[neact] RIACS Meeting - February 28, 2013
- From: "Kathy Siok" <kathys5@xxxxxxx>
- To: "NEACT Listserve" <neact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "RISTA Listserve" <RISTA-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:12:28 -0500
The Rhode Island Section of the American Chemical Society
cordially invites you to
"Chemistry in Theater"
Thursday, February 28, 2013
<http://www.hendricken.com/Home/Home> Bishop Hendricken High School
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI
7:15 Presentation of "Insufficiency," a Carl Djerassi Comedy
A dramatic reading featuring Bishop Hendricken Chemistry Students
at Bishop Hendricken's Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater
http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/sites/default/files/upload/Chemistry-in-Th
eatre_300m.jpgInsufficiency - The play features Jerzy Krzyz, a Polish
chemist with a unique specialty, Bubbleology. (Yes, this is a serious
scientific subject!) He has just arrived at an American university
Chemistry Department and is determined to get a tenured position. However,
he finds great challenges in that others in the department have little
respect for him or his subject. Things get out of hand when he gives two
colleagues, who are blocking his appointment, some experimental champagne
that mysteriously kills them. Was it an accident ..or revenge? To find
out, you simply must attend this comedy of academic manners and suspense.
<http://www.djerassi.com/> Carl Djerassi is a world-famous organic chemist.
Professor emeritus at Stanford University, he is a member of the National
Academy of Sciences and recipient of the National Medal of Science, the
National Medal of Technology, the ACS Priestley Medal and many other awards.
Co-author of the noted play, "Oxygen," his science-in-theater plays have
been translated into twenty languages and performed around the world.
"Chemistry in Theater," published in 2012, demonstrates Djerassi's belief
that students need to understand literature as well as science, that the
literature needs to reflect accurate chemistry, and that developing the
brain's arts side as well as the science side is essential to success in
science. This evening's collaboration between the Bishop Hendricken Arts
and Science Departments puts Djerassi's ideas into action.
All are welcome at this event and need not be members of the ACS.
There is no charge to attend the performance only.
The optional pre-performance buffet dinner includes:
5:30 Tour of the Hendricken Science Department Facilities
6:00 Reception (at Founders Hall)
enjoy wine, cold drinks and light appetizers while you relax and converse
with colleagues
6:30 Buffet Dinner Featuring:
Garden Salad with Vinaigrette or Ranch Dressing
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms , Pasta Alfredo with Broccoli
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Green Beans
Assorted Pastries, Hot Coffee, Tea
Reception/ Buffet Cost: $20 per person
(Students $10)
Reservations Required for Dinner
Payment will be accepted at the door.
Checks should be made out to "RIACS"
RSVP by Wednesday February 20th to
Kathy Siok ( <mailto:kathys5@xxxxxxx> kathys5@xxxxxxx)
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