Canadian Chemical News articles from May 2009

Canadian Chemical News archives from May 2009

Professionals at home and around the world.(GUEST COLUMN / CHRONIQUEUR INVITE)(Column)
May 1, 2009... The professional status of chemists is one subject that interests the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) and its members. To deal with the issue the National Advisory Committee on the Profession of Chemist in Canada (NACPCC), which comprises...

Vineland enables industries' efforts to build agri-science research cluster.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)(Western Economic Diversification Canada's funding to Simon Fraser University)
May 1, 2009... Neil Branda and Byron Gates, Canada Research Chairs and material scientists, are receiving $884,106 from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) to enhance Simon Fraser University's capability for materials design and development at 4D...

Queen's researchers shed light on compact fluorescent lightbulb.(NEWS
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Queen's researchers have been motivated to solve two problems with compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs): they don't work with dimmer switches, and, more importantly, its energy efficiency is compromised because of a...

Simon Fraser University chemistry wing to get $50 million facelift.(NEWS
May 1, 2009... Simon Fraser University's chemistry wing, built in 1965, will get a $49.4 million facelift over the next two years. The provincial government and Industry Canada's Knowledge Infrastructure program will jointly fund the project. The...

Asia Bio-Chem Group Corp. announces the resignation of Steven See from the board.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Asia Bio-Chem Group Corp. announces the resignation of Steven See from the board of directors of the company. See has been a director of the company since its public listing in June 2008 and has served as a member of both the audit...

Laboratory safety course.(Continuing Education for Chemical Professionals)
May 1, 2009... The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology (CSCT) are presenting a two--day course designed to enhance the knowledge and working experience of chemical technologists and chemists. All course...

Nominations are now open for the Chemical Institute of Canada 2010 Awards: do you know an outstanding person who deserves to be recognized? Act now!
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Chemical Institute of Canada Medal is presented as a mark of distinction and recognition to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the science of chemistry or chemical engineering in Canada....

Nominations are now open for the Canadian Society for Chemistry 2010 Awards: do you know an outstanding person who deserves to be recognized? Act now!
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Rio Tinto Alcan Award is presented to a scientist residing in Canada who has made a distinguished contribution in the fields of inorganic chemistry or electrochemistry while working in Canada. Sponsored by Rio...

Q&A with Pippa lock.(Interview)
May 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACCN recently spoke with Pippa Lock, MCIC, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at McMaster University and representative for the Chemical Education Division of the 92nd Canadian Chemistry Conference...

Hadi Mahabadi, FCIC, received the New Pioneer Award in March 2009 for his outstanding contributions in the areas of science and technology.(RECOGNITION
May 1, 2009... Hadi Mahabadi, FCIC, received the New Pioneer Award in March 2009 for his outstanding contributions in the areas of science and technology. The New Pioneer Awards are Ontario's landmark cultural community celebration. They are awarded by Skills...

Michael Sefton, FCIC, has been awarded the Killam Prize in recognition of his outstanding career achievements in tissue engineering.(RECOGNITION
May 1, 2009... Michael Sefton, FCIC, has been awarded the Killam Prize in recognition of his outstanding career achievements in tissue engineering. Sefton is cross-appointed in the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) and the...

Canadian Society for Chemistry 2009 Award winners/Gagnants 2009 des prix de la Societe canadienne de chimie.(RECOGNITION / RECONNAISSANCE)
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Risk assessment course.(Continuing Education for Chemical Professionals)
May 1, 2009... The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) are presenting a two-day course designed to enhance the knowledge and working experience of safety, environmental and process safety professionals....

Chemical Institute of Canada 2009 Fellowships/ Les membres << fellow >> de l'Institut de chimie du Canada 2009.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISSANCE)
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Process improvement course.(Continuing Education for Chemical Professionals)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) and the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) are presenting a three-day course designed to enhance the knowledge and working experience of chemists, chemical engineers and chemical technologists. This...

Canada.(EVENTS / EVENEMENTS)(Calendar)
May 1, 2009... Conferences May 26-29, 2009. 2nd Georgian Bay International Conference on Bioinorganic Chemistry (CanBIC-2009) Parry Sound, ON, www.canbic.ca. May 30-June 3, 2009. 92nd Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Hamilton, ON,...