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December 23, 2002
OLEFIN METATHESIS
While
hoping for better prospects, chemical companies struggled through an uncertain 2002 by restructuring
their businesses and shifting operations
December 16, 2002
2002 INDUSTRY
REVIEW
While hoping for better prospects, chemical companies struggled through an
uncertain 2002 by restructuring their businesses and shifting operations.
CHEMISTRY HIGHLIGHTS
2002
Important chemical advances in a range of areas--from organic synthesis to
attosecond spectroscopy--were achieved this year.
December 9, 2002
HOMELAND
SECURITY
New Cabinet-level agency will call on scientists and engineers to develop
technologies to prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.
December 2, 2002
PHARMACEUTICAL
REVIEW
Taking measure of the $392 billion global drug industry???the business, its
regulation, and where research is leading it.
REGULATORY
AFFAIRS
Working to gain regulatory approval for new pharmaceuticals requires
communication, organizational skills, and scientific knowledge
November 25, 2002
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
2003
Sluggish economy means a tight market for chemists seeking jobs, but C&EN offers
interviewing tips, career-planning resources, and a guide to health insurance. Meanwhile, salaries
continue strong gains.
GRADUATE EDUCATION AND
BEYOND
For those who want a career in academia, C&EN offers advice on choosing a
graduate school, mentoring, writing a successful tenure-track application, and running a research
lab.
WOMEN IN
CHEMISTRY
Angela Belcher's passion is to create and organize new materials using
templates from the natural world.
November 18, 2002
WATER
TREATMENT
Chemical producers expand, consolidate, and unveil new technology as they tap
into increasing world concern over clean water supplies.
November 11, 2002
COMBINATORIAL
CHEMISTRY
Established drug discovery technology is refined with advances in synthesis,
purification, and analysis. New government center helps industry develop high-throughput methods to
measure materials properties of polymers.
E-BUSINESS
News Updates For The World Of
Business Online
WHAT'S THAT
STUFF?
Chemical preservatives help foods stay fresh.
November 4, 2002
EMERGING
COMPANIES
Smaller companies succeed in a competitive industry by being bold and
entrepreneurial. Eight firms show how they do it.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY EDUCATION CENTER
U.K. science venture offers websites and programs to capture hearts and minds of young
students.
October 28, 2002
FACTS & FIGURES FOR
CHEMICAL R&D
C&EN's annual compilation tracks the health of the chemical research
enterprise.
WOMEN IN
CHEMISTRY
Kathleen Havelka at Lubrizol emphasizes tenacity, flexibility, and enthusiasm
as keys to success.
BEST WORKPLACES
C&EN
takes a look at the policies and practices of chemical companies rated great places to work.
October 21, 2002
PAINTS &
COATINGS
While architectural paints have evolved slowly and TiO2 demand has
slumped, new technologies abound for the auto paints industry.
October 14, 2002
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Genomics
companies are shifting their focus from tools and services to drug development and
marketing.
E-BUSINESS
October 7, 2002
SHIN-ETSU
CHEMICAL
Chihiro Kanagawa, president and CEO of the Japanese firm, has made it the
world's fifth most valuable chemical company.
September 30, 2002
NANOELECTRONICS
Further miniaturizing today's already small electronic circuits will lead to faster, more
sophisticated, and more portable devices.
September 23, 2002
PHARMACEUTICALS
As demand for access to low-cost drugs rises worldwide, generic drugmakers fight to
bring less expensive versions to market rapidly, while a start-up and various nonprofits develop
treatments for neglected diseases.
FEMALE-FRIENDLY
Professors discuss the factors that influence gaining higher percentages of women chemistry
faculty.
WOMEN IN
ACADEMIA
C&EN's annual scorecard shows that the number of women who are tenured or in
tenure-track positions is slowly inching up.
September 16, 2002
COMPUTERS IN THE
CLASSROOM
Students learn the tools and techniques of computation and modeling with
software and online educational systems.
