Canadian Chemical News articles from May 2004

Canadian Chemical News archives from May 2004

On the future of chemistry.(Guest Column)
May 1, 2004... Speculations about the future of chemistry are often raised by distinguished panels of scientists com- missioned for this task. Whether such efforts are helpful is debatable, but it is certain that detailed predictions are both foolhardy and...

Our own worst enemies.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... I was particularly pleased by two articles in ACCN March 2004--Madeleine Jacobs' "Are Chemists Too Shy For Their Own Good?" and Armand Lattes' "What If All Chemists Quit?" They brought to mind several thoughts that I might have included in my...

Dalhousie University.(Jean Burnell appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Dalhousie University's Jean Burnell, MCIC, has been appointed Faculty of Science Killam Professor of Chemistry effective July 1,2004. The professorships are awarded for five-year terms to recognize the careers of the most outstanding scientists...

University of Victoria.(University)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... University of Victoria's Penelope Codding, FCIC, has been appointed associate vice-president of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Studies. This is a three-year secondment, during which Codding will split her time between teaching and research...

Universite Laval.(Mosto Bousmina awarded 2004 NSERC Steacie Fellowship)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Universite Laval's Mosto Bousmina, ACIC, was among six university professors to be awarded the 2004 NSERC Steacie Fellowship. The award is one of Canada's premier science and engineering prizes. "NSERC Steacie Fellows are quickly...

Carleton University.(Jim Wright's article on the activity of phenolic antioxidants)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... An article written by Carleton University's Jim Wright, MCIC, entitled "Predicting the activity of phenolic antioxidants: Theoretical method, analysis of substituent effects, and application to major families of antioxidants," was published in...

The Commercial Development and Marketing Association (CDMA) and the Chemical Heritage Foundation will present the 2004 Award for Executive Excellence to Madeleine Jacobs.(Distinction)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Commercial Development and Marketing Association (CDMA) and the Chemical Heritage Foundation will present the 2004 Award for Executive Excellence to Madeleine Jacobs, executive director and CEO of the American Chemical Society. The...

Erratum.(Personals)(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2004... ACCN extends its apologies to Merk Frosst Canada Ltd. for referring to them as Mark Frosst Canada Inc. in Vol. 53, No.4

In memoriam.(Personals)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
May 1, 2004... The CIC extends its condolences to the families of: H.J. Dawe, FCIC William F. Furter, FCIC Gordon C. Laidlaw, FCIC

Web of lies.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Dihydrogen monoxide was thought to be such a threat to the community of Aliso Viejo that California officials considered banning foam cups after learning the chemical was used to make them. City councillors of the Orange County suburb were...

Have your plate and eat it too.(nature-based tableware )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Nature-based tableware as described in ACCN January 2004 is now available on-line in bulk quantities from Brenmar. NatureWorks[TM] PLA has taken another step toward broader mainstream acceptance and availability through the establishment of an...

110 reasons to celebrate.(periodic table)
May 1, 2004... The periodic table never looked so good. The Centennial Periodic Table project was designed by students and scientists at the University of Manitoba. The project was organized by Jason Hein, MCIC, and Pedro Aguiar--two PhD students in...

Molecular research centre launched.(at King's University College )
May 1, 2004... In response to outstanding support of its scientific research programs, The King's University College (TKUC) officially opened The King's Centre for Molecular Structure (KCMS). The Centre, was made possible by awards from the Canada Foundation...

Chip controls neural connection.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Researchers from the University of Calgary and the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry in Germany have used a silicon chip to coax a pair of nerve cells to communicate. The two cells communicate with each other using a chemical synapse. When...

Thieves hit campus labs.(University of Saskatchewan )
May 1, 2004... A series of brazen thefts from laboratories at the University of Saskatchewan earlier this year has authorities suggesting that glassware be kept under lock and key. Special Constable Paul Smith with security services said a number of incidents...

