4/3--THURSDAY 3:00 p.m. IONIZING RADIATION DIVISION SEMINAR: "Edge Enhancement Observed With Hyperpolarized 3He," B. Saam, Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO. Conf. Rm. C301, Radiation Physics Bldg. (NIST contact: G.L. Jones, 975-6222.)
THURSDAY, April 3, 1997, 2 p.m., Green Auditorium, Administration Building
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WHAT MADE BELL LABS GREAT Thomas A. Heppenheimer, Author FRIDAY, April 4, 10:30 a.m., Green Auditorium, Administration Building
The Bell Labs story demonstrates what can be accomplished with an all-out technological assault on a broad domain of activities ripe for innovation. It shows the advantages of working on a grand scale where small improvements can add up to large profits, and it shows the importance of leadership from a visionary director. Bell Labs stuck to a single field--telecommunications--but used its size and privileged market position to explore that field to its furthest recesses. This approach was the key to its dominance--and to why that dominance didn't, and perhaps couldn't, last.
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HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING FOR GENETIC VARIATION Peter Oefner, M.D. Department of Genetics, Stanford University April 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m.: Meet the speaker 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Presentation Lecture Room A, Administration Building For more information contact: Donald Atha, 975-3092, donald.atha@nist.gov |
Metallurgy Division, Magnetic Materials Group
SPIN CONFIGURATIONS AND REVERSAL PROCESSES IN MAGNETIC
MESOSTRUCTURES Dr. J. A. C. Bland Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, United Kingdom 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 7, 1997, Physics Conference Room (221/Bl65)
Please invite anyone you feel may be interested in this informal seminar. For further information call Bill Egelhoff, 975-2542. |
NIST Committee for Women Women's History Month
THE EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG WOMAN ARTIST: RENAISSANCE TO
CONTEMPORARY Jill Wexler-Greenstein, National Museum of Women in the Arts 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 1997, Green Auditorium, Administration
The National Museum of Women in the Arts was established in Washington, DC in 1987 as the only museum in the world dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women artists. Please join the NCW in this presentation to celebrate Women's History Month. For additional information please contact Catherine O'Connell, Vice President, NCW, 975-3123, e-mail: catherine.oconnell@nist.gov. |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN STATISTICAL MECHANICS
April 10-11, 1997, Lecture Room B, Administration Building
The symposium will start at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 10 and end at 12:30 p.m. on April 11. There will be a dinner in Ray's honor on the evening of April 10. NIST employees who plan to attend are required to register and pay the $75 fee. For additional information contact Richard F. Kayser, 975-2483, e-mail: richard.kayser@nist.gov. |
Polymers Division Distinguished Lecturer Series
LIQUID-STATE PHASE BEHAVIOR IN POLYOLEFIN BLENDS
Professor William W. Graessley Department of Chemical Engineering, Princeton University Thursday, April 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m., Polymers Building, Room B245
Until recently, however, very little was known about the structural systematics of interaction strength. Using model polyolefins and neutron scattering, we have now gathered a fairly extensive body of data on such systems, and have also found in the course of the work a fair number of surprises. For example, solubility-parameter formalisms and cohesive energy-internal pressure relationships-schemes that work only qualitatively for monomeric mixtures-become remarkably quantitative for many component pairs. Strong net attractions are found for certain other pairs, and liquid-state phase behavior every bit as complex as that found in monomeric systems for still others. Local packing seemingly dominates the behavior, and the intermolecular part of the pair distribution function, as obtained in recent molecular simulations, appears to be crucial.
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Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory INTERNATIONAL HEALTH MONITORING USING BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL MARKERS Dr. Richard D. Thomas International Center for Environment and Health 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 1997 Administration Building, Lecture Room A For further information contact Dr. Barbara C. Levin, Chairman, CSTL Colloquium Committee, 975-6682, e-mail: barbara.levin@nist.gov. |
THE SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH CORPORATION AND ITS RESEARCH
PORTFOLIO
IN PACKAGING AND INTERCONNECTION Dr. Ron Bracken, Director of the SRC Packaging Sciences Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lecture Room D, Administration Building
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Physics Laboratory Optical Technology Division, Optical Properties and Infrared Technology Group PROPERTIES OF CRYSTALS WITH TAILOR MADE ISOTOPIC COMPOSITIONS Dr. Manuel Cardona Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Stuttgart, Germany Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 2:00 p.m., Building 221, Room B165 |
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4/1--TUESDAY 11:00 a.m. CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON GEOPHYSICAL LAB. (GL) SEMINAR: "Melilite-Bearing Rocks: A Pivotal Link in Silicate-Carbonatite Magma Relationships?" Sub-title: "The Turiy Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia," E.A. Dunworth, Carleton Univ., Canada. Seminar Rm., Main Bldg., GL-DTM Grounds, Carnegie Institution of Washington, DC. (For further information call 202/686-2410.)