BIOORGANOMETALLIC
CHEMISTRY
Nascent field may yield important compounds related to medicine, catalysis, and
sensing.
ELECTION STATEMENTS
Candidates for president-elect and directors offer their views for upcoming balloting.
September 9, 2002 SUPERFUND: RUNNING ON
EMPTY?
As reserve fund dwindles, debate in Congress focuses on whether to reinstate
corporate levies.
E-COLLABORATION
Chemical and
drug firms are developing software to allow online collaborative tools for their customers.
E-BUSINESS
September 2, 2002
NIH
EXPANDS
Twenty-seventh institute, the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging &
Bioengineering, will focus on cross-disciplinary research and technology.
AMBITION REALIZED
Bernhard
Tschulnigg is the first blind student in Austria to complete experiments for an organic chemistry
course.
August 26, 2002
DRUG
DELIVERY
Scientists are refining old materials and exploring a wide variety of new ones
to address next-generation drug delivery needs.
August 19, 2002
J. CRAIG VENTER
One
of the most visible scientific personalities of our time discusses the past and future of genome
mapping.
A NOBEL
MEETING
In Lindau, Germany, 600 young researchers mingle with Nobel Laureates.
August 12, 2002
CHEMISTRY
TRICENTENNIAL
Cambridge University's chemistry department celebrates 300 years of rich
history featuring famous names and important discoveries in the field.
August 5, 2002
SALARY
SURVEY
Salaries of ACS members with full-time jobs have gone up for the sixth consecutive
year, but unemployment has risen, reversing a substantial year-earlier decline.
ATOMIC-SCALE
EXPLORATIONS
Researchers increasingly use transmission electron microscopy for garnering
information from chemical systems.
July 29, 2002
DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE
CENTER
Interdisciplinary research guides this midwestern facility in addressing
agricultural problems in industrialized and developing countries.
July 22, 2002
FINE
CHEMICALS
Although still suffering from overcapacity and low demand, this industry will
fare a little better than it did in 2001.
July 15, 2002
ELECTRONIC
MATERIALS
Suppliers and manufacturers find ways to stay afloat in unpredictable
semiconductor, photoresist, and battery markets.
July 8, 2002
YUCCA MOUNTAIN
If
Congress gives the nod, attention will shift to construction at Nevada radioactive waste
repository.
July 1, 2002
GREEN CHEMISTRY
AWARDS
Chemists and chemical engineers receive presidential recognition for innovations
that promote pollution prevention.
DIVERSITY ON THE
JOB
Companies report success with programs for women, minorities in the workplace;
universities need to improve their programs.
June 24, 2002
FACTS &
FIGURES
Global chemical industry slowed again in 2001; the numbers tell the story.
June 17, 2002
ENDOHEDRAL
FULLERENES
They aren't easy to prepare or study, but researchers are getting closer to
understanding and exploiting the unique properties of these fascinating molecules.
June 10, 2002
CHIRAL CHEMISTRY
Pharmaceutical suppliers hope to profit from growing demand for single-enantiomer
products; scientists seek new methods for improving the yields of chiral reactions.
E-BUSINESS
June 3, 2002
SERONO
Under the
deft guidance of CEO Ernesto Bertarelli, the Swiss biotech firm positions itself to flourish in
international markets.
CATALYSIS IN THE
NETHERLANDS
Leadership role is result of company density, cooperation, diverse programs,
and strong industry-academic relationships.
May 27, 2002
DRUG
DEVELOPMENT
Process chemistry results in pharmaceutical manufacturing routes that are
safe, efficient, and scalable
May 20, 2002
PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL
LAB
Multipurpose facility sheds old veneer to thrive in era of proteomics.
May 13, 2002
TOP
75
Dow moves into number one spot of chemical producers through its acquisition of Union
Carbide; operating profits decreased for many companies surveyed.
E-BUSINESS
May 6, 2002
SPECIALTY
CHEMICALS
New technologies open additional markets to inks and pigments producers; flavor
and fragrance industry consists of a few large players and many niche suppliers.
