A new software program, EXAKT, uses mathematical models to determine the optimal time to replace or repair equipment based on performance data and economic factors. This allows maintenance managers to combine risk assessment and economic considerations in making informed decisions.
Researchers developed two time-saving strategies for drivers to find parking spaces: Pick a Row, Closest Space and Cycling. The first approach requires less driving but more walking, while the second is faster but with slightly longer distances.
A panel of leading research chemists will discuss new ways to fight disease, gene mapping and sequencing's impact on chemistry and medicine, and improving standard living through chemistry. Technologies like buckytube fibers and nanomaterials will also be explored.
Researchers at University of Toronto developed a more accurate glucose intolerance testing method, providing consistent results and reducing nausea. The new standardized test meal will help detect changes in blood sugar before signs of diabetes develop.
The ACS Industry Pavilion features presentations and workshops from renowned scientists, including Nobel laureate Julius Axelrod and pharmaceutical executives. The pavilion also addresses the future of the chemical industry through a panel discussion on trends and their impact on careers.
Industry analysts discuss studies on NAFTA's effects since its implementation, exploring trade increases and their causes. Current conditions suggest a positive impact on the chemical industry, with increased production, consumption, and investment among U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The event brings together 60 elementary-age students from Dallas-area schools and 30 trained chemistry volunteers for an afternoon of hands-on WonderScience activities. The activities are linked to the National Science Education Standards, fostering long-term commitment to science literacy among young participants.
A prestigious panel will discuss the future of federal funding for research and development, with implications for chemistry research and the nation's status as a world technological leader. The panelists from government, academia, and industry will examine current efforts to double federal funding for research over the next decade.