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ChemEd 2011 Presentation: Ready-to-Use Resources for the International Year of Chemistry and Beyond
Erica Jacobsen | added on Jul 21, 2011 | United States
Kick off the 2011-2012 school with a bang using ready-to-use resources written by teachers, for teachers, from the Journal of Chemical Education. We'll share ways to help you focus on the International Year of Chemistry and beyond, including hands-on activities, short icebreakers, class projects, and more.
Virtual Career Fair
Tanya Fogg | added on Jul 12, 2011 | United States
What are the growth areas in chemistry? How will innovation in chemistry create jobs? Whether you are in industry or academe or just want to know what direction the chemical industry is heading, we've got you covered! Our keynote speaker, George Whitesides along with other experts will discuss employment outlook for chemists.
Small is Beautiful: Everyday Applications and Advances in Nanochemistry
Tanya Fogg | added on Jul 12, 2011 | United States
Advances in nanochemistry will continue to create applications that may someday impact global economics and stir debate about environmental and health concerns. Join Dr. Paul Weiss, editor of ACS Nano and Director of California NanoSystems Institute, as he takes us on a journey to discover the role of these tiny materials in
The Science of Selling: Selling Science to Non‐Scientists
Tanya Fogg | added on Jul 12, 2011 | United States
You have a great scientific idea ‐ but you are puzzled about how to sell it. Join our speakers Carol Nacy, CEO at
Sequella, and Juliane Snowden, VP at Burns McClellan, as they provide you with valuable internal and
external business perspectives and tips to successfully get others to ‘buy your science’.
Advances and Innovations in Wine Chemistry
Tanya Fogg | added on Jul 12, 2011 | United States
Advances in chemistry help grape growers know when to harvest and vintners monitor the wine as it ferments, enabling them to make subtle changes. Join our expert Dr. Susan Ebeler, from UC Davis, as she discusses advances and innovations in the chemistry of wine.