Significant new content on the St Louis-ACS website http://www.stlacs.org 30 Jan 2010 06:20 GMT 360 en-US Copyright 2010, St Louis Section ACS and the American Chemical Society editor@stlacs.org (Eric Ressner) webmaster@stlacs.org (Eric Ressner) ACS and Arch combined http://www.stlacs.org/images/acs_arch_small.gif 112 99 http://www.stlacs.org It's May, and we wrap for the season. A few interesting late spring reports and reminders await your attention. <ul> <li>Read about our plans to help you stay informed about St Louis Section–ACS activities</li> <li>Special chemistry winners at the Greater Saint Louis science fair: this is hot off the presses, folks, from the fair on April 30th</li> <li>Report of Kids 'n' Chemistry activities at Chemists Celebrate Earth Day: lots of traffic and some pics of kids doing science</li> <li>Report from Awards Night, with all the excellence receiving its due</li> <li>Last reminder about the 10th Annual Section Picnic on June 14th. That's Arbor Day, perfect to spend in the park. Let us know you're coming ... then come.</li> </ul> Check it out! And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201405.html 2 May 2014 17:50 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20140502.1750 The April Chemical Bond has a bunch of recent and near future events to report. Get involved. Join the ... fun? ... networking? ... informativity? ... career-development? ... outreach? ... or all of the above. <ul> <li>Chemists Celebrate Earth Day events at the Science Center April 26th. Volunteers needed, or bring the family to share the goodness.</li> <li>Recognition Night was last month: see who was recognized.</li> <li>Read about our plans to help you stay informed about St Louis Section–ACS activities</li> <li>Special chemistry winners at the Illinois Jr Academy of Science science fair</li> <li>... and the winner of the 2014 Chemical Science and Technology Award</li> <li>... and the winners of the High School Chemistry Contest, with qualifiers going on to the Chemistry Olympiad qualifying test</li> <li>... and the winners of the Outstanding Junior chemistry majors at local institutions of higher education</li> <li>... and if you're sorry you missed Recognition Night, register for Awards Night on April 15th, when all of the above awards will be officially conferred.</li> </ul> Check it out! And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201404.html 2 Apr 2014 17:50 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20140402.1750 A lion of a Chemical Bond ... for March, which is not going down without a fight. <ul> <li>Some information about how we are trying to increase the circulation of the e-Bond</li> <li>Your early oppportunity to schedule and reserve for the 10th annual Section Picnic</li> <li>Two awards seeking nominees: the St Louis Award and the Midwest Award. Nominate a deserving colleague for these top-tier honors</li> <li>Still time to RSVP for the Recognition Night Banquet on March 8, but hurry: the deadline is March 5.</li> <li>Report from the hard-fought Battle of the Burets on Feb 19 at SLCC–FV</li> <li>Science Fairs: report from the Missouri Tri-county Fair ... and ... volunteers still needed for the two remaining science fairs</li> <li>The St Louis Section High School Chemistry Teacher-of-the-Year is announced</li> <li>In Bond Briefs: (1) Chemists Celebrate Earth Day will have booths and demos for this typically high-traffic event; reach out and volunteer (2) Preliminary announcement of Awards Night, but don't wait to reserve your spot (3) Report from the live-viewing of ACS webinar, "The Chemistry of Scent and Fragrance"</li> </ul> So, wow! It has been a busy month for chemistry hereabouts. Check it out! And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201403.html 2 Mar 2014 23:00 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20140302.2300 A little Chemical Bond for a little month. Take a gander at what is going on. <ul> <li>Jim O'Brien looks ahead at his year as Chair</li> <li>A live viewing opportunity for the national ACS webinar on the chemistry of scent and fragrance with dinner and a discussion</li> <li>Two awards seeking nominees: the St Louis Award and the Chemical Science and Technology Award (nomination deadline extended). Check out the details and nominate a deserving colleague</li> <li>Volunteer opportunities coming up: our three regional science fairs need judges for chemistry-related projects</li> <li>Your executive summary of the section budget for 2014: see where your dues go, and then decide to take advantage of some of the opportunities your membership provides</li> <li>In Bond Briefs: details of the 2014 Battle of the Burets and the High School Chemistry Contest</li> </ul> And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201402.html 2 Feb 2014 20:00 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20140202.2000 The weather outside may be frightful, but the January 2014 Chemical Bond is ... if not delightful, at least ready for your eyes. The first issue of the year always includes some important information to occupy a few synapses. Put down the snow shovel for a few minutes and head on over. <ul> <li>Ziad Ramadan gives his impressions of 2013 as the outgoing Chair</li> <li>Report from the final Career Management Seminar of 2013</li> <li>A recap of the fun we had at Continuity Night: announcement of the Distinguished Service Award winner, the secret and amazingly inventive Henry Godt Memorial Lecturer’s “What Did We Do? Haikus”, and the traditional passing of the Book and Gavel. Check it out: words and pictures.</li> <li>Volunteer opportunities coming up: our three regional science fairs need judges for chemistry-related projects, and member-retirees are wooed to join the Chemistry is pHun program to spread chemistry enthusiasm to a school district near you.</li> <li>A list of the officers and committee chairs for 2014: these are who you’d call if you had a suggestion, question, or desire to get involved. Uncle STLACS wants YOU!</li> </ul> And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201401.html 3 Jan 2014 19:15 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20140103.1915 The final issue of 2013 has a few reports of November events and a few reminders for planning your December. Check it out before the midweek deep-freeze causes sluggish electrons. <ul> <li>Last chance to make a reservation for the Continuity Dinner, the fancier than usual section meeting in December. The event is December 12th, and reservations are due by December 9th. View the issue for venue/agenda/reservation info.</li> <li>Last chance, also, to nominate a deserving colleague for the Chemical Science and Technology Award. Recognition feeds strongly into motivation. Nominate a deserving candidate today!</li> <li>Reportage on a totally unique event for St Louis chemists: the "Chemistry of Papermaking" panel that helped the national Friends of Dard Hunter hand papermaking conference attendees understand what works, what doesn't, and why, in their artistic endeavors.</li> <li>Election returns</li> <li>Brief reports (with pictures) from two YCC-(co)sponsored events: the Career Management Seminar on oral and poster presentations, and the local chapter meeting of the Association for Women in Science</li> </ul> And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201312.html 3 Dec 2013 17:30 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20131203.1730 The November 2013 Chemical Bond is a little thin, as we head into a season crowded with holidays. But there are still important and/or interesting items there for you. Take a break from raking leaves and head on over. <ul> <li>Reservations open for the Continuity Dinner, the fancier than usual section meeting in December. Save the date: December 12th to renew acquaintances among your St Louis chemistry cohorts. View the issue for venue/agenda/reservation info.</li> <li>Reminder that nominations are still open for two section awards, the Chemical Science and Technology Award, and the High School Chemistry Teacher-of-the-Year Award. Recognition feeds strongly into motivation. Nominate a deserving candidate today!</li> <li>Reports on three big (rilly rilly big) outreach events from October: Sheryl Loux reported that Kids and Chemistry reached waaay out and provided a chemistry experience for the Boy Scout Fright Fest, getting a jump on Halloween. K&C then followed up with traditional National Chemistry Week activities at the Science Center. Lisa Balbes reported on the 9th annual Boy Scout chemistry merit badge clinic that served a full house of 48 scouts. View the issue for more details and lotsa pics.</li> <li>YCC's Career Management Series is hosting a workshop on presentation skills. Two expert presenters will give tips for oral and poster presentations on November 7. View the issue for venue details and required preregistration form.</li> </ul> And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201311.html 3 Nov 2013 20:30 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20131103.2030 The election issue brings you news of the election (of course) and much more. <ul> <li>Gordon Miller of Iowa State snags the Midwest Award; to be conferred at the Midwest Regional Meeting later this month</li> <li>preview the candidates for the section election; e-balloting to commence shortly</li> <li>reminders about the Saint Louis Award symposium and banquet on October 25th</li> <li>seeking nominees for the Chemical Science and Technology Award and the High School Chemistry teacher-of-the-year</li> <li>Bond Briefs: * spoiler alert: we went two-for-four in ChemLuminary award competition * volunteer for National Chemistry Week events * join the hand papermaking artists who are convening in St Louis Oct 18-20 * next module of the Leadership Development Forum series: stimulating creativity and innovation</li> </ul> And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201310.html 3 Oct 2013 19:30 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20131003.1930 The election issue brings you news of the election (of course) and much more. <ul> <li>Gordon Miller of Iowa State snags the Midwest Award; to be conferred at the Midwest Regional Meeting later this month</li> <li>preview the candidates for the section election; e-balloting to commence shortly</li> <li>reminders about the Saint Louis Award symposium and banquet on October 25th</li> <li>seeking nominees for the Chemical Science and Technology Award and the High School Chemistry teacher-of-the-year</li> <li>YCC Career night happened; read about it here</li> <li>Bond Briefs: * spoiler alert: we went two-for-four in ChemLuminary award competition * volunteer for National Chemistry Week events * join the hand papermaking artists who are convening in St Louis Oct 18-20 * next module of the Leadership Development Forum series: stimulating creativity and innovation</li> </ul> And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond. http://www.stlacs.org/Bonds/201309.html 2 Sep 2013 17:00 GMT www.stlacs.org/rss20130902.1700