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Chemistry AsA Life ScienceSymposium XII

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NEW YORK SECTIONFriday, January 30, 2004Hudson-Bergen Chemical SocietySee page 11.

Thursday, February 5, 2004Long Island SubsectionSee page 11.

Wednesday, February 18, 2004Westchester Chemical SocietySee page 12.

Tuesday, February 24, 2004Biochemical Topical GroupSee page 12.

Friday, February 27, 2004High School Teachers Topical GroupSee page 13.

William H. Nichols2004 Distinguished

Symposium & Medal AwardBanquet, April 16, 2004.

NORTH JERSEY SECTIONThursday, February 5, 2004Careers in TransitionSee page 5.

Monday, February 9, 2004No. Jersey Teacher AffiliatesSee page 5.

Tuesday, February 10, 2004NJ Mass Spectrometry Discussion GroupSee page 6.

Wednesday, February 11, 2004North Jersey Chromatography GroupSee page 6.

Wednesday, February 18, 2004NMR Topical GroupSee page 8.

Tuesday, February 24, 2004No. Jersey Executive CommitteeSee page5.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004ChemTAGSee page 8.


February Calendar

Deadline for items to be included in the April 2004 issue ofThe Indicator is February 13, 2004.

North Jersey Meetingshttp://www.njacs.org

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANDSECTION MEETINGInvitation to All ACS Members

The North Jersey Section’s ExecutiveCommittee meets at 4:15 PM. All ACSmembers are welcome to attend.

The Chromatography Group will meet afterthe Executive Committee.

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2004Times: 4:15 PMPlace: Hartman Lounge

Mansion BuildingFairleigh Dickinson UniversityMadison, NJ

Cost: $25.00 for Dinner

Reservations: for dinner call (908) 522-1122and state your wish to make reservations forthe ACS dinner before Wednesday,February 18, 2004.

Dinner at the North Jersey Meeting ispayable at the door; however, if you arenot able to attend and did not cancelyour reservation, you are responsible forthe price of your dinner.

ooCAREERS IN TRANSITION GROUPJob Hunting??

Are you aware that the North Jersey Sectionholds monthly meetings at FairleighDickinson University in Madison to helpACS members? Topics covered at thesescost-free workshops are:

• The latest techniques in resume prepa-ration

• Ways for improving a resume

• Answers to frequently asked interviewquestion and

• Conducting an effective job searching.

The next meeting for the Careers InTransition Group will be held Thursday,February 5, 2004, in the Rice Lounge onthe first floor of the New Academic Building.The meeting will start at 5:30 PM and end at9:00. There will be a Dutch-treat dinner. Toget the most from the meeting, be sure tobring transparencies of your resume.

Please contact [email protected], if youplan on attending this meeting.

uTEACHER AFFILIATES GROUPExecutive Committee Meeting

Date: Monday, February 9, 2004Place: Chatham High School

255 Lafayette AvenueChatham, NJ

Contact Diane Krone at [email protected] or (201) 385-4810.


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MASS SPECTROMETRYDISCUSSION GROUPApplication of ProteinChip MassSpectrometry in Biomarkers

Sponsored by Ciphergen Biosystems

Topic 1: Recent Advancements in SELDIProteinChip® Array TechnologyScot R. WeinbergerDirector of Research ProteomicsCiphergen Biosystems, Inc.

This talk presents recent advancements inthe effort to identify and characterize poten-tial biomarkers discovered using SELDItechnology. Advancements in the areas ofon-chip and off-chip purification and enrich-ment will be presented along with newstrategies for on chip proteolysis. AProteinChip Interface for tandem quadru-pole time-of-flight mass spectrometry will bedescribed and demonstrated to be useful insupporting array mediated protein identifica-tion and characterization studies. Newarray chemistries that make use of integralphoto-responsive polymers that enable des-orption / ionization of adsorbed proteinswithout the addition of conventional MALDImatrices will be described. Finally, a newelectrostatic sector time-of-flight mass spec-trometer with enhanced mass dynamicrange will be presented. Taken collectively,these SELDI technical advancements havesuccessfully addressed routine identifica-tion / characterization challenges while con-comitantly increasing the overall dynamicrange of protein detection for SELDI analy-sis.

