Awards Deadline, Web Resources and National Meeting Calendar Dates for 2001

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ATTENTION: Science Writers, Editors, News Directors, Producers

SUBJECT: Awards Deadline, Web Resources and National Meeting Calendar Dates for 2001

February 15, 2001, Deadline for Science Writing Award

Established by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 1955, the James T. Grady--James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public is designed "to recognize, encourage and stimulate outstanding reporting, which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields."

The annual award includes $3,000, a gold medal and a bronze replica of the medal. The nomination deadline is February 15, 2001. Please see the official version of the 2002 ACS Awards Program information at http://www.acs.org/awards/grady-stack.html.

Inquiries concerning the award or nominating procedures should be directed to the ACS Awards office at (800) 227-5558, ext. 2109 or by writing to the Awards Office, American Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036.

Web Resources

News and information from ACS is available by fax, by e-mail, or on the Web at three locations: Newswise. On Newswise reporters can obtain embargoed ACS releases before they become public. Reporters also can get access to full editions of ACS journals online. To do so, present your credentials and send a request via e-mail to [email protected].

Mark Your Calendars for the Following ACS 2001 Meetings

April 1-5, 2001: The 221st ACS National Meeting San Diego, Calif.

May 30--June 1, 2001: 33rd Middle Atlantic Regional MeetingTowson UniversityBaltimore, Md.

June 11-13, 2001: 33rd Central/Great Lakes Joint Regional MeetingAmway Grand HotelGrand Rapids, Mich.

June 14-17, 2001: 2001 Northwest Regional MeetingSeattle UniversitySeattle, Wash.

June 24-27, 2001: Northeast Regional MeetingUniversity of New HampshireDurham, N.H.

June 26--28, 2001: 5th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering ConferenceNational Academy of SciencesWashington, D.C.

August 26--30, 2001: 222nd ACS National MeetingChicago, Ill.

September 23-26, 2001: 53rd Annual Southeast Regional MeetingSavannah, Ga.

October 10-13, 2001: 36th Midwest Regional ACS MeetingCornhusker Hotel and BurnhamYates Convention CenterLincoln, Neb.

October 12, 2001: Grady-Stack Award LuncheonBallroom and Lisagor RoomNational Press BuildingWashington, D.C.

October 12-14, 2001: Science Reporters WorkshopAmerican Chemical SocietyMarvel A & BWashington, DC

October 17-20, 2001: Southwest Regional MeetingSan Antonio, TX

October 28-31, 2001: 37th Western Regional MeetingFess Parker's Doubletree HotelSanta Barbara, Calif.

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