The latest update of the Beilstein database, 2008/03, was made available on Thursday 2nd October.
This database contains 10,853,341 compounds, 22,416,526 reactions and 2,198,835 citations.
As a consequence of this update, Commander 7.0 and 7.1 will download files either to the group folder in the main Commander installation folder if it is writeable, or if not to your My Documents folder (again assuming that you have write permission, which would normally be the case). We do not believe that users with stand-alone installations of Commander 6 will experience any difficulties, although Commander will only attempt to download the files to the main installation folder.
Please email rowena.stewart@ed.ac.uk or crossfire@mimas.ac.uk if you experience any difficulties.
Friday, 3 October 2008
Thursday, 2 October 2008
October e-bulletin from the Physical Sciences Centre
Information about forthcoming Centre events, news and developments from the Centre and any other related news, every month. Available on the website:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/publications/ebulletin
Contents for Issue 25, 1st October 2008
1. Call for papers
i) SLTC
2. Forthcoming events
i) Mathematics for physics graduates, 7th October 2008, University of Manchester
ii) Forensic Science SIG meeting - 'Sexual assault from Crime Scene Court - Looking to the future', 15th October 2008, Staffordshire University, Stoke campus
iii) Workshop for New and Aspiring Lecturers, 14-15th November 2008, Best Western Monk Bar Hotel, York
iv) Science Education Research in Higher Education: Past, Present, Future; A symposium to mark the retirement of Prof. Norman Reid, 19th November 2008, University of Glasgow
v) Assessment and Plagiarism Workshop, 19th November 2008, University of Birmingham
3. Other events
i) The Forensic Science Society, One-Day Student Conference: Crime Scene to Court, 13th December 2008, University of Abertay
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/publications/ebulletin
Contents for Issue 25, 1st October 2008
1. Call for papers
i) SLTC
2. Forthcoming events
i) Mathematics for physics graduates, 7th October 2008, University of Manchester
ii) Forensic Science SIG meeting - 'Sexual assault from Crime Scene Court - Looking to the future', 15th October 2008, Staffordshire University, Stoke campus
iii) Workshop for New and Aspiring Lecturers, 14-15th November 2008, Best Western Monk Bar Hotel, York
iv) Science Education Research in Higher Education: Past, Present, Future; A symposium to mark the retirement of Prof. Norman Reid, 19th November 2008, University of Glasgow
v) Assessment and Plagiarism Workshop, 19th November 2008, University of Birmingham
3. Other events
i) The Forensic Science Society, One-Day Student Conference: Crime Scene to Court, 13th December 2008, University of Abertay
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS - Third Science Learning and Teaching Conference (SLTC), 16-17th June 2009, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Call for papers for the Third Science Learning and Teaching Conference (SLTC), 16-17th June 2009, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
The aim of this national conference is to bring together practitioners in the teaching of science disciplines in HE to share their experiences, identify common challenges and an opportunity to share effective practice. The conference programme will include keynote lectures; short oral presentations; hands on workshops; posters and exhibitions.
Contributions
Offers of contributions are invited for oral presentations (15 minutes), interactive presentations (30 minutes), workshops (1.5 hours) and poster presentations. Contributions on any of the following themes are particularly welcome:• assessment / feedback / plagiarism• induction / transitions / retention / recruitment• developments in learning and teaching – forward thinking
Abstracts must be submitted using the online submission form at: www.sltc.info. If you are unable to submit using the online form an electronic version of the form can be downloaded from the submissions page, completed and emailed to sltc@leeds.ac.uk. The submission deadline is 12:00 on Friday 28th November 2008.
Registration
The registration fee for the conference will be £195 for those participants with an accepted abstract; otherwise the fee will be £225. Registration will open in December 2008.
Please visit www.sltc.info for more information.
Colleagues in the early stages of their career are particularly welcome.
The aim of this national conference is to bring together practitioners in the teaching of science disciplines in HE to share their experiences, identify common challenges and an opportunity to share effective practice. The conference programme will include keynote lectures; short oral presentations; hands on workshops; posters and exhibitions.
Contributions
Offers of contributions are invited for oral presentations (15 minutes), interactive presentations (30 minutes), workshops (1.5 hours) and poster presentations. Contributions on any of the following themes are particularly welcome:• assessment / feedback / plagiarism• induction / transitions / retention / recruitment• developments in learning and teaching – forward thinking
Abstracts must be submitted using the online submission form at: www.sltc.info. If you are unable to submit using the online form an electronic version of the form can be downloaded from the submissions page, completed and emailed to sltc@leeds.ac.uk. The submission deadline is 12:00 on Friday 28th November 2008.
