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Albany, NY – OPENING BILLBOARD & EDUCATION HEADLINES - Glenn Busby (2.00)
2011 - THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CHEMISTRY
Part One: Image Problems, Chemical Ambassadors, and Global Threats -
You may not know this yet, but this year, 2011, is the International Year of Chemistry. Why does chemistry deserve its own year? Because, though we may not realize it, chemistry is absolutely necessary for developments in energy, sustainability, health, and security.
This week, we'll look at some of those issues, as well as chemistry's image problem, and potential threats from chemicals.
Our guest is Dr. Nancy Jackson, President of the American Chemical Society. Dr. Jackson also has an interesting "day-job" as International Chemical Threat Reduction Department Manager at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Glenn Busby reports. (12:18)
Programming Note:
Next week for the International Year of Chemistry, we report on: science education, science mentoring, activities for students, scholarships, diversity, and gender equity around the globe.
*(Attention Listeners. The website mentioned in the story above for teachers, parents and students who would like to find out more about the International Year of Chemistry or the many activities they can participate in, is: www.acs.org .)*
GUEST COMMENTARY:
"EMPLOYERS AND EDUCATORS NEED TO WORK TOGETHER" -
Speaking of science, our guest commentator today comes from the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Dr. Bilita Mattes is an Associate Provost, and believes science "Employers and Educators Need to Work Together."
Dr. Bilita Mattes comments. (4:55)
*(Attention Listeners. To learn more about Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, they're online at: www.HarrisburgU.edu .)*
THE ACADEMIC MINUTE
"Science and the Performing Arts" -
When you think of art, it's doubtful you think of science. Just like when you think of science, art probably does not come to mind.
Well, this week's Academic Minute professor discusses the merger of science and the performing arts.
Dr. Kenneth Noll is a Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut.
The Academic Minute is hosted by Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, a celebrated philosopher and medical ethicist, and President of Mount Holyoke College. (2:30)
*(Attention Listeners. For more Academic Minutes, we invite you to visit their archives at: http://www.wamc.org/academic-minute.html .)*
SHOW CLOSE - Glenn Busby. (1:30)