Topic 2 : SELDI-TOF Mass Spectrometryin Diagnostic OncoproteomicsJohn Roboz, Ph.D.Professor, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave Levy Place, New York, NY

Oncoproteomics refers to the application ofproteomic technologies in oncology. The fol-lowing aspects of the SELDI (surface-enhanced laser desorption ionization) - TOFmethodology will be discussed: (a) mecha-nism of SELDI and selection of techniques;(b) relevant aspects of mass spectrometry,including direct TOF, interfaces for qTOF,mass range, resolution, specificity, sensitivi-ty, and problems in quantification; (c) con-trasting current approaches to differential-display proteomics, namely using patternsof protein profiles and identifying individualproteins that are significantly and repro-ducibly up-regulated or down-regulated; (d)

current results for the diagnosis of specifictypes of malignancies. Identified proteinsmay be used to develop rapid and highlyspecific antibody-based analytical tech-niques, and tumor-specific proteins mayserve as targets for immunotherapeuticintervention.

Topic 3: Integration of Proteomics withPathology and HistologyStanley M. BelkowskiMorphoMetrics TeamJohnson & Johnson PharmaceuticalResearch and Development, L.L.C.Spring House, PA

We have employed a unique integration oftechniques combining histology and pathol-ogy technology with functional proteomics.By utilizing the Ciphergen ProteinChip® inconjunction with immunohistochemisty andin situ hybridization, we have shown ourability to discover biomarkers, identify theseproteins and determine their expression inboth normal and diseased human androdent tissues. Elements of this integratedtechnology will be presented. In addition,we have pursued ligand fishing in an effortto identify the specific binding of proteins tocompounds in the J&JPRD pipeline. Theidentification of such proteins could lead tothe determination of mechanisms of actionas well as possibly providing significant sup-port to New Molecular Entities (NMEs).

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2004Times: Social 5:30 PM

Dinner 6:30 PMSeminars 7:15 PM

Place: Somerset MarriottCost: None

Please visit www.njacs.org / ms.html forregistration.

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NORTH JERSEYCHROMATOGRAPHY GROUPDefendable Chromatographic Data andRegulatory Risk

Speaker: Jonathan CrowtherOrtho-Clinical Diagnostics

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs),other domestic and international regula-


tions, along with the need for efficient busi-ness practices have encouraged the prac-ticing chromatographer to develop highlyqualified test methods that are:

• Validated to ICH and FDA requirements• Tested on qualified equipment• Tested against appropriate and qualified

referenced standards• Utilize Part-11 compliant data systems• Are performed by trained and certified

laboratory analysts• Etc.

Data from these methods are accurate, pre-cise, reproducible, and importantly …defendable. Data of such quality are usefulin simplifying regulatory filings, justifyingmethod changes, and improving productspecifications. In fact, recent FDA initiatives(PAT) support risk-based decisions for prod-uct quality improvement. This discussionwill briefly review the process of obtainingdefendable data leading to simplifying regu-latory change, with improved product quali-ty and customer value.

Dr. Crowther is currently Director ofAnalytical Services for Ortho-ClinicalDiagnostics, a Johnson & JohnsonCompany in Raritan, NJ. Jonathan has over21 years’ experiene in academia and privateindustry, 15 of those years in AnalyticalResearch with Johnson & Johnson. He isco-editor (with Prof. James Miller) of thetext: Analytical Chemistry in a GMPEnvironment, based on the J&J LaboratoryAnalyst Training Program. He recently com-pleted an 18-month international assign-ment at Janssen Pharmaceutica in Beerse,Belgium as part of the J&J International

Development Progrm (IDP). He is active indeveloping systems for lab managementand analytical method development. Inaddition to authoring numerous researchpublications that focus on chromatographystationary phase synthesis, electrosprayHPLC-MS and laboratory GMPs, Jonathanhas received the Johnson & JohnsonDistinguished Analytical Scientist Award forhis work in developing HPLC-MS technolo-gy for quantifying peptide drugs in compexbiological fluids. Jonathan served as Chairof the North Jersey Chromatogrphy Groupin 1996-1997.