4/1--TUESDAY 11:00 a.m. UNIV. OF MARYLAND (UMD) BIOCHEMISTRY SEMINAR: "Enzymology," C. Pickart, The Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD. Rm. 1325, Chemistry Bldg., UMD, College Park, MD. (For further information contact Prof. Julin, 301/405-1821, dj13@umail.umd.edu.)
4/1--TUESDAY 4:00 p.m. UNIV. OF MARYLAND (UMD) ORGANIC CHEMISTRY SEMINAR: "TBA," S. van Arman, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA. Marker Rm. 1325, UMD, College Park, MD. (For further information contact J. Davis, 301/405-1845.)
4/1--TUESDAY 4:15 p.m. GEORGETOWN UNIV. (GU) CHEMISTRY DEPT. SEMINAR: "Mechanisms in Polyoxometallate-Catalyzed Homogeneous Hydro-carbon Oxo Transfer Oxidation," N. Sveshnikov, Chemistry Dept., GU. Reiss 264, GU, Washington, DC. (For further information call Prof. Pope, 202/687-6253.)
4/2--WEDNESDAY 4:00 p.m. UNIV. OF MARYLAND (UMD) CHEMICAL PHYSICS/PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY SEMINAR: "TBA," J. Sengers, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, UMD, College Park, MD. Rm. 1116, IPST Bldg., UMD, College Park, MD.
4/2--WEDNESDAY 4:15 p.m. GEORGETOWN UNIV. (GU) CHEMISTRY DEPT. SEMINAR: "CrossFire/Beilstein and Gmelin Training," D. Minor, Beilstein. Lauinger 156, GU, Washington, DC. (For further information call M. O'Rourke, 202/687-5685.)
4/3--THURSDAY 4:00 p.m. UNIV. OF MARYLAND (UMD) LAMOSE SEMINAR: "A Tunable Laser Driven Radiation Source," G. Shvets, Plasma Physics Lab., Princeton Univ., NJ. Rm. 1116, IPST Bldg. UMD, College Park, MD.
4/4--FRIDAY 8:15 p.m. PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON MEETING: "Psychotherapy Versus Drugs," H. Rich, Washington Psychoanalytical Association. John Wesley Powell Auditorium, Cosmos Club, Washington, DC. (For further information call T. Lettieri, 301/975-3496.)
April 2-3, 1997 Crystal Forum, Crystal City Marriott, Arlington, VA THE EFFECT OF PRE- AND POSTCONCEPTION EXPOSURE TO RADIATION Scientific Sessions--April 2 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 21st Lauriston S. Taylor Lecture--April 2 - 5:00 p.m. Radionuclides in the Body: Meeting the Challenge! Dr. William J. Bair Reception immediately following the lecture in honor of Dr. Bair Business Meeting and Scientific Session--April 3 - 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. For further information contact David Gilliam, 301/975-6206. |
Society of Women Engineers April Dinner Meeting AIRLINE SECURITY PERSONNEL TRAINING AND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PRESENTATION Best Western Maryland Inn, College Park, MD, 301/474-2800 Thursday April 17, 1997, Time: 6:30 pm networking, 7:00 pm dinner, 8:00 pm meeting Buffet, Cost: $16 (half price for students, retired and unemployed) Meeting is free, RSVP: by Monday April 14, 1997 Diana Joch , 703/264-3426(W), 703/502-0590(H), jochd@nima.mil |
INTERPRETATION OF MASS SPECTRA April 29 - 30, 1997 -- Rockville, MD This workshop on the qualitative interpretation of mass spectra of organic, biochemical, and environmental compounds will be taught by solving practical examples. Extensive problem-solving time will be augmented by lectures to illustrate the principles of interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of electron ionization mass spectra. Early registration is recommended and encouraged. Workshop will be limited to 30 individuals. CONTACT: Janet Cunningham, Course Manager, Barr Enterprises, P.O. Box 279, Walkersville, MD 21793 (Phone 301/898-3772; Fax 898-5596). |
CURRIE, L.A. (Co-authors: G.A. Klouda and J. VanValkenburgh): "On the Frequency and Distribution of Afterpulses in Geiger-Mueller (GM Counting; Prognosticator of GM Tube Failure?" RPP Technical Working Group, McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA, 4/2/97.
