JANUARY • 1999

CHICAGO SECTION AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1999

Nordic Hills Resort 1401 Nordic Road Itasca, IL

DIRECTIONS TO THE MEETING

From the North: Take 294 South to 290 West , 290 West to 355 Joliet/ Route 20-Lake Street (Exit 7) . Follow signs to Lake Street. Turn right (west) on Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) on Swift Road and proceed 1/4 mile. Nordic Hills entrance is on the left.

From the West: Take 90 East to 290 East. 290 East to 355 JolieVRoute 20-Lake Street (Exit 7). Follow signs to Lake Street. Turn right (west) on Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) on Swift Road and proceed 1/4 mile. Nordic Hills entrance is on the left.

From the South: Take 294 North to 290 West. 290 West to 355 JolieVRoute 20-Lake Street (Exit 7). Follow signs to Lake Street. Turn right (west) on Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) on Swift Road and proceed 1/4 mi le. Nordic Hills entrance is on the left.

From the East: Take 290 West to · 355 Joliet/Route 20-Lake Street (Exit 7). Follow signs to Lake Street. Turn right (west) on Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) on Swift Road and proceed 1/4 mile. Nordic Hill s entrance is on the left.

SOCIAL HOUR

DINNER

6:00-7:00 P.M.

7:00P.M.

Dinner reservations are required and should be received in the section office (847/647-8405) by noon on Tuesday, January 19, 1999. Dinner cost is $30 to Section members who have paid their local section dues, members' families, visiting ACS members. Cost to non­members is $32. Seating will be avail-

able for those who wish to attend the meeting without dinner. PLEASE HONOR YOUR RESERVATIONS. The Section must pay for all dinners ordered. No-shows will be billed.

The menu consists of Three Onion Soup with Gruyere Crouton, Fresh Spinach Salad with Sliced Mushrooms, Chopped Egg and Hot Bacon Dress­ing., Assorted Rolls and Butter, Baked Orange Roughly with Lemon Herb But­ter, Fresh Fruit Tart, and Coffee and Tea. Chicken Wellington can be requested at time of reservation .

GENERAL MEETING 8:00P.M.

Joseph B. Lambert, Ph.D.

THE TOPIC: Joseph B. Lambert, Ph.D., Professor

of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry, Evanston, IL, "Unraveling the Past through Chemistry".

With an emphasis on the contribu­tions of chemistry, this lecture will explore four areas in which science has become involved in archaeology. Physi­cal methods that include radioactivity, magnetism, and analysis of electron spins can provide an absolute chronolo­gy. Finding sites and pinpointing fea­tures within sites may be assisted by measurement of electrical resistance, of

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JOB CLUB The next meeting of the Chicago

Section Job Club will be held on Fri­day, January 22 at Nordic Hills Resort at 5 p.m. The Job Club provides a continuing opportunity for unem­ployed members of the Section to meet with one another, share their experiences and develop a network that may help in identifying employ­ment opportunities. Bring plenty of resumes and business cards to dis­tribute to your colleagues.

Should you wish to attend the Section meeting following the Job Club, the fee for unemployed mem­bers is only $15, and you can con­tinue your networking activities. Please call the Section office for reservations and indicate that you are eligible for a discount.

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(continued from page 1) magnetism, and of levels of certain ele­ments. Chemical analysis of artifacts can y ield a wealth of information , including the source of raw materials, authenticity , and the technology of manufacture. Finally, chemical or bio­chemical analysis of the physical remains of people can provide informa­tion about their diet and genetic history.

THE SPEAKER: Joseph B. Lambert is Clare Hamilton

Hall Professor of Chemist ry in the Department of Chemistry at Northwest­ern University, Evanston, Illinois. He was born in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended Alamo Heights High School. He received his undergraduate education at Yale Universi ty (B.S ., summa cum laude, 1962) and carried out his graduate studies at the Califor­nia Institute of Technology (Ph.D., 1965). In 1965, he returned to Illinois to begin his work at Northwestern . His research has been divided among the areas of organic reaction mechanisms, organo-silicon and organotin chemistry, nuclear magnetic resonance, conforma­tional analysis, and archaeological chemistry.

