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THIS MONTH IN CHEMICAL HISTORYHarold Goldwhite, California State University, Los Angeles • [email protected]

Let me take you back to 1843 and a dip into “The Year Book of Facts in Science and Art” (Iwish I could reproduce the delicious Victorian typography of the original), the earliest in theseries that I recently acquired. Published in London by Tilt and Bogue of Fleet Street, theslim and small volume, crammed with information in a tiny type face, is profusely illustrated.The front illustrations are devoted to earth science and paleontology, with a splendid skele-tal rendering of “The Missouri Leviathan” , based on fossils found in 1838 in that state. Theleviathan was an extinct member of the mastodon family.

But let me turn to chemical science in 1843. MM. Marchond and Erdmann have reported onnew determinations of atomic weights with a view to proving Proutʼs hypothesis - that allatomic weights are integral multiples of that of hydrogen - is correct. Oxygen, carbon, nitro-gen, calcium, and silver fall nicely into line (go and check your atomic weight table) but theirresult for chlorine at 36 is outside acceptable limits even for 1843. An adjacent paragraphmentions that Laurent and Berzelius get results for chlorine that are not in accord withProutʼs hypothesis.

There is a long report by Lyon Playfair on Liebigʼs celebrated book on Organic Chemistry asApplied to Physiology and Pathology, but that topic is so important that I plan to devote awhole column to it in the near future.

Mr. Marsh, of the celebrated test for arsenic, reports a new and improved process for thepreparation of gaseous oxygen which consists of heating powdered potassium chlorate witha small admixture of manganese dioxide, a preparative method repeated in thousands ofelementary chemistry texts and laboratory courses to this very day. New experiments by M.Magnus on the coefficient of dilatation of elastic fluids (coefficients of thermal expansion ofgases in current scientific language) have shown that this coefficient, accepted generally tobe 1/480 for each degree Fahrenheit, actually is slightly different for different gases.

A preparation of noiseless Congreves (chemical matches) is reported by Dr. Boettger. Thecrackling of ordinary Congreves, according to Boettger, is due to the potassium chlorate theycontain. The least noise is observed from a mixture of gum Arabic, phosphorus, saltpeter,and vermilion. “In order to prevent the injurious influence of the atmosphere on the mass, itis advisable to cover the points of the matches, after being dipped and dried, with a dilutevarnish of copal, or with a solution of gum containing saltpeter.”

Mr. Croft read to the British Association (for the Advancement of Science) a paper byProfessor Bunsen “On Kakodylic Acid, and the Sulphurets of Kakodyl”. Bunsen did exten-sive researches on cacodyl (modern spelling) which we now recognize as the dimethylarsi-no group. The 1840ʼs were a period in which attempts were being made to organize organ-ic chemistry in terms of radicles (1840ʼs spelling) which were advanced as being to organiccompounds as the elements were to inorganic compounds. Liebig and Woehler character-ized the first organic radicle, the benzoyl radicle, in 1832. Bunsenʼs work on cacodyl cost himdearly; an explosion lost him the sight of one eye. But he persevered, as this article shows,characterizing bis(dimethylarsino) sulfide, and disulfide and the acid we call dimethylarson-ic acid, “A very remarkable fact with respect to this body [the acid] is, that the poisonousproperties of the arsenic seem totally annihilated; eight grains administered to a rabbit exert-ed no poisonous action.” Incidentally Bunsenʼs “free” cacodyl radicle was later shown to bethe dimer tetramethyldiarsine.

I will close this brief look at some of the significant chemistry reported in 1843 with a com-ment about another well-known compound. Nicotine was first isolated in a state of purity bythe great French analyst Vauquelin in 1809. M. Barrul presented a refined analysis of nico-tine in 1843 and reported on some of its properties: “… a powerful alkali, under the form ofa liquid, with a very low equivalent …as compared with other vegetable alkalis. It is also avery energetic poison: a single dropp placed on the tongue of a middle-sized dog, killed himin three minutes.”

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NEW YORK NANOSCIENCE DISCUSSION GROUP 2014-2015 Sessions

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Hosted by: New York UniversityDepartment of Chemistry

The NYNDG is an ACS Topical Group thatmeets in the New York UniversityDepartment of Chemistry. Sessions featurethree 30-minute presentations on nano -science, one each with strong orientation inbiology, chemistry, and physics/appliedmathematics. Presen ta tions will be focusedon discussion of recent work, althoughspeakers will place the work in a contextunderstandable to a broad audience.

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Dates: Tuesday, February 3, 2015Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Times: Refreshments at 7:00 PMScience at 7:30 p.m.

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LONG ISLAND SUBSECTIONDiscovery and Development of Purine-scaffold Hsp90 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer

Speaker: Tony Taldone, PhDSenior Research ScientistMemorial Sloan KetteringCancer Center

Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) is a molecu-lar chaperone exploited by cancer cells toaid in their survival. The recognition ofHsp90 as a critical facilitator for oncogeneaddiction and survival of cancer cells hasopened a promising new niche for cancertreatment. The serendipitous discovery thatthe broad spectrum anticancer activity of thenatural products geldanamycin (GM) andradicicol (RD) was a result of inhibition ofHsp90 resulted in the development ofimproved derivatives of these natural prod-ucts. One of these was 17-AAG, a closelyrelated analog of GM, and was in fact thefirst Hsp90 inhibitor to enter the clinic.However, GM and its analogs suffer frompoor "drug-like" properties and this servedas a strong impetus for the development ofnovel synthetic Hsp90 inhibitors. One classto exhibit enhanced potency and improvedpharmacokinetic properties is the purine-scaffold. A number of small-molecule Hsp90inhibitors based on the purine-scaffold arecurrently being evaluated in clinical trials forcancer. Here, I will discuss their initial dis-covery and development into potential anti-cancer agents.

