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March/April 2012

American Chemical Society Office of International Activities

In collaboration with the ACS Committee on International Activities, the Office of International Activities (OIA) publishes ACS International News in electronic form on a bimonthly basis. It is designed to provide information on activities, networks, resources, products and services related to international aspects of chemical sciences, technology, engineering and innovation.

For information on international meetings and conferences, visit www.acs.org/meetings to search and view opportunities in the U.S. and internationally. We encourage you to join the ACS Network, which allows you to stay current in the scientific industry and network with ACS Members and partners from around the world. Visit www.acs.org/network to register.

Please share this email with your colleagues, and we also hope you will consider contributing content for future editions. Send your ideas and suggestions to intlacts@acs.org.

WEBINARS

CLICK * WATCH * LEARN * DISCUSS
Learn more about upcoming webinars and register at www.acswebinars.org.

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C&EN Webinars

C&EN Webinars
To register for these and other C&EN webinars visit pubs.acs.org/cen/webinar/.

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES

Humboldt Research Fellowship
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly-qualified scientists and scholars of all nationalities and fields to conduct extended periods of research in Germany in cooperation with academic hosts at German institutions. Fellowships are awarded solely on the basis of the applicant's academic record, the quality and feasibility of the proposed research and the candidate's international publications. Applications may be submitted at any time. In addition to the monthly stipend, additional allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and German language instruction. Applications and information are available at:
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers,
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers.

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The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund, or the Rowe Fund, is an educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS). The Rowe Fund helps citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean OAS Member countries finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans for up to $15,000 dollars. These loans are granted on the understanding that recipients agree to repay the loan in full and return to their home countries to apply their knowledge and training as well as continue to promote cultural exchange and development in the region. For additional information visit http://www.oas.org/en/rowefund/.

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International Collaboration in Chemistry between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad
The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to enhance opportunities for collaborative activities between U.S. and foreign investigators. NSF Chemistry will accept collaborative research proposals in chemistry, written in English, which establish new bilateral collaborations between US investigators and investigators from Germany, Austria, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Russia, Poland, Luxembourg or Spain.

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Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes Program
PASI is a jointly supported initiative between the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation (NSF). PASIs aim to disseminate advanced scientific and engineering knowledge and stimulate training and cooperation among researchers of the Americas in the mathematical, physical, and biological sciences, the geosciences, the computer and information sciences, and the engineering fields.

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Materials World Network: Cooperative Activity in Materials Research between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad
Joint activities between NSF and funding organizations in Africa, Asia, and Europe provide opportunities for collaborative activities in materials research and education between US investigators and their colleagues abroad.

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INTERNATIONAL CURRENTS

ACS Offers Seed Funding for International Collaborations

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The ACS Global Research Experiences, Exchanges, & Training (GREET) program is now accepting applications from US researchers seeking to establish new international collaborations at a site and on a project of their choosing. This year, at least five mentor/mentee teams will receive seed funding of up to $11,000 to initiate their projects. GREET is open to industrial chemists, academic chemists, chemical educators, and undergraduate and graduate students. Visit www.acs.org/greet, email greet@acs.org, or attend the upcoming GREET symposium at the San Diego National Meeting to learn more about the program before the April 10 deadline.

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16th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
June 18-20, 2012
Washington, DC USA

Inaugural Green Chemistry & Engineering Business Plan Competition Participate in the GC&E Business Plan Competition & earn CASH! For a list of competition guidelines visit: http://acswebcontent.acs.org/gcande/pdf/FAQs%20for%20competition.pdf

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Symposium on Sustainability and Water Reclamation
Sunday, March 25, 2012
8:00AM-5:40PM
Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire 412 Room
Sponsored by ENVR; Cosponsored by Global Innovation Imperatives
A Symposium on Sustainability and Water Reclamation will be held during the 243rd ACS National Meeting and Exposition. The symposium will cover the following topics:

Water sustainability
Monitoring various contaminants in water
Remediation of various contaminants
Water reclamation
And more!

