The University of Tennessee at Martin chapter of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) has received a grant from the Society Committee on Chemical Education (SOCED) of ACS for the project “An IYC Focus on Green Energy and Sustainable Quality Environment.” United Nations has designated 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) being celebrated all over the world, The chapter will sponsor a speaker on new organic solar cells for harnessing solar energy, conduct a tour of the Jackson solar power facility and the solar powered Crown Winery & HRH Vineyards in Humboldt, make videos of interviews of community leaders on sustainabilty and energy issues, sponsor Earth Day activities, etc. Chapter advisor Dr. S. K. Airee is shown here presenting the $250 check to the SMACS co-directors president Corey L. Jones of Linden, vice president Lee A. Elliott of Martin and treasurer Paul J. Jones of Memphis.
January 2011 Kentucky Lake Section Meeting atLos Portales, Martin, TN,
SMACS who attended this KLS meeting at Martin on Thursday, January 27 are: Jhalak Patel, Jaymini Dave, Kayla Pointdexter, Sarah Griffin, Aaron Crump, Sam Moran, Bethany Aden, Chelsea Peeler, Eric, Gilbert, Lee Elliott, Corey Jones, Paul Jones, Ashish Patel, and Kayla Baker. If you attended but not on this list, please let Dr. Airee know. KLS program
Presentation: Wildlife Forensics By Mike Stockdale Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Abstract
Chemistry + Forensics + Wildlife = Wildlife Forensic Laboratory The current popularity of numerous TV shows dealing with crime scene investigations and criminal forensic labs has created a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “CSI” effect in jury trials whereby jurors expect to see the same type of lab tests performed as on TV. Although the TV shows generally only deal with human cases, prosecutors and jurors are often surprised to learn the same techniques are used in wildlife cases. Chemistry plays an invaluable and even larger role in wildlife cases than human cases. In human crime labs the species in question to be tested is usually known; in wildlife crime labs the first question to be answered and often the most difficult question to answer is “What species is the sample from?” A discussion of chemistry, forensic testing of evidence and case examples will illustrate the role of chemistry in the forensic lab.
Biographical Sketch
Mike Stockdale is the Senior Wildlife Forensics & Analytical Specialist and Laboratory Director/Supervisor of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Wildlife Forensics Laboratory located at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Department of Chemistry & Physics which Mike started in 1988 with the help of Drs. Phil Davis and Anthony Harmon. Mike is a graduate of UTM (B.S. 1971; M.S. 1975) and has been an Adjunct Instructor for the past 22 years at UTM teaching Wildlife Forensics, Wildlife Law and Public Relations, and conducting wildlife forensic research with the aid of chemistry department students. Stockdale has 34 years experience in wildlife forensics and has provided training to numerous federal, state and forensic organizations throughout the United States and North America. He is recognized as an expert witness in wildlife forensics in both federal and state courts. In 2002 he was recognized for his contributions to wildlife forensics and wildlife law enforcement with the Conservation Law Enforcement Award for the United States and Canada presented by the International Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. He is a charter member of the Society for Wildlife Forensic Sciences.
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New Member Reception/Demo on September 14, 2010
KLS Meeting at Union University on September 16, 2010
Chapter Members
Sitting: 2009 Officers are from left to right: Ashiah Patel-treasurer, Elizabeth A. Abernathy-ecm, Lepold Max Phiapalath-ecm, Kayla A. Poindexter-president, Punam Patel-v.p., Robert Casey Unger-secretary, Carolyn U. Nguyen-ecm, James K. Griffin-ecm. Row 2: Carol Chan, Marcelina A. Glover, Jhalak Patel, JohnAnn Harris, Kala M. Baker, Casey L. Turnage, Jessie D. Dvorak, Adam R. Travis, Sharah A. Griffin. Row 3: Dr. Robbie Montogomery, Brandi Griggs, Thomas H. Hester, Haley M. Jones, Sean T. Malloy, Justin L. Jordan, Robert L. Mitchel, Bethany M. Aden, Lee A. Elliott, Gilbert J. Forgays, Joseph M. Cook, Colton L. Eaton, Corey Jones, Faculty Advisor Dr. S.K. Airee. Picture taken by Dr. Isaac A. Statyton.
2010 Officers Seated L to R: Treasurer Ashish J. Patel, President Kayla A. Poindexter, Vice President Kala M. Baker, Secretary Gilbert J. Forgays. Standing Row Additional Members of Executive Committee: Dahlia M. Haddad, Lee A. Elliott, James K. Griffin, and Jhalak Patel. Picture by FA Dr. Airee
The activities of the chapter include: 1. Speakers 2. High School Science Bowl 3. Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting. 4. SMACS participate in National ACS mtg in SF 2010 5. SMACS 2009 Homecoming LuAU 6. SMACS 2009 BSA Clinic 7. Green Chemistry Activities 8. Miscellaneous Activities
1. Speakers 2. High School Science Bowl 3. Area Collegiate Chemistry Meeting. 4. SMACS participate in National ACS mtg in SF 2010 5. SMACS 2009 Homecoming LuAU 6. SMACS 2009 BSA Clinic 7. Green Chemistry Activities 8. Miscellaneous Activities
5. SMACS 2009 Homecoming LuAU
6. SMACS 2009 BSA Clinic
7. Green Chemistry Activities
8. Miscellaneous Activities
Copy of the Chapter Annual Report 2009-10
Student Member benefits include: A. Web access to Chemical and Engineering News weekly B. National SMACS Newsletter - inChemistry C. Careers Information D. List-serv E. Half-price discount for meals at KLS-ACS meetings Notices of the activities are posted on the bulletin board on the 3rd floor of EPS and also sent by e-mail to all members. TO JOIN contact any SAACS officer or the Faculty Advisor Dr. Airee (EXT #7454, EPS 308D), or come by the Chemistry Department Office in EPS 319.
A. Web access to Chemical and Engineering News weekly B. National SMACS Newsletter - inChemistry C. Careers Information D. List-serv E. Half-price discount for meals at KLS-ACS meetings Notices of the activities are posted on the bulletin board on the 3rd floor of EPS and also sent by e-mail to all members. TO JOIN contact any SAACS officer or the Faculty Advisor Dr. Airee (EXT #7454, EPS 308D), or come by the Chemistry Department Office in EPS 319.
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