Bill C-45 now in effect.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bill C-45, the "Westray bill" became effective March 31, 2004. It extends the Criminal Code of Canada to hold corporations (and all those who direct the work of others) accountable for failing to take appropriate measures to protect health and...

Million dollar student.(Vern Wilson's donation to University of Saskatchewan )
May 1, 2004... The University of Saskatchewan announced that its chemistry department has accepted a donation of $1.4 million from a former student. The funds will be used to enhance graduate student scholarships and provide under graduate labs with...

Vital stats.
May 1, 2004... Statistics Canada has released its 2003 shipments, imports, and exports, by industry. The data is shown below in billions of dollars. Tha change compared to 2002 is shown in parentheses below. Overall, the industry showed strong growth in...

Canadian production in 2003.(petrochemicals and synthetic resins )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Statistics Canada has also released its 2003 production data for petrochemicals and synthetic resins on a tonnage basis. For this data, values are in kilotonnes. The % change compared to 2002 is shown in parentheses. Petrochemicals ...

Come on out of the closet: no need to run a sideshow to put on your slide show. View your slides on your computer!(Chemputing)
May 1, 2004... Back in my graduate student days, several of us were quite active with our 35 mm cameras. This led to many lunchtime slide shows in room 16 of McMaster's nuclear research building. It was dark, but there wasn't much space. We had to share space...

Say cheese! Chymosin was the first food product of genetic engineering.(Chemfusion)
May 1, 2004... Cheese producers were cheesed off. People were eating less veal and slaughterhouses were running short of calf stomachs. There was not enough rennet to meet the demands of turophiles (that's "cheese lovers" from the Greek) around the world. ...

Crossing over--the promise of regenerative medicine: healing is redefined at the University of Toronto. Innovative strategies inspire collaborative enterprises.
May 1, 2004... Imagine a world where there is no donor organ shortage--where victims of spinal cord injuries can walk, where weakened hearts are replaced, and the brains of stroke victims are regenerated. This is the promise of regenerative medicine--to...

Biotechnological engineering: a new discipline designed to meet new demands.
May 1, 2004... There has been a great deal of progress made recently in fundamental and applied biology al the molecular and cellular levels. This progress has generated a large body of knowledge on the mechanisms of biological phenomena and systems. Work in...

Biomolecular screening: a perspective on implementation of small molecule screening at the McMaster HTS Laboratory.
May 1, 2004... With the emergence of small molecule screening as a powerful research tool in biology, biomolecular screening has arrived in the laboratories of academe. More and more, researchers in universities and hospital research institutes are...

Arsenic in sheep's clothing: organic arsenic-sulfur compound discovered in sheep urine--is arsenic metabolism more complex than expected?
May 1, 2004... When "arsenic" comes up in mystery stories, the victim has usually been poisoned with white arsenic--arsenic oxide. Just how toxic an arsenic-containing substance is depends on the exact structure of the compound. Researchers at the...

Carbon coordinates: what if Descartes had been an organic chemist?
May 1, 2004... One of the most fundamentally assumed dogmas in science is the presence, or even the omnipresence, of Cartesian coordinates. Whatever one wants to represent in the plane or in 3D space, chemical entities included, one uses these coordinates....

Bayer Inc. Award / Prix Bayer Inc.(The Chemical Institute of Canada 2004 Award Winners / Laureats et laureates des prix)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine, par Bayer Inc. The Bayer Inc. Award recognizes excellence in the teaching of chemistry at the secondary, school level. Le Prix Bayer Inc. reconnait l'excellence dans l'enseignement de la chimie au niveau...

The Catalysis Award / Le Prix de catalyse.(The Chemical Institute of Canada 2004 Award Winners / Laureats et laureates des prix)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine, par Canadian Catalysis Foundation The Catalysis Award is presented biennially to an individual who, while resident in Canada, has made a distinguished contribution to the field of catalysis. Le Prix de catalyse...