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2004Times: Social and registration 5:30 PM

Dinner 6:30 PMSeminar 7:30 PM

Place: Somerset MarriottCost: Dinner $30.00

($15.00 for Students)

Open seating for those not attending thedinner.

Reservations: Please reserve by Monday,February 9. Registration is required. Toregister online, go to www.njacs.org, clickon chromatography. Or phone: DavidKohler, ES Industries, (856) 753-8400. Ifyou cannot attend, please be responsibleand cancel your registration

Thanks to our sponsors: Agilent, AnalyticalSales, VWR, Applied Biosystems, Pheno-monex, Perkin Elmer, Novatia, Restek,Waters, SGE, and Thermo Electron. Wewould also like to thank Supelco for assis-tance with our mailings this year.


NMR TOPICAL GROUPSeminar Announcement: “NMRSpectroscopy of Encapsulated Proteinsin Low Viscosity Fluids”

Speaker: Dr. A. Joshua WandProfessor of Biochemistry & BiophysicsUniversity of Pennsylvania

We are pleased to have Dr. Wand as ourspeaker for the February NMR TopicalGroup meeting. Dr. Wand is an accom-plished spectroscopist and has extensiveexperience in the elucidation of large mole-cules by both, Solid State and SolutionNMR. In his presentation Dr Wand will dis-cuss a novel approach to making the NMRrelaxation properties of large proteinsamenable to modern solution NMR tech-niques. This topic has far reaching appealto all members of our scientific communityas it involves interdisciplinary aspects aswell.

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2004Times: Social hour 6:15 PM

Dinner 7:00 PMSeminar 7:45 PM

Place: The Woodbridge HiltonCost: $10 for students and post-docs,

for all others $30.

Please visit our website athttp://njacs.org/nmr.html for further informa-tion, directions and registration. You mayalso register for this exciting event bye-mailing Dr. Gerald Stockton,[email protected], or Dr. ThomasSchuster, [email protected]. Wethank our sponsors, which make this possi-ble, and if you want to find out more aboutour sponsors, come and visit our website.

;ChemTAG MEETING“Mini Rocket” Make-and-Take Activity

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2004Place: 331 George Street

Franklin Likes, NJ

For directions: http://www.rih.org/athletics/direction_rhs.html. ContactDiane Krone at [email protected] or(201) 385-4810. Bring your favorite demo orlab activity to share with the group.

YOUNGER CHEMISTSCOMMITTEEForensic Sciences Panel Discussion

Speakers: Margaret Wallace, Ph.DProf. of Forensic SciencesJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice

Karen DoolingAssistant DirectorNassau County Medical Examiner’s Office

Thomas Brettell, Ph.DDirector, Forensic Science Laboratory BureauNJ State Police

Do you enjoy the suspense and intellectualstimulus of such TV hits such as Law &Order and CSI? Are you intrigued by the useof cutting-edge science and analytical tech-niques in cracking challenging crimes? If so,please join us for our next YCC meeting,where you will get an insider’s perspectiveon this non-traditional career in chemistry.Put on your detective’s hat and learn justhow forensic scientists put their strong sci-entific backgrounds and quick problem-solv-ing skills to use in this exciting, rewardingprofession. We will feature speakers withchemistry and biochemistry backgroundwho work in forensic sciences.

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2004Times: Registration/Social Mixer: 6:00 PM

Dinner: 6:30 PM Panel Discussion: 7:00 PM

Cost: $18 for professionals, $6 for students

Place: Lenfell Hall, the MansionFairleigh Dickinson UniversityMadison, NJ 07940

Please register by Friday, March 12th,2004, either on-line at www.njacs.org/ycc.html or via e-mail to [email protected]. Please cancel your reserva-tion if you will not be able to attend.Directions to Lenfell Hall at the Mansion,can be found on-line http://www.fdu.edu/visitorcenter/directions/florham_map.html.


