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Join Bill Carroll, President of the American Chemical Society (ACS), as he visits 15 cities in 10 days during the Extreme National Chemistry Week (NCW) Tour October 14-23. He'll crisscross the country with stopovers in small and large communities to highlight the importance of chemistry and science education.



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Extreme NCW Tour Episodes -

Inspiring a Passion for Science in Dallas
The Extreme Tour rolls to a close in Dallas, where Dave meets Summer, Director of Visitor Experience, at The Science Place.
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Spectroscopy in Pittsburgh: SSP
Penny Gardner, current chair of SSP, tells Dave about the organization, its support of Pittcon and NCW, and the need to involve kids in science early.
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ACS and Chemical Technicians
Dave talks with Bernice Carr of the ACS Western Pennsylvania Chemical Technicians group.
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A Taste of Pittsburgh: Carnegie Science Center
Pitt students Neil and Derrick find time on homecoming weekend to tell Dave about experiments that kids are doing at the Carnegie Science Center.
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Fun at the St. Louis Science Center
Melissa and Whitney tell Dave about kids' reactions to NCW experiments at the St. Louis Science Center.
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Can you deep-fry Ted Drewes' frozen custard?
It depends on how much carboxymethyl cellulose is in it. Find out during a discussion in St. Louis with Bill, Dave, Ted Gast, and Lisa Balbes.
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Benzene ring around the rosie
Linda speaks about her unique approach toward teaching high school chemistry.
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Solar Cells
Steve J. talks to Bill about the solar cells experiment he devised for the high school classroom.
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Self-assembly 101
Steve C., a UCLA graduate student, describes the self-assembly process to Bill and his work with high school teachers.
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Bill talks ferrofluids
Bill talks to UCLA graduate students, Bob and Chris, about the experiment kits they?ve created for the high school classroom.
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Project SEED in L.A.
Dr. Tunstad, Ricardo, and Greg talk about their Project SEED experiences while Dave seeks Project SEED donors to dramatically adjust Bill?s appearance.
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Dave interviews students from Cal State, Los Angeles
Dave talks to CSULA students, Jessica and Scott, about their current research and the ACS Scholars Program.
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Bill recognizes Wellington High School
Bill talks about the ACS Chemistry Club pilot program and presents Wellington (FL) High School with the first ACS Chemistry Club charter.
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Catching up with Halley
Dave tracks down Halley Merrell, former Secretary of the ACS, and learns that retirement can be quite hectic.
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Bill fields questions in Charlotte
It's Thursday morning and after Bill addressed the Charlotte Area Science Network--a collaboration of leaders in the North Carolina science community--he deftly fielded their questions.
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Former Gov. Martin welcomes them to Charlotte
Former North Carolina Governor Jim Martin welcomes Bill and Dave to Charlotte and explains why a Ph.D. chemist would want to get into politics.
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Boston teachers ask Bill
Bill fields questions from Boston high school teachers about the future of science education.
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On the road to Boston with Bill and Dave
If it's Wednesday, it must be Boston! Bill and Dave preview events in Beantown and challenge listeners to support Project SEED. For the right donation, Bill will dye his hair, shave his head, or play air guitar at the next ACS meeting.
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Project SEED grows a polymer chemist
Meet Yvonne A. Akpalu, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Project SEED participant.
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Speed Networking at Sienna College
Hear about the Eastern New York Section's latest meeting experiment: speed networking.
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In the car with Bill and Dave
Bill and Dave describe today's event at the Molecularium and working with 5-year olds.
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Nothing succeeds like liquid nitrogen!
Grad students Ruth Mistretta, Carrie Buckley, and Matt McKay reveal what impressed audiences of 8th graders at Drew Magnet School in Buffalo, NY.
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Making bubbles with Carli in Nashville
Carli, an accomplished bubble maker, talks about her favorite activity at Phillips Toy Mart in Nashville.
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Why take part in NCW?
Ruth Ann Woodall, director of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry?s Tennessee Scholars program, tells us.
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NCW and Leadership Training
The Extreme Tour visits the ACS Advanced Leadership Conference in Memphis, TN to hear how members are celebrating National Chemistry Week and how ACS provides leadership training.
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