ANNOUNCEMENTSVolume 19, Number 2
Friday, January 31, 2003
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Monday, February 3, 2003 Biological Chemistry Seminar Room 6-120 at 4:00 p.m. |
Robert Langer, MIT Department of Chemical Engineering "Polymers for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering" |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2003
Physical Chemistry Seminar Room 2-105 at 4:00 p.m. |
David R. Reichman , Harvard University "Slow Dynamics in Glassy Media" |
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Tuesday, February 11, 2003 Physical Chemistry Seminar Room 2-105 at 4:00 p.m. |
Alice P. Gast, M. I. T. "Two Dimensional Protein Crystals on Lipid Layers" |
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Wednesday, February 12, 2003 Inorganic Chemistry Seminar Room 6-120 at 4:00 p.m. |
Clark Landis, University of Wisconsin "Direct Observation of Alkene Polymerization Events at a Metallocene Catalyst." |
ANNOUNCEMENTSHector Hernandez has been selected as a 2003 Martin Luther King Jr Leadership Award recipient. This award will be presented by President Vest at the MLK breakfast on Feb 14. More information about the breakfast.
| Professor Alice Y. Ting of the Chemistry Department is recipient of the 2003 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award. She will receive research support for three years, and additional money for capital equipment to investigate "Genetically-encoded Reporters of Signal Transduction." The objective of the Award program is to attract outstanding new faculty members to navy-related research. Competition for the award is strong; awardees are selected on the basis of outstanding research proposals and outstanding records of prior professional accomplishment. |  |
NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATOR IS APPOINTEDThe department is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan M. Koszalka as the new EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Coordinator for the department. |
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The "EHS Coordinator" is a new position required for every department, lab, and center at MIT in order to comply with requirements of the consent decree signed with the Justice Department following the EPA inspection in 1998. About 70% of Susan's time will be devoted to the Chemistry Department, with the remainder devoted to the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences and to the Harrison Spectroscopy Laboratory. Susan will initially work out of the secretarial area on the second floor of the Dreyfus Building (adjacent to Elouise Evee, room 18-243). All EHS matters previously handled by Headquarters (e.g., distribution of CHPs, safety lecture tapes, etc.) are now being handled by Susan. |
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As in the past, EHS policies and procedures will be developed and approved by the Chemistry Department EHS Committee (roster below for your reference). Implantation of the EHS program will be Susan's responsibility. Susan's appointment began January 6. Susan Koszalka can be reached at x4-6132, smk@mit.edu. Submitted by: Rick Danheiser |
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The Environmental, Health and Safety Office has announced the redesign of their website "Environment at MIT" this month. The site has links to health and safety information as well as EHS services and programs. The EHS newsletter is also available in the Chemistry Department Headquarters Office.
| Did your holiday travels provide an interesting anecdote? Do you have a travel destination you'd like to recommend? Share your story thru Chemformation (send articles to Laura Howe Dept. of Chemistry, MIT, #18-393, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617/258-7492; 617/258-7500 (fax); e-mail: lhowe@mit.edu) and have a Happy New Year! |
MIT's Personal Calendar Program TechTime
TechTime is MIT's new campus-wide personal calendar and scheduling application. With this, users can:
Chemistry has arranged for a Quick Start class on this calendar program to be held in the department in place of the February support staff coffee. No need to walk in the cold to the training center!
The session will include opening your account, signing in, working with your calendar entries, working with other users, and setting preferences.
Held in the 5th floor conference room
Thursday February 13, 10 - 11 AM
Light refreshments will be provided.
The web-based application can be viewed at http://calendar.mit.edu/ (personal certificates are required). Please register to use the application before the class, as there can be up to four-hour wait for activation.
See you on the 13th!
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND COOPERATION
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Science Policy and International Security Fellowship Program 2003-2004
The Center for International Security and Cooperation is a multidisciplinary
community dedicated to research and training in issues of international security.
The Center, part of Stanford University's Institute for International Studies,
serves as a forum for scientists, scholars, government officials, military officers,
and business leaders to explore innovative solutions to complex international
problems in an environment conducive to dialogue and collaboration. It is directed
by Christopher Chyba and Scott Sagan. Dean Wilkening directs the Center's Science
Program.
RESEARCH TOPICS
CISAC's Science Program offers in-residence fellowships for scientists and engineers
to explore the policy dimensions of a research topic of their choosing in an
Interdisciplinary environment. Past research areas have included:
Policy issues regarding nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and delivery
systems
Prospects for international control of weapons of mass destruction
Help writing proposals is posted at the Social Science Research Council Web site http://www.ssrc.org/programs/publications_editors/publications/art_of_writing_proposals page.
ELIGIBILITY
The Center invites scientists and engineers who have demonstrated excellence
in their specialties to apply. Fellowships are available for postdoctoral fellows,
early career professors, and mid-career professionals.
Scientists in academic and research institutions, government, and industry, from the U.S. and abroad may apply. All applicants, including those not seeking financial assistance, must submit complete applications. The Center encourages women and minority applicants.
APPLICATIONS
In order to be considered for a fellowship award, all application documents
must be received by February 15, 2003.
Information and applications are also available on the CISAC Web site at: http://cisac.stanford.edu. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that reference letters arrive by the deadline date.
CISAC also offers fellowships for pre/postdoctoral candidates on a broad range of topics related to peace and international security.
