Herbert D. Kaesz (1933-2012)
 The U.S. National Committee for the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry (USNC/IUPAC) is extremely saddened by the passing of Herbert Kaesz, a long-time committee member and leader in chemistry. A mentor to many; to us, his career reflected his dedication to international scientific cooperation.
Herb served on the USNC/IUPAC in various capacities for eleven years and as chair of the committee from 2007-2009. As a member and Fellow of IUPAC, Herb served the international scientific community by bringing his expertise in inorganic chemistry to bear on a variety of projects, though he had a particular interest in chemical nomenclature. As a scientist, he supported and developed international collaborations through visiting professorships in France and New Zealand, and was recognized with a fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (1978) and a winner of the U.S. Senior Scientist Award by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsored by the German government (1988). As a member of USNC/IUPAC, Herb brought his commitment to global science and to the value of collaboration to the activities of the group along with a warmth and kindness that made him a pleasure to work with. He was a great friend and mentor to the committee. His vision to engage young Americans in the global chemical enterprise by providing them opportunities to dialog and exchange ideas will be forever championed. Herb had the unique ability to quote lines from various classical movies; and this brought a nice sense of wonderful humor to the table that all appreciated. His skill, his talent, his dedication, his vision, his passion for our chemistry community, will be truly missed. IUPAC World Chemistry Congress
Chemistry Bridging Innovation Among the Americas and the World was the theme of the 43rd World Chemistry Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The congress and the IUPAC General Assembly were held July 30-August 7, 2011, a highlight of the celebrations for the International Year of Chemistry (see below). The scientific program featured plenary lectures by seven Nobel Laureates, as well as sessions in such areas as Chemistry and the Environment, Alternative Energy Sources, Chemistry of Life, Industrial and Applied Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Analysis and Imaging, and Nanotechnology. For more information on the congress, please see http://www.iupac2011.org/. The International Year of Chemistry
 International Year of Chemistry 2011
Chemistry — Our Life, Our Future
The International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011 celebrated the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. The USNC/IUPAC worked with partners in the American Chemical Society (ACS), the National Academies' Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST), and others to celebrate the United States' participation in this historic year. The four main objectives of the IYC were: - Increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry in meeting world needs
- Encourage the interest of young people in chemistry
- Generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry
- Celebrate the role of women in chemistry and major historical events in chemistry, including the centenaries of Mme. Curie’s Nobel Prize and the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies
U.S. National Committee's Young Observer Program
The U.S. National Committee for IUPAC sent ten Young Observers to the General Assembly in Puerto Rico, July 29-August 7, 2011. The Young Observer Program provides an excellent opportunity for U.S. chemists under the age of 45, with interests and expertise related to of the work of IUPAC, to become involved in the work of the Union, develop an international network of scientists and engineers, and represent U.S. colleagues in the chemical sciences. More information. |
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