11
Jul
2018
Stand back, I'm going to Science!
Submitted by Sheila Smith, University of Michigan- DearbornNot to be outdone by my colleagues at the Organometallic GRC, I was reminded of our fun Science T-shirt day at the Dearborn Summer workshop! Here are some of the entries. Which ones are your favorites? Got any more to add? Post your pictures in the replies on the IONiC VIPEr Facebook page.
11
Jul
2018
A Busman's holiday in Dearborn
Submitted by Sheila Smith, University of Michigan- Dearborn
13
Jun
2018
Teaching an old dog a new trick
Submitted by Adam R. Johnson, Harvey Mudd CollegeAbout a year ago, my good friend Sheila Smith told me that using UV arm sleeves while working in a glovebox would help with several things. The first is sweat protection. Anyone who has ever used a glove box (or ever wrapped their arms in saran wrap and gone for a run) can attest that sweat can be real problem... for the next user especially.‡ The other is ease of sliding in and out of the glove box gloves.
29
May
2018
Oily Gin: A Chemist’s Perspective on 1984
Submitted by Shirley Lin, United States Naval AcademyNote: This blog was originally posted on September 18, 2017 on www.manyconversations.org as part of One Book, Many Conversations, an international dialogue on reading George Orwell's 1984.
10
May
2018
Student Recognition - 2018 ACS DIC Undergrad Award in Inorganic Chemistry
Submitted by Barbara Reisner, James Madison UniversityGraduation always leaves me in a reflective mood. It's a thrill to watch our graduates march across a stage and think about all of the things they've accomplished over the last four years. It also made me remember that I needed to submit the form for JMU's nominee for the 2018 ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry!