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October 2013 Calendar of Events—Page 6
Qld Branch Newsletter ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CHEMICAL INSTITUTE
QUEENSLAND BRANCH
Contact: RACI Qld Coordinator
Ruth Meaney
P O Box 667
Mt Gravatt, Qld, 4122
Phone / Fax: (07) 3420 4223
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.raci.org.au/branches/qld-branch
Global award for UQ woman scientist
The University of Queensland's Professor Mary Garson has become the first
Australian to receive a ‘Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical
Engineering' award for her eminent leadership and contributions to
chemistry in Australia and overseas.
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists (IUPAC) award was
presented at the 47th IUPAC General Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey earlier
this month.
Professor Garson, from UQ's School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, said it was an honour to be recognised so highly for her contributions to the chemical sciences.
“Women have emerged as leaders in the worldwide science community and these awards celebrate their successes,” she said. “However, women are still underrepresented in the top ranks of science. I am passionate about encouraging other women to make significant contributions to science, and hope that this award will prompt more Australian women scientists to put themselves forward for such awards.” Professor Garson's research explores the chemistry and chemical ecology of bioactive compounds from marine fauna and from medicinal plants, with the aim of understanding chemical communication in the natural world.
Professor Garson also gave two invited lectures at the World Chemistry Congress held in association with the General Assembly, and introduced a lecture given by HRH Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand on bioactive components from Thai medicinal resources. Professor Garson will take over the position of President of the Organic and Biomolecular Division of IUPAC in January 2014 for a two year term. “I am excited about my role in leading the international organic chemistry community to new initiatives and collaborations over the next two years,” she said. “When I was a university student, I looked ahead to a fascinating and rewarding career as a scientist, and so I really hope that Australian students fully explore the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead of them in science-based careers.”
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists (IUPAC) IUPAC is an international chemistry standards organization and world authority on many global issues involving the chemical sciences. IUPAC serves to advance the worldwide aspects of the chemical sciences and to contribute to the application of chemistry in the service of Mankind.
IUPAC Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or
Chemical Engineering award
The awards program was initiated as part of the 2011
International Year of Chemistry celebrations to
acknowledge and promote the work of women
chemists/chemical engineers worldwide. Recipients
are selected based on excellence in basic or applied
research, distinguished accomplishments in teaching
or education, or demonstrated leadership or
managerial excellence in the chemical sciences.
Article Reprinted Courtesy of UQ News 26 August 2013
Professor Mary Garson FRACI CChem
All RACI Qld members & partners are invited All RACI Qld members & partners are invited All RACI Qld members & partners are invited
to attend the 2013 Qld Branch President’s to attend the 2013 Qld Branch President’s to attend the 2013 Qld Branch President’s
Dinner & AGM. (See Article on Page 2)Dinner & AGM. (See Article on Page 2)Dinner & AGM. (See Article on Page 2)
This is an opportunity for members to honour This is an opportunity for members to honour This is an opportunity for members to honour
Mary Garson as the recipient of the RACI Mary Garson as the recipient of the RACI Mary Garson as the recipient of the RACI
Leighton Medal (2011) and the prestigious Leighton Medal (2011) and the prestigious Leighton Medal (2011) and the prestigious
IUPAC international award for a IUPAC international award for a IUPAC international award for a
“Distinguished Woman in Chemistry”.“Distinguished Woman in Chemistry”.“Distinguished Woman in Chemistry”.
RACI Queensland Branch Annual President’s Dinner and AGM
All RACI Qld members, partners and interested persons are invited to attend the 2013 Qld Branch President’s Dinner & AGM. Formalities are strictly limited on the night. So bring your partner and come along and enjoy the company of your colleagues and friends.
Date Friday, 1st
November 2013 (6.30 pm for 7:00pm)
RSVP Tuesday 29th
October 2013
Speaker Professor Mary Garson FRACI CChem MA (Cantab) Natural Sciences, PhD (Cantab) Organic Chemistry School of Chemistry & Molecular Bioscience, University of Qld.
Venue The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC on Grey Street) Arbour Level – A2 Room – Pre Dinner Drinks will be held in A2 Foyer Entrance via Grey Street, Brisbane
Access to Venue 1. Public Car Parking at BCEC – Entrance via Gray Street (opposite ABC Studios) 2. Public Transport - Access via Bus and Train in close proximity
In this presentation - "Lights, Chemistry, Action…." - Mary Garson will explore the need for chemists to better network with those around them (educators, industry, students). Her talk will explore "Engagement".
