Los Alamos Women in Science

Northern Chapter of the New Mexico Network for
Women in Science and Engineering

LUNCHTIME TALK SERIES

Thursday, April 22, 1999

LAWIS lunchtime Talk and get-together
11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Otowi cafeteria side room C, LANL

Talk at 12:00:
Carol J. Burns, CST-18, LANL
"Nonaqueous Actinide Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry"

ABSTRACT

"Investigation of both aqueous and nonaqueous chemistry of the actinides is necessary to provide a truly comprehensive set of chemical environments in which to probe characteristics of metal-ligand bonding, and generate data with which to benchmark more widely applicable theoretical models of chemical behavior. Building on a number of now well-established molecular environments for the early actinides, we are focusing attention on the chemistry of complexes containing metal-ligand multiple bonds in non-aqueous media, including both investigations of actinyl ions and their non-oxo analogs. These investigations are changing the way we view the chemical behavior of the actinides."

"In addition, I would like to share some of my recent experiences as a Fellow of the Leadership Foundation of the International Women's Forum. This year has been a great opportunity to reflect on career and life. The Fellows have been fortunate to interact with a large number of successful women, many of whom have some common perspectives on finding success."

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Sideroom A is reserved from 11:30 to 1:30 for people who like to eat earlier or later, and informal discussion. You are welcome to come for just the talk at noon, and questions are encouraged!

UPCOMING LAWIS EVENTS

  • Wednesday, May 5: Lunch-Time Talk
    11:30-1:30 (talk at 12:00), Otowi cafeteria sideroom C, LANL
    Morrison Bennett, LC-BPL, "Patentable Inventions"

  • June 17: Lunch-Time Talk
    11:30-1:30 (talk at 12:00), Otowi cafeteria sideroom C, LANL
    Harriet Kung, MST-8, "Nanostructured Materials: The Good, The Bad, and The Mysterious"

  • July 20: Panel Discussion
    "Careers Success: Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology"
    12:00-1:00, Otowi cafeteria sideroom C, LANL
    The panel will be led by Rebecca LaFave, UNM-LA Career Center Coordinator.
    Volunteers for the panel are welcome!!

  • August 8: Lunch-Time Talk
    11:30-1:30 (talk at 12:00), Otowi cafeteria sideroom C, LANL
    Angelique Neuman, NMT-9, "The Effects of Thermal Treatment on UO2"

  • September 22: Lunch-Time Talk
    11:30-1:30 (talk at 12:00), Otowi cafeteria sideroom C, LANL
    Cheryl Rofer, CST-7, "Travels in Estonia"

  • October, 21: Lunch-Time Talk
    11:30-1:30 (talk at 12:00), Otowi cafeteria sideroom C, LANL
    Laura Jones, EES-5, title TBA

  • November 16: Lunch-Time Talk
    11:30-1:30 (talk at 12:00), Otowi cafeteria sideroom C, LANL
    Katherine Prestridge, DX-3, "Experimental Measurements of the Evolution of the Richtmyer-Meshkov Instability"

     

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