The meeting will feature general sessions in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry as well as a variety of workshops, poster sessions, and a vendor exposition. The meeting will also feature the ACS Career Resource Center, including the Regional Employment Clearing House and a complimentary District Directors' Breakfast. Presentation of the Southwest Regional Award, the ACS Regional Industrial Innovation Award and the High School Chemistry Teacher Award is planned for the Conference social event on October 18th. Oral and poster papers from all areas of chemistry are welcome. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is July 27, 2001.
Electronic submission is preferred.
A complete list of symposium topics and organizer contact information is also available on the website. There will also be General Sessions, Posters and Exhibits. The goals of the Olympiad program are to stimulate interest and achievement in chemistry in high school students throughout the United States, and to provide recognition of outstanding young chemistry students, teachers, and schools. 24 local high school students participated. The students spent the morning taking written exams, talking with faculty, and visiting departmental laser facilities.