PROTEOMICS
The job
market for protein biochemists with interdisciplinary savvy is on the upswing
April 29, 2002
Computational Drug
Screening
Computers are getting fast enough, and models accurate enough, that ADME/Tox
screening can produce major savings during drug development.
NEW PHYSICISTS FARE WELL IN JOBS,
DOLLARS
April 22, 2002
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Economic, social and environmental challenges move to the forefront as
industry builds on its Responsible Care initiative.
April 15, 2002
DUPONT TURNS 200
Under the
leadership of CEO Holliday and technology chief Connelly, company hopes recent restructuring and new
focus on R&D will help it succeed for 200 more years.
April 8, 2002
2002 PRIESTLEY
MEDALIST
Prolific electrochemist, respected teacher, and long-time JACS editor
Allen J. Bard is honored for 40 years of discovery and service to the scientific
community.
PITTCON
2002
Despite decline in conference attendance, technical program remains as strong as
ever, covering advances in biological and chemical weapons sensors, proteomics, miniaturized mass
spectrometry, NMR, and more.
E-BUSINESS
A JOB PRIMER
Special
report focuses on job demand, best companies to work for, hot areas of employment, career services,
and sources of information.
April 1, 2002
PHARMACEUTICAL
OUTSOURCING
Fine chemicals makers tread a fine line between supplying to big drug firms
and their generic competition.
March 25, 2002
CHIRAL SURFACE
CHEMISTRY
Chemists probe mechanisms of chiral surface reactions that proceed with high
enantioselectivity.
March 18, 2002
PETROCHEMICALS
High feedstock costs and slumping demand battered industry in 2001, forcing U.S. segment to evaluate
its future; producers are holding out hope for economic recovery.
ACS SURVEY RESULTS
Salaries
of 2001 chemistry graduates have increased slightly despite the slowdown in the economy.
March 11, 2002
COMBATING
ALZHEIMER'S
Potential therapies for debilitating neurodegenerative disease target
extensive range of proposed risk factors.
E-BUSINESS
March 4, 2002
MERGERS &
ACQUISITIONS
With Dow leading the charge, the chemical industry saw $37 billion worth of
deals in 2001.
February 25, 2002
CARNEGIE AT 100
Unique
research incubator celebrating its centennial stays fresh and productive, offering its scientists
freedoms rarely found at other institutions.
February 18, 2002
Custom Chemicals
FACING REALITY
Despite
grim projections for 2002, producers of fine chemicals have many opportunities for above-average
growth and performance.
MAKING CONNECTIONS IN THE BIG
EASY
Fine chemicals suppliers, custom manufacturers trek to New Orleans for Informex
2002.
OUTSOURCING
101
Outsourcing is about relationships; when managed properly, both clients and vendors
win.
NO
VACANCY
There's no quick fix for the capacity crunch in biopharmaceutical
manufacturing.
BIOCATALYSIS BUZZ
Deals
underscore interest in biotechnology-based methods to improve chemical processes.
February 11, 2002
IN SITU CLICK
CHEMISTRY
Nobel Laureate K. Barry Sharpless sees great promise in templating strategy he
helped develop that may lead to new drugs and functional compounds.
February 4, 2002
MATERIALS FOR
SPORTS
Athletes at the 2002 Winter Olympics will reap the benefits of performance
equipment made from high-tech materials.
January 28, 2002
PHARMA
BUSINESS
Companies strive to expedite drug development; biotech deals outpace major drug
firm mergers.
CONGRESSIONAL
OUTLOOK
Divided Congress must overcome gridlock, budget deficit to face issues of
national security, health and energy policy, and more.
January 21, 2002
SOAPS &
DETERGENTS
Household cleaning product makers seek to leverage innovation across markets;
surfactant producers continued to suffer from low profit margins in 2001.
