U.S. and overseas.(EVENTS/EVENEMENTS)(Calendar)
April 14-16, 2008. LogiChem, 7th Annual European Bulk and
Speciality Chemical Supply Chain Conference, Dusseldorf, Germany,
www.logichemeurope.com
April 14-17, 2008. Hazards XX: Harnessing . . .
Canada: conferences.(EVENTS/EVENEMENTS)(Calendar)
May 24-28, 2008. 91st Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition,
Edmonton, AB, www.csc2008.ca
May 26, 2008. Short Course in Industrial Oilfield Chemistry at the
9ist Canadian Chemistry . . .
Upcoming student conferences.(EVENTS)(Calendar)
The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is proud to support the
following student conferences:
Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)
March 15, 2008. Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student . . .
International collaboration.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)
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Caption: International collaboration. The Royal Society of
Chemistry's editorial director of publishing, John Haynes meets
with CIC executive director Roland Andersson, . . .
In memoriam.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)(Obituary)
The CIC extends its condolences to the families of:
L'ICC desire offrir ses condoleances aux familles de :
Patrick J. Dunn, MCIC
Donald MacLean, MCIC
R. W. Missen, FCIC
Stanley A. . . .
The University of Manitoba's University 1 and the University
Teaching Services have awarded Teaching in Excellence Awards to Ele
The University of Manitoba's University 1 and the University
Teaching Services have awarded Teaching in Excellence Awards to Elena
Smirnova and Jennifer van Wijngaarden, MCIC, from the department . . .
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research announced the 2007
recipients of the Canadian Health Research Awards, and Peter Singe
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research announced the 2007
recipients of the Canadian Health Research Awards, and Peter Singer,
MCIC, was chosen as one of the two Health Researchers of the . . .
Ray March, FCIC, professor emeritus of chemistry at Trent
University will receive an honorary degree from the Universite de
Prov
Ray March, FCIC, professor emeritus of chemistry at Trent
University will receive an honorary degree from the Universite de
Provence, Aix-Marseilles in recognition of his significant . . .
The King's University College chemistry professor, Peter
Mahaffy, FCIC, has been awarded the prestigious 3M Canada Teaching
Fell
The King's University College chemistry professor, Peter
Mahaffy, FCIC, has been awarded the prestigious 3M Canada Teaching
Fellowship. The award honours educational leadership and excellence . . .
The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is pleased to welcome
Bernadette Dacey to its staff in the newly established position of
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The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is pleased to welcome
Bernadette Dacey to its staff in the newly established position of
marketing manager. Dacey brings 20 years' . . .
NSERC Strategic Projects Selection
Panel.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)
Amares Chatt, FCIC, has been appointed to the NSERC Strategic
Projects Selection Panel, Healthy Environment and Ecosystems 2, for a
one-year term. Chatt is a professor of chemistry in the Trace . . .
Lors de la recente remise des Prix du Quebec, Maher I. Boulos,
FCIC, a remporte le prix Lionel-Boutet pour la recherche et le
de
Lors de la recente remise des Prix du Quebec, Maher I. Boulos,
FCIC, a remporte le prix Lionel-Boutet pour la recherche et le
developpement en millieu industriel. Ne au Caire, monsieur Boulos . . .
Le professeur Andre Bandrauk, FCIC, chercheur au Departement de
chimie de la Faculte des sciences de l'Universite de Sherbrooke,
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Le professeur Andre Bandrauk, FCIC, chercheur au Departement de
chimie de la Faculte des sciences de l'Universite de Sherbrooke, a
ete nomme fellow de l'American Physical . . .
Robert Ackman, FCIC, has been inducted in the Discovery Centre
Hall of Fame.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)
Robert Ackman, FCIC, has been inducted in the Discovery Centre Hall
of Fame. He is best known for his pioneering work in lipid analytical
chemistry at Dalhousie . . .
Eco Canada's class act: round table ramps up environmental
education in Canada's public schools.
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ECO Canada hosted a round table discussion nn January 23, 2008 to
address the issue of environmental education in Canada's elementary
and secondary school systems. The . . .
An Apple A Day: The Myths, Misconceptions and Truths About the
Foods We Eat.
AN APPLE A DAY The Myths, Misconceptions and Truths About the Foods
We Eat By Joe Schwarcz, MCIC * Hardcover $32.95 * ISBN:
978-0-00-200764-1
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We all want to be healthy . . .
You be the chemist: the chemical industries face tough
competition for bright, young minds. YBTC programs provide north
American
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"What do you want to be when you grow up?" The likelihood
of a young student spontaneously answering, "I want a career in the
chemical industry" is low. I suspect it would . . .
SNC-LAVALIN plant design competition.
The Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering offers the
SNC"LAVALIN Undergraduate Plant Design Competition for students
enrolled in undergraduate chemical engineering programs at . . .
Home improvements? Germany makes the bold move to renovate
chemistry programs in keeping with the Bologna Process. Will Canada g
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Germany is renowned for its chemical industry and its accomplished
chemists. So what are they doing with chemical education as we begin
this new century? They are . . .
CIC's public understanding of chemistry program/ Programme
de sensibilisation a la chimie de L'ICC.
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Most people do not realize the importance of chemistry in our daily
lives. The fact is, to paraphrase one chemist, "We sit on it, we
wear it, we eat it." Nevertheless, . . .
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