Win Free Hotel Accommodations for the National Meeting in Denver
Are you still deciding whether to attend the National Meeting in Denver? Although the cutting edge multidisciplinary presentations, exceptional plenary & Kavli Lecture speakers and attractions of the Mile High City should be enough, ACS is offering undecided innovators the deal sealer -an opportunity to win free hotel accommodations! Register for the meeting and create a 30-second video touting the national meeting in Denver before August 5. The winning video will be broadcast at the meeting!
Upload your video, view contest entries and official contest rules at www.acs.org/myDenverVideo.
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Reserve your hotel room before August 4 to secure access to the ACS Shuttle, free Internet access in your room, close proximity to meeting sessions and events, and to be entered into a special prize drawing. After August 4, hotel availability and rates are not guaranteed. Visit www.acs.org/denver2011 for the rates and amenities chart, hotel map and accommodation policies.
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The Most Exciting Chemistry Discoveries are Happening in Denver!
The theme Chemistry of Air, Space & Water will be thoroughly explored during the national meeting in Denver. Below are not-to-be-missed presentations covering the compelling and prominent sub-topic of Climate Change.
Climate change—a complex phenomenon involving physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting the atmosphere, land and fresh water surfaces, and the oceans—is encompassed by the Denver thematic program of Chemistry of Air, Space, and Water. The Kavli Lecture (Monday) by Dr. Susan Solomon on the Enduring challenges of ozone depletion and climate change will review the key scientific questions and critical research areas regarding the phenomena involved in ozone depletion. Allen Townsend will examine the role of nitrogen in climate dynamics during his Plenary Lecture, Nitrogen and the human endeavor (Sunday), which also serves as a keynote for the full-length symposium, Nitrogen and the Human Endeavor: Chemistry, Effects, and Solutions (Monday).
The Environmental Chemistry and Small Chemical Businesses Divisions enhance the thematic program with several in-depth symposia related to climate change. Atmospheric Aerosols: Chemistry, Clouds, and Climate (Tuesday – Thursday, ENVR) profiles atmospheric aerosols, their influence on cloud formation, and their interaction with solar and terrestrial radiation. Global Climate Change (Sunday, SCHB) brings together students, chemical professionals and climate experts from NOAA, NCAR, PMEL, and NSIDC to articulate causes and effects using climate modeling. If you are hungry for more climate change discussions, then join the early-morning session, Breakfast and Conversation with Climate Experts (Sunday, SCHB) designed to bring these groups together in an informal poster/breakfast session. And if you would like to know more about on-going public concerns, attend A Critical Look at Global Warming Data: An Examination of Driving Factors in the Wickedly Complex System Called Climate (Sunday, SCHB).
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Related symposia covering climate change at the Denver Meeting
- A Sustainable Future: Interface of Energy, Food, Water, and Climate Sustainability (Tuesday, COMSCI)
- Air-Surface Interactions: Chemistry from Molecular to Global Climate Scales (Sunday & Monday, ENVR)
- Interactions between Ionizable Organic Chemicals and Organic Matter (Wednesday, ENVR)
- Urban Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Climate Change, and Mitigating Impacts (Thursday, ENVR)
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Plan to Attend These Exciting Symposia, Workshops & Events
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Support ACS Volunteers at the ChemLuminary Awards
ACS Volunteers: Making A World of Difference is the theme for the 13th Annual ChemLuminary Awards event taking place at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel on Tuesday night, August 30, in the Plaza Foyer and Ballroom. The celebration begins with a reception and poster session that displays the many accomplishments of ACS local sections, divisions, and regional meeting planning groups. The presentation of awards will begin at 9:00 p.m. followed by dancing until midnight. The event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.
Chemists Can Dance in Denver
Whether or not you were one of the 200-plus ACS members who performed the IYC Chemistry Dance in Anaheim, you have another chance to dance it in Denver! Come to the ChemLuminary Awards, Tuesday, August 30, 9:00 p.m., Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Plaza Ballroom ABDE.