January 14,
2002
HYDROGEN STORAGE
Whether carbon nanotubes can store H2 under practical conditions--as in
fuel-cell powered cars--is a subject of controversy.
January 7, 2002
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
ACS President Eli M. Pearce challenges chemists to be caretakers of the future,
given the centrality of chemistry to the advancement of science, engineering, and technology.
This page last revised January 13, 2002 © Copyright 2002 by the American Chemical
Society
December 23, 2002
OLEFIN METATHESIS
While hoping for better prospects, chemical companies struggled through an uncertain 2002 by restructuring their businesses and shifting operations
December 16, 2002
2002 INDUSTRY REVIEW
While hoping for better prospects, chemical companies struggled through an uncertain 2002 by restructuring their businesses and shifting operations.
CHEMISTRY HIGHLIGHTS 2002
Important chemical advances in a range of areas--from organic synthesis to attosecond spectroscopy--were achieved this year.
December 9, 2002
HOMELAND SECURITY
New Cabinet-level agency will call on scientists and engineers to develop technologies to prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.
December 2, 2002
PHARMACEUTICAL REVIEW
Taking measure of the $392 billion global drug industry???the business, its regulation, and where research is leading it.
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Working to gain regulatory approval for new pharmaceuticals requires communication, organizational skills, and scientific knowledge
November 25, 2002
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK 2003
Sluggish economy means a tight market for chemists seeking jobs, but C&EN offers interviewing tips, career-planning resources, and a guide to health insurance. Meanwhile, salaries continue strong gains.
GRADUATE EDUCATION AND BEYOND
For those who want a career in academia, C&EN offers advice on choosing a graduate school, mentoring, writing a successful tenure-track application, and running a research lab.
WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY
Angela Belcher's passion is to create and organize new materials using templates from the natural world.
November 18, 2002
WATER TREATMENT
Chemical producers expand, consolidate, and unveil new technology as they tap into increasing world concern over clean water supplies.
November 11, 2002
COMBINATORIAL CHEMISTRY
Established drug discovery technology is refined with advances in synthesis, purification, and analysis. New government center helps industry develop high-throughput methods to measure materials properties of polymers.
E-BUSINESS
News Updates For The World Of Business Online
WHAT'S THAT STUFF?
Chemical preservatives help foods stay fresh.
November 4, 2002
EMERGING COMPANIES
Smaller companies succeed in a competitive industry by being bold and entrepreneurial. Eight firms show how they do it.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY EDUCATION CENTER
U.K. science venture offers websites and programs to capture hearts and minds of young students.
October 28, 2002
FACTS & FIGURES FOR CHEMICAL R&D
C&EN's annual compilation tracks the health of the chemical research enterprise.
WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY
Kathleen Havelka at Lubrizol emphasizes tenacity, flexibility, and enthusiasm as keys to success.
BEST WORKPLACES
C&EN takes a look at the policies and practices of chemical companies rated great places to work.
October 21, 2002
PAINTS & COATINGS
While architectural paints have evolved slowly and TiO2 demand has slumped, new technologies abound for the auto paints industry.
October 14, 2002
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Genomics companies are shifting their focus from tools and services to drug development and marketing.
E-BUSINESS
October 7, 2002
SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL
Chihiro Kanagawa, president and CEO of the Japanese firm, has made it the world's fifth most valuable chemical company.
September 30, 2002
NANOELECTRONICS
Further miniaturizing today's already small electronic circuits will lead to faster, more sophisticated, and more portable devices.
September 23, 2002
PHARMACEUTICALS
As demand for access to low-cost drugs rises worldwide, generic drugmakers fight to bring less expensive versions to market rapidly, while a start-up and various nonprofits develop treatments for neglected diseases.
FEMALE-FRIENDLY
Professors discuss the factors that influence gaining higher percentages of women chemistry faculty.
WOMEN IN ACADEMIA
C&EN's annual scorecard shows that the number of women who are tenured or in tenure-track positions is slowly inching up.