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2015Times: Social – 5:30 PM

Seminar – 6:00 PMPlace: CUNY Queensborough

Community CollegeScience Building, S-112

Directions: http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/about/driving.html

tNEW YORK SECTION OF ACSAND ST. JOSEPHʼS COLLEGE20th Annual High School Poster SessionSponsored by: The New York Section of

the American ChemicalSociety andSt. Josephʼs College

The annual poster session provides anopportunity for talented high school studentsfrom the metropolitan area to compete andbe recognized for their research accom-

plishments.The program includes:• Judging of posters by scientists wrking in

industry and academia• Guest speaker: Carlo Yuvienco, PhD,

Physical Sciences Department, St.Josephʼs Collee

• Certificates to all participants• Prizes to the four winning presenters.Protein-based Drug Delivery Agents

Featured Keynote Speaker:

With the advancement of technologies toprobe and manipulate biophysical matter,the scientific community continues to everbetter engineer biological systems with thecomplexity and elegance in design that isnecessary to address biomedical chal-lenges. The growing maturity of the field ofprotein engineering is a testament to thisproclamation.

Dr. Carlo Yuvienco holds a PhD in Bio -medical Engineering from New YorkUniversity and a BE in Chemical Engi neer -ing from the Cooper Union for the Advance -ment of Science and Art. His research focusis currently the application of engineeredprotein constructs for drug delivery applica-tions.

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMPlace: St. Josephʼs College

245 Clinton AvenueBrooklyn, NY

For more information or to register visit:www.sjcny.edu/postersession.Professionals willing to be a judge, pleasecontact Rhomesia Ramkellowan at [email protected] [email protected].(Include HS Poster Session in the subjectline).

Carlo Yuvienco, PhDPhysicalSciences

DepartmentSt. Josephʼs College

WESTCHESTER CHEMICAL SOCIETY

WINTER/SPRING MEETINGS

Special Seminar – “Anammox: NitrogenRemoval for the 21st Century”

Speaker: Mahsa MehrdadResearch Associate(Ph.D. Candidate)Department of Civil Engineering,Environmental EngineeringProgramThe City College of New YorkNew York, NY

The requirement to minimize the impact ofdomestic effluent on public and environmen-tal health is an important component ofwastewater treatment. Removal of nutrientssuch as nitrogen and phosphorus is a bigconcern as the combination of these two cancause uncontrolled algae blooms, whichchoke waterways. As the discharge permitlimits the amount of nitrogen for New YorkCityʼs waste water treatment plants(WWTPs), New York City EnvironmentalProtection (NYCEP) embarked on a com-prehensive nitrogen control program byimplementing biological nitrogen removal(BNR) technologies in the main flow of itsplants and separate sidestream treatmentfor centrate, an internal high ammonia con-centration sidestream generated during thedewatering of the anaerobic digestedsludge.

Typically, ammonia is converted to nitrogengas in a two-step nitrification/denitrificationprocess. This nitrogen removal methodentails significant use of energy for aeration,chemicals to supplement alkalinity, and car-bon which accounts for most of the operat-ing costs. A more promising method is theanammox process which further reduces theenergy cost, reduces the alkalinity required,eliminates the need for a carbon source,reduces the production of sludge solids, anddiminishes the carbon footprint. In 2011,NYCEP in conjunction with City College ofNew York (CCNY) assessed the applicationof the anammox process in centrate treat-ment using a moving bed biofilm reactor(MBBR) located at the 26th Ward waste-water treatment plant, in Brooklyn, NY. Up to70% nitrogen removal was achieved withoutalkalinity addition.

Ms. Mehrdad studied Chemical Engineeringat Amirkabir University of Technology(Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran (BS,

2007, and MS, 2010). During these studies,she was an intern in petrochemical processengineering at Sazeh Consultants Companyin Tehran and a research assistant to Prof.Babak Bonakdar at Amirkabir Universitystudying the catalytic effects of differentredox mediators on the decolorization of azodyes in a Sequencing Batch Reactor. In2010, she was awarded a PhD fellowship bythe City College of New York and joinedProfessor John Fillosʼs research group. As apart of the research group, she was involvedin the operation and performance optimiza-tion of the anammox MBBR pilot at 26thWard wastewater treatment plant. Her inde-pendent activities included the mathematicalmodeling of the process and the investiga-tion of microbial population diversity.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015Times: Refreshments 5:30 PM

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BIOCHEMICAL TOPICALGROUP — JOINT MEETINGWITH THE NY ACADEMY OFSCIENCES BIOCHEMICALPHARMACOLOGY DISCUSSIONGROUPHarnessing the Potential of Genome Editing for Drug Discovery:Translational Frontiers of in vitro and invivo Applications

Organizers: Mercedes Beyna, MSPfizer

Mi Cai, PhDPfizer

Sandra J. Engle, PhDPfizer

Samuel Hasson, PhDPfizer

Sonya Dougal, PhDThe New York Academy ofSciences

Speakers: Chad Cowen, PhDMassachusetts General Hospital

James Inglese, PhDNational Center for AdvancingTranslational Sciences (NCATS)

J. Keith Joung, MD, PhDMassachusetts General Hospital

Randall Platt, MScMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology

Lei (Stanley) Qi, PhDUniversity of CaliforniaSan Francisco

Yi Yang, PhDNovartis Institutes forBiomedical Research

The emergence of genome editing technolo-gies such as TALEN and CRISPR/Cas9 arerevolutionizing our ability to rapidly engineermammalian systems. This symposiumexplores the frontiers of genome editing andpotential to aid therapeutic development.