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Inspiring Science Education: Readiness for the Global Enterprise

Monday, March 26, 2012
8:35AM-5:10PM
Marriott Marquis,
Marina Ballroom F
Sponsored by IAC;
Cosponsored by PRES,
CHED, SOCED

Practitioners of chemistry work in a wide range of environments and settings that increasingly require new skills, knowledge, and experiences as national boundaries no longer constrain the discipline. In the shifting context of the scientific workplace—be it academic, industrial or government—employers want students and employees to have a strong chemistry background that is complemented by global competencies. This symposium will address the dynamics and demands of the globalized workplace and how to best prepare to be successful and competitive in it, showcase current best practices, and describe ideas on successful implementations.

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Sci-Mind™, the new training product from the ACS Department of Professional Education, is a revolutionary and innovative learning community designed to challenge chemists to continuously invest in their professional scientific development. It combines the best aspects of social networking, knowledge sharing, and blended learning to offer professional scientists an interactive and engaging environment that meets their professional training needs. Through a customized 6 week learning solution, learners will set their own training plan and upon conclusion be able to explicitly see which learning objectives and new skills they have achieved. Sci-Mind™ is self-paced and not time zone sensitive, perfect for an International scientist who wishes to invest in high quality training from the American Chemical Society. To sign up for the first cohort in Separation Science and to learn more, visit www.sci-mind.org.

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Learn How to Avoid Common Ethical Pitfalls in Publishing
ACS journal editors Karen Allen, John Fourkas and Paul S. Weiss are featured in the fifth episode of the "Publishing Your Research 101" video series. The episode, in two parts, focuses on Ethical Considerations for Authors and for Reviewers in scholarly publishing. The videos highlight some of the common ethical pitfalls that arise for both authors and reviewers, and how to avoid them.

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Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Associate Program

The Associate Program is conducted annually for participants from developing countries and those whose economies are in transition. The OPCW is looking for any chemical company in the United States that would agree to host a pair of students for 3 weeks. All travel and per diems for the students will be covered by the OPCW. For more information contact Kevin Farmer, U.S. National Authority for the CWC, U.S. Department of State.

REGIONAL NEWS & RESOURCES

Africa, Americas, and the Middle East

International Conference of Young Chemists
The International Conference of Young Chemists (ICYC) will be held in Amman, Jordan from April 8-10, 2012. The conference presents an excellent opportunity for young chemists, MSc and PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, and fresh graduates, not only to present their research work through oral or poster presentations, but also to extend their global networks.

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Attend the M3 Conference

The ACS Division of Business Development and Management invites you to join the M3 Conference in May 2012 in Banff, Canada, an exciting conference focusing on science and the interface between drug discovery and dosage form development based on material science to support all phases of clinical development. The program is targeted for individuals interested in the discovery and development of pharmaceutical products. The goal of the M3 conference is to provide for learning and sharing of ideas at the interfaces between molecular discovery, materials science and early medical evaluation.

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2012 IUPAC World Polymer Congress
For the first time in 18 years, the US will be hosting the IUPAC World Polymer Congress at the Virginia Tech Campus from June 24-29, 2012. The Congress will provide an international forum for scientific discovery, professional networking, research collaboration, interdisciplinary education, and dissemination of the most recent scientific advances in macromolecular chemistry. Learn more.

Asia

The 3rd China Pharma, Biotech & Chemical IP Forum and Innovation Exhibition will focus on recent developments of Chinese patent law and on China's growing investment in R&D. The Forum will also emphasize topics associated with global R&D IP protection, technology transfer and invention commercialization. The IP Forum will include presentations by experts from the U.S., Europe, and emerging market countries including those in the Asia Pacific region. May 25-27, 2012 China Medical City, Taizhou, China

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ACS Joins Japan's Relief Effort
In a show of solidarity with Japan and its chemical society, the ACS is helping to facilitate donations to the East Japan Earthquake Victim Support Project. The Chemical Society of Japan established the project to support the country's next generation in the fields of chemistry and related sciences by providing both short- and long-term assistance to children and students, says Nobuyuki Kawashima, executive director and secretary general of the Chemical Society of Japan.

Europe

Europe Beckons

Despite the financial crisis, some European countries continue to attract U.S. talent. Learn more.

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ACS on Campus skips across the pond: Join us in Munster, Germany and Rome, Italy in March 2012. Hot on the heels of a successful two days at UC - San Diego, ACS on Campus is gearing up for a trip to the old country. Please join us for a full day of sessions with Chemical Abstracts Service in Munster, Germany at WWU Munster (University of Munster) March 20 and Rome, Italy at La Sapienza March 23. Questions? Email ACSonCampus@acs.org

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