RACI e- NEWS 1 st October 2013

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1 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 RACI e- NEWS 1 st 2013 Inside This Issue 1 Message from the President 2 Calendar of Events Young Chemist Group 4 Partnership agreement Physics in Industry 6 Metrology Society of Aust. 7 Lab Training 7 RACI Industrial Chem. Div. 8 Chemeca Call for Abstracts 9 Rowe Scientific 9 Chemistry in the Media Dear RACI Members, This is my first message since assuming the humbling role of President of the RACI NSW Branch at the Branch AGM on 24 September; I am excited by the challenges and the opportunities this brings. The Immediate Past President, John Zavras, has worked tirelessly, with members of the outgoing Committee, in support of Branch and Group events, and to ensure the RACI brand name has been promoted in the wider community. I wish to pay tribute to him, and particularly to Margaret Lindsay, Jenny Jones, and Edwina Hine from the Chemical Education Group, for their determined efforts associated with the organisation of the Nyholm Youth Lectures and Crystal Growing Competition, Danny Wong and his Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Group Committee for their superb steerage of regular group events, including the very successful What's New Symposium, and David Edmonds (currently also Honorary National Treasurer) for his continued organisation of popular Pharmaceutical Sciences Group events. We owe enthusiasts like this a great deal of gratitude and I do hope these individuals will maintain their drive and enthusiasm throughout the coming years. I congratulate Dr Joseph Bevitt and Mr Robert Ryan, a longstanding member and former NSW Branch President, for their election to the important positions of incoming President- Elect and Honorary Branch Secretary, respectively. In 2013/2014 we will also see the return of Dr Adam Cawley (Science Manager, Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory), Dr Lidia Matesic (ANSTO, Camperdown) and Mr David Sammut (Principal, DCS Technologies P/L), and welcome newcomer, Dr Mohammad Choucair (Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Sydney), as Elected Members of what will be a streamlined Branch Committee. The Committee will meet at 6:00 pm every third Wednesday in the month and visitors are welcome to attend. Locations will vary, so refer to the Events Calendar on the RACI website. The November meeting will be of particular interest as it is planned in conjunction with a tour of the new ANSTO Cyclotron at Camperdown. I will introduce each of the capable people on the Committee in more detail in forthcoming newsletters, but for the time being, I invite all NSW members to participate in the many and varied activities of the RACI in this state. Regards, Roger Read, RACI NSW President

2 PAGE 2 Calendar of Events 2013 Date / Day Time Event Venue Details 2nd CHEMECA 2013 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 st 2 nd SETAC Australasia Melbourne 2013 The University of Melbourne 4 th Natural Products Chemistry Group Annual One- Day Symposium 15 th 16 th 17 th 23 rd 6 th November 26 th November 6pm 7:30pm 4:30pm 1:15pm- 2pm 5pm Metrology Society of Australia WHS for Consultants Finding Your First Job in Industry The RACI Nyholm Youth Lecture Series 2013 Industrial Ecology and its application in Australia The University of New South Wales, Sydney MGSM, Executive Conference Centre, Macquarie Park Canterbury- Hurlstone Park RSL Room G05 Dalton Building F12, UNSW Wagga Wagga CSU and University of Wollongong The University of Sydney, School of Chemistry th December 18 th Aunnual RACI vs ASCC Golf Challenge 2013 Muirfield Golf Club Advertise Here The RACI E- News is distributed to over 1,100 of its NSW members and put on the RACI NSW Branch website. Advert placements are open to all interested persons and firms at a very affordable rate. Please contact the NSW Branch office raci- nsw@raci.org.au for further details.

3 PAGE 3 A RACI NSW Branch initiative - FREE event hosted by the NSW Young Chemists Group EVENT NO: #295 NYG Finding Your First Job in Industry by Dave Sammut, DCS Technical Pty Ltd 6:00-7:30 pm, Wednesday 23rd Room G05 Dalton Building F12 University of New South Wales Gate 2, High Street, Kensington NSW s- - and- - media/better- - together/enews002 Coming to the end of your degree? Do you have a job yet? Do you have any solid prospects? So you ve worked hard and your degree is all but finished. But how much thought have you given to the process of actually finding a job? The simple fact is that the majority of graduates come out of university without being at all prepared for the challenge of finding their first job in industry. And for many of these, this lack of preparedness will make the process of finding a full-time, permanent career position much longer and more frustrating than it need to be. This presentation will appeal to senior undergraduate students and to students nearing completion or having recently completed their postgraduate studies. It seeks to introduce graduates to the recruitment process, to avoid the common traps and mistakes, and to the tips and short cuts that can help them stand out from the crowd. Topics to be covered include: Understanding the needs of the potential employer Understanding the employment market Simple resume tips Getting the interview Understanding what employers are looking for during interviews Dave Sammut, MRACI, has been a research scientist, technical manager and science communicator for 20 years. As both an employer and as a former recruitment consultant, he has conducted hundreds of interviews with candidates in the early years of their careers.

