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MARM-2012-Program-Book.Pdf American Chemical Society MAY 31st - June 2nd, 2012 UMBC Baltimore, MD 43rd Middle Chemistry Atlantic on the Regional Chesapeake Meeting Sponsored by The Maryland Section of ACS Table of Contents Welcome Letters 3 ACS Board of Directors 9 MARM 2012 Organizing Committee 15 MARM 2012 Volunteers 16 Exhibitors & Sponsors of the MARM 2012 17 General Meeting Information 28 MARM 2012 Awards 31 The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for 32 Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences Marilyn D. Gorman, Teacher Affiliates of the North Jersey Section The E. Emmet Reid Award in Chemistry Teaching at Small 33 Colleges in the ACS Mid-Atlantic Region Malcolm D’Souza, Wesley College, Dover, DE The E. Ann Nalley Regional Award for Volunteer Service 34 to the American Chemical Society Bill Suits, N. Jersey Section The ACS Division of Chemical Education Mid-Atlantic Region 35 Award for Excellence in High School Teaching Helena Buzin, Central Bucks High School South Warrington PA The Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley: 36 2012 Student Award Symposium Special Events & Workshops 40 Program Schedule 63 Abstracts 95 Author Index 261 Maps of the Conference Site at the University of Maryland 273 MARM 2013 Back Cover 1 Participating MARM ACS Sections (Representing Over 30,000 Members) Chemical Society of Washington DC (Host of MARM 2011) Central Pennsylvania Delaware (Host of MARM 2010) Lehigh Valley Maryland (Host of MARM 2012) Monmouth County New York North Jersey Ocean County Philadelphia Princeton South Jersey Southeastern Pennsylvania Susquehanna Valley Trenton Western Maryland 2 3 4 KEVIN KAMENETZ County Executive On behalf of the people of Baltimore County, welcome to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County for the 43rd Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the Maryland Local Section of the American Chemical Society. Every year, this conference brings together 1,000 chemists, chemical engineers, academicians, graduate and undergraduate students, and related professionals to participate in an important exchange of ideas. This year’s meeting will be based around the theme of “Chemistry on the Chesapeake” and feature topics and workshops that highlight research in the Baltimore area ranging from renewable energy to bioanalytical chemistry. Thank you for visiting Baltimore County for this annual meeting and I wish you best of luck for a productive and enjoyable conference. Very truly yours, Kevin Kamenetz Baltimore County Executive 400 Washington Avenue | Towson, Maryland 21204-4554 | Phone 410 887-2450 | | Fax 410-887-4049 | [email protected] www.baltimorecountymd.gov 5 STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY GOVERNOR STATE HOUSE 100 STATE Circle ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401-1925 (410) 974-3901 (TOLL FREE) 1-800-811-8336 TTY USERS CALL VIA MD RELAY A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY Dear Friends: Welcome to the annual American Chemical Society Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting. It is one of the great ironies of our times that the very immensity of the problems we face with respect to pandemic flu, global warming, global terror, drought, hunger and poverty, is driving innovation in every sphere of science and technology – particularly in the life sciences. In Maryland, we believe in the power of the science to revolutionize the way we feed, fuel, and heal our planet. We are at the threshold of brilliant science, innovative technology, and remarkable discoveries – our own cutting edge of history. It’s up to us to harness those discoveries and convert them into the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow. Each of you plays an important role in that work. Thank you for your commitment to your work, and for helping us build a better tomorrow. Please accept my warm wishes for a successful meeting. Sincerely, Governor 6 7 8 ACS Board of Directors Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, President University of Wisconsin Bassam Z. Shakhashiri is a chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his A.B. from Boston University in 1960, his M.Sc. from the University of Maryland in 1965 and his Ph.D. in 1968. He is the first holder of the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has been a professor since 1970. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1961. Marinda Li Wu, President-Elect Science is Fun! Marinda Li Wu is founder and president of Science is Fun! She earned a Bachelors Degree at the Ohio State University in 1971, and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1976. She has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1970. 9 Nancy B. Jackson, Immediate Past President Sandia National Laboratories Nancy B. Jackson is manager of the International Chemical Threat Reduction Department in the Global Security Center at Sandia National Laboratories. She received her B.S. degree in chemistry from George Washington University in 1979, and her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990. She has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1979. William F. Carroll, Jr., Chair Director-At-Large Bill Carroll is a vice president of Occidental Chemical Corp. He earned a Bachelors degree at DePauw University in 1973, Masters Degree from Tulane University in 1975, and Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1978. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1973. Madeleine Jacobs, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer American Chemical Society Previously serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN), 2004 marks Ms. Jacobs first year as Executive Director of the American Chemical Society. She worked for C&EN from 1969 until 1972 and returned again in 1993. She is a much-honored science journalist, an internationally sought after public speaker, and brings an extensive familiarity and understanding of Society programs, products, and services. 10 Neil D. Jespersen Director, District I Neil D. Jespersen is a Professor at St. John’s University. He earned his Bachelors Degree at Washington & Lee University in 1967, and his Ph.D. at Pennsylvania State University in 1971. He has been a member of the American Society since.1968. George M. Bodner Director, District II George M. Bodner is the Arthur E. Kelly Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Education and Engineering at Purdue University. He earned his Bachelors Degree at the State University of New York, Buffalo in 1969 and his Ph.D. at Indiana University in 1972. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since1969. Pat N. Confalone Director, District III Pat N. Confalone is vice president at DuPont, Global Research & Development, Crop Protection. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967, Masters Degree from Harvard University in 1968, Ph.D. from Harvard University (R. B. Woodward) in 1970, and Post-Doc at Harvard University (R. B. Woodward) in 1971. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1967. 11 Larry K. Krannich Director, District IV Larry K. Krannich is the Executive Director of the Alabama Academy of Science. He earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Illinois State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Florida. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1963. Peter K. Dorhout Director, District V Peter K. Dorhout is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas. He earned his Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1989. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1985. Bonnie Charpentier Director, District VI Bonnie A. Charpentier is vice president at Metabolex Inc. She earned her Bachelors Degree at the University of Houston in 1974, and her Ph.D. in 1981. She has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1981. 12 Dennis Chamot Director-At-Large Dennis Chamot is the Associate Executive Director of the National Research council, Division on Engineering & Physical Sciences. He earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Polytechnic University in 1964. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois in 1969, and his M.B. A. from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School in 1974. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1964. Valerie J. Kuck Director-At-Large Valerie J. Kuck is an Adjunct Professor at the College of St. Elizabeth Chemistry Department. She earned her Bachelors degree at St Mary of the Woods College in 1961, and her Masters degree at Purdue University in 1965. She has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1964. Barbara A. Sawrey Director-At-Large 13 Kathleen M. Schulz Director–at-Large Kathleen M. Schulz is the President of Business Results Inc. She earned her Bachelors degree at Eastern New Mexico University in 1964, and Ph.D. at the University of Missouri in 1973. She has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1964. Kent J. Voorhees Director-At-Large Kent J. Voorhees is a professor at the Colorado School of Mines. He earned his Bachelors Degree at the Utah State University in 1965, Masters Degree in 1968, and Ph.D. in 1970. He has been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1967. 14 MARM 2012 Organizing Committee General Chairs Paul Smith UMBC Stephanie Watson NIST Program Chairs Brad Arnold UMBC Ken Cole NIST Treasurer Angela Sherman Notre Dame of Maryland University Workshops/Short Courses Paul Smith UMBC Alvin Bober Retired Sandy Young Army Research Laboratory
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