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Page 138 the Catalyst the Catalyst Official Publication of the Philadelphia Section, American Chemical Society Founded April 15, 1899 Volume 94, No. 9 November 2009 STAFF TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Robin S. Davis January Advance Notice 139 EDITORS Chair's Column 140 COVER: Chris Spedaliere News Atoms 140 NEWS ATOMS: Alan Warren Student Affiliate Travel Fund Requests 141 PROOF EDITORS: Georgia Arbuckle-Keil Marge Matthews Chem.Consultants Network Nov/Dec 142 Alan Warren Nominations for pre-College Teaching MANAGERS Awards 142 BUSINESS: George Cowperthwaite November Meeting 143 ADVERTISING: Vince Gale Speaker's Abstract and Biography 144 PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE the Catalyst Goes Green 145 CHAIR: MARGE MATTHEWS ACS Public Policy Fellowships 146 Anthony W. Addison Xianlong Ge Nominations for Undergraduate Georgia Arbuckle-Keil Chris Spedaliere Teaching Awards 147 George Cowperthwaite Judy Summers-Gates June 2009 Board Minutes 148 Robin S. Davis Victor Tortorelli December Meeting 149 Vince Gale Alan Warren Directory of Services 150 Robert Gates Kendra L. Yoder 2009 Calendar 152

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November 2009 Page 139 From NEWS ATOMS The Former Philadelphia Section Chairman Chair David A. Katz was honored with the Helen M. Free award for public outreach at the fall ACS meeting in Washington DC. Katz is a professor at Pima Community College in Robert A. Gates Tucson AZ. The citation stated: The 2009 Helen Free Award is presented As I am writing my final column, I am to David A. Katz for more than 30 years of going to make a request of our local members. chemistry outreach. From developing some Please let your Section leaders know what of today’s most common classroom chemistry type of programs and meetings you would activities to performing live as an “expert like to see in the coming year. Send your demonstrator” before international audiences; suggestions to the ACS Philadelphia Section from conducting televised experiments and Office, email or regular mail, where they will radio interviews to popularizing science be passed on to next year’s Chair, who I know for youth through his continuously updated quite well, and myself for consideration. website of educational chemistry activities We truly would like to hear your ideas for (www.chymist.com), Professor Katz is a meetings and programs since this is YOUR leader in performing chemistry outreach and Section and you should have a voice in the enhancing the popular understanding of the upcoming events. chemistry profession. And now since this is the column for the Also at the same meeting, the Volunteer November issue and it is Thanksgiving month Service award was presented to former I think I should thank some of the people who Section member Mary Virginia Orna. She have helped me through this year. My first is professor of chemistry at the College of vote of thanks goes to our Section’s members New Rochelle, NY, and a candidate for ACS for electing me to Chair the Section. It was president-elect. Her citation noted: truly an honor and I must apologize a bit for “Mary Virginia Orna is recognized for her not being as active as I wanted in the Section unstinting service to the ACS, its Council because of some health issues from which I and committees, the Divisions of Chemical am finally recovering. I would like to thank Education and the History of Chemistry, her the other members of the Board of Directors students and colleagues, and humanity.” for their patience and help throughout this year. My most heartfelt thanks goes to DEATHS Libby Harper, the Section’s Office Manager. Rev. Arnold A. Hiltz, retired research Without her prodding, counsel, advice and all chemist, August 31st at 85. He was employed around help the Section, and most certainly by American Viscose, Avisun, and Borden I personally, would have failed miserably. Chemical. He then joined General Electric Last but not least, I am thankful for my wife in 1967 where he worked on development of Judy, next year’s Chair, with whom I just materials and components used on satellites. celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary. I He retired in 1993 as manager of materials was lucky to have found her since, at least applications, having authored 27 technical to some extent, she as a scientist herself was papers and four patents. probably much better prepared to understand Hiltz undertook theology studies and was a scientist’s somewhat off the beaten track ordained an Episcopal priest in 1976. He and thought processes and eccentricities. his wife served as volunteer guides for the My final comment: Get Involved. The Philadelphia Museum of Art. He also gave future of science and the world is in your talks at high schools and colleges and tutored hands. high school chemistry students.