Professor Mary Garson completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge. She migrated to Australia in 1983 as a Queen Elizabeth II Research Fellow, and has been a Professor of Chemistry at The University of Qld since 2006. Professor Garson has published widely on chemistry and chemical ecology of bioactive metabolites from marine sponges and mollusks. A second area of collaborative research explores the chemistry of South East Asian medicinal plants. An unusual form of professional recognition is the naming of a new flatworm species as Maritigrella marygarsonae. She has completed more than 400 SCUBA dives in her research work. She has been President RACI-Qld, Chair of the International Relations Committee of RACI and a member of the National Committee for Chemistry. She was Executive Secretary of the World Chemistry Congress/IUPAC General Assembly in 2001. From 2002-2005 she chaired the Board of Australian Science Innovations, and led a university-government-industry corporate partnership that organized the 15th International Biology Olympiad. She has been a Titular Member of IUPAC since 2006, and will assume the Presidency of Division III (Organic and Biomolecular) for 2014-2015. She conceived and led the global networking breakfast Women sharing a Chemical Moment in Time as a pre-launch event for the International Year of Chemistry; worldwide, >5000 chemists from >40 countries participated, making this one of the largest (virtual) gatherings of women scientists ever held. Professor Garson has always been a passionate advocate for women in chemistry. She has received the Leighton Medal of RACI (2011) and an IUPAC Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (2013), both awards recognizing her eminent contributions and leadership to the chemistry community, both within Australia and overseas.
Cost Includes Drinks on arrival, 2 Course Meal, Wine & non-alcoholic beverages, Tea & coffee, and a cash Bar is also available
$60.00 pp RACI Members & Partners REGISTER ONLINE
$80.00 pp Non-Members & Partners REGISTER ONLINE
$50.00 pp RACI Student Members & Partners 1. Concessional Post Graduate Students 2. Undergraduate Student Members
REGISTER ONLINE
$50.00 pp RACI Retired Members & Partners To register for this event and receive your discount member rate, contact Qld Branch Coordinator Ruth Meaney by email [email protected]
$60.00 pp 1. Staff at RACI Industry Affiliate Members 2. Teachers at RACI School Affiliate Members 3. Kindred Society Members - STAQ
To register for this event and receive your discount rate, please contact Qld Branch Coordinator Ruth Meaney by email [email protected]
Student Concession: Are you a chemistry student and not a member of RACI? Join now before you register for this event to take advantage of member rates. www.raci.org.au. RACI Postgraduate & Undergraduate Student Membership Subscriptions of $115.00 and $25.00 per year respectively, provides you with invaluable support & resources to help you develop towards becoming a qualified chemistry professional.
CONGRATULATIONS The following members have achieved Honorary Life Membership
in recognition of 50 years Membership.
Dr Ian Harold Reece FRACI CChem Mr John Alexander Ewald MRACI CChem Mr Alan Lindsay Pearce MRACI CChem Mr Ian McConachie MRACI CChem
BBOCS 2013: Brisbane Biological & Organic Chemistry Symposium A one day symposium for Medicinal, Biological and Organic Chemists, from academia and industry in the Brisbane
region. The format involves a series of invited and contributed speaker presentations & posters. PhD students in
particular are encouraged to present their work and there will be a prize awarded for the best student
presentation. Posters will also be supported this year but limited to about 30.
Date: Monday 2nd December 2013
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (Registration will commence at 8.30 am)
RSVP: Latest Monday 25 November 2013
Venue: University of Queensland, Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) Auditorium
Building 80 QBP opposite the bus station at Chancellor’s Place
Abstracts: Latest Monday 18 November 2013 to Dr. Mark Butler ([email protected])
Two Plenary Speakers this year:
Professor Tom Rovis – (Colorado State University, USA) http://www.chem.colostate.edu/rovis.
Samuel Gerritz Senior Principal Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb New York
Contributed Presentations:
Those interested in presenting their work at this meeting should submit a one page abstract to Dr. Mark Butler
([email protected]) indicating your preference for oral (20 min maximum including questions) or poster
(display boards take up to 1.2x1.5 m portrait).
Lunch, Morning & Afternoon Tea will be provided in the adjacent air conditioned foyer area.
The meeting will be followed by drinks from 4:15 pm.
Costs - (Includes lunch and tea/coffee)
RACI Student Members
1. Concessional Post Graduate Student Members
2. Undergraduate Student Members
$30.00 REGISTER ONLINE
RACI Members $50.00 REGISTER ONLINE
Non – Members $60.00 REGISTER ONLINE
Student Concession: Are you a chemistry student and not a member of RACI? Join now before you register for this event to take advantage of member rates. RACI Postgraduate & Undergraduate Student Membership Subscriptions of $115.00 and $25.00 per year respectively, will provide you with invaluable support and resources to help you develop towards becoming a qualified chemistry professional. Register online via www.raci.org.au/membership
All Registration Enquiries - Contact Ruth Meaney RACI Qld Branch Coordinator ([email protected])
Online Registration and Payment is available for this Event.
