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35th Annual SMACS

Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting

at

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Keynote Speaker Dr. Stanley E. Manahan
"Green Chemistry:  Sustainability and the Environmental Chemistry Connection"
by clicking here you can see the keynote address can be viewed in entirety on YouTube  

 Organized for / by area ACS Student Members

and other Chemistry Professionals

Co-Hosts:

Murray State University and The University of Tennessee - Martin
Student Members of ACS

AGENDA

35th Annual SAACS Area College Chemistry Meeting

University Center, UT-Martin
April 14, 2012

8:00 a.m.                 Registration- 2nd Floor Hallway outside Room 230

8:30                         Presentation of Undergraduate Research Papers

                                                       Session I-A, Room 230A

                                                       Session I-B, Room 230C

10:15                       Refreshments and Posters (Session I-C) , Room 230B

11:00                       Presentation of Undergraduate Research Papers (continued)

                                                       Session II-A, Room 230A

                                                       Session II-B, Room 230C

                                                       Session II-C, Room 229

12:30                              Photos

                               Banquet*, Room 206

                               Introductions

1:30                         Gilbert J. Forgays IV, UTM SMACS presiding, Watkins Auditorium

                               Welcome by  Dr. Thomas Rakes, UTM Chancellor

                               Keynote Address, Dr. Stanley Manahan

*Banquet Menu

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast

House Salad with choice of dressings

Broccoli/Cauliflower

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Rolls and butter

Apple Pie

Iced tea & water, freshly brewed regular & decaffeinated coffee, and hot tea

Student Research Papers

Session I-A:  Erica Weathers, Murray State University presiding               

Room 230A

8:30     "Investigating the Effects of Crosslinking on Aromatic-Based Michael Addition Polyesters", Sooyeon Kim and Kevin M. Miller, Murray State University

8:45     "Ionic and Non-Ionic Michael Addition Polyesters", Hieu Vu and Kevin M. Miller, Murray State University

9:00     "Hypervalent Iodine Mediated Aromatic Substitution", Mary L. Harrell and Phillip Shelton, The University of Tennessee - Martin    

9:15    "2,6-Bis(arylethynyl)anthraquinones: Small-molecule acceptors for organic semiconductors", Anusha Tumuluri and Kevin Revell, Murray State University

9:30    "Hydrohydroxymethylation (HHM) of Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds", Paul J. Jones and Mark D. Keränen, The University of Tennessee - Martin     

9:45     "Rhodium-catalyzed Reductive Nef Reactions of Arylnitroalkenes: A Concise Synthesis of Phenylacetones", Corey L. Jones and Mark D. Keränen, The University of Tennessee - Martin

10:00     "Low-Toxicity Perlite as a Fiber Fire Retardant Thermal Insulator", Brent Rainwater and Michael Hayes, Union University 

10:15:     "A Novel Assay for Nitric Oxide Synthase by Using 5,5'-Dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoic acid)", Joseph M. Cook and S. K. Airee, The University of Tennessee - Martin

Session I-B:  Catherine Gluszek, Christian Brothers University, presiding

Room 230C

8:30    “Determining Melt Temperatures of Sumo 21P6 LPA Receptor Construct”, Prashant Patel, John Young, Abby Parrill-Baker, and Dr. Mnkyogo, Christian Brothers University and The University of Memphis

8:45     "Dynamic Isoelectric Focusing: Validating Technique using Hemoglobin Variants",  Lee Elliott and Robbie Montgomery, The University of Tennessee - Martin

9:00   "Validating Separation of Hemoglobin Variants A, F, S, C using Gels and LCMS",   Sarah Griffin and Robbie Montgomery, The University of Tennessee - Martin                  

9:15   "Pathogenesis of Homocysteine- mediated Hyperplastic Response”, Luanzo Lung’aho, John Nyalala, Hongju Deng, and Mohammed M. Moursi, Christian Brothers University and John L. McClellan, Memorial Veterans Hospital         

9:30   “Cylophosphamide Treatment in children with Medulloblastoma Tumors”, Sarah-Catherine Ryan and Clinton F. Stewart, Christian Brothers University and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital       

9:45   "Plant Pollen Protein Characterization using Mass Spectrometry", Elizabeth DeVlieger and Kate Stumpo, The University of Tennessee - Martin        

