Canadian Chemical News articles from July 2006

Canadian Chemical News archives from July 2006

Crossing the imaginary lines: perception vs. reality on the subject of diversity.(GUEST COLUMN / CHRONIQUEUR INVITE)(Column)
July 1, 2006... As the first female chair of the CIC, I would be remiss not to comment on diversity. Our 61-year history has been built on strong leadership and committed individuals. I look forward to meeting the challenge and providing a new footprint...

Chemists--stand stronger!(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... Many excellent points have been made in the ACCN May 2006 guest column. However, the CSC and chemists, working together, must take a stronger position. Chemists must take steps to professionalize (as in P. Chem.) with all the rights,...

Now's our chance.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... The Globe and Mail, which refers to itself as Canada's National Newspaper, recently ran a series of articles about the toxic chemicals to which we are exposed every day and the harm that results. I was somewhat less than satisfied with the...

NOVA Chemicals.(A. Terence Poole, executive vice-president of corporate strategy and development)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... NOVA Chemicals announced that A. Terence (Terry) Poole, executive vice-president of corporate strategy and development, elected to retire on June 30, 2006. Poole was with NOVA Chemicals and predecessor companies since 1988. Larry MacDonald, CEO...

Chemtura.(Robert S. Wedinger appointed)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Chemtura has appointed Robert S. Wedinger as vice-president and general manager of process chemicals and polymers. His responsibilities will include the Royalene EPDM and rubber chemicals portfolio.

Daniel Boismenu.(University)(professor wins University of Quebec and McGill University prize )
July 1, 2006... Sept diplomes de l'UQAM ont recu, lors d'un gala en leur honneur, les Prix Reconnaissance UQAM 2006. Ces prix visent a souligner leur contribution exceptionnelle au developpement et au rayonnement de leur secteur d'etudes, de leur sphere...

Adrian Brook.(University of Toronto granted an honorary doctor of science degree)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Adrian Brook, FCIC, has earned a worldwide reputation for his research in organosilicon chemistry. In recognition of his work, he was granted an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Toronto on June 9, 2006.

David Wardlaw.(joined The University of Western Ontario)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... David Wardlaw, MCIC has left Queen's University as the chemistry department chair and taken on dean of science at The University of Western Ontario as of July 1, 2006.

NSERC announced the official opening of its second regional office.(Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... NSERC announced the official opening of its second regional office. Located in Winnipeg, MB, the office will serve the three Prairie provinces. "This is the second of five regional offices that NSERC is establishing across Canada,"...

Canadian Academy of Engineering.(Distinction)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Daniel Motyka, Douglas Reeve, FCIC, Larry Seeley, MCIC, and James Smith, FCIC, joined the ranks of 20 new members recently appointed to the Canadian Academy of Engineering. The ceremony took place in Ottawa, ON, on June 16, 2006, in conjunction...

AERI's fuel cell research program.(Alberta Energy Research Institute )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... The Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI) will establish a fuel cell research program for the conversion of stranded industrial hydrogen to electricity. This initiative will support the systematic investigation, evaluation, and development...

Canada aims high with biofuel strategy.
July 1, 2006... The federal government wants a nationwide biofuel strategy. The federal-provincial-territorial meeting on renewable fuels was recently held in Regina, SK, to announce the federal government's strategy for biofuels. The meeting brought together...

Name change.(Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Fuel Cells Canada, the national industry association for Canada's hydrogen and fuel cell sector, announced that it has changed its name to Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada. The new name more accurately reflects the interests of the association's...

Prix Phenix de l'environnement.(Phoenix award to the Center of Studies for Chemistry Procedures of Quebec (CEPROCQ))
July 1, 2006... Le Centre d'etudes des procedes chimiques du Quebec (CEPROCQ), un centre de transfert de technologie affilie au College de Maisonneuve, s'est vu decerne un prix Phenix de l'environnement dans la categorie Recherche et developpement, pour le...

ICISsearch on-line buyer's guide.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Kellysearch.com is the world's largest B2B vertical search engine. Along with International Chemical Information Services (ICIS), it has announced the launch of ICISsearch. Simplifying the sourcing process for the chemical industry, users can...

Entec to distribute Dow plastics.(Entec Polymers, Dow Chemical)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Dow Chemical announced that Entec Polymers has become an authorized distributor of Dow's broad thermoplastics portfolio in Canada and the U.S. This authorization expands Dow's relationship with Entec, an operating unit of Ravago and one of...

Catalysis celebrated at Ottawa U.(University of Ottawa)
July 1, 2006... The role of catalysis as a major driving force for the high standard of living enjoyed in Canada cannot be overstated. Catalysis is an enabling technology in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, both major drivers of the Canadian...

Consider the sponge.(CHEMFUSION)
July 1, 2006... Have you ever washed yourself with the remains of a primitive multi-celled animal? You probably have. It's called a sponge. It is, or I should say was an animal. But all that remains is the skeleton. Luckily, it's soft. It's made mostly of a...