CHEMISTRY AS A LIFE SCIENCEA Historical Perspective

This year marks the twelfth of these biennial,one-day symposia held under the auspicesof the American Chemical Society through itsDivision of Medicinal Chemistry and Divisionof Organic Chemistry and its North JerseySection, and sponsored by more than ascore of major pharmaceutical and relatedresearch-based chemical companies. Theseries began in 1982 with a symposium ded-icated to the memory of Dr. Willy Leimgruber,an organic chemist and Director of ChemicalResearch at Hoffmann-La Roche in Nutleyfrom 1973 until his untimely death in 1981.His research interests had included structureelucidation and synthesis of natural productsand the study of their potential utility as med-icinal agents. As with all the ensuing sym-posia, the first symposium was an over-whelming success, attracting a capacityaudience of over 750 research chemists fromboth academia and industry.

It became immediately clear after the initialevent that such a symposium, in the heart-land of the pharmaceutical industry, hadserved a scientific need of the research-based chemical and pharmaceutical commu-nity in New Jersey and the EasternSeaboard's middle-Atlantic region. Subse-quently, key representatives from the phar-maceutical research industry in northernNew Jersey solidified the organizationalprocess to insure that similar events wouldcontinue into the future on a biennial basis.Invitational lectures at the pioneering sympo-sium addressed issues central to the focus ofmodern pharmaceutical research, rangingfrom synthetic organic chemistry to topics atthe interface of chemistry and biology.Subsequent meetings have adopted this phi-losophy and format, continuing to focus theattention of research chemists on the rele-vance of their science to an understanding ofbiology at the molecular level and to the abil-ity of organic chemists to intervene in biolog-ical processes for therapeutic benefits.Symposium XII will continue this tradition aschemistry continues to move to become aninclusive science - one that incorporateswithin itself all of the various disciplines towhich it contributes, especially the biologicalsciences.

Chemistry As A Life Science, traditionallyfree and open to the research community ona first-come, first-served basis, has rapidlyevolved into a major organic chemistryevent. The invited speakers for this twelfth

symposium include Professors Carolyn R.Bertozzi, University of California at Berkeley,Ronald Breslow, Columbia University, AloisFürstner, Max-Planck-Institut fürKohlenforschung, David W. C. MacMillan,California Institute of Technology, Andrew G.Myers, Harvard University, Robert M.Williams, Colorado State University.

The 2003-2004 Organizing Committee con-sists of organic and medicinal chemists fromsome of our major pharmaceutical compa-nies, including Aventis (James A. Hendrix),Bristol-Myers Squibb (W. Richard Ewing),Hoffmann-LaRoche (David Bolin), Lexicon(Michael Becker), Merck & Company (EmmaR. Parmee), Novartis Pharmaceuticals(Roger A. Fujimoto), Schering-Plough(Robert G. Aslanian), and Wyeth (Eugene J.Trybulski). Rutgers, the State University isthe host and provides the use of the Newarkcampus with the compliments of the State ofNew Jersey. Financial support, which hasalways made this series possible, has beenonce again generously provided by most ofthe major pharmaceutical houses and relat-ed chemical companies on the EasternSeaboard.

Stan S. Hall, (Organizing Committee member)


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CHEMISTRY AS A LIFESCIENCE SYMPOSIUM XIIThe twelfth in this series of biennialsymposia

Invited Speakers: Andrew G. Myers, Harvard University“Synthetic and Chemical Biological Studiesof the Natural Antiproliferative AgentSaframycin A; Identification of a ProteinTarget”

Robert M. Williams, Colorado StateUniversity“Total Synthesis of Natural Products ofBiological Intrigue”

Carolyn R. Bertozzi, University of Californiaat Berkeley “Chemistry in a Cellular Environment”

David W. C. MacMillan, California Instituteof Technology

“Design of New Catalysis Concepts ofBroad Utility to Chemical Synthesis”

Alois Fürstner, Max-Planck-Institut fürKohlenforschung“Catalysis Based Total Syntheses ofBioactive Natural Products”

Ronald Breslow, Columbia University“Bioorganic and Biomimetic Chemistry”

Date: Friday, March 19, 2004Place: The Paul Robeson Campus

Center Rutgers, The State University Newark, New Jersey

The symposium is free and open to thepublic.

Advanced registration is required. All regis-tration must be done electronically by goingto the web site at: http://www.njacs.org/calss2004.html


2003 BAEKELAND AWARD DINNER

Above: Patrick Walsh, Ratna Shekhar,Anne Kelly, Robert Bergman, JohnHartwig, John Wood, Geoffrey Coates,Alan Cooper, Burke Wagner, LesMcQuire, Elsa Reichmanis.