Celebrate the good works of fellow members, local sections and divisions, then kick up your heels for the IYC Chemistry Dance at 10:00 p.m. Need a refresher? Visit http://bit.ly/ChemDance. Share the link, post it, pass it on. Let’s top 20,000 views for IYC 2011 and let’s get a great turnout for ChemLuminary in Denver
ACS Short Courses - Advanced Registration Closes August 4
The Office of Professional Education is holding more than 15 one-, two- and three-day courses at the ACS Fall National Meeting, August 27-31, 2011 in Denver, CO. These cutting-edge courses are designed to improve your job performance during these tough economic times.
Advanced Registration ends August 4. ACS Academic members qualify for a discount equal to 50% the standard course rate. Your short course registration includes a free pass to the Expo. You do not need to register for the national meeting to attend a short course. For more details, please visit www.ProEd.acs.org/denver.
Are We Moving the Needle on Public Opinion about Science?
Find out at “Communicating Chemistry to the Public,” Tuesday, August 30, 1:00-4:30 p.m., Colorado Convention Center, room 108. Speakers include journalists from print, web, radio and television; a chemist-cookbook author; science toys expert; and author of the 2012 National Science Board’s Science Indicators public opinion chapter.
Running with Altitude
The Colorado section would like to invite attendees to join them in their "Running with Altitude" event. Attendees will be provided with water bottles and directed to Cherry Creek Trail where they can run or walk their own distance at their own pace. Arrive anytime between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. for a free water bottle, directions to the trail and to meet others.
Dates: Sunday - Tuesday, August 28 - 30
Times: Start anytime from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Start Location: Colorado Convention Center, Lobby B
Green Chemistry Workshops
Register today for two workshops sponsored by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®. The Green Chemistry 101 Introductory Workshop (Monday, August 29, 1:00-5:00 p.m., The Curtis) will introduce concepts of green chemistry, real-world examples, and metrics for comparing the greenness of chemicals and processes. The Green Chemistry 201 Advanced Workshop (Tuesday, August 30, 1:00-5:00 p.m., The Curtis) will take a closer look at industrially implemented examples and several decision-making metrics. A past participant of the 101 Workshop said the best part was the "breadth and depth of coverage of the topic, valuable reference materials & great overview of the topic."
TOXI Division-Sponsored Workshops
Register today for two workshops sponsored by the TOXI Division. Scientific Writing (Saturday, August 27 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.) is a three part workshop that will address: 1) how to write a paper (classic intro, methods, results, discussion papers, and shorter reports); how to read and react to decision letters; 2) common faults in writing a paper and ethics and 3) what Chemical Research in Toxicology looks for in papers. Proteomics (Saturday, August 27, 8:00 a.m. – Noon) is also a three part workshop and will cover; 1) mass spectrometry, proteomics analytical platforms, shotgun proteomics, complex proteomes and protein modifications; 2) quantitative proteomics: and 3) protein adducts, affinity probes, and capture approaches. Spaces will go fast. Reserve your spot today.
ACS Publications Symposia and Receptions
Saturday, August 27
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Editor-in-Chief Retirement Reception
7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Centennial Ballroom F
Hyatt Regency Convention Center
Sunday, August 28th
Fifty Years of Inorganic Chemistry: A Celebration of Past, Present and Future Symposium*
Continues through Tuesday, August 30th
Room 3A, Hall D
Tuesday, August 30
Food Bioactives and the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Symposium*
Continues through Wednesday, August 31
Room 506
2011 Philip S. Portoghese Medicinal Chemistry Lectureship*
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Room 601/603
2011 Gordon Hammes ACS Biochemistry Lectureship*
1:00 p.m.
