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Can We Grow Energy? - Role of Chemistry in the Energy Future
Tanya Fogg | added on Apr 05, 2011 | United States
The global demand for energy continues to soar and the interface of biology-chemistry to fossil fuel replacement may be the next breakthrough. What chemical technologies are holding promise for this challenge? Will biofuels be the solution or create other problems? Dr. Bruce Dale discusses the challenges, innovations, and que
Ten Commandments for being a Successful Scientist
Tanya Fogg | added on Apr 05, 2011 | United States
Some believe the successful were simply “lucky,” but what is luck? Luck, some define, is when preparation meets opportunity. And many weary scientists have wondered how to find that opportunity. Look no further – join ACS Webinars™ and our speaker, Professor Darren Griffin, of the University of Kent, UK, as he reveals ten e
Creative Problem Solving in Chemical Research
Tanya Fogg | added on Apr 05, 2011 | United States
Chemists are expected to solve problems that involve obtaining new research ideas, improving processes and production in industry, or dealing with problems that arise during research. Too often, we apply a random process or follow the same way - and receive poor results. Dr. Bill Mattson, will engage you in an interactive pre
On the relevance of chemistry & college open house event
Katrien Verheyen | added on Mar 31, 2011 | Belgium
During the open house day at the K.H.Kempen University College on May 8th, we have a central information stand about the relevance of chemistry for everyone's life.
Workshop: Chemistry and patents - success for innovation
Natasa Doslik | added on Mar 29, 2011 | Germany
The workshop on 29.04.2011 will cover topics including commercialisation of research, patenting, importance of searching prior art, and exploiting intellectual property, with particular reference to the field of chemistry.