4 PAGE 4 Partnership agreement The Royal Australian Chemical Institute is thrilled to announce a new lifestyle benefit partnership with Wine Direct.com.au, one of Australia s premier direct wine distributors providing RACI Members with the very best quality wines and service. Members are able to access wines they know and trust, plus many hard to get labels from Australia s leading wine districts including Barossa, Coonawarra, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Hunter Valley, Heathcote and many more... Winedirect.com.au offer RACI Members the best pricing by buying direct from wineries saving up to 70%! Winedirect.com.au is a South Australian owned and operated company based in Thebarton. We have been supplying wine to our customers nationally since 1993, established with the vision of providing the best quality wines with unparallel service and convenience. Part of our key success factors, we believe, is our total passion for wine; our team regularly hold tasting sessions where we judge countless bottles ensuring only the best are selected for sharing with our customers. All our staff have extensive backgrounds in the wine or hospitality industry including everything from winemaking to food and wine matching. A number of our staff have been invited onto the judging panels of wine shows and industry magazines including the Adelaide Review Hottest 100 Wine Awards and Australian Wine Showcase magazine. We work closely with a large number of Australia's leading 5 star wineries (James Haliday rated) to be able to offer wine from all over Australia s wine regions including the Barossa, Coonawarra, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Hunter Valley, Heathcote and many more... Thanks to the RACI its members now have access to the winedirect.com.au portfolio through a brand new lifestyle benefit. It s by working so closely with the wineries that winedirect.com.au can pass on Australia s best wine at up to 70% off. Simply click here to view our latest range of specials. As a little thank you from winedirect.com.au and The Royal Australian Chemical Institute simply follow the image link below to get your promo code to use in your shopping cart and receive 30% for any dozen (excluding pack deals)

5 PAGE 5 The 2013 Physics in Industry Day: The Future of Aerospace Thursday 7 th November 2013 at CSIRO, Lindfield, NSW industry.com This year s Physics in Industry Day is The Future of Aerospace. We ve organized some fantastic speakers with a wealth of experience across research and industry representing Boeing, GE, CSIRO, the Royal Aeronautical Engineers Society and the CRC for Advanced Composite Systems. We ll hear about recent innovations with the 787, advances in aircraft systems, safety, the role of advanced composites, propulsion systems as well as the emerging importance of UAV s (drones). A list of speakers along with their bios can be found on the website. More information on the poster competition is here: industry.com/2013- Competition.html - a promotional flyer is downloadable there please assist us by pinning it up in places where physics student will see it. The prizes are excellent: $1000 first prize followed by $500 and $250 for 2 nd and 3 rd. Students of any age are eligible, but they must register and be present on the day. Entrants will be able to SPEED SELL their research to the audience in 60 seconds or less this is always a fun and fast- paced segment. Last year one entrant sang his pitch to the tune of Hotel California! Last year s winners here: industry.com/2012- Winners.html An event flyer can be downloaded here: industry.com/2013aipindustrydayposter.pdf

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8 PAGE 8 CHEMECA 2013 Call for Abstracts now open The 2013 Chemeca Committee is pleased to announce that abstract submissions are now open and available via our website. Chemeca 2013 will be held from September 29 to 2 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The conference will be holding technical & industrial presentations for the wide range of chemical engineering streams. With the theme of Challenging Tomorrow, the conference will also be looking at four pillars to underpin the plenary program; Education & the Profession; Energy, Environment & the Economy; Industrial Challenges, and; Innovation. Confirmed plenary speakers include Judith Hackitt, President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and head of the UK s Health & Safety Executive, and Marlene Kanga, 2013 President of Engineers Australia. Keynote speakers include Professors Mark Biggs and Rose Amal. Presentation formats will be available in both oral and poster form and authors are requested to nominate their preference during the submission process. Accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a full paper containing the same format abstracts, at completion of the abstract review process for conference proceeding publication. Further conditions and criteria are available in the abstract submission portal via the website. Please direct queries regarding abstract submissions to Professor Lianzhou Wang of UQ (mail: l.wang@uq.edu.au), Chair of the Chemeca 2013 Technical Committee. We look forward to seeing how you are Challenging Tomorrow Sincerely, Allyson Black & Alasdair Beveridge Conference Conveners Invitation You are invited to attend an important presentation by prominent academic Staff- from the University and industry leaders on how they are developing the modern student and recruiting the best and brightest students for their organisations. With presentations by Professor Anthony Baker Head of School, Chemistry and Forensic Science Professor Philip Doble Professor of Analytical Chemistry Anne Sabine BSc Managing Director Evolve Scientific Recruitment Also industry leaders and graduating students This is your opportunity to network with your peers from industry, University personnel and tour their latest facilities. DON T MISS THIS EVENT Date - 21st, 2013 Timing - Commence 5pm and finishes 7pm Venue - At the University of Technology Sydney, Building 4, level 4 foyer, Corner Harris and Thomas Streets, Ultimo Easy walking distance from Central train station or street parking - Click here for Map Spaces are limited RSVP by 14th, 2013 to sydney@evolvescienti c.com.au or call to reserve your place. No cost involved and refreshments will be served.

9 PAGE 9 Chemistry in the Media Counting On Neodymium : Promising Candidate for Information Processing With Magnetic Molecules. Science Daily, Science News, 24th Sept Chemistry of Cooking. A Biochemist Explains The Chemistry of Cooking Science Daily, 1 ST Jan Chemists Slide a Splitting Catalyst over DNA for First Time Science Daily, ScienceNews, 24 th Sept New Theory For Analysing Interacting Nuclear Spins in Solvents Science News 24 th September For enquiries: RACI NSW Branch Office: (02) RACI National Office: (03)