The periodic table turned 150 earlier this year, or at least March 1 was the 150th anniversary of the publication of Dmitri Mendeleev's version. Chemists had organized the elements in a tabular fashion previously, and some features (like interactivity!) of contemporary representations would be added later. Still, Mendeleev's published version was a significant milestone, since he recognized regularities within properties of the elements which suggested some elements with specific features were undiscovered. Even better … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Predicting Periodically
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Christians in Chemistry Meetup: August 26 (ACS San Diego Meeting)
In our goal of connecting Christian academics to the communities they need, we often publicize meetups of Christians at various conferences. The informal group "Christians in Chemistry" has an upcoming meeting at the ACS San Diego National Meeting August 26, and they asked us to share the information with ESN readers. If you are organizing a meetup of Christians at a conference, email us at ESN. We would love to publicize it, circumstances permitting. (Image: San Diego Convention Center) Plans are well underway … [Read more...] about Christians in Chemistry Meetup: August 26 (ACS San Diego Meeting)
April 1: Christians in Chemistry Meetup at ACS in Orlando
ESN often publicizes informal get togethers of Christians at various academic conferences. Today we share an announcement from Dr. Fritz Schaefer for those attending the American Chemical Society conference in Orlando. Christians in Chemistry will gather again informally at the semi-annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, in Orlando, Florida. As in the past, we will meet for one hour on the Monday evening at 5:30 PM. Although this is not an April Fools Joke, the date of our meeting is April 1, 2019. … [Read more...] about April 1: Christians in Chemistry Meetup at ACS in Orlando
8/20 Christian Get-Together at American Chemical Society Meeting
Friend of ESN Andy Bocarsly is the speaker for a meetup of Christians at the American Chemical Society in Boston on August 20. Whatever your career stage, attendees of the conference are welcome at this event. We hope lots of ESN members can make it. Details below. … [Read more...] about 8/20 Christian Get-Together at American Chemical Society Meeting
Interview with 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant Awardee Jill Ellenbarger
Dr. Jill Ellenbarger is one of the two scholars who received a 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant, given to ESN members who are junior faculty. In this interview, she talks about her research, how the CSF grant is supporting her work, and how her faith and her scholarly vocation fit together. Earlier we interviewed Eleanor McGlinchey, PhD, the other 2017 awardee. Click here to learn more about the 2018 CSF Grant and apply by March 15, 2018. … [Read more...] about Interview with 2017 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant Awardee Jill Ellenbarger