CYPHER, D.E.: "Error Characteristics of CDMA and Impact on Voice, E-Mail, and Web Pages," Workshop on Nomadic computing, 11th International Parallel Processing Symposium, Geneva, Switzerland, 4/5/97.
ETTEDGUI, E.: "Evolution of the Optical Properties of Conjugated Polymers Following Metal Deposition," Materials Research Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 4/2/97.
HAN, C.C.: "Homogenization and Critical Temperature Shift of Polymer Blends Under Shear Flow," Materials Research Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 4/1/97.
HOLMES, G.A.: "Refinement of the Single Fiber Fragmentation Analysis Procedure," 24th Annual Conf. of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Orlando, FL, 3/26/97.
LOONEY, J.P.: "Light-Based Residual Gas Measurements for the Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV)," Workshop for Semiconductor Fabrication and Accelerator Technology; Contamination--Its Measurement and Control in Vacuum Systems, Newport News, VA, 3/26/97.
MISAKIAN, M.: "ELF Electric and Magnetic Field Measurement Methods," First Chilean Metrology Congress, Santiago, Chile, 4/3/97.
NYSTROM, M.J.: "The Effect of Substrate Thermal Mismatch on the Domain Structure of MOCVD-Derived Potassium Niobate Thin Films," Materials Research Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 3/31/97.
PARR, A.C.: "A National Measurement System for Radiometry, Photometry, and Pyrometry Based Upon Absolute Detectors," Univ. of Rochester, NY, 4/3/97.
ROBEY, S.W.: "Mg Reaction on GaAs(001): The Growth of Highly Anisotropic Structures," Materials Research Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 4/1/97.
SCHEN, M.A.: "NIST Interests in Electronic Packaging," International Microelectronics and Packaging Society Multichip Conf., Denver, CO, 4/2/97.
SLAWECKI, T.M.: "Shear-Induced Structures in Aqueous Micellar Surfactant Solutions," Physical Chemistry Seminar, Pennsylvania State Univ., State College, PA, 4/4/97.
SNELICK, R.D.: "S-Check: A Tool for Tuning Parallel Programs," 11th International Parallel Processing Symposium, Geneva, Switzerland, 4/2/97.
SU, D.H.: "MPEG Over ATM Networks," NIST-Advanced Technology Program Digital Video Workshop, National Association of Broadcasters, NAB '97, Las Vegas, NV, 4/5/97.
TILFORD, C.R. (Co-author: M. Li, College of William and Mary): "Reliable Contamination Monitoring With Residual Gas Analyzers," Workshop for Semiconductor Fabrication and Accelerator Technology; Contamination--Its Measurement and Control in Vacuum Systems, Newport News, VA, 3/26/97.
VORBUGER, T.V.: "Problems in Surface Metrology," 7th International Conf. on the Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces, Goteborg, Sweden, 4/3/97.
WALLACE, W.E. (Co-author: W.-L. Wu): "Toward Improved Thin Film Density Measurement Methods: Novel Application of X-Ray and Neutron Reflectivity," Materials Research Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 4/3/97.
WONG-NG, W. (Co-authors: E. Gonzalez, G.J. Piermarini, C. Wolters, J. Schwartz, and M.R, Gallas): "X-Ray Diffraction Study of High Tc Superconductors and Related Phases at High Pressures," International Center for Diffraction Data, Newtown Square, PA, 3/19/97.
PRIZES: The author(s) of the winning submission will receive $2500 and a commemorative plaque. Prizes of $1000 for 2nd place and $500 for third place may also be awarded. Winning papers will be published by ANSI, the Standards Engineering Society and others. ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to individuals in private sector or government facilities located in the United States. The paper may be co-authored. RULES: The paper must be original and not previously published. NIST papers should be processed through WERB or BERB in the usual way. Papers must be between 2500 and 4500 words and should not exceed 20 pages. Entries must be received by September 1, 1997. Contest rules and application forms may be obtained from: Standards Engineering Society, WORLD STANDARDS DAY PAPER COMPETITION, 1706 Darst Avenue, Dayton, OH 45403-3104; Tel. 937-258-1955; Fax. 937-258-0018. |
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