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Presents the Technical Program Summary for the 2005 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies slated on December 2005 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Discussions and lectures on various branches of chemistry; Convention facilities and hotels.

Focuses on the 38th International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry Congress held in Australia. Topics discussed during the meeting; Division of the congress into five themes to encourage development among conventional subdisciplines; Presentation of latest developments in chemistry.

Reports on the campaign titled `Chemistry Working For You' in West Yorkshire, England. Head of the campaign Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC); Marketing research by Webster McCabe; Details and reasons for the campaign; Comments from chemist John W. Coomber and others.

The article discusses the highlights of the 252nd American Chemical Society National Meeting held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 21-25, 2016. Highlights discussed include the plenary session on the role of chemistry in the assessment of environmental impacts, speeches on various topics such as genetic code for novel materials, and signing of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with organizations such as the Mexican Chemical Society.

The article discusses the highlights of the 252nd edition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) fall national meeting and talk chemistry held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 21-25, 2016. Highlights of the edition discussed include the Talented 12 symposium which recognizes 12 young chemical trailblazers, and the ACS Board of Directors open meeting which include a public discussion on the topic focused on the future of ACS national meetings.

The article reports that the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society is soliciting nominations for the 2008 Theodore William Richards Medal Award for conspicuous achievement in any area of chemistry. The nominations must be submitted electronically in a single PDF file format and must include a brief curriculum vitae.

The article reports on the vision statement of the American Chemical Society (ACS), which will be launched at the national meeting in Atlanta, Georgia in March 2006. The process of developing the ACS vision is explained. The ACS will disseminate the vision statement through divisions, local sections, communities and the high school chemistry clubs.

Reports that nominations are wanted for the American Chemical Society Rochester Section's Harrison Howe Award in the United States. Recognition of outstanding contributions to chemistry; Components of the prize; Documents required for submission; Contact information.

Reports on chemistry awards and recognitions presented as of November 22, 2004. Vanadis Award won by Debbie C. Crans, a professor of chemistry at Colorado State University, for advancing vanadium science; American Chemical Society (ACS) Maryland Section's presentation of the 2004 Maryland Chemist Award to Michael F. Summers, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Maryland; Awards presented by the ACS San Diego Section in California.

Reports on developments in "C&EN Online". Introduction of a completely redesigned home page; Approval of the final monitoring reports for "Bioconjugate Chemistry" and "Chemical Reviews"; Expansion of worldwide access to American Chemical Society Publications.

Presents the group of scientists involved in the field of chemistry, that were elected into Fellowship and Foreign Membership of the London, England-based Royal Society of Chemistry on May 14, 2001. Robert J. Birgeneau; Hugh Bostock; Keith Burnett; Paul T. Callaghan; Alan B. Fowler; Clara Franzini-Armstrong; Ahmed H. Zewail.

The article focuses on Geraldine L. (Geri) Richmond, professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, Eugene. It mentions that she has provided service to the chemical community and is known for her work on the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists (COACh). It concludes that Richmond is about to receive the Charles Lathrop Parsons Award.

In this article the author discusses aspect of the 2011 International Year of Chemistry (IYC). She notes the contribution of American Chemical Society (ACS) members to the success of IYC through the creation of new capacities, networks, and programs, such as the IYC Partner Program, and discusses plans to continue the spirit of IYC into the future.

The article offers news briefs related to the American Chemical Society (ACS). Among the winners of the Astellas USA Foundation Awards are Harold B. Dellinger, Esther Takeuchi and Shahriar Mobashery. It voted to accept the recommendations for funding grants totaling $8.56 million. It voted to recommend to the board of directors that Arthur Adamson Award for Distinguished Service in the advancement of Surface Chemistry be supported by ACS.

The article reports that outgoing president of the French Chemical Society (SFC), Armand Lattes has been traveling Europe giving accounts of the association's history during its 150th anniversary. A brief history of the association is presented. The association has a current membership of about 4,000. Lattes cites several excellent science in the 20th century produced by France, including Jean-Marie Lehn's supramolecular chemistry and Yves Chauvin's study of metathesis reactions.

The article reports on the publication of three chemistry journals. The American Chemical Society (ACS) has published the inaugural issue of the interdisciplinary monthly journal “ACS Nano,” which focuses on nanoscience and nanotechnology. Wiley-VCH and the Italian and German chemical society will start publishing “ChemSusChem” in 2008 which will focus on the interface of chemistry and sustainability science. Nature Publishing Group plans to publish the journal “Nature Chemistry” in 2009.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society Northeastern Section is accepting nominations for the Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest. The award recognizes a chemical scientist who has contributed to the public well-being and has communicated the positive values of the chemical profession. Information regarding the requirements for nominations and the deadline for submission is also mentioned.

The article reports that the North Jersey section of the American Chemical Society is soliciting nominations for the 2008 Award for Creativity in Molecular Design and Synthesis. The nominations should include a letter describing the nominee's achievements, a brief biography and curriculum vitae and a list of the nominee's important published works.

The article highlights the 27th Latin American Congress on Chemistry in Havana, Cuba held from October 16-20, 2006. The theme of the event was "Chemistry of Life," and hosted by the Cuban Chemical Society concurrently with the society's 6th International Congress on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Oral and poster presentations and plenary lectures were given by Nobel Laureate Harry Kroto and Latin American researchers.

The article reports on the acceptance of nominations for the 2006 Shirley B. Radding Award of the Santa Clara Valley, California Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Contributions to industrial or applied chemistry and to the local, regional and national levels of the ACS are recognized. Qualifications for nominees are discussed.

The article highlights the annual International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies in Honolulu, Hawaii in mid-December 2005. The conference, which was sponsored by chemical societies in the U.S., Japan, Korea, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, offered presentations in sessions covering all areas of chemistry. Data is also provided for number of attendees and research presented by several scientists.

The article comments on the effort of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in securing the future of science and technology in the U.S. According to the author chemists and chemical engineers are drivers of the scientific innovation that enhances the nation's global competitiveness. The author also share some of the ways that ACS is working to positively impact the national conversation regarding the future of U.S. science and technology leadership.

Provides information on the mission of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Aim of the society to encourage in the broadest and most liberal manner the advancement of chemistry in all its branches; Services offered by ACS to scientists; Effort of the society in promoting scientific interest and inquiry.

Announces the winners of Carbohydrate Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society for 2005. C. Fred Brewer, professor of molecular pharmacology and of microbiology and immunology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, New York city; Todd L. Lowery of the Ohio State University; Zhongwu Guo of Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University.

Features various programs organized by the Committee on Science of the American Chemical Society in the U.S. Symposium on forensic chemistry; Conference on molecular medicine; Topics discussed during the committee's national meeting in Washington D.C.

Reports on the concern of the American Chemical Society (ACS) on the consequences of the U.S. National Institutes of Health's (NIH) chemical structure database called PubChem competing with the ACS' Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry. Design of PubChem to integrate chemical information on compounds produced by NIH's molecular libraries screening centers with other databases supported by the National Library of Medicine; Scope of compounds in PubChem including those resulting from roadmap-related research or even other NIH-funded research.

Reports that the American Chemical Society New York Section is accepting nominations for the 2006 William H. Nichols Medal, which recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of chemistry. Components of the award; Nomination forms; Contact information.

Reports that the American Chemical Society-sponsored U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad program is currently seeking highschool educators to serve as mentors. Duration of the contract; Work responsibilities; Availability of the application form.

Explores the evolution of chemistry. Increase in the multidisciplinary nature of the science; Diffusion of subdisciplines; Trends among chemists, chemical engineers and chemical societies.

Reports that a joint International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)-International Union of Pure & Applied Physics Working Party has confirmed the discovery of element number 111 by the collaboration of Hofmann and others in Darmstadt, Germany. IUPAC's provisional recommendation for the naming of element of atomic number 111 as roentgenium.

Reports that the Committee on Constitution & Bylaws issued certified bylaws to the Coastal Georgia Section and approved bylaw amendments and issued certified bylaws to the Rubber Division. Preliminary reports on proposed amendments to bylaws for the Baton Rouge Section and the Biochemical Technology Division; Review of proposed amendments for the Rubber Division, the Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Division and the Michigan State University Section.

Reports that the Joint-Board Council Committee on Public Relations & Communications met with representatives of the Committee on Community Activities to identify collaborative activities in support of President-elect William F. Carroll's initiative for the public perception of chemistry. Preparation of a template of activities for local sections to carry out; Development of plans to make its millennials CD available to all local sections, divisions and committees.

Reports that the Committee on Professional Training reviewed reports from the American Chemical Society (ACS)-approved chemistry programs. Approval of curriculum supplements to the ACS guidelines; Hosting of a workshop with representatives from historically black colleges and universities; Discussion of opportunities for and barriers to mounting ACS-approved programs.

Highlights the outcomes of the Committee on Community Activities' meeting. Approval of the theme for National Chemistry Week 2006; Approval of materials for use during the Chemists Celebrate Earth Day 2005 celebration; Planning for upcoming projects with President Elect Bill Carroll and the Committee on Public Relations & Communications.

Looks at trends in the field of chemistry, highlighting the developments in the American Chemical Society (ACS). Factors contributing to the future of ACS; Key component of the ACS strategic plan for 2004-06; Proposal to change the name of ACS to Society for Molecular Sciences & Engineering; Impact of the proposed name change.

Reports on a joint effort between the American Chemical Society (ACS) Detroit, Toledo and Huron Valley sections which allowed about 2,800 visitors to be introduced to cross-disciplinary science at Astronomy & Chemistry Day. Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, as host of the event; Talk by retired astronaut Col. Jack R. Lousma.

Focuses on the decision of the American Chemical Society (ACS) to hold publication of a paper submitted to its surface and colloid chemistry journal 'Langmuir,' until authorship dispute is resolved. Editorial policy of ACS; Issue of copyright transfer; Ethical guidelines of ACS.

Reports on two American Chemical Society officers who have been honored with awards from other organizations as of July 7, 1997. Ronald Breslow, honorary fellowship from the Royal Society of Chemistry in Great Britain; Attila Pavlath as one of four 1997 Chemical Pioneers award winners.

Reports on the proposal to reconsider the adoption of names of transfermium elements recommended by the Commission on Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry, to be discussed in the August 1995 general assembly of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). IUPAC's decision on the names' definitive and provisional status.