1. Members - login to the Members area FIRST before selecting the Event Calendar
2. Select the Event Calendar then the orange Event Icon on 2 December.
All BBOCS 2013 Enquiries to:
Dr. Robert Reid [email protected]
Dr. Karl Hansford [email protected]
Notice of the 2013 RACI Queensland Branch Annual General Meeting The RACI Qld Branch AGM is being held on Friday 1st November 2013, during the President’s Dinner being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey St, Brisbane. Nominations are now being called for the following Office Bearers and Committee Members for the 2014 Qld Branch Committee.
The current Office Bearers are eligible for re-election.
All the Branch Committee Members, with the exception of the President, President Elect and Immediate Past President, shall be elected annually by the Full Members of the Branch.
The President, President Elect and Immediate Past-President appointment terms are for two (2) years.
Note: Dr Todd Houston MRACI CChem and Dr Kevin Jack MRACI CChem were elected Branch President and Branch President Elect respectively at the 2012 AGM for the 2013 Committee year, and are eligible for re-election for a second year
President Current Office Bearer - Dr Todd Houston MRACI CChem
President Elect Current Office Bearer - Dr Kevin Jack MRACI CChem.
Honorary Branch Secretary Current Office Bearer - Dr Rohan Davis MRACI CChem
Honorary Branch Treasurer Current Office Bearer - Dr Tim Nicholson MRACI CChem.
2014 Committee Members
In addition, Note: (By-Law 19.4) In so far as is possible all Branch Groups and Sections (defined in By-law 25) shall be represented at Branch Committee meetings. The representatives will be the Chairs, or their nominees, of the Groups or Sections of the Branch (according to the provisions in By-law 26.6), and will have voting rights in all affairs dealing with Group and Section matters.
Nominations close on Friday 25th October 2013
Please forward completed nomination forms to the Qld Branch Office [email protected]
NOMINATIONS FOR 2014 RACI QLD BRANCH COMMITTEE
I................................................................................. …….Member No.................................
(Fellow / Corporate Member / Non Corporate Member) (Please Circle)
and ……………………………………………………… Member No................................
(Fellow / Corporate Member / Non Corporate Member) (Please Circle)
Hereby nominate………………………………………………………………………………………..
For the position of ………………………………………...for the 2014 RACI Qld Branch Committee
I consent to this nomination ………………………………………………. Date …………………
(Signature of Nominee)
Nominees Member No…………………… (Fellow / Corporate Member / Non Corporate Member)
(Please circle)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2013 Sponsored by Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd
www.rowe.com.au “Proudly sponsoring the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia”
TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR RACI EVENTS VISIT THE RACI WEBSITE http://www.raci.org.au/events
*RACI Members – Login to the Members area first before selecting your preferred event to receive member rates
RACI Queensland Branch
Annual President’s Dinner and AGM
Date: Friday, 1st November 2013 (6.30 pm for 7:00pm) RSVP: Tuesday 29th October 2013 Speaker: Professor Mary Garson FRACI CChem
School of Chemistry & Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Arbour Level – A2 Room and A2 Foyer Entrance via Grey Street, Brisbane
Further details included in Newsletter
BBOCS 2013:
Brisbane Biological & Organic Chemistry Symposium
Date: Monday 2nd December 2013 Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
(Registration will commence at 8.30 am) RSVP: Latest Monday 25 November 2013 Venue: University of Queensland,
Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) Auditorium Building 80 QBP opposite bus station at Chancellor’s Place
Abstracts: Latest Monday 18 November 2013 to Dr. Mark Butler ([email protected])
PSS 2013:
Polymer Student Symposium
Date: Friday 8th November 2013 Venue: Qld University of Technology,
Gibson Room, Level 10, Z Block Gardens Point Campus
5th Asia-Pacific NMR Symposium (APNMR5) and 9th Australian & New Zealand Society for Magnetic Resonance (ANZMAG) Date: 27-30 October 2013, (Scientific Program) with October 31 being reserved for tours. Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Visit the conference website http://apnmr2013.org/
IC'13 - RACI Inorganic Chemistry Divisional Conference Date: 8th – 12th December 2013 Venue: University of Qld, St Lucia Organising Committee Prof. Paul Bernhardt, Chair ([email protected]) Prof. Lawrence Gahan ([email protected]) Visit the conference website; http://www.scmb.uq.edu.au/ic13
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3) Members who have not renewed their subscription by 30th September each year
will become un-financial & member entitlements may be discontinued.
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