Fatty acid signatures in fish: applications of chemometrics and marine lipids in ecology and food science.
July 1, 2006... When you say "lipids and fats," most people think of those few extra pounds they are carrying around. Some think of how much trans fat is in their food. But when I think of lipids, what first comes to mind are the many ways they can be used in...

All in the balance: could further investigation into global and regional atmospheric water balances mitigate the effects of climate change?
July 1, 2006... While the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) believes that global warming is causing climate change, it admits that it has no proof that the two are linked. The greenhouse gas (GHG) theory of global warming has theoretical merit,...

No trespassing--Part II: evaluate your freedom to conduct research.
July 1, 2006... The patent system is designed to provide a reward in the form of a limited monopoly to inventors for discovering an invention in exchange for the public dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge. In principle, patents are meant to...

Detecting chemical warfare agents: new chemical sensing technology promises safety and portability.
July 1, 2006... Do good things really come in small packages? University of Saskatchewan graduate student Mohammed Abdul Kader Khan thinks so, and he's hoping to prove it with a chemical sensing system that could one day allow military personnel, peacekeepers,...

Toxic chemicals and children's health report released.(And in REGULATION NEWS ...)(Report)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... "Toxic Chemicals and Children's Health in North America." The report focuses on the releases of carcinogens, developmental and reproductive toxicants, and suspected neurotoxicants, as reported by the national pollutant release and transfer...

ChemWatch.(And in REGULATION NEWS ...)(Royal Canadian Mounted Police )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), in partnership with concerned chemical producers, distributors, and retailers, has established ChemWatch. It is a 1-800-387-0020 hotline for companies to contact the RCMP regarding suspicious chemical...

Annual report of the CIC chair 2005-2006.(CIC BULLETIN ICC)
July 1, 2006... This report summarizes some of what the CIC/Constituent Societies have accomplished since the 2005 AGM in Saskatoon, SK. The items are grouped around the main responsibilities of the CIC as expressed in its Mission Statement. I will focus on a...

Neil Bartlett honoured by the ACS and the CSC.(International Historic Chemical Landmark)(American Chemical Society)(Canadian Society for Chemistry)
July 1, 2006... On May 23, 2006 in Vancouver, BC, a ceremony was held during which the American Chemical Society (ACS) designated Neil Bartlett's discovery an International Historic Chemical Landmark. In the presence of several dignitaries, Bartlett, his wife,...

Pestcon Scholarship ends.(CIC BULLETIN ICC)
July 1, 2006... After 25 years, the CIC Pestcon Scholarship has come to a close. This scholarship was created from surplus funds generated by the VIth International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry held in Ottawa, ON, in August 1986. The scholarship was...

In memoriam.(CIC BULLETIN ICC)(Obituary)
July 1, 2006... The CIC extends its condolences to the families of: Henri Eid, MCIC Robert S. Shelley, MCIC

Public understanding of chemistry 2006.(NCW NEWS / NOUVELLES DE LA SNC)
July 1, 2006... Thank you to the Sponsors Merci aux commanditaires (as of June 9, 2006) Gold BASF Canada CIC Chemical Education Fund Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. Silver Anachemia Science H. L. Blachford Ltd. NOVA Chemicals Corp. Rechochem Inc....

The 2006 Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference: building bridges--one bond at a time.(STUDENT NEWS / NOUVELLES DES ESTUDIANTS)
July 1, 2006... The 2006 Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference (WCUCC 2006) held from May 4 to 6 in Edmonton, AB, was a smashing success! Drawing approximately 100 participants from all areas of chemistry, across Western Canada, WCUCC 2006...

NHSCE 2006.(STUDENT NEWS / NOUVELLES DES ESTUDIANTS)
July 1, 2006... The CIC National High School Chemistry Exam (NHSCE) is intended for the best students (first 10 percent) of secondary schools and for cegep students who have taken no more than two courses of chemistry. It is designed to promote interest in...

International Chemistry Olympiad 2006.(STUDENT NEWS / NOUVELLES DES ETUDIANTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Based on the results of the Canadian Chemistry and Physics Olympiad Finals held in Toronto, ON, May 28-June 4, 2006, the following students were chosen to represent Canada at the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad in Gyongsan, Korea,...

Canada-Wide Science Fair.(STUDENT NEWS / NOUVELLES DES ETUDIANTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Saguenay, QC, hosted the Canada-Wide Science Fair on May 13-21, 2006. Students qualify for this fair through local and regional competitions. Approximately 25,000 students compete at the first level of fairs, sending 369 projects on to the...

Events / evenements.
July 1, 2006... Canada Conferences July 26-30, 2006. The Sixth Canadian Computational Chemistry Conference (CCCC6), Vancouver, BC, www.chem.ubc.ca/CCCC6 August 9-13, 2006. Ltos-12, Twelfth Symposium on The Latest Trends in Organic Synthesis, St....