Advance registration for CeRMACS-2010 (16-19 June in Dayton Ohio) is Friday, May 28th.  On-site registration will be available, but it will cost a bit more.  The deadline for Housing is Monday, May 31st.

CeRMACS has received nearly 500 abstracts on traditional areas of chemistry in addition to nanomaterials, biotechnology, and metamaterials.  Each day will feature two plenary lectures on very timely topics.  Social events include Chemipalooza at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, featuring a live band, international fare, and fabulous drinks; and a Dayton Dragons baseball game scheduled for Friday.

More meeting information can be obtained at CeRMACS2010.org.

The Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society has funds available for the purpose of improving chemical education in the geographic area served by the local section (OH: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland and Warren counties; KY: Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties; IN: Dearborn and Ohio counties). The Educational Grants Committee was established to make recommendations to the Cincinnati Section Board of Directors for the disbursement of these funds. The committee hereby invites applications for these grants from all members (teachers, students, industrial chemists, etc.) of the chemical community in the service area of the section.

Grants will be awarded for such activities as attending educational workshops, participation in summer research programs, innovative education programs, instructional equipment, etc.  Proposals, which incorporate the use of funds from other agencies or corporations, including the agency, or corporation, with which the applicant is affiliated, will be given preference in the selection process.  Funds will generally not be awarded for the purchase of common supplies or chemicals.  However, any application, which meets the basic criteria for which the fund was created, will be given serious consideration.  Grants will be, in most cases, limited to $1,500; exceptional proposals will be considered for larger amounts.  No school or organization will be allowed to receive more than one (1) award per calendar year.  Within one year from the time the grant is awarded, a report describing the use of the funds and the impact that the project had on improving chemical education is expected to be forwarded to the committee chairperson, Ms. Gloria Story.

Gloria Story

The Procter and Gamble Co.

8700 Mason-Montgomery Rd.

Mason, OH 45040

Phone: 513-622-3021

E-mail: story.gm@pg.com

Educational Grants Information (.doc, .pdf)

Educational Grants Application (.doc, .pdf)

National Chemistry Week is October 18-24. For more information and poster contest information see:

Poster Contest Flyer (.doc)

You and your friends are invited to the Bier Stube Room of the Haufbrauhaus in Newport, Kentucky, to discuss these and other water questions at an American Chemical Society, Cincinnati Section, Science Cafe on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 6pm.

If you plan to share, please make enough handouts or burn enough CDs for 30 teachers. Linda Ford is leading this discussion group again this year. If you have questions or comments concerning the group, please contact Linda at linda.ford@7hills.org. Linda is always on the lookout for new program ideas and new meeting places. Until we convene, let us all enjoy a great start to the new school year!

Remember to register for Practical HPLC for Pharmaceutical Analysis.

Professor Emeritus John Fortman

Wright State University

Sponsored by Procter & Gamble

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

at Northern Kentucky University

Program:

5:00 pm Board Meeting: University Center 303

5:30 pm Registration: University Center, Second Floor Lobby Area

6:00 pm Dinner: University Center Ballroom. Dinner, served buffet style: Sliced Roast Beef with Burgundy Wine Sauce, Baked Cod, Tossed Green Salad with Ranch and Balsamic, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Peas and Red Peppers, Rolls with Butter, Assorted Fruit Pies. Dinner includes coffee, tea, and water. Also, six vegetarian meals will be available. $15.00 ($10.00 students, emeritus, unemployed and new members).

7:00 pm Awards presentation: National Chemistry Week Poster Competition Winners

7:15 pm Keynote Speaker: Professor John Fortman, University Center Ballroom

8:15 pm Awards Presentation, Science Teacher Awards and Oesper and Chemistry Olympiad Competition Winners

Reservations: Registration is now closed.

Directions to NKU:

From downtown Cincinnati: Go east on U.S. Highway 50 (Columbia Parkway) and take Exit 1J, I-471 South, Newport, Kentucky. Go south on I-471 to the traffic light at the intersection of I-471 and U.S. Highway 27. Continue straight and turn right at the next traffic light onto Nunn Drive.

From East on I-275 only (use these directions if coming from the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Airport): Take Exit 76, “Three mile Road/Northern Kentucky University.” Turn right. The first traffic light is Kenton Drive; the second traffic light is Nunn Drive. East or west on I-275: Take Exit 74A, toward Alexandria, leading to I-471 south. Go to the traffic light at the intersection of I-471 and U.S. Highway 27. Continue straight and turn right at the next traffic light onto Nunn Drive.

Guests may park in any unreserved parking space, except for lot N as it is all reserved. The two garages are $2.00. Guests must have a handicapped parking sticker in order to park in a space for the handicapped. A campus map showing the locations of the parking lots can be found at http://www.nku.edu/~mccartne/map/index.html. Due to construction on campus, traffic in and out of campus can be heavy at times and it is recommended that you plan extra time for parking.

On the Riverboat Deck of The Great American Ball Park

Cincinnati Reds vs. Florida Marlins

Wednesday, May 14

Game Starts at 7:10pm, Riverboat Deck Opens at 5:40pm.

Tickets for party night have been mailed to you on or before 5/2/08. If you have not received your ticket by May 10, please let John Janusz know (janusz.jm@pg.com, 622-3803). Payment can be made by cash or check to our treasurer, Beth Reno, when you arrive at the Riverboat Deck.

Cost is $30 per person which includes admission to the game and the Riverboat Deck and a buffet dinner which includes: Either Montgomery Inn Pulled Pork or Herb Roasted Chicken (alternate each game), Hot Dogs, Big Red Smokies, Sauerkraut, Peppers & Onions, Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Vegetable Tray, Popcorn, Peanuts in the shell, Assorted Cookies, Buns & Condiments, Pepsi Products & Water, 2 Beers per person

Ninety seats are reserved for the Cincinnati local section on the Riverboat Deck in center field. The deck open 90 minutes before game time. Parking is on your own.

The Cincinnati Bell Riverboat Deck: See all the action from this prime spot beyond center field, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Ohio River and the entire ballpark!

Registration: Registration is now closed.

Tracy Hamilton

University of Alabama at Birmingham

“The Commercial Production of Craft Beers”

Ken Lee

Brewmaster at Boston Beer (Sam Adams), Cincinnati

Sponsored by Advanced Testing Laboratory, Inc.

Wednesday, March 19th

Program:

5:15-6:15 Joy Henderson, Cargill Flavor Systems. Career Services Discussion Group. Location: Room Northwest A.

“Brainstorming Session on Chemistry Careers”

5:15-6:15 Dr. Tom Brueggemeyer, US FDA, Forensic Chemistry Center. Analytical Discussion Group. Location: Room Northwest B.

“Pet Food Contamination 2007— a Multi-Faceted Analytical Investigation”

6:00-7:15 Social Hour

7:15-8:15 Dinner, Sequoia Rooms 1-3. ($20.00 or $10.00 for students, emeritus, unemployed new members). Specialty menu designed using Sam Adams products: Boston Marinated Pork Loin with Scotch Ale Sauce, Adams roast beef, herb roasted potatoes, roasted summer vegetables with Sam Adams vinaigrette. Vegetarian option: vegetable pasta roll toped with a marinara or alfredo sauce.

8:15-9:15 Featured Speakers

Registration: Please register online HERE. The deadline for reservations is Friday, March 14 The deadline for reservations has been extended to Monday, March 17 at 2:00pm.

Great Wolf Lodge

5688 Kings Island Drive

Mason, Ohio 45040

Phone: (513) 336-7614

Website: http://www.greatwolf.com