materials and Techniques of Three Allegorical Paintings by Paolo Veronese Free to ACS Members, $6 for non-members (includes MAG admission).
Centeno PDF Flier
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East Ave., Rochester, NY
Dr. Nicholas Zumbulyadis
Independent Scholar, Rochester, NY
The Quest for Porcelain - Art, Alchemy and the Transformative Power of Fire
Free to ACS Members, $15 for non-members (includes RMSC admission).
Zumbulyadis PDF Flier
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Councilor's Corner
HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR VOTE IN THE NATIONAL ACS ELECTIONS?
The whole of the membership of the American Chemical Society now has the opportunity to vote on the constitutional amendments brought about by the Petition on Membership Categories and Requirements that was approved by the ACS Council at the Spring, 2008 National Meeting.
The National ACS election ballots began going out in September 29th, as did the notification that you can vote electronically if you choose.
Many members do not get involved in the National ACS elections for a variety of reasons. Maybe they feel they are too far removed from the national level. Maybe they feel it does not matter. Maybe they just want their journals and to be left alone. However, this year offers one of the most important reasons than has ever been offered. That is because, beyond the selection of a President-Elect and At-Large Directors, members are being asked to vote on the petition noted above.
This petition marks one of the most daring changes to ACS structure ever. The Council already has ratified aspects of this petition and the membership is required to vote on the aspects of the petition that affect the ACS Constitution. Because of the complexity around this petition, the Membership Affairs Committee has offered many sessions to answer all questions posed by members. Unfortunately, some bad information is being passed on by some and it is vital that all members have accurate answers to their questions. Thus, I wanted to use this month's "Council Corner" to help in that process.
This petition welcomes undergraduate students, now known as Student Affiliates, to be Student "Members". The petition also helps to bring the Society's membership admissions policies into this multidisciplinary age of chemistry. However, there will still be admissions guidelines in place and not just anyone can be a member.
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| 50-Year ACS Members Congratulations to the following members of the Rochester Section who reached their 50-Year ACS Membership
milestone in 2008. The biography of each 50-year member can be viewed by clicking on their name. Alternatively, all of the biographies can be read together here.
2008 50-YEAR MEMBERS
Lew Allen J. Dolf Bass
John Deutsch
Daniel W. Grisley
Jack Kampmeier
Timothy Linehan
Anil Mukherji
Ralph Reynolds
Donald Wadsworth
Special thanks to the members of the Retired Chemists Committee who provided the written biographies. The 50-Year ACS members will be honored at the Section's Recognition Dinner on October 22 at RIT.
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Retired Chemists Meeting/YCC Poster Session
FRIDAY, October 24, 2008
THE WISHING WELL
1190 Chili Avenue at I-390
Poster Session: 11:00 a.m. Luncheon at 12 noon
Introduction to Hydrogen Technology
R. Press, K.S.V. Santhaman, M. Miri, A. Bailey, and G. Takacs
The authors will discuss their new book on hydrogen as an incredible fuel with an emphasis on the sources of renewable energies and the issues related to global warming. The technical aspects of hydrogen for power generation will be discussed. The fundamentals of electrochemistry, acid-base reactions, organic chemistry, polymers, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, photochemistry, and plasma chemistry are covered to develop a foundation for an understanding of renewable energy and hydrogen technology. Topical discussions on clean energy sources, theories of different fuel cell operations, hydrogen infrastructure, and the introduction of devices that employ hydrogen form the basis for hydrogen technology.
Prior to lunch, YCC members will present research posters to the retired chemist audience and their peers. See the YCC information below if you would like to participate and submit an abstract.
Snacks (cheese, crackers, and vegetables) will be served throughout the poster session.
Luncheon will be a buffet at $15 ($10 for students).
For reservations, call Lew Allen at 585-586-9983 or at lallen10@rochester.rr.com by Monday, October 20. Spouses, Guests and Friends are welcome.
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Technician of the Year
The Committee on Technician Affairs is pleased to announce Richard C. Duncan as the 2008 Chemical Technician of the Year.
With over 30 years at Eastman Kodak Company, Rick Duncan has spent his career in the development and quality assurance arenas supporting film, cameras, and copiers. His latest assignment involves systems work relating to cost and performance improvements in consumer and professional color negative films. Rick is happily married to his wife, Margaret, and a proud father of their two girls, Monica and Rebecca. As a Webster resident for over 30 years, he enjoys landscape and nature photography, travel, reading biographies, and volunteering in the community. Richard will receive his award at the Section's Recognition Dinner on October 22. Congratulations, Richard!