Abstract submissions are invited for a postersession; several abstracts will be selectedfor short presentations. For instructions,please send an e-mail [email protected] with the words“Abstract Information” in the subject line.The deadline for abstract submission isJanuary 23, 2015.

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

(reception to follow)Place: The New York Academy of Sciences

7 World Trade Center250 Greenwich Street – 40th FloorNew York, NY 10007

Cost: This event is has reduced-rate reg-istration for ACS and NYAS mem-bers, at $30 or $15 (for studentsand post-docs). Please select theappropriate non-memberRegistration Category and use thePriority Code ACS. Non-membersmay attend for a fee of $85 (corpo-rate), $65 (non-profit or academic)or $45 (students and post-docs).

For more information and to register for theevent, go to:www.nyas.org/GenomeEditing. To become a Member of the Academy, visitwww.nyas.org/benefits

ZHIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS TOPICAL GROUPiMaterials Chemistry in a VirtualLaboratory: Structure, Transport, andFunctionalization

Speaker: Mark E. TuckermanDepartment of Chemistryand Courant Institute ofMathematical SciencesNew York [email protected]

The design and characterization of newmaterials requires an integrative approachinvolving a synergy between theory/mathematical modeling, computation,experimentation, and engineering. In thissynergy, theory and computation are playingan increasingly important role as the powerof high-performance computing architec-tures and sophistication of the underlyingalgorithms increase. In this talk, I willdescribe the efforts being made in myresearch group to develop new computa-tional methodologies that address specificapplications in materials chemistry.Specifically, I will outline our strategy forenhancing sampling of conformational equi-libria in complex systems and demonstrateits performance in the prediction polymor-phism in molecular crystals and the explo-ration of biomolecular structure. I will also


review our work employing first-principles dynamics in the study of protontransport processes underlying manyelectro chemical devices. Finally, I will dis-cuss our recent efforts to understand anddesign new candidates for the functionaliza-tion of semiconductor surfaces through thecreation of organic/semiconductor inter-faces.

Date: Friday, February 27, 2015Time: Social and Dinner — 5:45 PMPlace: White Oak Tavern

21 Waverly PlaceNE corner at Greene Street(site of the former M&G Pub)New York, NY

Time: Meeting — 7:15 PMPlace: New York University

Silver Center Room 20732 Waverly Place (South-east corner Washington Sq. East)New York, NY3

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In case of unexpected severe weather, callJohn Roeder, (212) 497-6500, between 9:00AM and 2:00 PM to verify that meeting is stillon; (516) 385-4698 for other info.

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lEMPLOYMENT AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSCOMMITTEE OF THE NEW YORKSECTIONTo Human Resources Departments inIndustry and Academia

The Employment and Professional Rela tionsCommittee maintains a roster of candidateswho are ACS members seeking a position inthe New York metropolitan area. If you havejob openings and would like qualified candidates to contact you, please senda brief job description and educational/experience background required to [email protected].

Candidates from our roster who meet therequirements you describe will be asked tocontact you.

LONG ISLAND SUBSECTIONUpcoming Meetings

“Spice Tales”: Rapid Detection andQuantification of SyntheticCannabinoids

Speaker: Ling Huang, PhDDepartment of ChemistryHofstra University

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015

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Electrophilic Cyclizations ofAlkynes–Facile Approaches toHeterocyclic and Carbocyclic Molecules

Speaker: Yu Chen, PhDDepartment of ChemistryQueens College

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2015

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The 15th Annual LI-ACS Chemistry Challenge

The Long Island subsection of the NY-ACSinvites you to participate in the 15th AnnualChemistry Challenge, to be held at CUNYQueensborough Community College. TheChemistry Challenge is a fun, fast-paced“Jeopardy-style” competition betweenChemistry students of local colleges. Timed,multiple choice questions (~75% Generaland 25% Organic Chemistry) will be askedduring the competition. Students will discussthe questions with their team members andselect a final answer using electronic“Clickers.” Medals and prizes will be award-ed to the top student teams. The atmos-phere is exciting and brings both studentsand mentors together!

To register a student team or obtain moreinformation, please contact Paul Sideris [email protected]. To view pho-tographs from prior Chemistry Challengeevents, please visit: http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/chemistry/chemchallwinner.html

Date: Friday, April 24, 2015Times: Dinner – 5:00 PM

Chemistry Challenge – 6:00 PMPlace: CUNY Queensborough

Community CollegeScience Building, S-111

Directions: http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/about/driving.html


WESTCHESTER CHEMICAL SOCIETY

WINTER/SPRING MEETINGS

Special Seminar – “Nanoscience ofGraphene and Other Two-dimensionalMaterials”

Speaker: Phaedon Avouris, PhDIBM FellowManager, Nanometer ScaleScience & TechnologyIBM Research DivisionT.J. Watson Research CenterYorktown Heights, NY

Abstract and CV will be supplied in a laterissue.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015Times, Place, Cost and Further Information:

See information on page 7.****

Special Seminar – “Hydrogen Bondingin Redox and Nanoparticle Construction”

Speaker: Marc A. Walters, PhDDepartment of ChemistryNew York UniversityNew York, NY

Abstract and CV will be supplied in a laterissue.