MORSE TRAVEL GRANTS
for
GRADUATE STUDENTS
The Chemistry Department has recently received a grant from the Morse family to help support the travel of several graduate students to attend and present a paper at a National conference or meeting. Anyone interested in applying should send a brief letter to Professor Stephen J. Lippard, Head of the Department of Chemistry, indicating which conference or meeting he/she would like to attend and the topic of his/her presentation. An accompanying endorsement letter from the faculty advisor is also required. A budget must be submitted that lists the total costs, assuming that the Morse travel grant contributes up to $1,000 towards the total. Support from another travel grant source, fellowships, trainee program, the faculty sponsor, and/or personal funds should be identified to indicate how the total amount required to attend the meeting/conference will be met.
Requests for calendar year 2003 are now being considered.
BASF POSTDOC FORUM FOR EUROPEAN CHEMISTRY POSDOCS IN THE USA: May 16 –
17, 2003
BASF Aktiengesellschaft in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and BASF Corporation, USA,
will be holding a two-day forum together with 40 chemists who are completing
their postdoctoral studies in the US. The forum is scheduled for May 16 –
17, 2003, at our North Carolina Agricultural Research Center in Raleigh.
We look forward very much to receiving applications from postdocs with an excellent
background in preparative organic or inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry
or technical chemistry (letters should include CV/résumé, reference
letters, abstracts of scientific publications).The applications should arrive
not later than February 20, 2003 at the following address:
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
Dr. Rainer Bürstinghaus
University Relations and Research Planning
GOH – B 1
67056 Ludwigshafen
Germany
E-Mail: rainer.buerstinghaus@basf-ag.de
The CHEMISTRY R.E.F.S. (Resources for Easing Friction and Stress) are available to discuss your concerns. We are a group of seven chemistry graduate students trained and certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as mediators, and we specialize in conflict resolution. We are available to chemistry graduate students, undergraduate students, and faculty/staff for discussion. Whether the concern is small or large, personal or interpersonal, REFS can be of service. We present a forum for listening to concerns and helping people determine how best to handle their situation. This process can lead to a better understanding of the core issues, and bring to light novel and attractive options for easing tension. All REFS were trained through MEDIATION@MIT in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, c. 233, sec. 23C. All interaction with the Chemistry REFS program is confidential and voluntary. Please visit our website at http://web.mit.edu/chemistry/refs/ for a comprehensive description of the program and REFS contact information.
Dr. Sharon Haynie (Ph.D. '82) has been named Chair of the Philadelphia section of the American Chemical Society. She received the Ph.D. under the tutelage of Professor George Whitesides. She has been at Dupont Central Research for nearly 18 years.
Detailed information on all positions on file in Chemistry Headquarters
* California State University, Fresno: has a tenure-track opening for a biochemist with experience or a demonstrated interest in forensic science. More information can be found at http://www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/vacancy.html
* University of California at Berkeley: is recruiting tenure-track faculty at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels. All applications must be received by March 1, 2003.
* University of California, San Francisco: seeks applications for a tenure track faculty position for the UCSF/UC Berkeley Bioengineering Graduate Group. Review of applications will commence February 1, 2003.
* East Carolina University: is seeking applicants to fill two tenure track positions at the rank of assistant professor. Preferred areas of expertise are organic chemistry and biologically related chemistry. A complete description of the positions is available at ACS JobSpectrum.
Detailed information on all positions on file in Chemistry Headquarters
* University of Utah: Two postdoc positions are available in the lab of Professor Scott Anderson, in the Chemistry Department of the University of Utah. Additional information can be obtained from www.chem.utah.edu/chemistry/faculty/anderson/anderston.html.
* Harvard University: A postdoctoral fellowship is available immediately for studies on the origin and evolution of RubisCO (ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase). Candidates require a Ph.D. with experience in molecular biology and microbiology, and interest in microbial ecology and evolution.
* Michigan State University: One or more postdoctoral positions are currently available in the laboratory of Prof. Joan Broderick. Current research directions in the lab include iron-sulfur cluster proteins and their roles in radical catalysis; metalloenzymes involved in repair of damage, and metal ion moeostasis.
Detailed information on all positions on file in Chemistry Headquarters
St. Mark's School: in Dallas Texas is seeking a new Master Chemistry Teacher. Visit the school's website at www.smtexas.org.
A San Diego recruiter has the following positions:
- Sr. Software Designer/Architect - Phoenix, AZ
- Quality Control Supervisor - Cambridge, MA
- Patent Scientist - Phoenix, AZ
A Recruiter has the following positions available:
- BioProcess Engineer-Supervisor - CA
One of the faculty in course 6 owns a house in San Diego. He is interested in "swapping" houses for next academic year for a house in Boston. If you know of someone who will be on sabbatical next year in the San Diego area and might be interested in this type of exchange, please have them contact Joel Schindall at joels@mit.edu.
To place an advertisement: email Laura Howe, lhowe@mit.edu
Glass Blowing Services: Bob DiGiacomo will be coming in on Wednesdays or Thursdays to pick up any glass blowing work that you may have available. Please bring any work to room 4-064 or call Ed Udas at 3-4505. Bob will do the work on a first-come, first-served basis.
Get Organized! Call Ed Udas at 253-4505 or stop by room 4-065 if students, faculty, or staff need help in organizing their MIT space.
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