ACS International News - July/August 2012

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July/August 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 to intlacts@acs.org.

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

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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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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 NSF. PASI's aim is 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, computer and information sciences, and 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 International Activities Committee Celebrates its 50th Year Anniversary

On June 27, 1962, the 15-member Joint Board-Council Committee on International Activities (IAC) was established by action of the ACS Board of Directors and was upgraded in 1974 to a joint Board-Council Committee. The IAC is responsible for studying and recommending appropriate Society participation and cooperation in international undertakings pertaining to chemical education, professional activities, and scientific matters of interest to chemists and chemical engineers, and coordinating its efforts with those of other organizations. To learn more about the IAC, visit the ACS website.

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44th International Chemistry Olympiad

Each year, the International Chemistry Olympiad gathers the world’s highest achieving high school students to compete for the most comprehensive understanding and application of chemistry. It is an annual meeting of extraordinary minds that creates new possibilities for global understanding. ACS thanks The Dow Chemical Company for its sole sponsorship of the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad, which will be held July 21-30 at the University of Maryland, College Park.

42nd IChO Japan

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Join Us in Philadelphia!

Will you be attending the ACS Fall National Meeting? If so, join us at the following sessions and events hosted by the IAC:

International Lounge
Saturday, August 18, 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 19–Wednesday, August 22, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Lobby A Bridge, Pennsylvania Convention Center
IAC International Welcoming Reception
Sunday, August 19, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Millennium Hall
International Sustainable Development: Institutional Frameworks
Monday, August 20, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Salon D
Innovative Chemistry Research for Health and Medicine: East Meets West
Tuesday, August 21, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia, Salon D

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ACS Philadelphia National Meeting Online Program Available Now

The online program for Philadelphia is now available to view at www.acs.org/philly2012.

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Attend the ACS Virtual Exposition for Free

Can't Attend the ACS Exposition? No problem, attend the ACS Virtual Exposition on Monday, August 20, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Central Time and Tuesday, August 21, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Central Time at www.acs.org/ve. This is virtual networking at its best…you’ll be able to connect with prospective buyers and sellers in the scientific community without leaving your home or office. The ACS Virtual Exposition provides valuable experiences using what technology has to offer. You’ll be able to engage in live discussions, watch videos, and take advantage of special offers of participating exhibitors and it’s FREE. See what companies are exhibiting and register at www.acs.org/ve. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize!

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Have you heard of Sci-Mind™?

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 six-week learning solution, learners will set their own training plans 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. The next cohort in Separation Science begins September 4. For more information visit www.ProEd.acs.org.

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International Students Attend the ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from across Pan America teamed up as part of the ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, from June 25-July 2. This was the 10th year of the Summer School, which was sponsored by the ACS Petroleum Research Fund. The fifty-five students selected were a cross-section of chemists and chemical engineers already very passionate about green chemistry and engineering and primed for the summer school’s intensive one-week learning experience.

The ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy provides a unique opportunity for students to network beyond their labs and campuses, affording an informal environment for students to discuss their research with their peers, some whom travelled from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Uruguay and Puerto Rico. The opportunity to exchange ideas as part of a global green chemistry community served to enrich the educational and professional experiences of the summer school participants.

Summer school instructors covered topics including chemistry in the 21st century, the principles of sustainable chemistry and engineering, Life Cycle Analysis, bio-inspired nanotechnology, greener solvents, renewable energy, and green chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry. Students also learned about ACS career resources and strategies for writing successful proposals. The majority of summer school students planned on entering industry, followed by academic careers. Many students commented on the summer school’s value in providing real-world green chemistry and engineering applications as well as the accompanying challenges.

Visit ACS' Green Chemistry Institute website to learn more about other opportunities and programs.

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REGIONAL NEWS & RESOURCES

Africa, Americas, and the Middle East

National Trust of Scientific and Technological Information Resources (CONRICYT) 2012 Seminar for Author-Researchers

CONRICYT will host a seminar on September 24-25, 2012 at the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in order to promote the production of scientific articles among the academic community and graduate and research programs in Mexico, and provide a space for meeting with major international scientific publishers. CONRICYT intends to reach out to the national scientific community, graduate professors and students of CONRICYT member institutions, and the public interested in the subject.

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Asia

Inexpensive Paper-Based Diabetes Test Ideal for Developing Countries

The latest episode in the ACS’ award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series describes a new, inexpensive paper-based device designed for diabetes testing in rural areas of developing countries. Based on a report by Jan Lankelma, Ph.D., and colleagues in ACS’ journal Analytical Chemistry, the podcast is available without charge at iTunes and from www.acs.org/globalchallenges.

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Europe

European Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Education Nework Now Available!
We are pleased to inform you that the July 2012 EC2E2N Newsletter is now available on-line! Click here to view the newsletter.

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