[NMScience] American Chemical Society - Alternate Energy Sources: From the Sun to the Depth of the Earth

[dporterfield at nnsa.net]

I would like to make subscribers of this e-mail list aware of the presentation below. We would welcome all to attend this presentation. As noted there is a discounted price for students that we would also extend to K-12 teachers. Please indicate this when making your reservation.

Dr. Pavlath brings the perspective of a federal agency that is not typically associated with energy research or policy. He will be able to speak to energy sources that are not commonly mentioned in the debate on the best future sources to meet US and global energy needs.

If any questions please contact myself <dporterfield at lanl.gov> or Chis Worley at the noted e-mail address.

The full content of our ACS Local Section newsletter is available at the following link. It also makes mention of the two New Mexico science teachers recognized in 2008 by the New Mexico Academy of Science and our Local Section.

http://acs.nm.org/archive/February_2009_Newsletter_final_2009feb12_website.pdf

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Dr. Attila Pavlath, former ACS President, will be making a presentation on "Alternate Energy Sources: From the Sun to the Depth of the Earth". 
Abstract: This presentation gives a general description of the availability of various energy resources other than coal, gas, and oil. It summarizes the present technological background of possibilities from geothermal to fusion power. It is presented in a way understandable to a large degree even by non-technical audiences. The amount available in each area and the future outlook are discussed. 
Schedule: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Executive Committee meeting 
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Social Period 
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Dinner 
7:30 pm – Presentation 
Place: Flying Star Café, 723 Silver Ave SW and 8th in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, 87103. Direction information is available at www.flyingstarcafe.com 
The dinner buffet will be Enchilada Stack, red or green, with/without chicken, a number of drink choices, and selection of cookies for desert. Other dinner choices, vegetarian, and other dietary needs can be accommodated – please advise when you RSVP. The dinner buffet price will be $15 and $7.50 for students. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 24 regarding your attendance to Chris Worley, (505) 667-2934 or cworley at lanl.gov. Also let us know if you would only like to attend the presentation. We welcome member and non-member alike to attend this meeting. This meeting is designated as the bylaws required Annual Meeting of the Local Section. 
Speaker Bio: Dr. Attila E. Pavlath received his education at the Technical University of Budapest in Hungary, where he became assistant professor. In 1956, he left Hungary first for Montreal, Canada (McGill University), then in 1958, he joined Stauffer Chemical Company in Richmond, California. Since 1967, he has been with the Western Regional Research Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in Albany, California. He is leading a group involved in research on various agricultural chemical problems. Dr. Pavlath's scientific career includes work on fluorine chemistry (30+ years), glow discharge chemistry (10+ years), textile chemistry (10 years), energy and biomass research (10 years), the freshness in fruits and vegetables (10 years) and most recently on biodegradable wrapping films. He has published over 120 scientific papers on these subjects, three books and has presented numerous lectures in the U.S. and abroad. He also holds 25 patents. Dr. Pavlath is also well-known for his activities in the American Chemical Society during the past 35 years to make the organization more responsive to the professional needs of its members. He rose from his Section’s Treasurer to the Presidency of the American Chemical Society. 





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