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May/June 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

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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, 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

Highlights from the ACS International Activities Committee International Welcoming Reception at the ACS National Meeting in San Diego!

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P&G Children's Safe Drinking Water

Almost one billion people in the developing world do not have access to clean drinking water. To address this critical need, Procter & Gamble created water purification packets that are easily transportable and very inexpensive. As part of its International Year of Chemistry observance, ACS initiated a “Pennies for PUR” campaign to raise money for this life-saving
advance made possible by chemistry. Dr. Greg Allgood, who directs P&G’s Children’s Safe Drinking Water program said, “The nearly $18,000 contributed by ACS members and friends will support 800 days of clean water.” To learn more or make a personal gift, visit www.csdw.org.

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ACS GCI Green Chem–A–Thon

As part of recent Earth Day celebrations, the first ACS GCI Green Chem-A-Thon used the ACS Network where students responded to the question: “What can green chemistry do to help mother Earth become less toxic and more sustainable by utilizing the 12 principles of green chemistry?” The ACS GCI International Student Chapter in Puerto Rico was particularly active providing numerous responses to the question. We hope to expand this event in the future to involve more students around the globe and use social media to discuss global issues and have their voice heard.

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JACS Launches a Free Mobile Application

The Journal of the American Chemical Society is pleased to announce the launch of JACS Image Challenge Mobile, a free mobile app that is now available for all Apple iOS devices (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad). Download the JACS Image Challenge Mobile app at the iTunes store.

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14th Annual L'oreal-UNESCO Awards

Each year, five outstanding women scientists – one per continent – are honored for the contributions of their research, the strength of their commitment,s and their impact on society. An international network of nearly 1,000 scientists nominates the candidates for each year’s awards. The five Laureates are then selected by an independent, international Jury, presided this year by Pr. Günter Blobel, Nobel Prize in Medicine 1999. Visit 14th Annual L'oreal-UNESCO Awards for more details.

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Podcast: Adopting Personal Glucose Monitors to Detect DNA

New American Chemical Society Podcast-Adapting personal glucose monitors to detect DNA. Visit Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions for more details.

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Have you heard about Sci-Mind™?

Science professionals continuously seek training options that are accessible, effective, and time-efficient. Sci-Mind™ was created with the goal of giving scientists applicable training, no matter where they are located. The six-week program incorporates a custom learning solution based on results from a thorough training evaluation tool called The Analyst. To learn more, visit the Sci-Mind™ website and start your experience today by taking The Analyst.

REGIONAL NEWS & RESOURCES

Africa, Americas, and the Middle East

2012 IUPAC World Polymer Congress
For the first time in 18 years, the U.S. 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. Visit the website to learn more.

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Electronic Waste Transformation

For years, African countries have been a dumping ground for outdated electronic equipment, mainly from Europe. Now, rapidly expanding use of computers and mobile phones within Africa is generating more electronic waste—or e-waste—than is imported, according to the U.S. Learn more by visiting the website.

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Asia

China Pharma, Biotech & Chemical IP Forum & Innovation Exhibition

The third Forum, which will be held in Taizhou, China on May 25-27, 2012 focuses 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.

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28th Congress of the Chinese Chemical Society

Led by ACS President-Elect, Dr. Marinda Wu, an ACS delegation recently visited China to attend the 28th Congress of the Chinese Chemical Society in Chengdu and meet with chemists and other scientists from a number of organizations in Beijing and Shanghai. The major goals of the trip were to extend ACS networks created during a 2005 ACS Delegation visit; explore opportunities for member-serving exchange and collaboration, and further advance the ACS / CCS Alliance. The main hosting organization for the ACS Delegation was the Chinese Chemical Society, under the leadership its new president, Dr. Yao Jian Nian.

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Europe

2012 ACS Nano Lectureship Awards

The ACS Nano Lectureship Awards honor the contributions of scientists whose work has significantly impacted the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology. In order to celebrate the global reach of ACS Nano, these awards honor scientists from around the world with one recipient each from: The Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Asia/Pacific. These inaugural awards will be presented on May 15, 2012 at the Spring 2012 E-MRS meetings in Strasbourg, France, where each recipient will give an invited talk. For more information about the ACS Nano Lectureships, please see the award announcement, or the 2012 ACS Nano Lectureship program.

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