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Educational Outreach
Recent ACS happenings from your educational outreach committee:
On October 2nd, Adventures in Chemistry and Physics presented an ACS booth at Rochester's Center for Excellence in Math and Science at The Rochester Plaza Hotel.
October 11th: Bill Nye "The Science Guy," Horton distinguished speaker, will speak at RIT's homecoming/alumni weekend. See the RIT Press Release for additional information.
October 20th through October 26th: Have a Ball with Chemistry during National Chemistry Week! Events include: - Science Saturdays at The Rochester Museum and Science Center
- Hands-on events
- Informative talks
- Science demonstrations
- NCW sports scramble contest
- Sneaker recycling event
October 22nd: Awards Banquet at Rochester Institute of Technology. Special guest Katie Hunt, 2007 ACS past chair.
November 4th: Adventures in Chemistry and Physics will present a Forensics Workshop at the Hyatt Hotel for educators during the Science Teachers Conference of New York State.
November 8th and 9th: Adventures in Chemistry and Physics will present a fun filled weekend at Strong National Museum of Play during the National Toy Hall of Fame Induction weekend.
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Younger Chemists Committee
The Rochester Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) is a subcommittee of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The goal of YCC is to develop programs and activities relevant to scientists (of any field) under the age of 35.
This year's National Chemistry Week runs from October 19 - 25 and has the theme "Having a Ball with Chemistry" in honor of the Olympic games. The Rochester YCC has many activities planned for NCW, including the following events:
- The YCC/RCC Poster Session Luncheon (October 24)
The 2nd annual YCC/RCC Joint Poster Session Luncheon will take place on October 24, 2008 at the Wishing Well (1190 Chili Avenue). About 15 YCC members will present posters during the Retired Chemists Committee Luncheon. Five RIT faculty members will give an invited talk on "Introduction to Hydrogen Technology" in which they will discuss their new book (now used as text at RIT) on hydrogen as an incredible fuel with an emphasis on the sources of renewable energies and the issues related to global warming. The cost is $10 for students and post-docs and $15 for all others. Spouses, guests, and friends are welcome. Carpooling will be available.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Students interested in presenting, please send an abstract (~250 words, figures optional) to Karen Chiang (karen.chiang@rochester.edu) by Friday, October 17th. Lunch provided for all student presenters and only presenters are eligible to win $100 in cash door prizes!
- Mole Bowl (October 25)
The 3rd annual Mole Bowl will take place on October 25, 2008 in Hubbell Auditorium (UR Campus). Teams go head-to-head in two rounds of Jeopardy-style chemistry trivia and Final Jeopardy. Questions cover general and upper-level chemistry, pop culture, and the history of science. New to this year's game is the Clue Crew. To play, bring a team of 3 or sign up individually with Matt
Betush (mbetush@mail.rochester.edu) by October 20.
- Volunteer opportunities(PDF file) at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (October 18,19, 25, and 26).
The Rochester ACS has planned two fun-filled weekend of activities that
will deal with the chemistry of sports to tie in with the National Chemistry
Week theme. The RMSC is looking for volunteers to help with the demonstrations
during the following shifts:
Saturday, October 18
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1:30AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, October 19
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1:30AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, October 25
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1:30AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, October 26
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1:30AM - 4:30 PM
Please contact Calvin Uzelmeier (Calvin_Uzelmeier@rmsc.org) to participate or to ask questions. Contact Katie Leach (sfrt@mail.rochester.edu) to
set up carpools.
Further information on these events and updates to past events are provided on the appropriate web pages of our YCC website:
http://www.chem.rochester.edu/ycc
Please feel free to send me an email with ideas for future activities, with feedback on our website or any of our past events, or if you would like to join a subcommittee. We look forward to your participation in our events!
Thanks,
Katie Leach
YCC Chairperson
sfrt@mail.rochester.edu
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YCC Event Reports
White Water Rafting on the Salmon River
Check out some photos from this year's white water rafting adventure on the
Class III Salmon River rapids. Thanks to Amy Ensign for putting this event together!
Golf Scramble at Brockport Country Club
On Friday, September 5, ACS members headed to Brockport for the annual ACS golf scramble. Over $100 in prizes were awarded. Congratulations to the winning foursome of Dennis, Katie, Mark, and Maryann Leach, and thanks to Matt Betush for planning the event.
Summer Softball
Congratulations to the YCC softball team for finishing first in the regular season. Unfortunately, the Black Sox won in the championship game
over the BoMbErs. Matt Betush will be taking over as the softball coach for
the 2009 season.
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