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April 2009 Meeting

Akron Section ACS - April 2009 General Meeting
Crano Memorial Lecture
Wed, April 15, 2009

Afternoon Seminar: The University of Akron
Evening Location: Walsh University

Dr. Matthew Platz, The Ohio State UniversityOur April meeting features our annual Crano Memorial Lecture – an afternoon technical lecture at The University of Akron along with a general evening program at Walsh University. Dr. Matthew Platz, The Ohio State University, will be the speaker for both events. Our evening program will be held at Walsh University and during the reception a tour of the science center will be available. At the evening program, we will also recognize the outstanding chemistry juniors at the local colleges and universities.

The University of Akron - Mary Gladwin Hall, Room 111

2:15 pm Refreshments
2:30 pm Seminar – Ultrafast Time Resolved Studies of Reactive Intermediates

Walsh University – Br. Robert Francoeur Conference Center

5:30 pm Networking/Social reception with cash bar
5:45 pm Tour of Science Center Facilities
6:30 pm Dinner - $22 for Members/non-members; $5 for Students
7:30 pm Evening Program
                   Awards to Outstanding Juniors in Chemistry
                   Lecture - Development of a Photochemical Technology to Reduce
                                   Pathogens in Platelet Transfusions

Both programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are required for dinner. Please contact Ann Bolek at 330-972-6264 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by noon on Monday, April 6 for dinner reservations (please note that dinner reservations are required earlier than usual) – the dinner menu includes hickory chicken, roasted red skin potatoes, green beans almondine, penne pasta with marinara sauce, rolls, garden salad, chocolate cake, and coffee/water/iced tea.

Additional information on Dr. Platz can be found on his web page http://www.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/cgi/brochure?Faculty=platz

Directions to the locations can be found by clicking on the "read more" link

Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 April 2009 )
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Congrats to the winners of Science Fair
Congratulations to the science fair winners and judges for the District 5 Fair held on March 21!
Judges: Dave Vanderwiel and Sarah Robenstine

Winners:
Sarat Tallmraju
Solon High School  11th grade
Energy from a Titanium Dioxide Solar Cell

Nisha Malhotra
Solon Middle School  8th grade
Which Orange Juice has the most Amount of Vitamin C
Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 April 2009 )
 
Dr. Stephen Cheng Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

s_cheng.jpg.jpgDr. Stephen Cheng, dean of The University of Akron's College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NEA). The latter is a global group of 2,421 senior professionals in business, academia and government who are among the world's most accomplished engineers.

 

The NEA citation states Cheng's election is "For the development of materials for liquid crystal displays and the elucidation of structure-property relationships in polymeric materials." Cheng's research focuses on polymers, liquid crystals, surfactants and micelles. "Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer," NEA says. "Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice or education." Cheng, also professor of polymer science at the university, is well known on the Akron campus, having joined UA in 1987 as assistant professor of polymer science. He was promoted to associate professor in 1991 and full professor in 1995. "This election recognizes The University of Akron and its commitment to excellence in science and engineering," says Cheng. "Dr. Cheng and his work are known and respected worldwide," says UA President Dr. Luis M. Proenza. "We are pleased and proud at his election to this prestigious society. It reflects his work as a talented researcher and teacher." Cheng earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from East China Normal University, a master's in polymer engineering from Donghua University in Shanghai and a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.

 

 
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2008 Glen Brown Distinguished Service Award
Henry Stevens is awarded the 2008 Glen Brown Distinguished Service AwardHenry Stevens was awarded the 2008 Glen Brown Distinguished Service Award at the January meeting. Henry has been instrumental in finding candidates for the the Akron Section Award and outstanding speakers for the Crano Lecture series. Thank you Henry for all of your hard work! (Henry is shown with Immediate Past Chair Daryl Stein and current Chair David Perry).
Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 March 2009 )
 
Creation of an Endowment for the John Crano Memorial Lecture

For the past 10 years the Crano lectures, usually at the April meeting, have been a highlight of our year. These lectures are in memory of John Crano, who was instrumental in developing the photochromics for PPG's polycarbonate lenses. John was an active member of the Akron Section for many years. Up to now, PPG, Inc. has funded the lectureship on a year-by-year basis. Earlier this year, section members, led by Henry Stevens, have had discussions with Barry Vangemert of PPG, Inc. about how to perpetuate this lectureship in honor of John Crano.

Now, it is my pleasure to anounce the creation of the John Crano Memorial Lecture Endowment. The endowment has been initialized by gifts from Transitions, Inc. ($10,000), and the PPG Collegium ($5,000). In addtion, PPG, Inc. will match gifts from its current employees. The Akron Section will contribute $5,000 to the endowment and will match gifts by individual Section members. If you would like to contribute, your gift will be matched by the Section. Make out your check payable to the Akron Section, mark it "for Crano Endowment", and sent it to our treasurer: Dr. Chris Ziegler, Treasurer The Akron Section ACS Department of Chemistry The University of Akron Akron OH 44325-3601

David Perry, Section Chair

 
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