10:00   "Establishing Stable Mammalian Cell Lines for High-throughput Pharmacological Studies of Large Conductance, Calcium- and Voltage-gated Potassium (BK) Channels", Justin L. Gallagher, Maria Asuncion-Chin, Anna N. Bukiya, and Alex M. Dopico, Christian Brothers University and University of Tennessee Health and Science Center - Memphis 

Refreshments:          10:15 – 11:00   (Room 230 B)   

Session I-C (Posters) Gilbert J. Forgays IV, University of Tennessee at Martin, presiding

Room 230 B

"The Principles of 6Li-polymer Thermal Neutron Detection by Standard Subtraction", John D. Auxier II and George Schweitzer, The University of Tennessee – Knoxville

"Basic Concepts of Dynamic Isoelectric Focusing using Myoglobin and Verifying Separated Hemoglobin Variants using Gel Electrophoresis", Kim Hall and Robbie Montgomery, The University of Tennessee - Martin

"Concepts of Dynamic Isoelectric Focusing and Digestion and Sequencing of Hemoglobin Variants", Amber Watson  and Robbie Montgomery, The University of Tennessee – Martin

"Preliminary Study on the Inorganic Elemental Concentrations in Water Samples Collected from Selected Locations in Kentucky Lake and Clarks River", Subhash Dasari and Bommanna Loganathan, Murray State University

"Synthesis and Thermomechanical Analysis of Michael Addition Polyesters," Sooyoen Kim, Hieu Vu, and Kevin M. Miller, Murray State University

"Kinetics of Michael Addition Reactions in Ionic Liquids", Brandy N. Bradford and Kevin M. Miller,

Murray State University

"Synthesis of 5-[2-(Diphenylphosphanyl)ethyl]-1,2,3,4-tetramethylcyclopentadienyl Ligand", Justin Jacobs and Randy Johnston, Union University

" PCB Aroclor Mixtures: GC-ECD Analysis and Pattern Recognition in Environmental and Biological Samples", Ramakrishna Katta and B. Loganathan, Murray State University

"Optimizing HPLC Analysis of Bear Bile Extract", Gilbert Forgays, Mike Stockdale, and Kate Stumpo, The University of Tennessee - Martin   

Session II-A:  James Warrilow, Bethel University, presiding

Room 230A

11:00     "Computational and NMR Analysis of Bishydroxylated Imidazolium Ionic Liquids", Feng Ding and Kevin M. Miller, Murray State University

11:15      "Polymer Composite Scintillation Materials for Thermal Neutron Detection", Andrew Mabe & George Schweitzer, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

11:30      "Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Hydrogen production in Aqueous Solution by a Molecular Cobalt Complex", Teera Baine, Wangkheimayum Marjit Singh, Shotaro Kudo, Shiliang Tian, Hongyu Zhou, Nathan J. DeYonker, Truc Chi Pham, John C. Bollinger, Daniel L. Baker, Bing Yan, Yi Lu, Charles Edwin Webster, and Xuan Zhao, The University of Memphis

11:45     "Synthesis and Applications of Gold Nanorods", Raymond Wilson and Xiaohua Huang, Christian Brothers University and The University of Memphis

12:00   "Determination of the Mechanism of a Dust Anti-Deposition Agent", Tyler Hardee, Union University

12:15   "Diatomic Molecules and Their Rotational-Vibrational Spectra", Ben Wilson and Michael R.Salazar, Union University

Session II-B:  Kathy Shelnutt, Union University, presiding

Room 230C

11:00     "Fear Acquisition and Changes in GABAergic mRNA", Catherine Gluszek and Scott Heldt, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center at Memphis and Christian Brothers University

11:15      "Toward Development of Methods for the Quantitative Analysis of Pipemidic Acid Derived Autotaxin Inhibitors", Keara Moore and Daniel L. Baker, Christian Brothers University and The University of Memphis

11:30      "Temperature Studies of a Coiled-Coil Mimetic By Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy", Nicholas Selvo,  Abby Parrill-Baker, John Young, and Alexandra Kikonyogo, Christian Brothers University and The University of Memphis

11:45      "Determination of BEZ235 in Murine Plasma and Cerebro-Spinal Fluid by Liquid Chromatography-Electrospray Ionization-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS)", Xinyu von Buttlar and Clinton F. Stewart,  Christian Brothers University and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

12:00     "Pinpointing Possible Ethanol Binding Sites of Ethanol to the Slo1 BK Channel", Justin Edwards, Alex M. Dopico and Anna Bukiya, Christian Brothers University and The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center – Memphis

