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Applications are invited for Ph.D & MS studentships in the broad fields of
Theoretical/Computational Chemistry,
Computer-aided Synthetic organic chemistry (experiments),
Nano-chemistry (experiments or theory)
Qualifications: Exceptional students with high GPA from recognized universties.
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IMG_1461.JPG by dirtymouse. In the US, October 23 is celebrated by chemistry teachers across the country as Mole Day, to celebrate the life and contributions of Amadeo Avogadro as best seen in his main contribution to the world of science - Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10^23). This holiday is celebrated annually on October 23 starting at 06:02am until 06:02pm - you do understand why that is so, right? Just look at the formula again, haha. This year the Foundation has opted for a double theme... Read Full Story
Many processes can be modeled. The language of mathematics, the rules of logic, the cunning of insight and the physics of time can produce fantastic models in which the outputs are a mere formality. Most models dealing with people or anything living, usually do not fit this description! As complex as our mind and hearts are, we are born of this earth, breathe its air and toil on its soil. For models of our immune system, is it ridiculous to look at ants? or the maintenence of our genes... Read Full Story
From Peter Murray-Rust blog: Could an Open chemistry journal fly? 'This post addresses the Closed world of chemistry publishing and offers some not very optimistic comments. I subscribe to the CHMINF-L list which serves the chemical information community. Much of the traffic is about specific (usually commercial) chemical information services or where to find esoteric pieces of information. It reflects the innate conservatism of chemistry. I and a few others have from time to time raised the... Read Full Story