Tentative Date:Wednesday, April 22, 2015Times, Place, Cost and Further Information:

See information on page 7.****

Special Seminar – “How YourGrandmother's Diet May Have ChangedYour Life”

Speaker: Hailey Clancy, PhDLieutenant Colonel, US ArmyAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Chemistryand Life ScienceUnited States Military AcademyWest Point, NY

Abstract will be supplied in a later issue.

Lieutenant Colonel Hailey Clancy graduatedfrom Westminster College in Fulton,Missouri with a double major in Biology andSpanish and was commissioned into the USArmy in 1992. While on active duty with theUS Army, she earned a MS Degree inEnvironmental Toxicology from CornellUniversity where she developed a biosensorto detect the bacterium that causes Anthrax.In 2012 she earned a PhD in Molecular

Toxicology and Carcinogenesis from NewYork University, where she conductedresearch on the effects of human exposureto nickel and its role in lung cancer. LTCClancy's military assignments include ser-vice as a Transportation and Logistics officerin Germany (Nürnburg, Kaiserslautern,Wiesbaden, and Baum holder), Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq (Balad, Diyala, Baghdad),and Fort Drum, NY. She is currentlyassigned as an Assistant Professor in theDepartment of Chemistry and Life Scienceat West Point, NY, where she teachesGeneral Chemistry and Biology. Her militaryawards include the Bronze Star (with oakleaf cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (withtwo oak leaf clusters), Joint ServiceCommendation Medal, ArmyCommendation Medal (with oak leaf clus-ter), Army Achievement Medal (with oak leafcluster) and the Meritorious Unit Citation.

Tentative Date: Early October, 2015Times, Place, Cost and Further Information:

See information on page 7.

=WESTCHESTER CHEMICAL SOCIETYIn 2015 the board of directors for theWestchester sub-section will remain thesame but there will be some changes in offi-cers. Specifically, Dr. Rolande Hodel willshare chairmanship duties with Dr. PaulDillon as Co-Chairmen. Dr. Dillon will con-tinue as Co-Program Director along with Dr.Anthony Durante. Continuing in their cur-rent positions are Dr. Peter Corfield asTreasurer and Education Director, Dr. JodyReifenberg as Westchester CommunityCollege Liaison and Insurance Director andMs. Joan Laredo-Liddell and Ms. JeanDelfiner as Directors-At-Large.


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2015 WILLIAM H. NICHOLS MEDAL DISTINGUISHEDSYMPOSIUM AND AWARD DINNER

Symposium: MOLECULAR SURFACE SCIENCE AND ITS APPLICATIONS. NANOMATERIALS,THE SURFACE CHEMICAL BOND, BIOINTERFACES, AND CATALYSIS

Award Recipient: PROFESSOR GABOR A. SOMORJAIUniversity of California - Berkeley

Date: Friday, April 17, 2015Time: 1:00 PM Registration 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Symposium

5:45 PM Reception 6:45 PM Award DinnerPlace: Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, NY

PROGRAM1:30 PM Welcome Professor Paris Svoronos

2015 Chair, ACS, New York SectionCUNY - Queensborough Community College

1:35 PM Opening of the Distinguished Symposium Professor Alison G. Hyslop2015 Chair-elect, ACS, New York Section

St. John’s University1:45 PM Metal-organic Frameworks Professor Omar M. Yaghi

University of California-BerkeleyMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) represent an extensive class of porous crystals in which organic‘struts’ are linked by metal oxide units to make open networks. The flexibility with which their buildingunits can be varied and their ultra-high porosity (up to 10,000 m2/g) have led to many applications ingas storage and separations for clean energy. This presentation will focus on (1) how one can designporosity within MOFs to affect highly selective separations (carbon dioxide), storage (hydrogen andmethane) and catalysis, and (2) a new concept involving the design of heterogeneity within crystallineMOFs to yield sequences that code for specific separations and chemical transformations.2:30 PM Exploring the Interactions of Ions, Peptides, Professor Paul Cremer

and Proteins with Lipid Membranes Pennsylvania State UniversityBiological membranes often contain negatively charged lipids such as phosphatidylserine, phos-phatidylglycerol, phosphatidic acid, and gangliosides. The groups of these lipids can strongly interactwith positively charged aminoacids from peptides and (i.e. Arg and Lys residues), metal cation fromthe extracellular solution as well as positively charged drug molecules. These negatively charged lipidsare highly regulated within cells and are highly abundant in certain organelles while almost completelyabsent in others. Moreover, their concentration within a particular leaflet of a given membrane is oftentightly regulated. Despite the high degree of control of lipid composition within cells, little is oftenknown about the reason for it or even the specific nature of ligand-receptor binding interaction withsuch moieties. To remedy this, we have employed a combination of spectroscopic techniques, microflu-idic platforms, monolayer and planar supported bilayer architectures to explore the specific biophysicalchemistries of these interactions. This includes the development of a novel analytical tool that employsa pH sensitive fluorophore to probe subtle changes in the surface potential of lipid bilayers upon ligandor ion binding. Both thermodynamic and molecular level details of these systems have been obtained.The results reveal that binding can be highly dependent on the concentration of specific lipids within themembrane. Moreover, the presence or absence of various uncharged lipids can also greatly influencethe binding properties. Interestingly, specific interactions involving hydrogen bonding, charge transfer,and hydrophobic interactions often dominate over simple electrostatic effects. 3:15 PM Coffee Break3:45 PM The Surface Chemical Bond: Professor Steven L. Bernasek

