FEBRUARY MEETING

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Sharonville Convention Center

In Honor of the Chemist of the Year and the Research Associate of the Year

Featured Speaker:

Professor Mike Novak, Chemist of the Year

Department of Chemistry, Miami University

Why You Should Care about Arylnitrenium and Aryloxenium Ions

Register Online: Please register online HERE. Alternatively, you may email the webmaster at webmaster@acscincinnati.org to register.  Registration will close at noon on Monday, February 6.

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

Program:

5:30 – 7:00 pm: Registration

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Social Hour

7:00 – 8:00 pm: Dinner. ($25.00 or $15.00 for students, emeritus, unemployed & new members). Menu: Chicken Parmesan, Bowtie Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and Marinara, Caesar Salad, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Chocolate Mouse Cake.

8:00 – 9:00 pm: Speaker, Professor Mike Novak

Directions to Meeting Venue:

From the North: Take I-75 South to the Sharon Road Exit (#15). Turn right on Sharon Road. Go one block to Chester Road and turn right. The Convention Center is located ½ mile on the left.

From the South: Take I-75 North to the Sharon Road Exit (#15). Turn left on Sharon Road. Go one block to Chester Road and turn right. The Convention Center is located ½ mile on the left.

Additional directions and information about the Sharonville Convention Center can be found here:  http://sharonvilleconventioncenter.com/parking-directions/driving-directions/

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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5/3rd Dining Hall, Seton Center

College of Mount St. Joseph

Sponsored by Givaudan Flavors and Iota Sigma Pi

Joint Meeting with the Ohio Valley Section of AIChE

Featured Speaker:  Dr. John Leazer, Director of Sustainable Technology, EPA

“Green Chemistry Advances at EPA”

Register Online:  The cost of the meeting is $25, or $15 for students, emeritus, unemployed, and new members.  Registration will close at noon on Monday, January 9.  Please register online at:

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

Program:

5:30 – 7:00pm:  Registration, Seton Center Lobby.

6:00 – 7:00pm:  Social Hour, 5/3rd Dining Hall.

7:00 – 8:00pm:  Dinner.  Menu:  Panko & Parmesan-Crusted Chicken in a White Wine Sauce, 3-Cheese Tortellini, Winter Green Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Baked Rolls, and a Chocolate Torte with Creme Friache.

8:00 – 9:00pm:  Speaker, Dr. John Leazer

Directions to Meeting Venue:  The 5/3rd Dining Hall is located in the Seton Center at the College of Mt St. Joseph.  Parking for the meeting is available free of charge in the east parking garage on the corner of Neeb and Delhi Roads directly across from the entrance to the Seton Center.  A campus map and directions can be found at:

http://www.msj.edu/view/contact-us/campus-maps.aspx

December 8th, 2011

Conaton Board Room, Room 201 Schmidt Hall

Xavier University

Joint Meeting with the National Society for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)

Featured Speaker:

Professor James Mack, University of Cincinnati

“Shaken not Stirred”: Chemistry through high speed ball milling

Register Online: Please register online HERE. Alternatively, you may email the webmaster at webmaster@acscincinnati.org to register.  Registration will close at noon on Monday, December 5.

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

Program:

5:30 – 7:00pm: Registration, Conaton Board Room, 2nd floor Schmidt Hall

6:00 – 7:00pm: Social Hour Conaton Board Room.

7:00 – 8:00pm: Dinner. Conaton Board Room ($25.00 or $15.00 for students, emeritus, unemployed & new members). Menu: Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Hunter Sauce, Garden Greens Salad with Italian Vinaigrette, Wild Rice Pilaf, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Fresh Baked Bread, Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings, Coffee, Tea. Vegetarian entree available upon request when making reservations.

