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Table of Contents
January 28, 2002
Volume 80, Number 4
CENEAR 80 4 p. 3
| COVER STORY |
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PHARMA BUSINESS
Companies strive to expedite drug development; biotech deals outpace major drug firm mergers. |
| BUSINESS |
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BUSINESS CONCENTRATES |
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MATERIALS
Producers of long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics expand as technology is refined, applications increase. |
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FALLING YEN
Analysts don't see major benefits for Japan's chemical industry. |
| SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY |
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SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES |
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NOBEL JUBILEE
Scientists gather in Sweden to celebrate 100 years of the Nobel Prize by looking to the future of molecular science. |
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PERSPECTIVE
Process for choosing Nobel Prize winners follows strict guidelines. |
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SPECTROSCOPIST BROOKS PATE
MacArthur Foundation fellowship winner has a plan to expand spectroscopy research. |
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INSIGHTS
SciDev.Net and ACS's International Activities Committee seek to facilitate the developing world's access to scientific knowledge. |
| EDUCATION |
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LIFELONG POLYMER LEARNING
University of Akron's online academy will offer K–12 programs, college degrees, online job training, and team-based research. |
| ACS NATIONAL AWARDS |
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2002 WINNERS
Patchett, Rauchfuss, Ruedenberg, Sawrey, Shoffner, Stucky, Suplee, Swogger, Tamao, and Thurnauer. |
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