Explorations of Structure and Dynamics Princeton UniversityThe tools of molecular surface science developed over the past fifty years have enabled the examina-tion of the nature of the surface chemical bond and its dynamic behavior in unprecedented moleculardetail. In my lecture I will discuss two examples of this sort of work. I will comment on the insights thathave been gained in the basic understanding of surface chemical processes using this approach, whichhas been pioneered by this year’s recipient of the Nichols Award. This understanding provides impor-tant foundations for the range of applications described in this symposium.The first example focuses on the process of molecular self-assembly at characterized surfaces. The useof molecular beam scattering as well as scanning probe microscopy, coupled with electron spectro-scopic and microscopic methods, provides information about the formation and energetics of chiral andachiral organic monolayers and designed nanostructured surfaces. Implications for the understandingof homochirality in biological systems, and applications in organic electronic device design will be men-tioned.

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The second example uses the tools of surface science, coupled with optical pulse shaping methods, toaddress the quantum control of surface chemical dynamics. Carefully designed self-assembled mono-layer samples along with surface sum frequency generation as a feedback signal, have been used tooptimize selective bond manipulation at the surface. Possible applications to heterogeneous catalysisand electronic device preparation will be presented.4:30 PM The Genesis and Integration of Heterogeneous, Professor Gabor A. Somorjai

Homogeneous, and Enzyme Catalysis on the Nanoscale NICHOLS MEDALISTThe synthesis of metal and bimetallic nanoparticles in the 1-10 nm range, and mesoporous high sur-face area oxides, were utilized as heterogeneous catalysts. The rates and chemical selectivity of multi-path reactions were dependent on the nanoparticle size and the oxide-metal nanoparticle interface com-position. Instruments including laser spectroscopy (sum frequency generation vibrational spec-troscopy) and synchrotron based x-ray spectroscopies and scanning tunneling microscopy reveal themobility and dynamic restructuring of adsorbed and reacting molecules and catalyst surfaces underreaction conditions. The formation of covalent bonds between the adsorbed molecules and the diversestructures of the catalyst surfaces are one important ingredient of catalytic selectivity. The charge trans-fer of oxide‐metal interfaces to the reacting molecules (acid-base catalysis) is the other important prop-erty of catalytic reactivity. Metal nanoparticles at 1 nm size (40 atoms) and below behave as singlemetal-ion transition metal homogeneous catalysts. Studies of adsorbing enzyme catalysts on oxide sur-faces explore how their rates and chemical selectivities are altered in progress. 5:45 PM Social Hour6:45 PM William H. Nichols Medal Award Dinner Professor Kenneth B. Eisenthal (Columbia

University) will introduce the MedalistMore information on the William H. Nichols Medal Events is available on the New York Section’s web-site at http://www.NewYorkACS.org. Tickets may be reserved using the following form, or preferably through the New York Section website thataccepts credit cards or Paypal. http://www.NewYorkACS.org.

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WESTCHESTER CHEMICAL SOCIETYDespite having to brave a Norʼeaster, anenthusiastic audience on December 9, 2014attended a seminar, “Whatʼs Beyond theLithium Ion Battery?”, given by Dr. Lin-FengLi, the founder, president and chief technol-ogy officer of Bettergy Corp. Dr. Li, and hiscompany, are deeply involved in cutting-edge battery research. Of particular impor-tance, especially for batteries to be used inelectric vehicles, is improving the energydensity (kilowatt-hours per kilogram), whichhas plateaued for run-of-the-mill lithium ionbatteries. These improvements must be

made while maintaining reasonably low cost(materials are a large fraction of batterycost). In addition, the ability to retain a highenergy density through manydischarge/recharge cycles is critical. Dr. Lidescribed several approaches, involvingvariations of both the anode and cathodeand also of the separator materials. Duringand after Dr. Liʼs talk, given at theWestchester Community College in Valhalla,N.Y., there were lively question and answer,and discussion, periods. Several attendees,including the speaker, then enjoyed a dinnertogether at a nearby restaurant. The photobelow is of Dr. Li and the WCS board ofdirectors who attended the meeting.

Rolande Hodel, Paul Dillon, Lin-Feng Li, Jody Reifenberg and Anthony Durante.(Photo courtesy of Paul Dillon)


North Jersey Meetingshttp://www.njacs.org

NORTH JERSEY EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE MEETINGSection officers, councilors, committeechairs, topical group chairs, and sectionevent organizers meet regularly at the Exec -utive Committee Meeting to discuss topicsof importance to running the section andrepresenting the membership. All ACSmem bers are welcome to attend this meet-ing and to become more involved in sectionactivities.

Date: Monday, February 23, 2015Times: Dinner 6:15 PM

Executive Meeting 7:00 PMPlace: Rutgers University

Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine679 Hoes Lane WestPiscataway, NJ

Directions can be found here:http://rumaps.rutgers.edu/?id=C71942

For reservations please call (732) 463-7271or email [email protected] prior toWednesday, February 18, 2015.

Dinner cost is payable at the door; however,if you are not able to attend and did not can-cel your reservation, you are responsible forthe price of your dinner.

hCAREERS IN TRANSITIONMEETINGSJob Hunting??