At Right: John F. Hartwig Awardee.Burke Wagner Award Presenter.

New York [email protected]

HUDSON-BERGEN CHEMICALSOCIETY — JOINT MEETINGWITH NEW JERSEY CITYUNIVERSITYThe Basics of ChemistryDemonstrations

Speaker: Dr. George Gross

Demonstrations by a professor in chemistryhave been around as long as the teachingof chemistry has been. Demonstrations area great way to illustrate concepts in chem-istry. The Hudson-Bergen Chemical Societyis happy to present one of the leadingchemical educators. Using readily availablematerials and supplies, he will demonstratea variety of colorful activities applicable tosecondary education and college instruc-tors.

Dr. Gross is retired from Union High Schoolwhere he taught AP chemistry and ChemCom among other courses for over 35years. He received his BA and MA fromMontclair State University and holds a MSfrom Syracuse and an Ed.D. from Rutgers.He has served as president of NJSTA, chairof the ACS-North Jersey Teachers’ Affiliate,founder of the Chem TAG group and chair-man of CHEMED ‘85. Dr. Gross is co-authorof “A Demo a Day — A Year of ChemicalDemonstrations.”

Date: Friday, January 30, 2004Times: Social 5:30 PM

Dinner 6:00 PMLecture 7:00 PM

Place: New Jersey City UniversityRound Table, Room 205Gilligan Student Union Building2039 Kennedy BoulevardJersey City, NJ

Cost: Dinner $20.00; $10.00 for students

Reservations: Sheila (secretary) at (201)200-3066 by Tuesday, January 27, 2004.

LONG ISLAND SUBSECTIONSeminars and Activities — Spring 2004

Speakers and Subjects: TBA

Analytical ChemistryThursday, February 5, 2004

Organic/Pharmaceutical ChemistryThursday, March 11, 2004

Times: Coffee 5:30 PMSeminar 6:00 PMDinner 7:00 PMAll invited to join the speaker

Place: Hofstra UniversityChemistry BuildingLister Lecture HallHempstead, NY

Cost: Dinner $15.00 ($20.00 with wine)

For information, contact Luis Vargas (718)631-6593 or [email protected].


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WESTCHESTER CHEMICALSOCIETY — JOINT MEETINGWITH THE TAPPAN ZEESECTION OF AlChEGlass Microreactors and MicroreactionSystems for Development andProduction

Speaker: Craig WurzelBusiness Manager and Ownerof Mikroglas of North America

For several years, microreaction technologyhas been discussed by experts in industryand universities. The advantages of thistechnology are well known. Many modules,ex. reaction chambers, mixing units andheat exchanges have been developed andtested, mainly by research institutes. Butthere are only a few real applications inindustrial production. One of the reasonsfor this is that besides the microstructure alot of peripheral equipment is needed to runsuch a microreactor. The presentation willdescribe the processes to manufacturemicroreaction modules from the photostruc-turable glass FOTURAN and the combina-tion with different pumps, valves, sensors,safety features, process control units, etc.which are necessary to run a microreactorfor fast exothermic reactions with agressivechemicals. The “mikrosyn” microreactiondevice will be shown. Topics of discussionwill also include more react innovations.Phase separation components / in line IRspectrometer for the microreaction system.

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2004Times: Refreshments 5:30 PM

Presentation 6:00 PMPlace: Westchester Community College

Administration Building(Use Parking Lot #3)Conference Room (Lower Level)Valhalla, NY

Time: Dinner 7:15 PMPlace: Gianfranco’s

Virginia RoadWhite Plains, NY

For further information contact Joan Laredo-Liddell at (914) 476-6860.

