The American Chemical Society (ACS) is now accepting nominations for fifty five national awards. The site explains the necessary nomination procedures and rules. Visitors can find a list of past recipients, including those receiving the 2004 awards, who will be honored at the Awards Ceremony in March 2004. At the site, users will also find links to other ACS awards and grants. Because the deadline...
Established in 1908, the American Chemical Society (ACS) Organic Chemistry Division created this website to illustrate its work to cultivate and promote the advancement of the field of organic chemistry. Researchers can learn about upcoming meetings and conferences. Chemistry students and educators can learn about fellowship, awards, and employment opportunities. The website provides an extensive...
"The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and heritage of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies, and allied industries." This Web site illustrates how chemistry has shaped our world. Students can discover the chemical history of Innovations and Industry, Ancients and Alchemists, and much more. Through the Online Exhibits, visitors can...
This extensive Web site is the home page of the Chemical Sensors Research Group at the Warsaw University of Technology, headed by Professor Zbigniew Brzozka. Chemistry students can find tutorials in such subjects as Ion-selective Electrodes and Micro Total Analysis Systems. Users can view many papers in topics that include Microflow-cell Potentiometric Transducers and anion buffering. The site...
The Electrochemical Society, Inc. (ESC) is described as a leading international "society for solid-state and electrochemical science and technology." Visitors can view the abstracts of the many authors participating in the 205th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society. The website provides information on future international meetings held both in the spring and fall to discuss the latest...
As more and more organizations go "green", it makes sense that a number of educational institutions are participating as well. One such institution is the University of Glasgow which has developed this series of "green" chemistry teaching exercises known as Interactive Teaching units (ITUs). Currently, the site contains four ITU's, including "The Age of Refrigeration", "Titanium and the Titanium...
The JCE Chemical Education Exchange offers a range of videos designed for educators and the curious public. Created as part of the larger ChemEd Exchange website, videos include "Boiling by Cooling,” "Atmosphere Pressure,” "Ammonia Fountain,” and "Canned Heat.” All told, the website hosts over 280 videos and several dozen are available at no charge. Visitors can use the search engine on the top of...
At the Lund Institute of Technology, the research group in Materials Science and Nanotechnology developed a Web site to describe its specialization "in inorganic synthesis and structural studies using high resolution electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction." Scientists can learn about the group's research in siliceous mesoporous materials, Ruthenates, and in other interpretations of crystals on...
This website promotes the Royal Society of Chemistry's (RSC) role as one of the top independent organizations for advancing chemistry in Europe. Both industrial and academic chemists can learn about the society's professional training activities, conferences, and numerous awards, metals, and lectureships. Visitors can learn about RSC's six scientific divisions and seventy interest groups, which...
The Society of Chemical Industry is "an international association of about 6000 members aimed at furthering applied chemistry." One of the highlights of its web site is its publication section, where, under "electronic publications," readers can find updated daily news, jobs and meetings listings on chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and the environment. The SCI home page also carries...