8:00 – 9:00pm: Speaker, James Mack

Directions to Meeting Venue:
The Xavier University Conaton Presidential Board Room is located on the second floor of Schmidt Hall. Parking is provided free with this parking pass (.pdf) at the Alumni Center on Dana Avenue across the street from Schmidt Hall. A map of Xavier University with directions can be found HERE

and the

Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society

present

The 2011 Ralph and Helen Oesper Banquet & Poster Session

honoring

Charles P. Casey

Homer B. Adkins Professor of Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Friday, October 14, 2011

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The Great Hall, Tangeman University Center (TUC), University of Cincinnati

Registration:

Please register online at:

Meeting Registration

As a lesser alternative, you may send your reservations by email to Kim.Carey@uc.edu. If absolutely impossible to make reservations via the internet, telephone 513-556-0293. Deadline for reservations is 12:00 noon on Friday, October 7, 2011. Include your name, affiliation, banquet dinner choice, and state if you’re in one of the 1/2 price categories. As a reminder, if you decide you must miss a meeting after you have made reservations, please call to cancel. If you do not cancel, the Section will have to charge you because it will have been charged by the University.  The cost for the meeting is $30 for members, and $15 for students, retired, emeritus and unemployed attendees.

Program:

5:30 – 7:00 pm:  Reception and Poster Session.

7:00 – 9:00 pm:  Banquet, Award Presentation, and After-Dinner Talk.

“All Kinds of Bonding”

Clark Landis, University of Wisconsin-Madison

About the Speaker:

Clark Landis is Professor of Inorganic and Organic chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA).  Born in 1956, he received the B. S. degree in chemistry from the University of Illinois-Urbana and his PhD from the University of Chicago for his work with Jack Halpern on the mechanism of enantioselective hydrogenation. Clark’s current research interests center on catalysis and include mechanisms of  metal-catalyzed alkene polymerization and enantioselective hydroformylation, development of new NMR and mass spectrometric methods for measurement of rapid kinetics, synthesis  and applications of modular chiral diazaphospholane ligands, computational modeling of catalytic processes, bonding theory, and chemical education.  With Frank Weinhold he is coauthor of two books, Valency and Bonding (Cambridge Press, 2005) and Exploring Chemistry with NBOs (Wiley, 2011).  He was the recipient of the ACS Award in Organometallic Chemistry in 2010 and the University of Wisconsin Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 2005.

Directions:

If you approach via I-75, take the Hopple Street exit and turn left at the light. You will pass over the highway. At the next light, go straight (straight here is actually about a 45 degree turn to the left). You are now on Martin Luther King Drive. Continue up King to the 4th traffic light. You will reach the first one quickly, the second one about ½ mile after that, the third (Clifton Ave.) after going up a long hill, and the 4th as you continue eastward with the campus on your right. Turn right at this 4th traffic light onto campus, and then right into the Woodside Garage.

If you approach Cincinnati coming south on I-71, get off at the Taft Street exit (exit 3). After the light at the end of the off-ramp, continue straight (west) on Taft for about 1.3 miles. At this time, Hughes High School is directly in front of you, and you must turn. Turn right onto Clifton Avenue. The University is now on your right side. Continue on Clifton to King; turn right (eastbound) on King and follow to the first light. Turn right onto campus, and then right into the Woodside Garage.

Please Note:

The annual Homecoming parade will feature student-built floats and area bands. The parade begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the corner of Calhoun and Clifton avenues, then proceed north on Clifton and east on Martin Luther King Drive.

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Street closures will begin at 6 p.m. and include both Calhoun and Clifton. MLK will be restricted to one lane in each direction, while parking will be unavailable on all three streets after 4 p.m., Oct. 14.

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Campus Map:  West Campus Map (.pdf)

Elemental Fun at Germania Park

Sunday, September 25, 2011, 1-5pm

Bring your family! Invite your friends!  Come and celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall, reconnect with old friends and make new ones in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.  Activities and entertainment will include food, drinks, and Goldi the clown, face painting, balloons, games, games, chemistry demonstrations and an inflatable bouncy castle for children.

Registration: 1:00 – 2:00pm

Food/Potluck: The section will provide grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, metts, and chicken as well as condiments and drinks including beer, soft drinks and juiceboxes.

Attendees are cordially requested to bring a dish to share.  If your last name starts with A-M please bring a side dish or salad for 6.  If your last name starts with N-Z please bring a desert for 6.

Food will be served at 2 pm.

Cost: $10 for individual members or $15 for members with their family or friends.  $5 for individual retired members, first time chemists, K-12 teachers, students and unemployed members or $10 for the same with family and friends.

Registration:  Please register online at:

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

When you register indicate the number of adults and children attending.  The deadline for registration has been extended to Friday September 23 at noon.  REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED.

