board authorizes prf grants
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Board authorizes PRF grants
Clémence and ACS's Chapman
. . . a class of affiliates may be established in ACS
A. Yes. Technicians will be replacing chemists and chemical engineers to a large extent in the routine and repetitive types of jobs in laboratory manipulations and in plant operations.
Chemical technicians will not be replaced by automation because many of the tasks they perform cannot be automated and they will be trained to handle the instruments used in automated operations. The progress in new technology, requiring more manpower, will always remain ahead of automation. Q. What will be the continuing education needs of chemical technicians? A. As technology and scientific methods move forward, technicians as well as professional chemists will require continuing education and training. Q. What part do you see ACS playing in the future? A. In the near future, I doubt that chemical technicians as a class or group will be admitted to the American Chemical Society as members, since the great majority of them will not reach the level of training of a professional and will therefore not qualify. However, a few may attain this level and would then qualify under the present procedures. If enough interest and activity on the part of a significant number of technicians and members of the Society is indicated, there is a possibility that a national class of affiliates may be established in ACS.
ACS should develop comprehensive continuing education opportunities for chemical technicians to be made available to those local sections, divisions, or industrial groups in which significant numbers of chemical technicians would avail themselves of the courses.
Other services might be the use of the Employment Clearing House, national meeting attendance, and publications at reduced rates, but these services would all depend on the defi-
The ACS Board of Directors, meeting in Washington last month, authorized Petroleum Research Fund grants (for one, two, or three years) totaling $1,048,502, as tabulated below. Requests for application forms, directions
on the preparation of proposals, and questions about the ACS-PRF program may be addressed to Petroleum Research Fund, American Chemical Society, 1155-16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.
ACS-PRF grants for fundamental research in the petroleum field Subject
Hydrogenolysis
Investigator and institution
E. W. Garbisch, Jr., U of Minnesota
J. H. Swinehart, U of California, Davis
S. F. Nelsen, U of Wisconsin
D. Bradley, U of Leeds, U.K. A. E. Grosser, McGill U D. J. J. Kinsman, Princeton U
L H. Germer, Cornell U G. P. Glass, Rice U E. Grunwald, Brandeis U
W. M. Sackett, Texas A&M U P. Mukerjee, U of Wisconsin
J. K. Beattie, U of Illinois
S. Siegel, U of Arkansas
G. A. Fisk, Cornell U A. H. Lewin, Brooklyn Poly R. H. Osborne, U of Southern
California
G. K. Patterson & J. L Zakin, U of Missouri, Rolla
A. Davison, MIT
J. R. Bolton, U of Minnesota R. G. Griskey, Newark Coll. of
Engineering H. R. Ward, Brown U A. I. Meyers, Louisiana State U
(N.O.) J. W. Gilje, U of Hawaii J. E. McMurry, U of California,
Santa Cruz J. E. Baldwin, Pennsylvania State U
A. A. Levinson & P. Bayliss, U of Calgary (Canada)
R. A. Olofson, Pennsylvania State U
J. B. Fenn & G. L Haller, Yale U
P. C. Ford, U of California, Santa Barbara
F. Maclntyre, U of California, La Jolla
G. M. Whitesides, MIT
J. J. Zuckerman, SUNY at Albany
Solvation of Cations
Aminoradical Formation and Reactions
(Type A) Amount
$ 24,000
23,304
24,000
Flame Ionization Molecular Beam Chemical Kinetics Early Diagenesis of Carbonate Sedi
ments in a Supratidal Evaporitic Setting
Reactions on Crystal Surfaces ESR Studies of Combustion Lifetime of Hydrogen-Bonded Solva
tion Complexes Kinetic Isotope Effects Ionic and Environmental Specificity
at Interfaces The Tris(ethylenediamine)
Ruthenium(lll) Ion Catalytic Hydrogénation of Aromatic
Hydrocarbons Intermolecular Energy Transfer Copper in Organic Chemistry Statistical Analysis of a late Pre-
cambrian-Cambrian Sequency in the Cordilleran Frontal Thrust Belt
Solid Suspension Drag Reduction
Organometallic and Carbonyl Chemistry
Flash Photolysis ESR Kinetics Heat Transfer to Molten Flowing
Polymers A Study of CI DN Ρ A New Aldehyde Synthesis
Phosphorus-Nitrogen Compounds Total Synthesis of Culmorin
Bond Formation by Valence Rearrangement of Hetero-Systems
Geochemistry-Mineralogy of the Mackenzie
Carbenes from Carbonium Ions
Isomerization Dynamics by Molecular Beam Methods
Reactions of Ruthenium Complexes
Eddy Diffusivity at a Free Surface
Fast Kinetics Studies Using NMR Spectroscopy
Silicon-Containing Aromatic
14,000 14,000 4,800
24,000 24,000 24,000
24,000 24,000
8,000
24,000
16,000 16,000 20,000
24,000
24,000
20,000 16,000
24,000 16,000
8,000 24,000
21,300
15,000
24,000
24,000
24,000
18,600
24,000
16,000 Heterocycle
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A flexible travel program has
been developed for members
of the American Chemical
Soc iety utilizing the low
group fares of Pan Am, TWA,
Lufthansa, BOAC and other
major airlines. Several groups
will leave New York this sum
mer to Europe, the Mediter
ranean and the Bible Lands.
