Received: from nobody by stodi.digitalkingdom.org with local (Exim 4.80.1) (envelope-from ) id 1W3ViZ-0006sH-R5 for lojban-newreal@lojban.org; Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:01:36 -0800 Received: from mail54.magnetmail.net ([209.18.70.54]:43860) by stodi.digitalkingdom.org with esmtp (Exim 4.80.1) (envelope-from ) id 1W3ViI-0006rU-UN for lojban@lojban.org; Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:01:34 -0800 Received: from RMPMTA05 (172.16.54.5) by mail54.magnetmail.net id hqrdfs15hm49 for ; Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:00:58 -0500 (envelope-from ) Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:00:57 -0500 From: "ACS Office of International Activities" To: Subject: Global Chemistry January 2014 X-TokenInfo-NoToken: X-Bps1: 19633543305 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_NextPart_000_3352883_2014115_14057620" Message-ID: <0.0.0.3DE.1CF12242078A7E3.4679C@mail54.magnetmail.net> X-Spam-Score: 0.0 (/) X-Spam_score: 0.0 X-Spam_score_int: 0 X-Spam_bar: / --_NextPart_000_3352883_2014115_14057620 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Please copy and paste the link into your web browser: https://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=3D= 1053365232&message_id=3D3352883&user_id=3DACS1&VERSION=3DTEXT&group_id= =3D894594&jobid=3D16443367=0A=0Dp {margin-bottom:1em;} a,a:link,a:visited { color:#617db9; text-decoration:none; } =09 p {margin-bottom:1em;} a,a:link,a:visited { color:#617db9; text-decoration:none; } =09 January 2014 IN THIS ISSUE Top 10 Tips for Publishing in English - Webinar (#Jan_Webinar) Internation= al Reception - March 16 (#Intl_Reception) Malta VI Conference (#Malta)=20 --------------------- MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR International Activities at the Dallas National Meeting The new year is al= ways an exciting time, and what we really get excited about at ACS is the S= pring National Meeting. There are many opportunities for international visi= tors to enjoy the meeting, but I'd like to point out some of the key intern= ational events put on by the International Activities Committee (IAC). Inte= rnational Reception (#Intl_Reception)Sunday, March 16 - Sheraton Hotel, 5:3= 0-6:30 p.m. International Center Trivia Event (#IC_Trivia)Monday, March 17 = - Exhibition Hall, Town Hall, 1:00-2:00 p.m. International Lounge Open Hous= eMonday, March 17 - Dallas Convention Center, Lobby A & B, 2:00-3:00 p.m. W= e will be communicating other events as we get closer to the meeting. See y= ou then! 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The new year is always an exciting time, and= what we really get excited about at ACS is the Spring National Meeting. Th= ere are many opportunities for international visitors to enjoy themselves, = but I'd like to point out some of the key international events put on by th= e International Activities Committee (IAC).
 
Sunday, March 16 - Sheraton Hotel, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
 
Monda= y, March 17 - Exhibition Hall, Town Hall, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
 
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The ACS International Center™ hosts a live trivia challenge on = March 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Expo Hall Town Center. RSVP at ic@acs.org to reserve your = slot!
 
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Know a talented undergraduate stu= dent looking for a summer opportunity? The ACS International Research Exper= iences for Undergraduates (IREU) program is now accepting applications for = 2014. The program will be providing 17 U.S. undergraduates an opportunity t= o conduct significant research in Germany, Singapore, Italy, and the United= Kingdom. Participants will receive a $4,000 stipend and the equivalent of = $6,000 in international airfare, housing, two U.S. trips, and more. Applica= tion are open now =0Athrough January 31, 2014. Learn more by visiting www.= acs.org/ireu or following the program on @ACS_IC.
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The European Commi= ssion has ~€80 billion of funding for the 7 years to spend on research= funding and scientific advancements. Come take advantage of the initiative= by hearing from key representatives during this live webinar who can tell = you how to apply and which programs will be available for you this coming s= pring 2014. Register now!
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The American Chemical Society i= s pleased to announce that several lessons from its award-winning website&m= dash;middleschoolchemistry.com—are now available in Spani= sh. At www.middleschoolchemistry.com/espanol, you c= an find fully-developed lesson plans, student activity sheets, and multimed= ia about chemistry fundamentals developed for students in grades 6–8.=
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Dallas will= host the Spring 2014 ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Housing and Attendee Registration for the 247th American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting is now open. = This years theme, "Chemistry and Materials for Energy" will explo= re how chemistry can provide solutions to the worlds growing energy demands= . The divi= sion technical symposia supporting the theme have been announced. Visit= the website and review the registration process, see fees, and check out t= he interesting and highly anticipated Kavli Lecture Series. For a full listing of = division symposia please visit our abstracts system and browse Technical = Programming by Division. Learn more at http://www.acs.org/dallas201= 4.
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The 2014 Organic Chemistry= Competition will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the American U= niversity of Beirut, Lebanon. Up to 100 two-person teams are expected to ta= ke part in the competition. The registration is free. The monetary cash awa= rds are: $1500 for the first prize, $1000 for the second prize, and $500 fo= r the third prize. Sign up today!
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The ACS International= Chemical Science Chapter in Thailand (ICSCT) and the Agricultural and Food= Chemistry Division (AGFD) invite you to participate in the 1st ACS ICSCT S= ymposium on Agricultural and Food Chemistry. This will take place March 4-5= , 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Early registration ends January 31, and the de= adline to submit an abstract is today,=0A January 15. =0AF= or more information, visit http://www.acsthailand2014.siam.ed= u/.
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A delegat= ion of top policy makers and scientists participated in the 6th Malta Confe= rence on November 10-15, 2013. Among the attendees were His Royal Highness = Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan and ACS President Marinda Wu. To learn= more about the Malta Conferences foundation, visit their web= site or download this article detailing that event.
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ACS on Campus is coming to Puerto Rico January 313D""
 
ACS on Campus = is headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico for an event hosted by the University of Puerto Rico-Rí= ;o Piedras. We're offering tips and tools for the publishing process, S= ciFinder®, ACS ChemWorx, preparing a resume and more. There will be pro= gramming offered for undergraduate students as well as programming tailored= for graduate students and faculty.
 
Complimentar= y food, drinks and giveaways will be provided for all registered attendees.= Please register on the Registration is required in order to attend. Please send any questions= to acsoncampus@acs.org.
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The 31st Latin American Chemistr= y Congress will be held October 14-17, 2014 in Lima, Peru. For more informa= tion, please see their website (Spanish).
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