Registration
The registration fee for the conference will be £195 for those participants with an accepted abstract; otherwise the fee will be £225. Registration will open in December 2008.
Please visit www.sltc.info for more information.
Colleagues in the early stages of their career are particularly welcome.
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Specialist Science Diploma - HE consultation
Professor Tina Overton, Director, Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre has requested HE input into the consultation process for a new 14-19 Specialist Science Diploma to be launched in 2011. Students with this new qualification will be applying to enter Higher Education in due course.
Information on how to take part from www.sciencediploma.co.uk/diploma_in_science.aspx.
This consultation will close at noon on the 15th October 2008.
Information on how to take part from www.sciencediploma.co.uk/diploma_in_science.aspx.
This consultation will close at noon on the 15th October 2008.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
CrossFire unavailable 4-5pm 29th Sept
On Monday 29th September 2008, the Mimas CrossFire service will be unavailable for a period of around an hour from 17:00 - 18:00 BST (16:00 - 17:00 GMT), for a server software upgrade. No logins to CrossFire will be possible during this time.
Mimas would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Jo Lampard
CrossFire support
Mimas would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Jo Lampard
CrossFire support
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Applications Invited for CSA Trust Jacques-Émile Dubois Grants for 2009
The Chemical Structure Association (CSA) Trust is an internationally
recognized organization established to promote the critical importance of
chemical information to advances in chemical research. In support of its
charter, the Trust has created a unique Grant Program, renamed in honor of
Professor Jacques-Émile Dubois who made significant contributions to the
field of cheminformatics. The Trust is currently inviting the submission of
grant applications for 2009.
Purpose of the Grants:
The Grant Program has been created to provide funding for the career
development of young researchers who have demonstrated excellence in their
education, research or development activities that are related to the
systems and methods used to store, process and retrieve information about
chemical structures, reactions and compounds. A Grant will be awarded
annually up to a maximum of three thousand U.S. dollars ($3,000). Grants
are awarded for specific purposes, and within one year each grantee is
required to submit a brief written report detailing how the grant funds were
allocated.
Who is Eligible?
Applicant(s), age 35 or younger, who have demonstrated excellence in their
chemical information related research and who are developing careers that
have the potential to have a positive impact on the utility of chemical
information relevant to chemical structures, reactions and compounds, are
invited to submit applications. While the primary focus of the Grant
Program is the career development of young researchers, additional bursaries
may be made available at the discretion of the Trust. All requests must
follow the application procedures noted below and will be weighed against
the same criteria.
What Activities are Eligible?
Grants may be awarded to acquire the tools necessary to support research
activities, or for travel to collaborate with research groups, to attend a
conference relevant to one’s area of research, to gain access to special
computational facilities, or to acquire unique research techniques in
support of one’s research.
Application Requirements:
Applications must include the following documentation:
1. A letter that details the work upon which the Grant application is
to be evaluated as well as details on research recently completed by the
applicant;
2. The amount of Grant funds being requested and the details regarding
the purpose for which the Grant will be used (e.g. cost of equipment, travel
expenses if the request is for financial support of meeting attendance,
etc.). The relevance of the above-stated purpose to the Trust’s objectives
and the clarity of this statement are essential in the evaluation of the
application);
3. A brief biographical sketch, including a statement of academic
qualifications;
4. Two reference letters in support of the application. Additional
materials may be supplied at the discretion of the applicant only if
relevant to the application and if such materials provide information not
already included in items 1-4. Three copies of the complete application
document must be supplied for distribution to the Grants Committee.
Deadline for Applications:
Applications must be received no later than October 24, 2008.
Successful applicants will be notified by December 19, 2008.
Address for Submission of Applications:
Four copies of the application documentation should be forwarded to: Bonnie
Lawlor, CSA Trust Grant Committee Chair, 276 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, PA
19087, USA.
If you wish to enter your application by e-mail, please contact
Bonnie Lawlor at blawlor@nfais.org prior to submission.
Dr. Guenter Grethe
352 Channing Way
Alameda, CA 94502-7409
(510) 865-5152 (Home)
(510) 333-7526 (Mobile)
(510) 865-5152 (Fax)
ggrethe@comcast.net
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.)
http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
recognized organization established to promote the critical importance of
chemical information to advances in chemical research. In support of its
charter, the Trust has created a unique Grant Program, renamed in honor of
Professor Jacques-Émile Dubois who made significant contributions to the
field of cheminformatics. The Trust is currently inviting the submission of
grant applications for 2009.