Lambert has been an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow (1968-1970) , a

Guggenheim Fellow (1973), a Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (1978), and a Sigma Xi Distin­guished Lecturer (1997-98) . He has been a visiting lecturer in Argentina, Brazil , China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and Poland. He received the National Fresenius Award in 1976 and was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sci­ence in 1981 . In 1987, he received the James Flack Norris Award for Outstand­ing Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry, from the Northeastern Sec­tion of the American Chemical Society. In 1989, he received the Fryxell Award from the Society for American Archaeology in recognition of his chemical contributions to archaeology. He was elected a Fellow of the Illinois State Academy of Science in 1992 and received the National Cata­lyst Award for excellence in teaching by the Chemical Manufacturers Association in 1993. He received the Northwestern University Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1994. He was the 1998 recipient of the Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry of the Ameri­can Chemical Society. He has been the author of eleven books, one ACS audio course, and over 300 publications in sci­entific journals. His book Traces of the Past was a selection of the Natural Sci­ence Book Club. He has served on the

editorial boards of Archaeometry, Mag­netic Resonance in Chemistry, Arts and Sciences, International X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy, and Society for Archaeo­logical Sciences Bulletin. He was the founder and continues as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Physical Organic Chem­istry. He is past chai rman of the ACS Subdivision of Archaeological Chemistry, past president of the Society of Archaeo­logical Sciences, past chairman of his department, and past chairman of the ACS Division of History of Chemistry.

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mentary Education Committee. They hope that it will reach young children and help increase science lite racy. Please cut it out a d pass it on to your children , grandchildre , or elementary teachers. It is hoped ha teachers will try to incorporate some of these projects in this column in o eir lesson plans.

" Dens ity Displays"

Kids , here you ·n e in reduced to the concept o de si y. which is one prope rty used by he iss o elp identify unk s s'a ces.

Let's firs rna e a li i san ich. Beg in by getting a clea , narrow jar (a ta ll baby food jar or baby juice jar, or an olive jar) and adding 3 tablespoons each of vegetable oil , water , and honey or molasses to the jar. Watch and observe what happens. Eventual­ly the honey or molasses will sink to the bottom, the oil floats on top , and the water is in the middle part of the "sandwich". They honey or molasses sinks the furthest because it is more dense (it weighs more for the same amount) than either water or oil. The oil floats because it is the least dense of the three.

Now let's try a density column . Use a large test tube or another clean , empty, tall jar (olive or baby food jar). Add 3 tablespoons each, in order, of water with a drop of red food coloring , then vegetable oil , and then rubbing alcohol with a drop of blue food color­ing. Pour these each slowly and care­fully , and in the order of water , oil , alcohol. Wa-la, you now have a very patriotic display of your densities!

Fi na l ly , to rewa rd you for your efforts, you can try this dens ity dis­play that is good enough to eat. Put a 4-oz box of dry lemon gelatin in a bowl, have an adult add 1 cup of hot water, and stir until the gelatin is dis­solved . Add 4-oz of whipped cream cheese (at room temperature) and stir again. It won 't blen d we ll but it will break into little bits. Does the cream cheese sink or fl oat in the gelatin? Why? Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin and stir. Now add an 8-oz can of drp.ined fru it cocktai l and stir yet agairi. Does the f ruit s ink or float? Why? Pour the gelatin mixture into four small cups and refrigerate until it sets. Observe changes as they chill. Where do the cream cheese and fruit pieces end up?

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Reference: M. Mandell in "Simple Sci­ence Exp eriments wit h Everyday Materials", Sterling Publ. , 1989, p . 76 and ACS "WonderScience", February 1989 issue.