BIOCHEMICAL TOPICALGROUP — JOINT MEETINGWITH THE NYAS BIOCHEMICALPHARMACOLOGY DISCUSSIONGROUPTherapeutic Approaches to Regenerateand Restore Pancreatic Function inType 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Organizers: Judith L. TreadwayPfizer Global Research & Development

John R. WetterauBristol-Myers Squibb

Pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction is a hall-mark of Type 2 Diabetes. This dysfunctionresults from impaired insulin secretion inresponse to nutrient stimuli, metabolic/hor-monal abnormalities associated with dia-betes, and atrophy of beta cell mass as aresult of this chronic disease. This sympo-sium will address current and future thera-peutic strategies to regenerate and restorepancreatic function, including treatment withincretin hormones, novel insulin secreta-gogues, DPPIV inhibitors, trophic and tran-scriptional regulators of beta-cell develop-ment, and islet cell imaging techniques.

“Beta-cell 101 – a short course on nor-mal and abnormal function, and what isneeded in new beta cell therapies fortreating type 2 diabetes”Christopher NewgardDuke University Medical Center

“Incretin hormones – physiology andpharmacology”Daniel DruckerToronto General Hospital

“DPP IV inhibitors and their pharmaco-logic regulation of incretin hormones toincrease insulin secretion”Thomas HughesNovartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

“Regulation of beta-cell mass and neo-genesis: potential for therapeutic mod-ulation”Susan Bonner-WeirJoslin Diabetes Center

“Imaging pancreatic beta-cells”Anna MooreMassachusetts General Hospital

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2004


Time: 1:00 – 5:15 PMPlace: New York Academy of Sciences

2 East 63rd StreetNew York, NY

Web: www.nyas.org

Space is limited. Reserve your seattoday by completing the online reserva-tion form at: http://www.nyas.org/calendar/cal_details.cfm?ItemID=787.

NYAS Members, BPDG Affiliates, andStudents may attend BPDG meetings freeof charge. Non-members may attend for afee of $20 per event. To become a Memberof the Academy, visit https://www.nyas.org/orders/mem_new.cfm.

gHIGH SCHOOL TEACHERSTOPICAL GROUPSafety in the Science Classroom

Speaker: Lew MachickBrooklyn Technical High School

Date: Friday, February 27, 2004

Times: Social and Dinner 5:45 PMPlace: Caffe Pane e Cioccolato

10 Waverly Place at Mercer Street(southwest corner)New York, NY

Cost: You eat, you pay — cash only, nocredit cards.

Times: Meeting 7:15 PMPlace: New York University

Main Building Room 20732 Waverly Place (southeastcorner Washington Square East)New York, NY

Security at NYU may require that you showa picture ID to enter the building.

In case of unexpected severe weather, callJohn Roeder (212) 497-6500, between 9 AMand 2 PM to verify that meeting is still on. Forother info: (914) 961-8882.

Note: For those who prefer indoor attendedparking, it is available at the Melro/RomarGarages. The entrance is on the west sideof Broadway just south of 8th Street, direct-ly across from Astor Place. It is a short, easywalk from the garage to the restaurant ormeeting room.


WILLIAM H. NICHOLS 2003 DISTINGUISHED SYMPOSIUM &MEDAL AWARD BANQUET

Symposium: So What’s New in Electrochemistry (and Why Should We Care)?

Award Recipient: Professor Allen J. BardHackerman-Welch Regents Chair in ChemistryUniversity of Texas, Austin, Texas

Date: Friday, April 16, 2004Times: Registration 1:00 PM

Symposium 1:30 PM – 5:30 PMPlace: Crowne Plaza Hotel

White Plains, NY

PROGRAM

1:30 PM Welcome Professor Vijaya L. Korlipara2004 Chair, ACS, New York SectionSt. John’s University

135 PM Opening of the Distinguished Symposium Professor James W. Canary2004 Chair-elect, ACS, New York SectionNew York University

1:45 PM Fuel Cells: Why, When, and Where Professor Paul A. KohlGeorgia Institute of Technology

2:30 PM Electrochemical Detection and Photonic Professor Richard M. CrooksReporting in Microfluidic Systems Texas A&M University

3:15 PM Coffee Break

3:45 PM Electrochemistry in Tight Spaces Professor Henry S. WhiteUniversity of Utah

4:30 PM High Resolution Electrochemistry with the Professor Allen J. BardScanning Electrochemical Microscope NICHOLS MEDALIST

University of Texas, Austin

6:00 PM Social Hour

7:00 PM William H. Nichols Medal Award Banquet

Tickets may be reserved using the following form:

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2004 WILLIAM H. NICHOLS DISTINGUISHED SYMPOSIUM & MEDAL AWARD BANQUETin honor of Professor Allen J. Bard, University of Texas, Austin

Return to: ACS, New York Section, c/o Dr. Neil D. Jespersen, Department of Chemistry,St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439 • (516) 883-7510

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EIGHTH ANNUAL FRANCES S.STERRETT ENVIRONMENTALCHEMISTRY SYMPOSIUMAlternative Energies — The Answer toLong Island’s Insatiable Demand?

