More than 460 research papers will be presented at the 36th Central regional meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, in Indianapolis, June 2-4. Approximately 800 scientists are expected to attend the meeting on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Topics of interest to the public include:
Wednesday, June 2:
Chemistry of outer space ; A one-day symposium will explore intriguing space-related topics such as the formation of interstellar biomolecules as well as the chemistry and birth of stars. (Abstracts 36-39 and 99-101, Wednesday, June 2, 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Conference Center, Room 223; Organizer: Lewis E. Snyder, University of Illinois, Urbana, 217-333-3090, snyder@astro.uiuc.edu)
Computational solutions to Alzheimer's disease Researchers will discuss progress in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, including promising targets, improved drug-design and new treatment insights gained through computer modeling.(Abstracts 75-78, Wednesday, June 2, 1:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m., Conference Center, Room 222; Organizer: Don Boyd, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, 317-274-6891, boyd@chem.iupui.edu)
Thursday, June 3:
From Shakespeare's portrait to the Vinland map: the role of analytical chemistry in art, archaeology'"/>
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