Germania Park

3529 West Kemper Road

Cincinnati, OH 45251

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Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

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Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s

5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

Sponsored by Dr. Robert Laughlin

with Featured Speaker Dr. Michael Tunick, Research Chemist, U.S. Department of Agriculture

“Molecules to Mozzarella:  The Chemistry of Cheese”

Program:

5:30 – 7:00pm:  Registration.

6:00 – 7:00pm:  Social Hour.  Wine Tasting and Cheese pairing with assortment of cheeses including recipes and tips.

7:00 – 8:00pm:  Dinner.  Grand Hall South.  Served Buffet Style:  Italian Stuffed Chicken with Provencal Sauce, House Salad, Green Beans Amandine, Layered Potatoes, Rolls with Butter, Assorted Mini Deserts; Coffee, Tea, and Water.

Registration:  Cost is $25.00 ($15.00 for students, emeritus, unemployed, and new members).  Please register online at:

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

If you cannot register online, you may send your reservations by email to webmaster@acscincinnati.org to register.  If it is absolutely impossible for you to make reservations via the internet, call 513-626-0242 (please leave your name, affiliation, dinner option, a contact phone number and state if you are in one of the reduced price categories).  The deadline for registration is 12:00 noon on Monday May 16th 2011.

8:00pm:  Dr. Michael Tunick.  “Molecules to Mozzarella:  The Chemistry of Cheese”

Wednesday April 13, 2011

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Sponsored By

Girindus America, Inc.

with Featured Speaker

Dr. Al Hazari

University of Tennessee and Science Educator

Program:

5:00pm:  Board Meeting.  Student Union 109.

5:30 – 7:00pm:  Registration.  Student Union 100L.

6:00 – 7:00pm:  Dinner.  Student Union Ballroom.  Buffet dinner:  Beef tips with brown gravy, poached salmon, garden salad with ranch and balsamic dressings, wild rice, green beans, sugar snap peas, rolls with butter, cherry pie; coffee, tea and water.  Vegetarian meal available.  $20 ($10 students, emeritus, unemployed and new members).

7:00pm:  Student awards presentation.

7:15pm:  Prof. Al Hazari

“Chemistry in Comics”

8:15pm:  Science teacher award presentations.

Registration:

Please register online at:

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

Alternatively, register by email at webmaster@acscincinnati.org.  As a last resort, call 513-626-0242 (please leave your name, affiliation, a contact phone number and state if you are in one of the reduced price categories.  The deadline for registration is 12:00 noon on April 11.

Directions to NKU:

The meeting will be held at the Student Union (SU107A), which is on Kenton Drive.

The board meeting and workshop will also be held at the Student Union (SU109 & 108).

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. Turn right at the roundabout (University Drive) and then left at the traffic light (Kenton Drive).
Park in the Kenton Drive Parking Garage.

From the East on I-275:  (e.g., if coming from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport)

Take Exit 76, “Three Mile Road/Northern Kentucky University.” Turn right. Turn right at the traffic light (Kenton Drive). Park in the Kenton Drive Parking Garage.

From the 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. Turn right at the roundabout (University Drive) and then left at the traffic light (Kenton Drive). Park in the Kenton Drive Parking Garage.

Parking:

Guests must park in The Kenton Drive Parking Garage and NOT in the surface lots to avoid ticketing. The Kenton Drive Parking Garage is across the street from the Student Union, where the meeting will take place. The parking fee of $3.00 can be waived if you bring your ticket for validation to the registration desk.

A campus map showing the Kenton Drive Garage and the Student Union can be found at:

http://admissions.nku.edu/visit/campusmaps.php

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Savannah Center

5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd. West Chester, Ohio 45069 Phone: (513) 860-4142

Sponsored by Advanced Testing Laboratory

Featured Speaker: Dr. Leonard Katz, Director and Industry Liaison Officer of the Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (SynBERC)

Program

5:30 – 7:00 pm: Registration.

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Social Hour.  The bar will be open from approximately 6:00 until 7:00 pm. Each guest will receive 1 ticket, which they will be able to use for Beer or Wine. A cash bar will be available for those desiring to purchase an additional beverage.