Round trip jet fares start at
$230 (New York/London/-
New York.) Write for bro
chure to: Division 'M ' , Travel
Wholesalers I nternational,
1707 L S t r e e t , N.W.,
Washington, D. C , 20036
Subject
Chemistry of Functionally Substituted Organometallic Compounds
Diradicals and Vibrational^ Excited Molecules
The Chemistry of Cyclic Peroxyesters Study of Molecular Structure and
Bonding by Microwave Spectroscopy Surface Effects in Tubular Flow
Reactors During Pyrolysis of Ethylene and Propylene
The Polycyclic C12H12 Hydrocarbons Experimental Studies of the Molec
ular Zeeman Effect Total
Amount
16,000
24,000
24,000 24,000
16,000
16,000 30,000
$781,004
Investigator and Institution
D. D. Davis, New Mexico State U
R. G. Bergman, Caltech
W. Adam, U of Puerto Rico R. Varma, New York U
B. L. Crynes, Oklahoma State U
D. G. Farnum, Michigan State U W. H. Flygare, U of Illinois
ACS-PRF grants for fundamental research in the petroleum field at the undergraduate level (Type B)
Investigator and institution
R. Maatman, Dordt Coll.
H. F. Koch, Ithaca Coll.
R. C. Burton, West Texas State U
F. W. Breitbeil, III, DePaul U L. D. Wescott, Jr., Christian
Brothers Coll.
H. A. Swain, Jr., Wilkes Coll.
R. S. Borden, Wittenberg U
R. T. Keys, California State Coll.,
LA. E. Block, U of Missouri, St. Louis
ACS-PRF unrestricted grants for established scientists conducting fundamental research in the petroleum field (Type C)
Subject
Electrolyte-Surface Reactions and Catalytic Activity
Reactions of Highly Halogenated Olefins
Microbiostratigraphy of the Palo Duro Basin
Synthesis of 1,2-Cyclopropanediols Synergistic Interaction of Organic
Phosphites and o-hydroxybenzo-phenone Derivatives in the Stabilization of Polyolefins
Hydrogen Bonding in Long-Chain Fatty Acids
Stereochemistry of Titanium(IV) Complexes
Ion Radical Formation
Studies in Carbocycle Synthesis Total
Amount
$12,000
10,080
12,000
11,820 6,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
12,000 $99,900
Investigator and institution
M. Calvin, U of California, Berkeley
C. A. Hutchison, Jr., U of Chicago
B. P. Dailey, Columbia U
K. B. Wiberg, Yale U G. L. Closs, U of Chicago J. A. Ibers, Northwestern U
F. A. L. Anet, U of California, LA.
Area of research Amount
Organic Geochemistry $ 20,000
Magnetic Resonance Studies on 20,000 Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Single Crystals
Radio Frequency Studies of Molec- 20,000 ular Magnetism
Organic Chemistry 20,000 Chemistry of l,n-Diradicals 20,000 Bonding of Simple Molecules to 20,000
Transition Metals Syntheses of Cyclic Conjugated 20,000
Systems; NMR Studies of Organic Compounds
Total $140,000
ACS-PRF international awards in the petroleum field (Type D) Investigator and institution
A. B. Metzner, U of Delaware
E. C. Perry, Jr., U of Minnesota
Title Amount
Asymptotic Approximations for Vis- $ 5,718 coelastic Media to be performed at U of Cambridge, England
Oxygen Isotope Studies in Pre- 3,580 cambrian Chemical Sediments to be conducted at the U of Wit-watersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Total $9,298
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nite interest of a number of techni- Special Proposals cians.
At each of the open meetings of the Committee on Technician Affiliation the question has been asked "Should chemical technicians be associated with the American Chemical Society in some form of national affiliation or should ACS help form a daughter society for them?" The majority of members and technicians have always indicated a preference for association with ACS, not a daughter society. Unless future investigation yields different results, this committee is unlikely to recommend a daughter society.