Page 140 the Catalyst Virginia H. Holsinger, retired research to receive an award or attend a specific scientist formerly with the USDA-ERRC, workshop, etc. are also eligible to apply for September 4th. She began as an analytical support. chemist at the USDA Agricultural Research 2) The student(s) must have requested Service dairy products laboratory in support from their College or University Washington, DC, and transferred to the (including department and/or advisor) to Eastern Regional Research Center in assist in defraying the travel costs. Please Wyndmoor in 1974. She was research leader attach a copy of the correspondence. in the dairy products research unit, retiring in 1999. Her research led to development of 3) The student(s) should have a clear idea enzyme-treated milk for lactose intolerance, of the benefits of attending the conference. and products for military field rations and Please attach a short paragraph from each children’s school lunch programs, among student indicating which sessions, including many others. workshops, etc. which the student plans to Holsinger was author or co-author of over attend and why these sessions will help them 100 technical papers and received many obtain their professional goals. honors including the distinguished service All applications must include an itemized award of the ACS division of agricultural list of the projected costs of the trip, i.e. and food chemistry, the ARS distinguished registration, air-fare, train or car expenses, scientist of the year award, the lifetime hotel, etc., and indicate which of these costs (if achievement award for women in science any) are being provided by other sources. and engineering presented by the National An application for travel support can be Science Foundation, and she was inducted made at any time to the Philadelphia Section, into the ARS hall of fame in 2000. but for full consideration, the application must Note: News Atoms seeks to report on be received by the section office by January people in the field of chemistry in the greater 31st for the Spring meeting and May 31st for Philadelphia area. If you have news about the Fall meeting. new hires, significant promotions, honors and awards, and those who have recently passed The Philadelphia Section will evaluate all away, send it by email to philcatalyst@aol. applications received by the deadline and vote com or by mail to the Philadelphia Section at the February meeting for the Spring ACS ACS. meeting applications and at the June meeting for the Fall ACS meeting applications. GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT The amount of funding available may be AFFILIATE CHAPTERS TO influenced by the number of applications for REQUEST FUNDS TO ATTEND a particular meeting and the costs of attending NATIONAL ACS MEETINGS that meeting, i.e. where it is being held. 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Students attending for other purposes, i.e., November 2009 Page 141 CHEMICAL CONSULTANTS NETWORK Visit our NEW web page at www. chemconsultants.org Date and Time: Joint Meeting with the Date and Time: December 9th, at Joseph Priestley Society, November 5th; the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA; Networking and Reception, 10:00 AM; Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk Lunch, 12:15 PM; Talk 1:00 PM. and Business Session, 7:30 PM. Speaker: Gregg Zank, Chief Technology Speaker and Topic: Edward Lafferty— Officer, Dow Corning. Social Security Retirement Planning. Location: The Chemical Heritage Foundation, Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor 315 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Reservations: There is a $25 charge for Reservations: To make or cancel a dinner this meeting. Registration is required: reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@ aol. 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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The 19th Annual Philadelphia Section, American Chemical Society Awards for Excellence in Pre-College Teaching The Philadelphia Section of the American Chemical Society will honor two outstanding science teachers from the Delaware Valley with its Awards for Excellence in Pre-College Science Teaching. One award will be given to a full-time educator involved in teaching science in grades K - 8. The second award will be given to a full-time educator at the secondary level (grades 9 - 12) who teaches chemistry. Nominees must teach in the Philadelphia Section’s geographic area (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Bucks, Burlington and Camden counties). Nominations for 2010 will be accepted until February 2, 2010. The nomination package should consist of a letter of nomination, the nominee’s resumé and at least two letters of recommendation. Other supporting information, such as students’ comments, is welcome. However, the total nomination package should not exceed 30 pages. The nomination package may be emailed to [email protected] or nine copies of the nomination materials may be mailed to: Chair, Awards Committee, Philadelphia Section, ACS, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6323. For more information, please contact the Philadelphia Section, ACS office: phone: (215) 382-1589 or email: [email protected]. Award recipients will be honored at our May 2010 Section meeting with a certificate, an honorarium and an enrichment allotment.