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HISTORY OF SCIENCE TOUR

Arrangements are well under way for Science History Tours' THIRD custom­designed tour. This time we will visit England and Scotland. The tour (and the concurrent college course, which is optional) will be of relevance to sci­ence teachers, social studies teachers and others interested in the history of science and technology

The theme of the tour will be "SCI­ENCE AND THE INDUSTRIAL REVO­LUTION" so we will focus on the mid­lands, the north of England and Scot­land which are considered to be the cradle of the first Industrial Revolution. Visits will be paid to such significant areas as the lronbridge Gorge, the Black Country, Derbyshire, York, Tyne­side, Glasgow and Edinburgh. We will also see some important SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL MUSEUMS. To round things out we will make visits to some stately homes , gardens and beauty spots in this very scenic part of the world. In addition to the science his­tory, every opportunity will be taken to interact with local teachers, historians and other interesting people. Tour members will also be able to participate in cultural and other events.

A graduate course (3 semester hours credit) will be available at a very moder-

ate extra cost. This course will be taught by Lee Marek. Additional lec­tures on subjects relevant to the theme will be given by experts at various points throughout the tour. Planning and organization of the trip will be done by Yvonne Twomey. We both will lead you every step of the way!

The trip will start in Manchester on Tuesday June 22, 1999, and will end in Edinburgh on Tuesday July 6, 1999. Cost is not yet fixed, but will be no more than the 1998 trip ($2450 for 17 days) and could easily be less. This price is per person , double occupancy, and includes all accommodations (usually in comfortable hotels or small country inns), all breakfasts, many other meals, all group surface transportation , all lec­ture and entrance fees and some other expenses. A supplement is payable by persons requ iring a single room. On both previous tours, participants have voted the trip to be excellent value for money. The price does not include your transatlantic airfare. Flights into and out of both Manchester and Edinburgh are frequen t and ai rport access is easy. Inexperienced international travellers will be given plenty of help in planning the air journey.

Travell ing companions are welcome. Non-scientists will fi nd that there is a

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Science History Tours is a non-profit organization and both our 1997 and 1998 tours were sponsored by NST A. Funding is available to some people for courses such as this, so an early start in checking this out with your district or other source might dig up some finan­cial assistance. Don't forget Eisenhow­er funding.

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On Friday Apri l 23 he secti on is planning a special prowam in com­memoration of the 1 h birthday of Dr. Percy Julian, an ou s anding chemical scientist, who was also a member of the Chicago Sec ion ·r he time t~at he came to Chica o o ead the Glid­den Labo rato ries, n il hi s death in April, 1975. The p is ~e ing or~a-nized jo int ly by e on y Af a1rs Committee and e mittee. Dr. Julian rece· during his life, bo r achievements, as e I as s Y tributions o e e e . Ce · -ly, he was a a his ti mes. When e Research of the Soya r uc s Division at the Glidden Co. in 1936, to the best of my knowledge, he was the only black research director in the country.

The purpose of this article to give some advance information about what is being planned, so that you can begin now to put the event on your calen?ar. We are planning to have a sympos1um of recent advances in some important areas of organic/ medicinal chemistry on the afternoon of Friday, April 23, fol­lowed by the section meeting starting at

5 :30 with a recept ion. There will be more details later. One very interesting event planned for the evening is a dis­play of posters showing highlights of his life and career. If anyone has any pho­tographs, news item or other artifacts that hey could give or loan please call the section office and let us know about i . Make your plans to join us for this outstanding event!

JIM SHOFFNER

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Also: To highlight the internationalization of

the chemical industry and discuss what can be anticipated globally. for future chemists , EPiC will also host at the 217th ACS national meeting in Anaheim, CA, on Monday, March 22, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. a global chemistry panel discussion entitled "Work-Abroad Credentials for

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The symposia are cosponsor by the Division of Chemical Education , Inc. For more information contact Cecilia D. Hernandez via telephone at (202) 872-6176 or e-mail at epic@ acs.org

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The Directory, containing work expe­rience opportunities for 1999, is avail­able now. It is not too ea rl y to start planning for your 1999 experiential opportunity now since most application deadl ines are between January 1-March 1, 1999.