Investigator and institution
L. Eyring, Arizona State U
G. C. Rodriguez & J. Fco. Sanchez, X Congreso Latino-America no de Quimica
M. A. Paul, NAS-NRC
G. P. Haight, Jr., U of Illinois
Purpose
Toward expenses of a Conference on the Chemistry of Extended Defects in Non-Metallic Solids to be held near Tempe, Ariz., spring
Toward travel expenses of speakers for the 10th Latin American Congress of Chemistry to be held in San Jose, Costa Rica, in February
Travel support for the XXIInd IUPAC Congress, Sydney, Australia, Aug. 20-27
Toward travel expenses of speaker for the Mendeleev Symposium, Minneapolis, April Total
Amount
$ 5,000
2,000
10,400
900
$18,300
ACS Short Courses-spring sessions The following ACS Short Courses are newly scheduled for April and May. Other April courses offered in conjunction with the spring national meeting are described in the Jan. 6 issue of C&EN. For a listing of all Short Courses currently scheduled see page 62.
To register or to obtain complete information on any course, convenient lodging, and student discounts, please write to Education
Office, American Chemical Society, 1155—16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. During the two-week period prior to a course, registration should be made by telephone: area code 202, 737-3337 ext. 258.
New York City area Emulsions and Dispersions—April 28-30. Dr. Sydney Ross and Dr. Frederick M. Fowkes; three days; fee $80. Required text, S. Ross, éd., "Chemistry and Physics of Interfaces," American Chemical Society Publications, 1965, $7.50.
This course is intended for industrial chemists and chemical engineers who meet problems in the technology of emulsions and dispersions. The purpose of the course is to introduce principles of colloid and surface chemistry that pertain to the behavior of such systems. The main divisions of the course are based on two factors that control the stability of a dispersion —solvation and electrostatic repulsion. The course includes demonstrations of instruments for the measurement of properties related to the stability of colloidal dispersions. A B.S. in chemistry or chemical engineering is sufficient background.
Organometallic Principles in Modern Organic Synthesis-May 3-4. Dr. John J. Eisch; two days; fee $65. Required text, J. J. Eisch, "The Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds," Macmillan Co., 1967, $7.00.
The emphasis in this course is placed on the rational synthesis of organic structures. Organometallic reagents and intermediates of significance in inorganic chemistry are also covered. The course is intended for the professional chemist who has little formal knowledge of organometallic chemistry but who would like to acquire an up-to-date insight into the principles governing the reactions and synthetic applications of organometallic compounds. Chemists with B.S. or Ph.D. degrees should find the course of interest.
High Temperature Chemistry—May 23-24. Dr. John L. Margrave; two days; no textbook required; fee $65.
The course covers various methods for generation and measurement of high temperatures and presents selected examples of techniques for studying the chemical processes which occur in high temperature environments. Particular attention is directed toward the synthetic possibilities now available to the chemist through the use of high temperature species. The course is designed especially for industrial and academic chemists who are interested in high temperature phenomena but have no academic background in this specialized area. The course is taught at the level of an introductory graduate course.
Midland, Mich. Oxidation Reactions in Organic Chemistry—April 11-12. Dr. Ross Stewart, Dr. P. M. Henry, and Dr. R. D. Temple; two days; fee $65. Required text, R. Stewart, "Oxidation Mechanisms: Applications to Organic Chemistry," W. A. Benjamin, 1964, $4.00 to registrants.
The course deals with the modes of oxidation of organic compounds by various reagents. The mechanisms of these processes are considered in terms of transfer of electrons, hydrogen atoms, hydride ions, oxygen atoms, and other species. The effects of structural variation in the substrate and variations in reaction conditions on rate and course of reaction are considered. A reasonable background for this course is an understanding of the common reaction mechanisms of organic chemistry—the sort of material that chemistry majors now get in their undergraduate education.
Washington, D.C. Molecular Characterization off Polymers—May 2-5. Dr. Fred W. Billmeyer, Dr. Jack B. Kinsinger, and Dr. Josip P. Kratohvil; four days; no textbook required; fee $100.
This course is designed for the practicing polymer chemist whose duties or interests require a working knowledge of the techniques for measuring molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, and other characteristic parameters of random-coil polymers. In addition to theory, the course covers such practical aspects of measurement methods as preferred techniques, commercially available equipment, time, cost, and sample size for analysis, limitations of the method, and pitfalls in data interpretation.
Houston, Tex. Molecular Orbital Theory—May 9-10. Dr. Howard E. Zimmerman and Dr. Reuben D. Rieke; no textbook required; fee $65.
This course is designed to bring an organic chemist who knows no molecular orbital theory to the point where he can do simple calculations on organic molecules and to provide sufficient background to proceed to more sophisticated methods. The course shows how the calculations are done prior to the introduction of the theoretical background. Useful methods for simplifying the calculations are introduced, including a simple and gradual approach to group theory. Some applications of simple MO theory such as the application to correlation diagrams are presented. Students should know integral calculus, but extensive math background is not required.
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