Room 2 A/B
2011 Langmuir Lectureship*
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room 105
JPC/PHYS Reception
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Centennial Ballroom H
Hyatt Regency Denver
Wednesday, August 31
POLY/PMSE Plenary Lecture and Awards Reception sponsored by ACS Macro Letters
5:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Plaza AD
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
*= Event held at Colorado Convention Center
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Make Plans to Attend the Exposition
Colorado Convention Center, Halls A & F
Monday and Tuesday (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and Wednesday (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Exhibiting companies will also host FREE educational sessions for attendees that will introduce new products and services, build skills with specific tools and techniques, and highlight innovative applications for existing instrumentation. Reserve your seat and pre-register today. Attendees will have the chance to enter a prize raffle during the workshops.
- ACS/Labs Software for Analytical Chemistry and Education (Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc.)
- Desmond Beginner’s Tutorial Workshop (D.E. Shaw Research)
- Desmond Advanced Tutorial Workshop (D.E. Shaw Research)
- Reaxys: Maximizing the Chemistry Research Workflow and Supporting Research in Chemical Science (Elsevier)
- Advanced Polymer Characterization Workshop (Tosoh Bioscience LLC)
- Molecular Modeling with Spartan “10” (Wavefunction, Inc.)
- An Introduction to ChemSpider – A Combination Platform of Free Chemistry Database, Free Prediction Engines and Wiki Environment (Royal Society of Chemistry)
- Improved Analysis Methods for Detecting Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Food and Water (Dionex)
- Dimension FastScan: High Speed, High Throughput, AFM Imaging (Bruker)
Access the Online National Exposition and Exhibitor Roadmap to learn more about the exhibiting companies and download product information that meets your needs.
Can’t attend the Exposition? Then connect with companies participating as a Virtual Exhibitor on Tuesday (August 30) and Wednesday (August 31) from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (MT). There you will be able to:
- Chat with exhibitors to learn more about their companies
- Schedule one-on-one discussion sessions
- Review in-depth company information
- Engage in real-time text and videos
- Enjoy special offers of the participating exhibitor
- Register and attend to be entered into a prize raffle
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Find Your Next Job at the ACS Career Fair: August 28 - 31, 2011
Combining the best of face-to-face and an online event, the next ACS Career Fair will take place at the 242nd ACS National Meeting at the Colorado Convention Center and on our new interactive virtual platform. This event will be like none other: for the first time, you can participate while attending the meeting and online, maximizing your opportunities to interact with leading firms in the chemical industry. You’ll not only interview with employers who have open positions, you’ll also be able to prepare for your next career move by mapping out a personal job search strategy, strengthening your resume, building your interview skills, and more, all with the support of professional career consultants. Keynote speakers and workshops will round out the event, offering tested and proven techniques for landing your ideal job in today’s tough economy. Visit www.acs.org/careers for details.
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ACS Board of Directors – Open Session
New Time & New Format
The ACS Board will hold its Open Session on Sunday, August 28, Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center – Room 201/203. You are invited to participate in a lunchtime discussion with the Board on the topic, “What the ACS Is Doing, Or Could Do, To Assist Members Who Are Facing Employment Challenges in Uncertain Economic Times.” The Board welcomes your observations and suggestions. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be available.
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Celebrate IYC 2011 and Join Your International Colleagues at the ACS International Activities Committee Reception
Tell ACS how you will celebrate IYC. At the Denver national meeting we invite you to speak simply about how chemistry is improving our lives, relative to the 5 themes of IYC: water, materials, health, energy and the environment. Please stop by the Office of Public Affairs booth #1027 in the EXPO and we will be happy to videotape you. We think it will work best if you are prepared to give a statement that is approximately 30 seconds long, mentions how many students or members of the public you plan to reach, and is delivered in a confident, compelling, and lively manner. Contact Nancy McCormick-Pickett (n_mccormick-pickett@acs.org) to ask questions.
Take this opportunity to meet colleagues from around the globe and celebrate IYC 2011 during the International Activities Committee Reception on Sunday, August 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Denver, Centennial Ballroom D. RSVP now to join this complimentary event. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information on ACS contributions to the International Year of Chemistry celebrations, please visit www.acs.org/iyc2011.
August 1, 2011
27 days until the National Meeting
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