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All ACS members are invited by the .Committee on Patents and Related Matters (CP&RM) to suggest possible nominees for the National Technology Medal. Funded by the United States Department of Commerce and estab­lished by the Stevenson-Wydler Innova­tion Act of 1980, the medal is awarded annually by the President. It may be awarded to individuals, groups, compa­nies, or institutions within the United States for outstanding contributions to technology or for the promotion of the technological workforce. Nominations can be sent to Debbie Fillinich, CP&RM staff liaison, American Chemical Society , 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. For further information search http:// www.ta.doc.gov/medal, call ACS at 202/872-4476, or e-mail d_fill­inich@acs.org. CP&RM will consider nominations for the 2000 award during the March 1999 ACS national meeting in Anaheim, CA. The deadline for the Anaheim meeting will be March 15, 1999; the deadline for the San Francis­co meeting will be March 20, 2000.

BIG BUCKS

Have you started the membership contest in your section? If not, we have a few suggestions that should help you get going!

Use National Chemistry Week as your 'official" kickoff for your retention and recognition programs. Get your members involved in NCW activities and recognize those volunteers who worked so hard to make the event suc­cessful. You can use the certificates enclosed in your packet - and if you need more, call Cheryl Brown or Marie Dickerson at ACS.

Here is new information that you need to know for your contest!

Effective January 1, 1999, the com­mission for each new member has been increased to $15.00. This also includes national affiliates and rein­statements.

Apply for a minigrant! There's money left in the 1998 program that needs to be utilized. Grants are available for up to $2,000. Support th e start up of a local Younger Chemists Committee and get those younger members involved!

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tions of the American Chemical Society sponsor the Patterson-Crane Award for contributions to chemical information. It is international in scope and given in honor of two outstanding members of the Sections Austin M. Patterson (1876-1956) and E.J. Crane (1889-1966).

The biennial award consists of a $2,000 honorarium and a personalized commendation. The award is funded by a bequest of the Patterson family to the Dayton Section, by the Helen G. Crane Fund of the Columbus Foundation, and by the Patterson-Crane Award Fund of the Columbus Section.

The Austin M. Patterson Award was established in 1949 by the Dayton Sec­tion to acknowledge meritorious contri­butions in the field of chemical literature and especially documentation of chem­istry. Dr. Patterson. the first recipient of the biennial award, was recognized for his leade rsh ip in o rganic chemica l nomenclatu re and his o as ed· or of Chemical Abstracts. There were 13 additiona l recip ien s o his award, including E.J . Crane, who was ed' or of Chemical Abstracts from 1915-1958. Subsequently, th ere was a des ire to honor and establish an award in his memory. In February 1975 the ACS Board of Directors accepted a proposal by the Dayton and Columbus Sections for a jointly sponsored Patterson-Crane Award. There have been 11 recipients of the joint award.

Criteria for the Award

Nominees should demonstrate out­standing achievement in the field of chemical information. Contributions of international significance may relate to design, development, production, or management of chemical information systems or services; documentation of chemistry, including production of origi­nal works, editorial work, or chemical library work; or other chemical informa­tion-related areas. It is not required that a nominee be a member of the Ameri­can Chemical Society.

Nominations

Nominations must be in writing and should include the nominee's contribu­tions to the field and an evaluation of his or her accomplishments. A biogra­phy and bibliography of publications and presentations supporting the nomi­nation should be enclosed. Seconding letters are required.

The Award Committee must receive one copy of the nomination materials by

January 31, 1999. Send nominations to: The Patterson-Crane Award Com­mittee, Judith Watson, Chair, c/o ACS Columbus Section, P.O. Box 3012, Columbus, OH 43210.

The committee encourages the resubmission of nominations made in 1997. A renomination letter with an update of pertinent activities for the last two years is required.

Selection Jury

The Patterson-Crane Award Selec­tion Jury consists of three members of the Dayton Section, three members of the Columbus Section, and the Chair of the American Chemical Society's Divi­sion of Chemical Information (or his or her designated representative).

Presentation of the Award

The award is presented biennially in odd-numbered years during May or June. If appropriate, the award dinner is

eld in conjunct ion with a Regional eeting or a chemical information sym­

posium. In 1999, the award will be pre-sented at a dinner to be held on Tues­day, June 22, 1999, in conjunction with the ACS 31st Central Regional Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The recipient is expected to give an address at the time of the presentation of the award.