Resume & LinkedIn writing and key wordsearch rules are changing. To be found, comeand utilize our latest insights. Our ACS trainedCareer Consultants offer assistance atStudents2Science to help members with theirjob search on the second Monday of eachmonth. Topics at this free workshop are:

• Techniques to enhance resume effectiveness

• Interview practice along with responding todifficult questions

• Networking to find hidden jobs

• Planning a more effective job search

Date: Monday, February 9, 2015New from now on is a second CITmeeting in East Windsor on thethird Monday. Contact Bill fordetails.

Times: Meeting 5:30 - 9:00 PMPizza snack and soda 6:30 PM

Place: Students 2 Science, Inc.66 Deforest AvenueEast Hanover, NJ

Cost: $5.00 for pizza and soda

Reservations: at www.njacs.org/careers.html

A job board and networking assistance isoffered at most topical group meetings.Appointments with Bill can be arranged forpersonal assistance at (908) 875-9069 [email protected].

See www.njacs.org under the Career tab forJobs hidden from sight and relevant blogs.

5NJACS PARTNERS WITH STUDENTS2SCIENCEMembers are encouraged to volunteer attheir East Hanover facility and explore theirwebsite at www.students2science.org tolearn more about this innovative program.

S2S continues to expand their exciting labo-ratory experience the disadvantaged chil-dren. Many of our members continue to vol-unteer as mentors. At their 2 million dollaranalytical lab, every 40 kids are assisted by16 professional volunteer mentors. Theexperiments performed really make chem-istry and science come alive using state ofthe art analytical equipment working withstudents starting in 6th grade up to HSseniors. Each day is optimized for gradelevel and curriculum.

Now the program has further expanded withinternet video and experiments performed inthe classroom for 4 & 5th grades. Internetallows views of the lab in operation andrelates to simpler experiments setups donein the classroom with their teacher and apartnering chemist.

North Jersey members who volunteeredbenefited in many ways. Those in transitionexpanded their network and received jobfinding assistance. Retired chemists met upwith old friends and made many new friends.Those with jobs used the volunteer hours aspart of the company outreach programs andteam training. All feel great about making adifference in the lives of the youth who mayhave never met a scientist or considered acareer in the sciences.

Please consider volunteering and discover-ing more about this innovative program. Ifyou want to learn more, you can speak withDon Truss at (908) 334-8435.


NORTH JERSEY DRUG METABOLISM DISCUSSIONGROUPFebruary Dinner Meeting and Seminar

Sponsored by: AB Sciex

Additional details and a full schedule ofevents will be posted on our website athttp://www.njacs.org/topical-groups/mass-spectrometry, along with a registra-tion link. The evening is free for attendees,courtesy of our sponsor, AB Sciex, but werequest that all interested in attending regis-ter.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015Times: 5:30 - 9:00 PMPlace: Holiday Inn Somerset-Bridgewater

195 Davison AvenueSomerset, NJ

Cost: Free for attendees, courtesy of our sponsor, AB Sciex

We request that all interested in attendingregister on our website.

IMASS SPECTROMETRY TOPICAL GROUPSponsored by AB Sciex

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015Times: Social and registration 5:30 PM

Complimentary dinner 6:15 PM Welcome and opening remarks

7:00 PM Speaker #1 7:05 PM Speaker #2 8:00 PM Closing remarks 8:55 PM

Place: Holiday Inn Somerset-Bridgewater195 Davidson AvenueSomerset, NJ

Cost: Free, compliments of our sponsors

NMR TOPICAL GROUPSolid-State NMR Investigation of Pharmaceutically Interesting Biomacromolecules

Speakers: Yongchao Su, PhDMerck Research LaboratoriesWest Point, PADepartment of Chemistry andFrancis Bitter Magnet LabMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015Times: Dinner 6:00 PM

Seminar 7:00 PMPlace: TBACost: Dinner: $15 employed

$5 students, postdocs, retired, unemployedNo charge for seminar only.

For registration, driving directions and updates, please check our website:http://www.njacs.org/nmr.html

TYOUNGER CHEMISTS COMMITTEEChemistry on the Silver Screen

Science is finding a bigger place on the sil-ver screen and in our living rooms. Butwhatʼs behind this new attraction and how isHollywood influencing the publicʼs view?Tune in for a discussion on how Hollywoodis working to incorporate science and meetthe people that are making it happen.

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015Place: Rutgers University

For further information, please check ourwebsite: http://www.njacs.org/ycc


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NORTH JERSEY DRUG METABOLISM DISCUSSIONGROUPSpring Symposium and Vendor Exhibition

Details will be posted at http://www.njacs.org/topical-groups/drug-metabolism.

Date: Monday, April 27, 2015Times: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMPlace: The Palace at Somerset Park

333 Davidson AvenueSomerset, NJ

Pass This OnTo Those You Love

LRES MED: RESIDENTIALSCHOOL ON MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY INDRUG DISCOVERYThe ResMed School offers an intensiveweek long graduate-level course organizedto provide an accelerated program for med-icinal chemists, biologists and other industri-al and academic scientists who wish tobroaden their knowledge of drug discoveryand development. The aim of the school isto concentrate on the fundamentals that areuseful in drug discovery spanning initial tar-get assay evaluation through clinical devel-opment. Several case histories of recentsuccessful drug development programs willalso be presented. The five-day programconsists of lectures, seminars and case his-tories.