The annual Frances S. Sterrett Symposiumis dedicated to presenting the public withup-to-date, factual scientific information onenvironmental topics. Plan now to attendand watch for further information.

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2004Place: Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

For further questions, contact Dr. BarbaraHillery at [email protected] or(516) 876-2738.

Call For NominationsSISTER MARIAN JOSE SMITHEXCELLENCE IN CHEMICALEDUCATION AWARDThe North Jersey Section ACS EducationAward will be presented at the May 2004general meeting of the Section, and con-sists of a plaque and $1000.00 prize fundedby the Hoffmann-La Roche Co. The Sr.Marian José Smith Excellence in ChemicalEducation Award honors a North Jerseyeducator from a degree-granting institutionwho, by intellectual brilliance and care,inspired students to pursue careers inchemistry in which the students themselvesconspicuously succeeded.

Nominations, in writing, shall be submittedby past students only to: F. Dammont,Awards Committee Chairman, P.O. Box20453, Newark, NJ 07101, beforeFebruary 2, 2004. For more information call(973) 482-5744.


THE 2004 BURTON C. BELDENDISTINGUISHED SERVICEAWARDNominations are being solicited for the 2004Burton C. Belden Distinguished ServiceAward of the North Jersey Section, ACS.The award will be presented in May 2004.

Submit nominations in person or by tele-phone to F. Dammont, Awards CommitteeChairman, P.O. Box 20453, Newark, NJ07101, (973) 482-5744 before February 2,2004.

tTHE EDWARD J. MERRILLAWARD — NORTH JERSEYSECTION OF THE AMERICANCHEMICAL SOCIETY —EDUCATION COMMITTEEThe Merrill Award recognizes outstandinghigh school chemistry teachers from the

Section for excellence in high school teach-ing. The award consists of $500.00 pre-sented to the recipient plus a $500.00 grantpresented to the chemistry program of therecipient for purchase of equipment and/orsupplies for their classroom.

Nominations may be made by any of threemethods. Self nomination, nomination of acolleague or nomination of any deservingchemistry teacher by someone outside theschool such as a parent, former student orother individual. Note: current studentsMAY NOT participate in the nomination of ateacher.Further details and forms are avail-able at njacs.org under the EducationCommittee or by writing to the committee at445 Wyoming Avenue, Millburn NJ 07041 ofby request at [email protected]

Nominations are accepted throughout theyear. The award is presented in May.

George R. Gross445 Wyoming Avenue.,Millburn, NJ 07041-2131Phone/FAX: 973-379-1566


Call for Nominations

WESTCHESTER CHEMICALSOCIETY DISTINGUISHEDSCIENTIST AWARD 2004The Westchester Chemical Society is seek-ing nominations for its DistinguishedScientist Award 2004. Applicants must liveor work in Westchester. Applications aredue by April 1, 2004. Send application to:Joan Laredo-Liddell, 391 Palmer Road,Yonkers, NY 10701-5239.

OthersASSOCIATION OF CONSULTINGCHEMISTS & CHEMICALENGINEERS, INC.Nanotechnology--Hype or Hope?

Speaker: Dr. Sam Brauer

There have been many fanciful extrapola-tions of nanotechnology to date: in articlesfound in the popular press, television, andthe movies. Uses of nanotechnology haverun the gamut from killer nanorobots toreplacing surgeons. Meanwhile, skepticshave pointed out that nanotechnology pro-jects are based more on fantasy than sci-ence, and scoff that most of the claims arepractically impossible.