7:00-8:00pm: Dinner.  Menu:Caprese Salad served with Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Olive Oil. Chicken Saltimbocca served with Creamy Polenta and Steamed Asparagus. Dessert: Tiramisu. Chef’s Vegetarian Option available.  Fee: $25.00 ($15.00 students, emeritus, unemployed and new members)

Registration: Please register online at

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

This is the best and easiest way to register and indicate your dinner option. A less desirable alternative, you may send your reservations by email to webmaster@acscincinnati.org to register. If it is absolutely impossible for you to make reservations via the internet, call 513-626-0242 (please leave name, affiliation, dinner option, a contact phone number and state if you are in one of the reduced price categories). Deadline for registration is 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March. 8th.

8:00 pm: Speaker. Dr. Leonard Katz

“Synthetic Biology and SynBERC: Interface Between Biology and Engineering.”

Directions:

From NORTH:

I-75 South, turn Right on to Union Centre Boulevard Exit (#19).  Travel 5 traffic lights, at the 5th light turn left on to Chappell Crossing Blvd.

From SOUTH:

I-75 North, turn Left on to Union Centre Boulevard Exit (#19). Travel 6 traffic lights, at the 6th light turn left on to Chappell Crossing Blvd.

From I-71:

I-275 to I-75 North. Follow directions above from I-75 North. The Union Centre Boulevard Exit is the first Exit North of I-275.

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

at

The Wingate by Wyndham & Meridian Conference Center

7500 Tylers Place Blvd.

West Chester, OH 45069

Sponsored by Procter & Gamble

Cincinnati Chemist of the Year:

Professor Apryll M. Stalcup

Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati

Program:

5:30 – 7:00 pm: Registration

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Social Hour:  Beer, wine and soft drinks.

7:00 – 8:00 pm: Buffet Dinner:  Chef’s greens salad, traditional lasagna, tortellini in basil cream served with foccacia & crusty Italian bread with butter & herb-infused oils, tiramisu, coffee, hot and ice tea.

Fee:  $25.00  ($15.00 students, emeritus, unemployed and new members).

8:00pm: Speaker:

Prof. Apryll M. Stalcup

“Separation SCIENCE”

Registration:

Please register online at:

http://registration.acscincinnati.org

Alternatively, you may email the webmaster at webmaster@acscincinnati.org to register.

The deadline for registration is noon on Monday, February 7.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

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Givaudan Flavors

1199 Edison Dr.

Cincinnati, OH

Sponsored by

Givaudan Flavors and Iota Sigma Pi

Program:

5:30 – 7:00 pm: Registration

5:30 – 6:30 pm: Section Outreach Planning Meeting, CDR #1.

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Social Hour.  Cheese with crackers, grapes, veggies and dip, punch, iced tea, soft drinks.

7:00 – 8:00 pm: Buffet Dinner:  Italian Chop Salad, fresh bread, Tuscan Stuffed Chicken, Charbroiled Flat Iron Steak, Sauteed Vegetable Medley, Roasted Potatoes, Assorted Miniature Pastries, coffee, and tea.  Vegetarian entree available upon request when making reservations.

Fee: $25.00 ($15.00 for students, emeritus, unemployed and new members.

8:00pm: Speaker, Prof. William R. Heineman, Distinguished Research Professor and Chair Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati

“New Strategies for Chemical Sensors”

Chemical sensors and biosensors are able to rapidly determine chemicals and biological agents.  Examples of widely used sensors are the pH electrode, the glucose biosensor, and the Clark oxygen electrode. Although many sensors are commercially available, many more are needed.    However, developing new sensors with the selectivity needed for measurements in real world samples is very difficult.  Spectroelectrochemistry is a strategy for developing highly selective sensors without resorting to fragile biosensors.  These novel sensors combine electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and selective partitioning into a film.  The film is chosen to preconcentrate analyte from the sample solution into the measurement zone and to reject some sample components. An additional level of selectivity is provided by subjecting the preconcentrated analyte to electrolysis, which electrochemically modulates an optical signal. The modulated signal can then be distinguished from the constant signals of other components in the sample and used for quantification.  Examples of sensors developed for the detection of inorganic and organic compounds in complex samples such as nuclear waste and biological fluids will be described.

Register online at:

http://registration.acscincinnati.org/

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.