Date: Sunday-Friday, June 7-12, 2015Place: Drew University

Madison, NJ

For more information and application formsvisit our website, www.drew.edu/resmed,email [email protected], phone (973)408-3787 or fax 973/408-3504.

ResMed: Residential School on MedicinalChemistry and Biology in Drug Discovery

June 7-12, 2015Drew University, Madison, NJ

Attendees viewposters andsocialize duringthe RefreshmentBreak.

(All photos courtesy ofTom Krone)


2014 CREATIVITY IN MOLECULARDESIGN AND SYNTHESIS AWARDAND SYMPOSIUMThe 2014 Award for Creativity in MolecularDesign and Synthesis was presented toProfessor David MacMillan, James S.McDonnell Distinguished University Chairand Professor of Chemistry at PrincetonUniversity, at a symposium held at theRobert Wood Johnson Medical School,Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ onDecember 6, 2014. More than 130 industri-al chemists, students, and faculty from NorthJersey and surrounding sections attended.Dr. MacMillan was recognized for his “initia-tive, creativity, leadership, and persever-ance in pure and/or applied chemistry.”

In his keynote address, Professor MacMillandescribed his labʼs cutting-edge research onphotoredox catalysis to organic synthesis.Its implementation has led to the discoveryof a myriad of individual reactions. Otherspeakers included Stephen Buchwald,Camille Dreyfus Professor of Chemistry atMassachusetts Institute of Technology,whose research combines elements oforganic chemistry, organic synthesis, andorgano metallic chemistry to devise catalyticprocesses; Rob Knowles, Professor ofChemistry at Princeton University, whoseresearch focuses on synthetic applicationsof proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET)reactions; Gary A. Molander, HirschmanMakineni Professor and Chair at theUniversity of Pennsylvania, whose researchinterests are in the development of new syn-thetic methods for organic synthesis; and,Paul J. Reider, Teaching Professor atPrinceton University, where his research isfocused on new drugs for Malaria, TB andother neglected diseases.

Dr. Ronald Kong, Award Chair and Chair-elect of the North Jersey Section, welcomedthe guests and described the award. Dr.

Monica Sekharan, Section Chair presentedthe award plaque and honorarium toProfessor MacMillan. Dr. Les McQuire, NJ-ACS Awards Chair gave the closing remarksand invited attendees to send him names ofNJACS members who deserve recognitionfor their scientific accomplishments and vol-unteerism.

Awardees are acknowledged for their broadimpact in the areas of chemical synthesis,method development, bioorganic/medicinalchemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and/ormolecular recognition. Visit the NorthJersey Sectionʼs website, www.njacs.org, formore details.

NJACS is grateful to the sponsors of thisevent—Merck, WuXi AppTec, AgilentTechnologies, and Rutgers University.

North Jersey Section Chair MonicaSekharan presents the 2014 Creativity inMolecular Design and Synthesis toProfessor David MacMillan, James S.McDonnell Distinguished UniversityChair and Professor of Chemistry,Princeton University.

Dave MacMillan, 2014Creativity in Molecular Designand Synthesis Awardee, andhis wife Jean Kim, VP ofChemistry at KadmonCorporation

Professor MacMillan, Symposium Speakers, and NJACS Creativity AwardCommittee. Back Row: Bill Suits, Bettyann Howson, Amjad Ali, Diane Krone, MonicaSekharan; Front Row: Eric Mertz, Ron Kong, Prof. Rob Knowles, Prof. DaveMacMillan, Prof. Gary Molander, Prof. Paul Reider, Prof. Stephen Buchwald, AlanCooper, Les McQuire.

Attendees at the 2014 Creativity in MolecularDesign and Synthesis Symposium And AwardCeremony


Professor MacMillan andSymposium Speakers. Leftto right: Dr. Rob Knowles,

Dr. Dave MacMillan, Dr.Gary Molander, Dr. Paul

Reider, Dr. StephenBuchwald

NJACS NEW MEMBERS SOCIAL

The North Jersey Section held its first NewMember Reception on December 6th atRobert Wood Johnson Medical School inPiscataway. New members had an opportu-nity to meet our Executive CommitteeMembers, network with each other and lead-ers from our Topical Groups andCommittees, and to learn more about whatour section has to offer.

2015 Chair-elect Luciano Mueller social-izes with new member Ellen Rubinstein

Nandini Isaac and Nikki Heron werewinners of door prizes.

Alan Cooper and Jeannette Brown,NJACS Councilors discuss benefits ofNJACS with new member MarcNʼDoumi.

New members have a chance to net-work with each other.

Members from NJIT andEssex County CollegeStudent Chapters attend-ed along with new mem-ber BhavaniBalasubramanian andStudent Advisor NidhalMarashi.


New membershad a chance tolearn about thebenefits of mem-bership In theNorth JerseySection.

(All photos courtesy ofTom Krone)

Call for Papers



Call for VolunteersMARM 2016The New York Section will be hosting MARM2016, June 9-12, 2016 at the College ofMount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY 10471.The section will be celebrating its 125thAnniversary during its event. The themehas yet to be determined. The GeneralChairs for this meeting are Dr. PamelaKerrigan and Dr. Daniel Amarante from theCollege of Mount Saint Vincent's Division ofNatural Sciences. To volunteer in planningand/or for further information, please contactthem at the following emails:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Grants and AwardsLSAC SUBCOMMITTEE ONGRANTS AND AWARDSLSAC is now accepting Local SectionInnovative Project Grant (IPG) proposals forconsideration in the Spring 2015 cycle.