The reality of nanotechnology today is dif-ferent than either side of the debate hasportrayed in the popular press. Nanotech-nology products are high value added mate-rials which are being used in commercialapplications, as well as being a staple ofresearch. Both research and commercialuses of nanotechnology are expanding, andwill continue to do so for the foreseeablefuture.

Dr. Brauer received his B.A. from BrandeisUniversity, followed by a Ph.D. in Bio-inorganic Chemistry from DartmouthCollege in 1990. He did a postdoctoral stintat University of California in Davis in GerdLaMar's laboratory.

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2004Times: Cash Bar 6:00 PM

Dinner 6:30 PMPresentation 7:30 PM

Place: Ben's Deli209 West 38th StreetNew York, NY

Cost: Members/guests $40.00Visitors $50.00

To Reserve: Call Linda B. Townsend at1-973-729-6671 or e-mail: [email protected]. Advanced registration isrequired. Cancellations must be made 24hrs in advance. Please visit our web site formore details: www.chemconsult.org.

dNEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY — DEPARTMENTOF CHEMISTRY &ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESeminar Series — Spring 2004

Place: Tiernan Hall, Room 373 NJIT, Newark, NJ

Sponsored by: Purdue Pharma L.P. Cranbury, NJ

Wed., Feb. 4, 2004 — 1:00 PMQueer Eye for the Straight Chemist: Roleof Molecular Modeling in Drug RecoveryDr. Kiyean NamSr. Research ChemistMerk & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ


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Tues., Feb. 10, 2004 — 11:30 AMTopic TBADr. Manish ChhowallaDept. of Ceramics & Materials EngineeringRutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

Wed., Feb. 18, 2004 — 1:00 PMThe Effects of Phragmites Invasion onTidal SaltmarshesDr. Judith WeisBiology DepartmentRutgers University, Newark, NJ

Tues., Feb. 24, 2004 —11:30 AMTropane-Based Dopamine UptakeInhibitors: Why are Some Cocaine-likeand Some Not?Dr. Amy Hauck NewmanNational Institute of Drug AbuseBethesda, MD

Wed., Mar. 3, 2004 — 1:00 PMThe Dopamine Transporter: Target forCocaine and PharmacotherapyDr. Maarten ReithDept. of Psychiatry

NYU School of Medicine, NYC, NY

Seminar Series Coordinators:

Dr. Carol Venanzi Dr. Sanjay [email protected] [email protected] 973-596-5583

8WHY IQ IS NOT ENOUGHSecrets to Realizing Your Full CareerPotential

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ers have to walk on eggshells around you).Learn the biochemistry behind getting “emo-tionally hijacked,” and specific techniquesthat will help you “cool” down yor own orothers’ emotions. By the end of the work-shop, each participant will have a personaldevelopment plan of EQ skills to develop inorder to maximize career potential, and anemotionally intelligent strategy for dealingwith others who may get emotionallyhijacked.

Target Audience: Designed to providetools to female scientists that will enhanceleadership skills and maximize careerpotential. The workshop is targeted to earlyand mid-career women chemists, and willbe facilitated by the Edmondson ConsultingGroup.

Date: Monday, March 29, 2004Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (includes lunch)Place: during ACS spring national meeting

Anaheim, CACost: $199.00 per participant. Send

check with registration form.

Print the registration form from the WCCwebsite at http://membership.acs.org/w/wcc/ and mail to Dr. Amber Hinkle, 535

County Road 4015, Dayton, TX 77535.Deadline is February 15, 2004.

Call for Travel AwardsSponsored by the Eli Lilly & Co., the ACSMatching Gift Fund, and the ACS WomenChemists Committee, funding is availablefor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc-toral women chemists to travel to scientificmeetings in 2004 to present their research.

Awards will be given with preference to thefollowing order: (1) any applicant who will bemaking her first presentation (regardless offormat) at a major scientific meeting; and (2)graduate postdoctoral applicants who havenot presented at a national or major meetingsince leaving undergraduate school. Grantsmay be applied only for registration, travel,and accommodations, and are restricted totravel to meetings within the United States.Application deadline is February 15,2004 for meetings between July 1 andDecember 31, 2004. For more information,check the WCC website: http://membership.acs.org/W/WCC/ or e-mail:[email protected].


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