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In celebration of the YCC's 25 '" Anniversary, special programming and events designed to highlight the achievements of younger chemists will be sponsored at ACS events through­out 1999. In addition to commemorative 25'" Anniversary pins, YCC ribbons will be placed on posters contributed by younger chemists at the SciMix events in both Anaheim and New Orleans. In Anaheim , YCC is co -sponsoring symposia with seven of the ACS technical divis ions and committees . YCC will host a special reception in New Orleans entitled Looking Back to the Future. Visit the YCC web site for more information on these spec ial 25"' Annive rsa ry events, http://www.chem.hawaii.edu/ycc. Help make the YCC's 25'" Anniversary cele­bration a big success by planning to attend these special events!

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"Mentoring: What Role Should I Play?" "Preparing Tomorrow's Science Edu­cation Leaders: The NSF Postdoctor­al Fellowships in Science, Mathemat­ics, Engineering, and Technology Education"

Chemical Information (CINF) "Career Development" Committee on Minority Affairs (CMA) "Luncheon Honoring Percy Julian" Women Chemists' Committee (WCC) "Mergers and Spin-offs - Surviving and Thriving"

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January 13, 1999. The Chicago Chemists Club presents at night at Symphony Center of Great Performance Series, Beethoven Symphony No .5 in C Minor, OP 67 and Shostakovich Symphony No.5, Op 47 conducted by New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur, Conductor. The program will begin at 8 p.m. For additional call the office at (847) 647-8405.

January 24-27, 1999. The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society is sponsoring a Interna­tional Symposium on "NMR Spectroscopy of Polymers" at Breckenridge Hilton Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado. For more information contact Neta L. Byerly at 540-231-3029.

February 1-5, 1999. Environmental Resource Center pre­sents "ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training" (#8230) at the Ramada Plaza in Chicago, IL. For additional Information call (800) 537-2372 ext. 222.

February 4, 1999. Dr. Milan Mrksich, from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago, will present a lec­ture on the use of organic surface chemistry to create sub­strates for studying and controlling the behavior of attached cells. The lecture starts at 4 p.m. and is open to the public in room G-208 of the Gyte Science building, 2233 171 st Street. For further information call Prof. John Phillips at (219) 989-2283.

February 8-9, 1999. Environmental Resource Center pre­sents "Hazardous Waste Management: The Complete Course" (#8008) at the Ramada Plaza in Chicago, IL. For more information call (800)537-2372 ext. 222.

February 10, 1999. Environmental Resource Center pre­sents "Hazardous Materials Certification Training for DOT 49 CFR Transportation Regulations" (#8063) at the Rama­da Plaza in Chicago, IL. The advanced course (#811 0) to be held on February 11, 1999. For further information call (800) 537-2372 ext. 222.

February 12, 1999. Environmental Resource Center pre­sents "SARA Title Ill Workshop" ( # 8133) at the Ramada Plaza in Chicago, IL. For more information call (800) 537-2372 ext. 222.

February 19, 1999. The Chicago Section ACS presents John R. Marquart of Eastern Illinois University on "Caves -Worlds Within the World: An Introduction to the Chemistry, Geology, and Ecology of Caves" to be held at Three Happi­ness Restaurant. For additional information call the Section office at (847) 647-8405.

March 7-12, 1999, Pittcon '99 program, short courses and exposition will be held in Orlando, Florida. For more infor­mation and registration call The Pittsburgh Conference at (412) 825-3220 or (800) 825-3221.

March 10-12, 1999. The Milwaukee Section is sponsoring an ACS short course on elementary statistical design of experiments entitled "Experimental Design for Productivity and Quality in R&D" at Marquette University. For further information and registration contact Bob Goss at Oii-Dri (847) 634-3090: E-mail: 102070.3065@ compuserve.com.

March 12, 1999. The Chicago Section ACS presents Pub­lic Affairs Award Banquet to be held at the Como Inn. For more information call the Section office at (847) 647-8405.