What is the IPG program?

The purpose of the Local Section IPGProgram is to seed projects in local sectionsto increase member involvement, improveservices to members, and increase the pub-lic's understanding of chemistry. Each localsection IPG proposal can be funded up to$3,000. It is a requirement that local sec-tions submit final reports for any previouslyfunded IPGs in order to be considered fornew proposals. Complete a final report.

Before you Apply

Be sure to adhere to the IPG guidelines,procedures, and restrictions found onwww.acs.org/localsectionipg to maximizechances for funding. In addition, carefullyconsider the Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) section, where you can learn moreabout ways to be innovative, review recent-ly funded IPGs, and read through severalmodel proposals.

How to Apply

Once any outstanding final reports arereceived, your local section can apply for anIPG by completing this application form.

Upon clicking "submit" on this online form,your application will automatically transmitto [email protected]. The deadline for receipt ofproposals is January 31, 2015.

We look forward to reviewing many compet-itive proposals this round!

Sincerely,Martin Rudd, ChairCommittee on Local Section Activities

Stephanie Watson, ChairLSAC Subcommittee on Grants andAwards

Pittcon2015 TECHNICAL PROGRAMPittcon is pleased to announce the 2015Technical Program that includes over2,000 technical presentations offered insymposia, oral sessions, workshops,awards, and posters. This yearʼs programcovers a wide range of applications such as,but not limited to, biotechnology, biomedical,drug discovery, environmental, food sci-ence, fuels/energy, genomics, lab manage-ment, materials science, nanotechnology,polymers/plastics, proteomics and water/wastewater. The Technical Program beginson Sunday, March 8 and runs throughThursday, March 12, 2015.

To help celebrate the International Year ofLight, there will be two special symposia:

“Fundamental Science-driven InfraredSpec tro scopic Imaging for Clinical Diag -nostic Systems” will be presented by theSAS (Society of Applied Spectroscopy),March 9, at 9:45 AM.

“The Early Days of Modem InfraredSpectroscopy: The First Three Years of FT-IR.” The Coblentz Society/SAS will presenta “60 Year Celebration of the CoblentzSociety” organized by Peter Griffiths, March9, 8:35 AM.

We will once again be co-programming withthe ACS Division of Analytical Chemistrywith a Monday afternoon poster session andeight symposia on analytical methods andadvancements in areas such as environ-mental science, food science, life scienceand nanotechnolgy.

See a complete list of all co-progrmming andtechnical sessions at pittcon.org.


Project SEEDAt left is Jeannette Brown with one of her Project SEED stu-dents at the North Jersey Awards Ceremony in May 2014.

Project SEED is designed to encourage economically disad-vantaged high school students to pursue career opportunitiesin the chemical sciences.

Jeannette Brown was the first of the North Jersey ProjectSEED Coordinators. She began the poster session forProject SEED, and Chaired the National Project SEEDCommittee.

Susan Fahrenholtz succeeded Jeannette, and increased thenumber of participating schools and students. Hundreds of SEED students from NJ SEEDhave gone on to college, most of them in a scientific field. Several have received MDdegrees, and have become mentors themselves. A number of our students have receivedboth ACS Project SEED (for the economically disadvantaged) and ACS Scholars (for minori-ties) assistance.

Jeannette and Susan are both Legacy Donors to Project SEED. Particular thanks are owedto the NJ and NY mentors who are the lifeblood of SEED, and the high school teachers whohave recommended and advised the students. Seton Hall is to be specially thanked forhosting a poster session every year, as are the judges who give their time to encourage thestudents.

Mentors are truly the backbone of the SEED program; their number is the limiting factor inhow many students can be assisted. In some instances, high school teachers run their ownprograms or collaborate with NJ or NY programs.

To become a SEED mentor this summer, to receive a grant and interview students, for

• North Jersey please contact Susan Fahrenholtz ([email protected] or (973)338-6588) or John Piwinski ([email protected]).

• New York, please contact Nadia Makar (Coordinator of the New York Section Program)[email protected].

By Nadia Makar

At left is a picture of me with one of my former students,Elaine Gomez, who is now getting her PhD at ColumbiaUniversity in Environmental Chemistry. Elaine did SEED 1and SEED 2 and won several awards and medals locally,statewide and national. She also represented the state atthe Intel International Science and Engineering Fair andwon a medal. The Intel/ISEF was attended by 1600 stu-dents from over 67 nations and all 50 states.

I have been coordinating the Project SEED program forthe New York Section for over twenty years. Thousands ofstudents have participated in the NY section programwhich is one of the largest in the nation. Most of the pastparticipants have pursued careers in the STEM fields andare now working for very large international companies.

Many have attended Ivy League Schools, graduated and are now serving as mentors for thenew Project SEED students. This is a wonderful program that has changed the lives of notonly the students who participated in the program but also has changed the dynamics oftheir families. In several instances, the parents ended up going to college and improvingtheir economic status. The program has also served as a catalyst to improve the lives of theeconomically disadvantaged by moving them into the middle class. Elaine comes from afamily where her parents did not even get a high school education. Being the youngest ofthree girls, she was the first one to go to college. Her success has encouraged her older sis-ters to attend college and they are both now getting a college education.This is only oneexample that demonstrates how Project SEED has affected the lives of the members of thisfamily. Project SEED has had positive effects on many families.


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