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November 1, 2010 Cover
Volume 88, Issue 44
COVER: Illustrations by Leon Zernitsky
Volume 88, Issue 44
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Job outlook for 2011 will likely be similar to 2010's, perhaps even slightly better
COVER: Illustrations by Leon Zernitsky
Credit: Leon Zernitsky
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November 1, 2010 Issue
Volume 88, Issue 44
November 1, 2010 Issue, Vol. 88 | Iss. 44
Job outlook for 2011 will likely be similar to 2010's, perhaps even slightly better
(p.37)
Features
Government & Policy
Head of NSF Chemistry Division sees science as the way to tackle society's problems (pp. 19-21)
Science & Technology
Designed for video games, Graphics Processing Units bring once-impossible simulations within reach for chemists (pp. 27-29)
Cover Story: Hint Of Hope
Cautiously Optimistic
In the wake of the recession, employers are poised to slowly and selectively hire chemists
(pp. 38-42)Making Labs Work Magically Well
Lab and stockroom managers have essential jobs with diverse responsibilities
(pp. 43-45)Wanted: Role Models
Mentors can help women scientists of color
achieve success in their careers
(pp. 46-47)News of the Week
Chemical Demand Remains Strong
Earnings: Firms capitalize on rebound for another winning quarter
(p.5)Don't Blame The Pill
Water Pollution: Only a small fraction of the estrogen pollution found in waterways comes from oral contraceptives
(p.6)ACS's Next Day In Court
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear an appeal of American Chemical Society v. Leadscope Inc.
(p.7)Revealing How Plants Breathe
Structural Biology: An ion channel that controls opening, closing of pores in leaves has a rare protein fold
(p.7)Probing Human Genetic Variation
Genome Sequencing: Consortium improves catalog of human DNA differences
(p.8)Carbon Capture By Solids
Porous Crystals: Study uncovers details of CO2-binding sites in framework compounds
(p.9)GSK Pays Big
Pharmaceuticals: Settlement for $750 million reflects U.S. crackdown on adulterated products
(p.9)Departments
Business
Firms use indexes of responsible behavior to cultivate public acceptance
(pp. 12-13)
With a life-cycle assessment, Danisco seeks to enhance status of its xylitol
(pp. 14-15)
After 26 years at Wyeth, the former drug industry executive is charting a new course in academia
(p.16)Concentrates
(pp. 10-11)
(pp. 10-11)- Researcher Gets Prison Term
- SABIC Eyes Entry IntoPolyurethanes
- Kyowa Hakko Chemical Goes To Private Firm
- Airgas Wants Higher Air Products Bid
- Ferguson To Get Industry Medal
- Solvay And MGC Join For NewPolymer
- Evonik, PQ Boost Silica Facilities
- Danisco Sets Betaine At Sugar Refinery
- Genzyme Calls Sanofi OfferInadequate
- Waksal Buys Back Into Pharmaceuticals
- Macrogenics Licenses Antibody Technology
- Elevance And Stepan Target Surfactants
- Braskem Plans Green Propylene
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
Head of NSF Chemistry Division sees science as the way to tackle society's problems
(pp. 19-21)
University of Virginia buttresses defense against attorney general's fraud probe
(pp. 22-24)
Science & Technology
Researchers step closer to the molecular mechanism behind the sperm and egg union
(p.30)
Photo contest draws lively response and cool images from C&EN readers
(pp. 32-33)
Designed for video games, Graphics Processing Units bring once-impossible simulations within reach for chemists
(pp. 27-29)Concentrates(pp. 25-26)
(pp. 25-26)- Ligands Dial In Ring Size
- Atmospheric Nitric Acid Rate Constant Clarified
- Pentacenes Exhibit Unsymmetrical Side
- Turning Up The Heat On DNA Methylation
- Parrot Pigments Preserve Pretty Plumage
- Red Alga Pigments Stand The Test Of Time
- Prion Aggregate Size Affects Transmissibility
- Gradient Core-Shell Quantum Dots
Career & Employment
In the wake of the recession, employers are poised to slowly and selectively hire chemists
(pp. 38-42)
Lab and stockroom managers have essential jobs with diverse responsibilities
(pp. 43-45)
Mentors can help women scientists of color
achieve success in their careers
(pp. 46-47)
Job outlook for 2011 will likely be similar to 2010's, perhaps even slightly better
(p.37)