2001 NORTHWEST REGIONAL MEETING  OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY JUNE 14-17, 2001 Hosted by Seattle University, Seattle, Washington

Thursday, June 14

5-6:30 p.m. – Chapter Welcoming Sci-Mix and Chemical Jeopardy Tournament

7-9 p.m. – Public Event Plenary

How Molecules Recognize Each Other, Jacqueline Barton and Bioengineering Tissues, Buddy Ratner

Sponsored by the NORM 2001 Organizing Committee

Friday, June 15

9:30-10:45 a.m. - *Project Focus 2001 - It’s Graduation Time, What’s Your Next Step?

Round table panel discussion on entering the work force and unique opportunities available at the chemical interface.

10:45-11:15 a.m. – *Morning Break

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – *Views from the Front Line: Celebrity Chemist Career Discussions

2-3:15 p.m. - *Working at the Chemistry Interface

Panel discussion with chemists whose jobs involve interdisciplinary and collaboratory work.

3:30-5:00 p.m. - Community Outreach Fair

SAACS chapters will present programs, demonstrations, and activities used to share chemistry with the local communities and schools. Abstract submission deadline March 16, 2001.

Saturday, June 16

8-9:30 a.m. - SAACS Group Chapter Meeting – Creating and Maintaining an Effective Chapter (Interfacing with Chemistry Students and Departments)

Four selected SAACS chapter presentations on effective chapter management in one of the following areas - membership and retention, fundraising, National Mole Day/National Chemistry Week, and communication/department interactions. $75 travel grants will be awarded to each of the selected chapters. Abstract submission deadline March 16, 2001.

9:40-10 a.m. - Morning Break

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Oral Presentations

Up to five undergraduates will be selected from the submitted research abstracts and invited to present a talk (20 minutes total – 15 minutes talk with 5 minutes for questions) on research activities that span the chemistry interface. $30 travel grants will be awarded to each presenter.

1:30-5 p.m. - * Tour of Biotechnology and Brewing Companies

Pre-registration required and lunch provided.

5:30-7 p.m. – *Careers in Biological Chemistry panel discussion with Nobel Laureate Edwin Krebs, M.D., University of Washington School of Medicine

Sponsored by American Association of Clinical Chemists

7-8:30 p.m. *Poster Session: Undergraduate and YCC research presentations

Abstract submission deadline March 16, 2001.

8:30-10 p.m. – "An Incredible Evening of Chemistry: Herb Bryce, and the Wizard"

Sponsored by the NORM 2001 Program Committee

SAACS chapters are invited to apply for three $100 travel grants. Applications are due March 16, 2001.

For more information on the undergraduate program, group presentations, or travel grants, contact Jeffery Schultz, Pacific Lutheran University, Department of Chemistry, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003, (253) 535-7555, schultjr@plu.edu. Information outlining program details and ways to for interested chapters and individuals to get involved will be sent to NORM SAACS chapters in February 2001. Registration and conference information is available at http://www.chem.plu.edu/norm/.

*YCC-affiliated events

Rev. 12/05/00