The Chemical Institute of Canada Medal / La Medaille de l'Institut de chimie du Canada.(The Chemical Institute of Canada 2004 Award Winners Laureats et laureates des prix)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Chemical Institute of Canada Medal is presented as a mark of distinction to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the science of chemistry or chemical engineering in Canada. La Medaille de l'Institut de chimie du Canada...

The Macromolecular Science and Engineering Award / Le Prix des sciences et de l'ingenierie des macromolecules.(The Chemical Institute of Canada 2004 Award Winners Laureats et laureates des prix)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par NOVA Chemicals Corporation The Macromolecular Science and Engineering Award is presented to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to macromolecular science of engineering. Le Prix des...

The Montreal Medal / La Medaille de Montreal.(The Chemical Institute of Canada 2004 Award Winners Laureats et laureates des prix)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par The Montreal CIC Local Section / La section locale de Montreal de l'ICC The Montreal Medal is presented as a mark of distinction for significant leadership in--or for an outstanding contribution to--the...

The Union Carbide Award / Le Prix Union Carbide.(The Chemical Institute of Canada 2004 Award Winners Laureats et laureates des prix)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Union Carbide Award recognizes a person who has made outstanding contributions to education in Canada at any level in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering. Le Prix Union Carbide est decerne a une personne qui s'est...

Chemical Education Trust Fund Update.(The Chemical Institute of Canada 2004 Award Winners Laureats et laureates des prix)
May 1, 2004... The Chemical Education Trust Fund (CETF) is a registered charity of The Chemical Institute of Canada. The Fund was created to support worthwhile scientific programs and chemical education activities. Income for the funds comes from donations...

The Alcan Award / Le Prix Alcan.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Alcan International Limited The Alcan Award is presented to a scientist residing in Canada who has made a distinguished contribution to the field of inorganic chemistry or electrochemistry. Le' Prix Alean...

The Alfred Bader Award / Le Prix Alfred Bader.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Alfred Bader, FCIC The Alfred Bader Award is a mark of distinction and recognition of a scientist under the age of 60, for excellence in organic chemistry research. Le Prix Alfred Bader reconnait un...

The Award for Pure or Applied Inorganic Chemistry / Le Prix de chimie inorganique pure ou appliquee.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par The Inorganic Chemistry Division / Le Division de chimie inorganique The Award for Pure or Applied Inorganic Chemistry is awarded for outstanding contribution to industrial or academic inorganic chemistry,...

The Bernard Belleau Award / Le Prix Bernard Belleau.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)
May 1, 2004... The Bernard Belleau Award is presented to a scientist residing in Canada who has made a distinguished contribution to the field of medicinal chemistry through research involving biochemical or organic chemical mechanisms. Le Prix Bernard...

The Boehringer Ingelheim Award for Organic or Bioorganic Chemistry
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Boehringer lngelheim (Canada) Ltd. The Boehringer Ingelheim Award is awarded to a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant whose PhD thesis in the field of organic of bio-organic chemistry was formally, accepted by a...

The Clara Benson Award / Le Prix Clara Benson.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Canadian Council of University Chemistry Chairs (CCUCC) / Conseil des directeurs de departement de chimie des universites canadiennes (CDDCUC) The Clara Benson Award is awarded for a distinguished contribution...

The E.W.R. Steacie Award / Le Prix E.W.R. Steacie.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Sciex Inc., Division of MDS Health Group / unee division du Groupe des services de sante MDS The E.W.R. Steacie Award in chemistry, is given to a scientist for a distinguished contribution in chemistry. Le...

The Fred Beamish Award / Le Prix Fred Beamish.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Eli Lilly Canada Inc. The Fred Beamish Award is to recognize individuals who demonstrate innovation in research in the field of analytical chemistry, and whose research is anticipated to have significant...

The John C. Polanyi Award / Le Prix John C. Polanyi.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Xerox Research Centre of Canada / Centre canadien de recherche Xerox The John C. Polanyi Award is for excellence in research in physical and theoretical chemistry or chemical physics. Le Prix John C. Polanyi...