September 16, 2002
COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOM
Students learn the tools and techniques of computation and modeling with software and online educational systems.
BIOORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
Nascent field may yield important compounds related to medicine, catalysis, and sensing.
ELECTION STATEMENTS
Candidates for president-elect and directors offer their views for upcoming balloting.
September 9, 2002 SUPERFUND: RUNNING ON
EMPTY?
As reserve fund dwindles, debate in Congress focuses on whether to reinstate corporate levies.
E-COLLABORATION
Chemical and drug firms are developing software to allow online collaborative tools for their customers.
E-BUSINESS
September 2, 2002
NIH EXPANDS
Twenty-seventh institute, the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, will focus on cross-disciplinary research and technology.
AMBITION REALIZED
Bernhard Tschulnigg is the first blind student in Austria to complete experiments for an organic chemistry course.
August 26, 2002
DRUG DELIVERY
Scientists are refining old materials and exploring a wide variety of new ones to address next-generation drug delivery needs.
August 19, 2002
J. CRAIG VENTER
One of the most visible scientific personalities of our time discusses the past and future of genome mapping.
A NOBEL MEETING
In Lindau, Germany, 600 young researchers mingle with Nobel Laureates.
August 12, 2002
CHEMISTRY TRICENTENNIAL
Cambridge University's chemistry department celebrates 300 years of rich history featuring famous names and important discoveries in the field.
August 5, 2002
SALARY SURVEY
Salaries of ACS members with full-time jobs have gone up for the sixth consecutive year, but unemployment has risen, reversing a substantial year-earlier decline.
ATOMIC-SCALE EXPLORATIONS
Researchers increasingly use transmission electron microscopy for garnering information from chemical systems.
July 29, 2002
DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
Interdisciplinary research guides this midwestern facility in addressing agricultural problems in industrialized and developing countries.
July 22, 2002
FINE CHEMICALS
Although still suffering from overcapacity and low demand, this industry will fare a little better than it did in 2001.
July 15, 2002
ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Suppliers and manufacturers find ways to stay afloat in unpredictable semiconductor, photoresist, and battery markets.
July 8, 2002
YUCCA MOUNTAIN
If Congress gives the nod, attention will shift to construction at Nevada radioactive waste repository.
July 1, 2002
GREEN CHEMISTRY AWARDS
Chemists and chemical engineers receive presidential recognition for innovations that promote pollution prevention.
DIVERSITY ON THE JOB
Companies report success with programs for women, minorities in the workplace; universities need to improve their programs.
June 24, 2002
FACTS & FIGURES
Global chemical industry slowed again in 2001; the numbers tell the story.
June 17, 2002
ENDOHEDRAL FULLERENES
They aren't easy to prepare or study, but researchers are getting closer to understanding and exploiting the unique properties of these fascinating molecules.
June 10, 2002
CHIRAL CHEMISTRY
Pharmaceutical suppliers hope to profit from growing demand for single-enantiomer products; scientists seek new methods for improving the yields of chiral reactions.
E-BUSINESS
June 3, 2002
SERONO
Under the deft guidance of CEO Ernesto Bertarelli, the Swiss biotech firm positions itself to flourish in international markets.
CATALYSIS IN THE NETHERLANDS
Leadership role is result of company density, cooperation, diverse programs, and strong industry-academic relationships.
May 27, 2002
DRUG DEVELOPMENT
Process chemistry results in pharmaceutical manufacturing routes that are safe, efficient, and scalable
May 20, 2002
PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LAB
Multipurpose facility sheds old veneer to thrive in era of proteomics.
May 13, 2002
TOP 75
Dow moves into number one spot of chemical producers through its acquisition of Union Carbide; operating profits decreased for many companies surveyed.
E-BUSINESS
May 6, 2002
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
New technologies open additional markets to inks and pigments producers; flavor and fragrance industry consists of a few large players and many niche suppliers.
