The Brooklyn Subsection held 2 events this year. John Halpin continued as treasurer, But that position will be filled by Jill Rehmann in 2008. Currently the section has no other officers but plans for more activity are under discussion.
 
 

This annual poster session for high school students took place on Sunday, October 14th at St. Joseph’s College. There were 43 posters presented in this year’s event representing a significant increase in participation over last years event.  Students from 7 highs schools in the areas attended.  Members of the Section members who served as judges included Corinne Gamper, Margaret Mandziuk,  and Mary Maier.  Nadia Makar assisted by bringing student competitors to the event and distributing of the ACS New York Section certificates.
 

Richard Rosso, Ph.D., of St. John’s University Chemistry Department, presented the address related to “Green” synthesis, entitled “DEVELOPING METHODS FOR RUNNING INDUSTRIAL REACTIONS WITHIN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY REACTION MEDIA”.  In his talk he also shared his experiences in research and encouraged the students to pursue theirs.

We would like to acknowledge those who worked to make this event a success:

We are grateful to our judges

Mary Maier, Ph.D., Kone Morimou, Ph.D., Charanjeet Jassal, M.S., Joe Pipino, B.A., Poonam Jassal, B.S.,  Ann Pavia, B.A., Manilie Augustin, B.S.
Corinne Gamper, M.S., Margaret Mandziuk, Ph.D., Yen Phuong, M.S., Duane Singh, B.S., Marcus Melendez, B.S., Tatiana Lloyd, B.S.

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Chairperson: Mary L. Maier Ph.D.
Co-Chair: Jill K. Rehmann, Ph.D.
Student Assistants, Khaing Win, Chad Crossman

The Twenty-First Annual NCW Brooklyn High School Day was held at Brooklyn College on October 23th, involving approximately 150 high school students, chemistry student affiliates and faculty. The program included chemical demonstrations, a tour of the laboratories, an awards program, refreshments and the Twenty-Third Annual H. Martin Friedman Lecture featuring Columbia University Chemistry Professor Dr. Koji Nakanishi. His address entitled the “MAGIC OF NATURAL PRODUCTS” offered an introduction to the vast array of research that Dr. Nakanishi has inspired throughout his long career as well as brief magic show appreciated by all.  Our thanks to the faculty organizers at Brooklyn College including Dr. Roberto Sanchez-Delgado, Dr. Terry Dowd, Dr. Laura Juszczak, and Chairperson, Dr. James Howell, and Dr. Jill Rehmann who represented the New York Section at the event.
 

Prepared by:
Jill Rehmann, Ph.D.
Department of Physical Science
St. Joseph's College
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Brooklyn, NY  11205
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