Page 142 the Catalyst NOVEMBER MEETING

The 2009 Ullyot Public Affairs Lecture sponsored by The Philadelphia and Delaware Sections of the American Chemical Society The Department of Chemistry of the University of Pennsylvania The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia The Chemical Heritage Foundation Thursday, November 19, 2009 Bridging Fields and Harnessing Diversity for the Sake of Innovation: Tackling Unmet Needs in the Life Sciences by Exploiting Developments in Materials Dr. Joseph DeSimone Chancellor's Eminent Professor of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University 6:00 PM Ullyot Meeting Hall, Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia The lecture is FREE to the public but registration is required. Reception from 7:00-8:00 PM (free with reservation)

For Lecture registration and Reception reservations register online at www. chemheritage.org or contact Nancy Vonada at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, (215) 873-8226 or [email protected], on or before November 12th. The new permanent exhibit Making Modernity and traveling exhibit sLowlife will be available for viewing during the reception. Parking: Reduced rate parking ($6) with validation stamp from the Chemical Heritage Foundation is based on availability at the Bourse Garage on 4th Street between Chestnut and Market Streets (next to the Ritz Theater). Parking is also available at the garages under Independence Mall between 5th and 6th Streets, and at 2nd and Walnut. Public Transit: SEPTA suburban trains stop at Market East, 11th and Market Streets, a 15-minute walk to the Chemical Heritage Foundation. The Market-Frankford subway has stations on Market Street at both 2nd and 5th Streets. The Board of Directors will meet at 4:00 PM in the Gerstacker Board Room at the Chemical Heritage Foundation.

November 2009 Page 143 SPEAKER’S ABSTRACT AND inspiring and educating the next generation of BIOGRAPHY students. Many faculty around the nation have been extremely effective over the last decade Dr. Joseph DeSimone in assisting in economic development. These Bridging Fields and Harnessing Diversity successes have produced many experienced for the Sake of Innovation: Tackling entrepreneurial faculty members who have Unmet Needs in the Life Sciences by played leading roles in the commercialization Exploiting Developments in Materials of innovations discovered in their laboratories. They have done this within the confines Chancellor's Eminent Professor of of a university system that charges them Chemistry, University of North Carolina with improving the health, well-being and at Chapel Hill and William R. Kenan, economy of our society while doing so within Jr. Professor of Chemical Engineering, stringent guidelines. North Carolina State University This presentation will focus on the Abstract: Innovation is key to sustain- technology and the people behind our ability. We find ourselves at an interesting recent research efforts to translate promising time in the history of our nation’s industrial discoveries from the laboratory into benefits manufacturing base, historically a major for patients. We are taking a pharmaco- strength of the US economy and a major engineering systems approach to develop the contributor to investments in research and next generation of drug delivery systems with development. Corporations are pulling back programmable multi-functional capability. on long-term investments; private equity firms Our laboratory has pioneered the development are acquiring profitable portions of businesses of a technique called PRINT (Particle and dismantling/disposing of long term bets; Replication in Non-wetting Templates) which many historically successful corporate re- is a top-down particle fabrication method search organizations are mere shadows of that has its roots in the fabrication processes their previous selves; and the pharmaceutical used in the microelectronics industry to industry is in danger of self-destructing due make transistors. PRINT is being used to an uncertain pipeline and an unsustainable to develop novel approaches for the site- business model. specific delivery of promising biological and The time is NOW to transition students’ chemotherapeutics, including new approaches thinking about the future, their future. And for inhaled delivery and minimally invasive the opportunities are all around us one just iontophoretic devices. needs to look at all of the challenges we face Biography: DeSimone has published over in energy conversion and storage, clean water, 240 scientific articles and has over 115 issued and healthcare for inspiration. It is in this patents in his name with over 120 patents context that our universities find themselves pending. In 2005 DeSimone was elected into positioning students for the future. The the National Academy of Engineering and majority of technical jobs are now being the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. created in small, venture-backed companies DeSimone has received 38 major awards and that are the driving entities for economic recognitions including the $500,000 Lemel- development through the world. son-MIT Prize for Invention and Innovation; A culture of entrepreneurship and its the 2008 Tar Heel of the Year by the Raleigh concomitant means for translating discoveries News & Observer; 2007 Collaboration Suc- into the marketplace in order to make a cess Award from the Council for Chemical difference to society is essential at research Research; the 2005 ACS Award for Creative universities today. Faculty members Invention; the 2002 John Scott Award pre- who are also entrepreneurs bring a depth sented by the City Trusts, Philadelphia, given of understanding and experience to the to “the most deserving” men and women classroom that has an unparalleled effect in whose inventions have contributed in some