The Maxxam Award / Le Prix Maxxam.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Maxxam Analytics Inc. (established in 1999) Auparavant le Prix Fisher Scientific (octroye de 1968 a 1998) The Maxxam Award is presented to a scientist residing in Canada who has made a distinguished contribution...

The Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research Award / Le Prix du Centre de recherche therapeutique Merck Frosst.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research / Centre de recherche therapeutique Merck Frosst The Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research Award is given for a distinguished contribution in the field...

The Noranda Award / Le Prix Noranda.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Noranda Award is presented lot d distinguished contribution in the field of physical chemistry by d scientist. Le Prix Noranda est decerne a un chercheur qui s'est distingue dans le domaine de la chimie physique. Peter G. Kusalik,...

The R. U. Lemieux Award / Le Prix R. U. Lemieux.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sponsored by / Parraine par The Organic Chemistry Division / La Division de chimie organique The R. U. Lemieux Award recognizes a distinguished contribution in organic chemistry. Le Prix R. U. Lemieux est decerne a une personne qui...

The W. A. E. McBryde Medal / La Medaille W.A.E. McBryde.(Canadian Society for Chemistry 2004 Award Winners)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The W. A. E. McBryde Medal is awarded in recognition of a significant achievement in pure or applied analytical chemistry by a young chemist. La Medaille W. A. E. McBryde est decernee a un jeune chimiste qui s'est distingue par un...

Quebec Combinatorial Chemistry Consortium to benefit from major infrastructure grant and international colloquium.(CSChE Bulletin SCGCh)
May 1, 2004... Topping off a productive second year, the Qu6bec Combinatorial Chemistry Coi3sortiuin (QC3: see "Quebec Launches Combinatorial Chemistry Consortium" ACCN May 2003, p. 17) has procured an important objective in its mission to establish an...

EIC fellows 2004.(Local Section News)
May 1, 2004... Each year since 1963, the council of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) has elected annually to the grade of Fellow a number of engineers. These engineers are recognized for their excellence in engineering and their services to the...

Sparking student interest in careers.(Local Section News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Ottawa CIC Local Section sponsored a successful Student Career Night in the Montpetit Building at the University of Ottawa on March 16, 2004. The event provided an opportunity for over 70 students in chemical engineering and chemistry to...

Local fundraising.(Local Section News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Edmonton CIC Local Section is raising funds by selling the must-have laboratory safety book entitled, Laboratory Health and Safety Guidelines, 4th Edition, to people in the Edmonton Local Section region. For each book sold, the Edmonton CIC...

Chem Ed 2003.(Division News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Chem Ed 2003 was held at the Auburn University campus, in Auburn, AL, July 27 to 31,2003. Some 800 participants shared ideas, excitement, and enthusiasm for the teaching of chemistry. Although the official opening was on Sunday evening, July...

Behind the Fred Beamish Award.(Division News)
May 1, 2004... The Analytical Division's new Fred Beamish Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate innovation in research in the field of analytical chemistry, in particular, where the research is anticipated to have significant potential for practical...

4th Annual Western Canada CSCT student symposium.(Student News)
May 1, 2004... On March 12 and 13, 2004, about 41 students and staff from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) gathered at the NAIT in Edmonton, AB, for a weekend symposium. Keynote speaker,...

Trent hosts the 32nd SOUSCC.(Student News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The department of chemistry at Trent University welcomed undergraduate students from across southern Ontario to the 32nd annual SOUSCC on March 20, 2004. Despite the weather, participants, judges, and organizers agreed that the conference was a...

Events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... Canada Seminars and courses May 20-21, 2004. U.S.-Canada Joint Workshop on Innovative Chemistry in Cleaner Media, Montreal, QC. Tel.: 504-398-8457; E mail: cj.li@mcgill.ca. October 4-5, 2004. ICPES--Inductively Coupled Plasma...