12:15   "Synthesis of (Z)-4,4’-bis(iodoacetimide)stilbene as a cross-linker in a peptide drug delivery system", Larry J. Anderson, Martin Michael Dcona, and Matthew C. T. Hartman, Virginia Commonwealth University and Christian Brothers University

Session II-C:  Shannon Woolridge, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, presiding

Room 229

11:00     " Developing Greener AP Level High School Chemistry Experiments with an Emphasis on Molar Mass Determinations, Spectroscopy, and Reaction Rates", Kelsey Denney and Sally Henrie, Union University

11:15      "Power/Energy Production from a Hydrogen Fuel Cell", Dalana B. Short, Cahit Erkal, K. Null and S. K. Airee, The University of Tennessee - Martin

11:30      "Synthesis and Characterization of Anthraquinone-Dye Conjugates for Semiconducting Applications",  Matthew Chisolm and Kevin Revell, Murray State University

11:45     "Development of AP level green chemistry laboratory investigations into the concepts of mass relationships and chromatography," Kathleen Cooper and Sally Henrie, Union Universiy

12:00     "Trace Elements and PCB congener Concentrations in Annual Growth Rings of Pine Trees from Western Kentucky",  Brahmaiah Patibandla and  B. Loganathan, Murray State University

12:15   "Development of Green A.P. Chemistry Experiments with Emphasis on Electrochemistry, Freezing Point Depression and Molar Volume of a Gas, "    Patrick Jones and Sally Henrie, Union University

The Following Institutions (Advisors) were represented:

Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN  (Dr. Dennis Merat)

Murray State University, Murray, KY  (Dr. Kevin Miller)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN

The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (Dr. Xuan Zhao)

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN
The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN  (Dr. S. K. Airee)

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, TN  (Dr. George  Schweitzer)
Union University, Jackson, TN (Dr. Brenda Peirson)

Bethel University, McKenzie, TN  (Dr. Joe Sam)

West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Paducah, KY   (Dr.  Larry Bigham)

John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, Memphis, TN
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Summary Report and Photos

More than one hundred students and faculty from eight universities attended the 35th annual Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting at the University of Tennessee at Martin. 42 research papers representing the work done at 12 institutions were presented. Dr. Stanley E. Manahan of the University of Missouri gave the keynote address on "Green Chemistry:  Sustainability and the Environmental Chemistry Connection" 

Murray State University 

Front Seated: Anusha Tumuluri, Matthew Chisolm, Hieu M. Vu, Sooyeon Kim, Dr. Stanley E, Manahan, Ramakrishna Katta,

Brahmaiah Patibandla, Subhash Dasari, Feng Ding; Back: Drs. Kevin Revell, Kevin Miller, Bomana Loganathan, Ricky Cox and Harry Fannin

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Front seated: Gilbert Forgays, Elizabeth DeVlieger, Joseph Cook, Sarah Griffin, Kim Hall, Dr. Manahan, Dalana Short, Lee Elliott, Corey Jones, Mary L. Harrell, & Amber Watson,  Back: Dr. Nancy Hinds, Dr. Kate Stumpo, Meagan Eason, Layla Gargus, Jhalak Patel, Stephanie Gourley, Sam Moran, Dr. Phillip Shelton with Ellie, Saumil Patel, Heather Vacovsky, Heather Streckertt, Priya Patel, Bethany Aden, Krishna Patel, Dr. Abby Shelton and Dr. S. K. Airee.. (Not Picture: SMACS Paul Jones, Drs. Rick Thomas,Phillip Davis, Jozsef Devenyi , Cahit Erkal and Mark Keranen and Rick Thomas,)

Christian Brothers University

Seated: Keara Moore, Catherine Gluszak, Sarah-Catherine Ryan, Dr. Manahan, Dr. Dennis Merat, Larry Anderson, Justin Gallagher, & Xinyn wn Buttlar

Back: Prashant Patel, Luanzo Lung'aho, Justin Edwards, and Nicholas Selvo,

Union University

Seated: Kathy Shelnutt, Tyler Hardee, Ben Wilson, Dr. Manahan, Kelsey Denny, Patrick Jones, Brent Rainwater  & Justin Jacobs

Back: Drs. David Wing, Brenda Peirson and Charles M. Baldwin

University of Memphis

Dr. Xuan Zhao, Xuan Anh Ma, Dr. Manahan,  and Teera Baine

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

John D. Auxier II, Rose Johnson, Dr. Manahan, Andrew Mabe & Dr. S. K. Airee (UTM)