PROTEOMICS
The job market for protein biochemists with interdisciplinary savvy is on the upswing
April 29, 2002
Computational Drug Screening
Computers are getting fast enough, and models accurate enough, that ADME/Tox screening can produce major savings during drug development.
NEW PHYSICISTS FARE WELL IN JOBS, DOLLARS
April 22, 2002
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Economic, social and environmental challenges move to the forefront as industry builds on its Responsible Care initiative.
April 15, 2002
DUPONT TURNS 200
Under the leadership of CEO Holliday and technology chief Connelly, company hopes recent restructuring and new focus on R&D will help it succeed for 200 more years.
April 8, 2002
2002 PRIESTLEY MEDALIST
Prolific electrochemist, respected teacher, and long-time JACS editor Allen J. Bard is honored for 40 years of discovery and service to the scientific community.
PITTCON 2002
Despite decline in conference attendance, technical program remains as strong as ever, covering advances in biological and chemical weapons sensors, proteomics, miniaturized mass spectrometry, NMR, and more.
E-BUSINESS
A JOB PRIMER
Special report focuses on job demand, best companies to work for, hot areas of employment, career services, and sources of information.
April 1, 2002
PHARMACEUTICAL OUTSOURCING
Fine chemicals makers tread a fine line between supplying to big drug firms and their generic competition.
March 25, 2002
CHIRAL SURFACE CHEMISTRY
Chemists probe mechanisms of chiral surface reactions that proceed with high enantioselectivity.
March 18, 2002
PETROCHEMICALS
High feedstock costs and slumping demand battered industry in 2001, forcing U.S. segment to evaluate its future; producers are holding out hope for economic recovery.
ACS SURVEY RESULTS
Salaries of 2001 chemistry graduates have increased slightly despite the slowdown in the economy.
March 11, 2002
COMBATING ALZHEIMER'S
Potential therapies for debilitating neurodegenerative disease target extensive range of proposed risk factors.
E-BUSINESS
March 4, 2002
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
With Dow leading the charge, the chemical industry saw $37 billion worth of deals in 2001.
February 25, 2002
CARNEGIE AT 100
Unique research incubator celebrating its centennial stays fresh and productive, offering its scientists freedoms rarely found at other institutions.
February 18, 2002
Custom Chemicals
FACING REALITY
Despite grim projections for 2002, producers of fine chemicals have many opportunities for above-average growth and performance.
MAKING CONNECTIONS IN THE BIG EASY
Fine chemicals suppliers, custom manufacturers trek to New Orleans for Informex 2002.
OUTSOURCING 101
Outsourcing is about relationships; when managed properly, both clients and vendors win.
NO VACANCY
There's no quick fix for the capacity crunch in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
BIOCATALYSIS BUZZ
Deals underscore interest in biotechnology-based methods to improve chemical processes.
February 11, 2002
IN SITU CLICK CHEMISTRY
Nobel Laureate K. Barry Sharpless sees great promise in templating strategy he helped develop that may lead to new drugs and functional compounds.
February 4, 2002
MATERIALS FOR SPORTS
Athletes at the 2002 Winter Olympics will reap the benefits of performance equipment made from high-tech materials.
January 28, 2002
PHARMA BUSINESS
Companies strive to expedite drug development; biotech deals outpace major drug firm mergers.
CONGRESSIONAL OUTLOOK
Divided Congress must overcome gridlock, budget deficit to face issues of national security, health and energy policy, and more.
January 21, 2002
SOAPS & DETERGENTS
Household cleaning product makers seek to leverage innovation across markets; surfactant producers continued to suffer from low profit margins in 2001.
January 14, 2002
HYDROGEN STORAGE
Whether carbon nanotubes can store H2 under practical conditions--as in fuel-cell powered cars--is a subject of controversy.
January 7, 2002
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
ACS President Eli M. Pearce challenges chemists to be caretakers of the future, given the centrality of chemistry to the advancement of science, engineering, and technology.
This page last revised January 13, 2002 © Copyright 2002 by the American Chemical Society
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