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November 1997 Meeting
Date & Time: THURSDAY, November 13. Mixer, 5 PM. Talk & business session, 6:
00 PM; Dinner, 7:15 PM. Joint with Philadelphia Section ACS
Topic: Dr. Charles C. Price, "The Future of Chemistry"
Abstract: There is much popular interest in the new visions of the outer
regions of our universe, but the new understanding of the infinitesimal world
of atoms and molecules is of much greater importance to understanding and
benefiting our life here on planet Earth.
We may for example learn as much about the chemistry of the brain as we did
of the chemistry of genetics in the 20th century. We will exploit the
amazing discovery that organic polymers can be made to be both conductors and
reservoirs for electrons. We will make further important progress in
unraveling the chemical processes which led to the origin and evolution of
life on our planet. Contributions like these will have an important impact
on improving life in the 21st century.
I will also comment on the importance of bringing increased understanding of
the marvelous universe of chemistry and its impact on society and the
public.
Biography:
President of the American Chemical Society and United World
Federalists; Chairman of Chemical Section of AAAS, the Federation of American
Scientists, the Chemistry Department at Penn, the Swarthmore College Board of
Directors, and The Chemical Heritage Foundation Board of Directors; author of
many of papers, books and patents; known for important contributions to
medicinal and polymer chemistry, recipient of numerous national and
international awards, candidate for national political offices, ardent
sailor... These are only a few of the accomplishments of one of the
remarkable chemists of the twentieth century. Born in 1913, Charles C. Price
received his B.A. at Swarthmore and his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois.
With seven decades of contributions to every aspect of chemistry, a founder
of the preeminent organization for the study and dissemination of chemical
history (The Chemical Heritage Foundation), Dr. Price is uniquely qualified
to comment on chemistry's future.
Location:
Wilson Student Center, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science.
From Woodland Avenue going west, turn left onto 43rd Street and take the
first left into the parking lot. Wilson is adjacent to the lot.
Reservation:
To make dinner reservation leave an eMail (philaACS@aol.com) or call
215-382-1589 by 5 PM, Nov 6th. No cancellations after Noon, Nov 11th. Leave
a message on the machine if necessary. No call needed if attending for talk
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