Bethel University

Seated: Morgan Keitel, Anna Gregory, Dr. Joe Sam. Dr. Stanley E. Manahan, James Warrilow, Jeanette Johnson, Hahe Miller, and Tori Barraco

Back row:  Zach Parker, Matthew Roberts, Joshi Hilary, Jessie Settles, Joey Williams, Hannah Robinson, Chase Graham, Cayla Avila, Rachel Rathbone, Brooke Connors, and Brandon French

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Seated: Payton Smith, Emily Burkhart, Gayla Long, Dr. Stanley E. Manahan, Shannon Woolridge, Shea Wilson, Taylor Demnisen-Jarden, Angela Russell, and Max Craft. Back row:Michael Edwards, Charles Busch, Roman Oundirenko, Dr. Victor Taveras, Dr. Rebecca Brown, Larry Bigham, and Michael Travis

Dr. Phillip H. Davis of  UT-Martin with ACCM keynote speaker  Dt. Stanley E. Manahan

ACCM Banquet in Progress

ACCM Banquet in Progress

Keynote Address in Progress

Keynote Address in Progress

The Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Stanley E. Manahan is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he has been on the faculty since 1965. He received his A.B. in chemistry from Emporia State University in Kansas in 1960 and his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Kansas in 1965. Since 1968, his primary research and professional activities have been in environmental chemistry, with recent emphasis on hazardous waste treatment. His latest research has involved gasification of wastes and gasification of sewage sludge and crop byproduct biomass for energy production. Professor Manahan has taught courses on environmental chemistry, hazardous wastes, toxicological chemistry, and analytical chemistry and has lectured on these topics throughout the U.S. as an American Chemical Society Local Sections tour speaker and in a number of countries including France, Italy, Austria, Japan, Mexico, and Venezuela.  Professor Manahan has written books on environmental chemistry (Environmental Chemistry, 9th ed., 2010, Taylor & Francis/CRC press), green chemistry (Green Chemistry and the Ten Commandments of Sustainability, 3rd ed., 2011, ChemChar Research, Inc.) general/environmental chemistry (Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry, 3rd ed., 2009, Taylor & Francis/CRC press), hazardous wastes and industrial ecology (Industrial Ecology: Environmental Chemistry and Hazardous Waste, 1999, Lewis Publisher/CRC press), toxicological chemistry (Toxicological Chemistry and Biochemistry, 3rd ed., 2002, Lewis Publishers/CRC press), applied chemistry, and quantitative chemical analysis. He is the author or co-author of approximately 90 research articles.

Keynote address Abstract:

Green Chemistry: Sustainability and the Environmental Chemistry Connection
Sustainability has emerged as the central challenge of our time. How can humankind exist on Planet Earth, the only home that we have and ever can have, without ruining or seriously impairing the Earth System upon which we and all other living creatures depend? Chemistry has a key role to play in the achievement of sustainability. An emerging important area of chemistry in this respect is green chemistry, the practice of sustainable chemical science within a framework of industrial ecology. The achievement of sustainability requires consideration of environmental chemistry defined as the study of the origins, transport, reactions, and fates of chemical species in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and anthrosphere (that part of the Earth System constructed and operated by humans). The anthrosphere has become so important in Earth’s environment that Earth is leaving the Holocene epoch in which humans have existed in relative security since the end of the last Ice Age and are entering a new, uncharted epoch, the Anthropocene, in which human influences will be dominant in defining conditions on Earth. This lecture discusses the nature of environmental chemistry and its importance in the achievement of sustainability. Specific topics discussed include the history of the chlorofluorocarbons on stratospheric ozone, a true success story in environmental chemistry, the emerging challenge of global warming, and the great importance of sustainable energy including the production of hydrocarbon fuels from biomass.

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Acknowledgement and Thanks

On behalf of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society, we are grateful for the success of this Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting and thank:

• Students and faculty of the participating institutions who are indeed the backbone of this project. This meeting is by you and for you and is dedicated to enhancing chemistry as a profession.
• UTM chemistry department secretary, Lana Ferrell, who as always goes beyond the call of duty to take care of the nitty-gritty of preparing the pamphlet, labels, making sure the proper arrangements having been made, etc.
• The university administration and the chancellor Dr. Thomas A. Rakes
• John Abel and Anoosh Lazarian for making the facilities and banquet arrangements.
                          

                            Gilbert J. Forgays IV                        S. K. Airee
                                   Chapter President                            Faculty Advisor

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