Society to hear about chemistry for TV 10/29/02

Dr. Thomas A. Holme, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will discuss “Chemistry, Live in Your Living Room” at the American Chemical Society meeting Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Don’s Seafood & Steak House.

Holme’s talk with include chemistry demonstrations that fit neatly into the short time slots of modern news coverage, as well as the media perspective of what makes “good television.” Video clips of some successful appearances and some blunders show what chemistry looks like as it goes live into living rooms around Milwaukee.

Holme does science research in computational chemistry, where his interests lie in the study of main group elements that play a role in physiological activities of molecules or surfaces.

Reservations are necessary. The cost is $15 for members, guests and visitors, $7 for college and high school chemistry students. Contact Dr. Elizabeth Zippi, assistant professor of chemistry at LSUS, 797-5305 or ezippi@lsus.edu.