Page 144 the Catalyst outstanding way to the “comfort, welfare and DeSimone’s group is now heavily focused on happiness” of mankind; the 2002 Engineering learning how to bring the precision, uniformity Excellence Award by DuPont; the 2002 Wal- and mass production techniques associated lace H. Carothers Award from the Delaware with the fabrication of nanoscale features Section of the ACS; 2000 Oliver Max Gardner found in the microelectronics industry to the Award from the University of North Carolina, nano-medicine field for the fabrication and given to that person, who in the opinion of delivery of therapeutic, detection and imag- the Board of Governors’ Committee, “. . . ing agents for the diagnosis and treatment of during the current scholastic year, has made diseases. Particular focus for PRINT is the the greatest contribution to the welfare of the targeted delivery of biologicals, such as mABs human race.” and siRNA, to intra-cellular targets. DeSim- Among DeSimone’s notable inventions is an one recently launched Liquidia Technologies environmentally friendly manufacturing pro- (www.liquidia.com) which now employs 37 cess that relies on supercritical carbon dioxide people in RTP and has raised $25 million in instead of water and bio-persistent surfactants venture financing. DeSimone’s laboratory (detergents) for the creation of fluoropolymers and the PRINT technology recently became or high-performance plastics, such as Teflon®. a foundation for the new $25 million Carolina In 2002, DeSimone, along with Dr. Richard Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excel- Stack a cardiologist at Duke, co-founded lence funded by the National Cancer Institute. Bioabsorbable Vascular Solutions (BVS) to DeSimone is the co-PI of this newly estab- commercialize a fully bioabsorbable, drug- lished Center along with Dr. Rudy Juliano. eluting stent. BVS was acquired by Guidant DeSimone received his BS in Chemistry in Corporation in 2003 and these stents are now 1986 from Ursinus College in Collegeville, being evaluated in an international clinical trial PA and his PhD in Chemistry in 1990 from for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Virginia Tech. NEWS FLASH!!! NEWS FLASH!!! the CATALYST GOES GREEN Yes. It is true. the Catalyst, the renowned and beloved publication of the Philadelphia Local Section of the American Chemical Society, is going to start saving the trees needed to print its issues, starting with the January 2010 issue. What this means to you, our members and subscribers, is that as of this date the Catalyst in its entirety will be found exclusively at membership.acs.org/p/philadelphia and you will be notified, by email, when the new issue is on the website. Be sure your email address listed with the National ACS is up to date to ensure no gap in delivery (email [email protected] and include your membership number). For those of our members who wish to continue receiving a printed copy or who do not have internet access, a very limited number will continue to be printed and mailed. This service will be available at a cost of $15 per year which defrays the printing, shipping and handling charges and is what other ACS locals are charging for comparable newsletters. However, if you have internet access please consider accessing the Catalyst online. It will help the planet in a small way, since every little bit helps, and will also cut our expenses, a major concern in the present economy. For those of you who still prefer printed copies, please send your request to the Philadelphia ACS office address on page 139 of this copy or [email protected]. November 2009 Page 145 ACS PUBLIC POLICY years. The Fellow works with experienced FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS OLGA staff to provide information to policy DUE DECEMBER 31st makers on the role of science in public policy, advance specific recommendations on issues For more than 30 years, the American affecting the chemical enterprise, and inform Chemical Society (ACS) has been working ACS members and involve them in the policy to bridge the gap between science and public process. In past years, Science Policy Fellows policy through its Public Policy Fellowship have played an important role in organizing Programs. These programs provide a unique ACS’s “Science & the Congress Project,” opportunity for ACS members to gain a highly acclaimed program that provides practical experience and insights into public expert panel briefings and educational policy by working on Capitol Hill or at the information to Congressional staff on subjects ACS offices in Washington, DC. ranging from “Science & Technology in the The ACS Congressional Fellowship Intelligence Community” to “Partnering for Program places two fellows each year as Results in Science, Technology, Engineering staff members in the office of a Senator, & Math Education.” Representative, or Committee. As part of a Applications are due December 31st for broader effort administered by the American Public Policy Fellowships beginning in Association for the Advancement of Science September 2010. All ACS members with a (AAAS) that places more than 30 scientists sincere interest in the public policy process per year in Congress, this program has two are encouraged to consider applying. More main goals: to provide policy-makers with information on the program, qualifications, high quality information on science-related and application content are available online issues and to educate scientists on how at www.acs.org or by contacting the ACS government works and how science policy Office of Legislative & Government Affairs is made. Fellows join the Congressional at (202) 872-4387. staff of their choice, with placement support provided by ACS and AAAS. Fellows typically serve as legislative assistants, advising staff and members of Congress on a range of science policy issues and interacting with constituents. 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Page 146 the Catalyst CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The 8th Annual Philadelphia Section, American Chemical Society AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES

The Philadelphia Section of the American Chemical Society will honor an outstanding undergraduate teacher from the Delaware Valley with its Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in Chemical Sciences. The award will be given to a full-time educator involved in teaching an undergraduate course in the chemical sciences (chemistry, biochemistry). Nominees must teach in an institution that is within the Philadelphia Section's geographic area (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Bucks, Burlington and Camden counties).

Nominations for 2010 will be accepted until February 2, 2010. The nomination should consist of a letter of nomination, the nominee's resume and at least two letters of recommendation. Other supporting information, such as students' comments, is welcome. However, the total nomination package should not exceed 30 pages. The nomination package may be emailed to [email protected] or nine copies of the nomination materials may be mailed to: Chair, Awards Committee Philadelphia Section, ACS Department of Chemistry University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6323

For more information, please contact the Philadelphia Section, ACS office: phone: (215) 382-1589 or email: [email protected]

The award recipient will be honored at our May 2010 Section meeting with an honorarium and a plaque.

November 2009 Page 147 612th BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OFFICERS' REPORTS: June 18, 2009 Chairman (R. Gates): No speaker or location Surrey Room, William Penn Inn has been confirmed for the September 2009 1017 DeKalb Pike, Ambler, PA meeting, so any suggestions are most welcome. This is the edited version of the minutes. A full The Piscataway campus of Rutgers University copy of the minutes can be obtained from the has contacted our Section and offered their site for Section Office. a Graduate School Forum. The offer was declined, Present: R. Gates, E. Davis, D. Cichowicz, M. but we will offer Rutgers suggestions for how to Cichowicz, V. Tortorelli, T. Dent, M. Matthews, R. carry out an event of their own. Ewing, K. Thrush Shaginaw, C.J. Bruner, W. Smith, Treasurer (C.J. Bruner): A correction was J. Crawford, T. Straub, D. Cook, D. Thomas. noted on the 2009 YTD expenses column and Also: L. Harper, A. Heldon. realignments of the other columns. Excused: C. Petucci, J. Summers-Gates, J. Questions were raised about the YTD total as Tierney, S. Miller, K. Yoder. listed in the Treasurer’s report; this discussion The meeting was called to order by Chairman was to be taken off-line and a corrected copy R. Gates at 2:40 PM. of the report is to be distributed to the Board by A motion to accept the minutes of the May email. A question was also raised about the WCC meeting was passed with one abstention. May 2009 expenses – that line item needs to be Communications: those asking to be excused checked and corrected if wrong. A vote to accept were listed so as to be recorded in the minutes. the Treasurer’s report was not taken. COMMITTEE REPORTS: OTHER BUSINESS: Awards (R. Gates): The Awards Committee K. Thrush Shaginaw attended a Webinar from nominates Eric Borguet to be the recipient of the 2009 National on best practices for NCW this year. Philadelphia Section Award. Motion passed. National Girls’ Collaborative Program: two Education (T. Straub): 198 High school $1000 mini-grant proposals were submitted for certificates were awarded to students from 188 funding consideration; one is to do assessment different high schools. of the P.A.G.E.S.™ program with cooperation Legislative Liaison: A. Heldon spoke about the between AWIS and WCC in the Philadelphia Priestley House, and initiatives being undertaken Section, the other is for a High School student to keep the site open. He explained that cuts in career exploration day, targeting underprivileged state funding will cause the house to close to the local schools. The event may be held in the CHF public, and made a proposal regarding financial Museum and lecture hall, with job discussions and support to come from the Philadelphia Section panel presentations. Notification is expected within (and many other Local Sections as well). After about four weeks, and volunteers will be needed significant discussion, concern remained regarding for both events if the proposed activities are funded. what possible donated monies would be used for, HS Program would be in March 2010. in the absence of a specific plan. Chairman Gates There being no other business, the meeting was stated that, in the interest of time, this discussion adjourned by Chairman Gates at 4:00 PM. would be tabled and continued by email. Respectfully submitted Nominations (E. Davis): Slate of candidates Melissa Betz Cichowicz for the various positions to be elected this year was (acting as Secretary). presented. Still needed one more candidate for Chair-Elect; Bill Smith agreed to be that candidate. A motion passed to accept the slate. Publications (M. Matthews): Following a meeting of the committee on June 10 it was announced that the Catalyst will go electronic at the start of calendar year 2010. A $15 charge will be assessed if a printed copy is requested by a member without online capability. Also, M. Matthews reported that advertising revenue was down 60%, which provided additional motivation for going electronic. The new format with be 8.5 X 11” so that anyone wishing to print the Catalyst can easily do so. Advertising will still be included in the publication.

Page 148 the Catalyst The Philadelphia Section of the American Chemical Society presents The Herb Bassow Memorial

Chemistry Demonstrations For Children of All Ages

Saturday, December 12

See “Genie in the Bottle,” the “Circle of Fire,” “Hero’s Fountain,” “Lemonade,” Baggie Chemistry,” “Instant Hot Lather,” “Balloon-on-a- Stick,” The “Incredible Shrinking Balloons,” the “Sacrifice of the Gummy Bears,” and much, much more.

Make Slime, Gak, Balloon-on-a-stick, Float Bubbles, Do Baggie Chemistry, pH Art, Milk Art

Demonstrations 10-11 AM Hands-on Activities 11 AM-12PM

First Floor and Room 301 Roland Holroyd Science Center, LaSalle University 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Directions: http://www.lasalle.edu/campusmap/directions/ Parking: Lots C, D and H

Everyone Welcome!

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November 2009 Page 151 PHILADELPHIA SECTION, ACS 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE EVENT LOCATION Nov 5 Chemical Consultants Network joint meeting Chem. Heritage Foundation with the Joseph Priestley Society, 10 AM-2 PM Philadelphia, PA Gregg Zank, Chief Technology Officer, Dow Corning www.chemconsultants.org Nov 9 Delaware Valley Mass Spectrometry Dis- Villanova University cussion Group: Patrick Callery, West Virginia Villanova, PA University, Forensic Mass Spectrometry: When in Doubt, Deuterate http://science.widener.edu/svb/msdg Nov 13 AIChE: Biotechnology Tour, USDA ERRC USDA http://aiche-philadelphia.org Wyndmoor, PA Nov 19 Ullyot Public Affairs Lecture: Dr. Joseph Chem. Heritage Foundation DeSimone, University of North Carolina Philadelphia, PA and North Carolina State University Bridging Fields and Harnessing Diversity for the Sake of Innovation: Tackling Unmet Needs in the Life Sciences by Exploiting Developments in Materials Nov 21 Philadelphia Area Girls Enjoying Sciences— Chestnut Hill College P.A.G.E.S.™ (formerly Expand Your Horizons) Philadelphia, PA Dec 3 Philadelphia Organic Chemists Club: Karen University of Pennsylvania Lackey, GlaxoSmithKline, Tykerb® and Kinome Philadelphia, PA Drug Discovery www.pocclub.org Dec. 9 Chemical Consultants Network: Edward Lafferty Cynwyd Club Social Security Administration, Social Security Bala Cynwyd, PA Retirement Planning www.chemconsultants.org Dec 12 Herb Bassow Memorial Chemistry Demon- La Salle University strations and Hands-on Activities Philadelphia, PA Dec 16 Penn Science Café: Adrian Morrison White Dog Café An Odyssey with Animals: Reflections on the 3432 Sansom Street Animal Rights and Welfare Debate Philadelphia, PA www.upenn.edu/pennnews/sciencecafe