Purpose of the Grants:
The Grant Program has been created to provide funding for the career
development of young researchers who have demonstrated excellence in their
education, research or development activities that are related to the
systems and methods used to store, process and retrieve information about
chemical structures, reactions and compounds. A Grant will be awarded
annually up to a maximum of three thousand U.S. dollars ($3,000). Grants
are awarded for specific purposes, and within one year each grantee is
required to submit a brief written report detailing how the grant funds were
allocated.
Who is Eligible?
Applicant(s), age 35 or younger, who have demonstrated excellence in their
chemical information related research and who are developing careers that
have the potential to have a positive impact on the utility of chemical
information relevant to chemical structures, reactions and compounds, are
invited to submit applications. While the primary focus of the Grant
Program is the career development of young researchers, additional bursaries
may be made available at the discretion of the Trust. All requests must
follow the application procedures noted below and will be weighed against
the same criteria.
What Activities are Eligible?
Grants may be awarded to acquire the tools necessary to support research
activities, or for travel to collaborate with research groups, to attend a
conference relevant to one’s area of research, to gain access to special
computational facilities, or to acquire unique research techniques in
support of one’s research.
Application Requirements:
Applications must include the following documentation:
1. A letter that details the work upon which the Grant application is
to be evaluated as well as details on research recently completed by the
applicant;
2. The amount of Grant funds being requested and the details regarding
the purpose for which the Grant will be used (e.g. cost of equipment, travel
expenses if the request is for financial support of meeting attendance,
etc.). The relevance of the above-stated purpose to the Trust’s objectives
and the clarity of this statement are essential in the evaluation of the
application);
3. A brief biographical sketch, including a statement of academic
qualifications;
4. Two reference letters in support of the application. Additional
materials may be supplied at the discretion of the applicant only if
relevant to the application and if such materials provide information not
already included in items 1-4. Three copies of the complete application
document must be supplied for distribution to the Grants Committee.
Deadline for Applications:
Applications must be received no later than October 24, 2008.
Successful applicants will be notified by December 19, 2008.
Address for Submission of Applications:
Four copies of the application documentation should be forwarded to: Bonnie
Lawlor, CSA Trust Grant Committee Chair, 276 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, PA
19087, USA.
If you wish to enter your application by e-mail, please contact
Bonnie Lawlor at blawlor@nfais.org prior to submission.
Dr. Guenter Grethe
352 Channing Way
Alameda, CA 94502-7409
(510) 865-5152 (Home)
(510) 333-7526 (Mobile)
(510) 865-5152 (Fax)
ggrethe@comcast.net
CHMINF-L Archives (also to join or leave CHMINF-L, etc.)
http://listserv.indiana.edu/archives/chminf-l.html
Search the CHMINF-L archives at:
https://listserv.indiana.edu/cgi-bin/wa-iub.exe?S1=chminf-l
Sponsors of CHMINF-L:
http://www.indiana.edu/~libchem/chminfsupport.htm
Monday, 8 September 2008
Exploring What's New with the Web Version of SciFinder®
SciFinder continues to evolve to increase research productivity. In this session, we will explore the new web version and show you the latest and greatest that SciFinder has to offer. We will introduce you to the web version by:
Exploring the features and functionality of the new streamlined interface.
Unveiling one-click access to powerful SciFinder tools such as analysis, refinement, and linking tools.
Sharing valuable insights on how to make your web experience more efficient and productive.
Learn from your desktop or gather your colleagues and share the e-Seminar demonstration in an auditorium or meeting room. You can submit questions at any time during the e-Seminar.
To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com.
After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.
Broadcast Times (EDT):
September 9, 2008 - 9:00 am
September 9, 2008 - 1:00 pm
September 9, 2008 - 9:00pm
September 23, 2008 - 1:00 pm
September 30, 2008 - 9:00 am
October 14, 2008 - 9:00am
October 14, 2008 - 1:00 pm
October 21, 2008 - 9:00am
October 21, 2008 - 1:00pm
Exploring the features and functionality of the new streamlined interface.
Unveiling one-click access to powerful SciFinder tools such as analysis, refinement, and linking tools.
Sharing valuable insights on how to make your web experience more efficient and productive.
Learn from your desktop or gather your colleagues and share the e-Seminar demonstration in an auditorium or meeting room. You can submit questions at any time during the e-Seminar.
To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com.
After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.
Broadcast Times (EDT):
September 9, 2008 - 9:00 am
September 9, 2008 - 1:00 pm
September 9, 2008 - 9:00pm
September 23, 2008 - 1:00 pm
September 30, 2008 - 9:00 am
October 14, 2008 - 9:00am
October 14, 2008 - 1:00 pm
October 21, 2008 - 9:00am
October 21, 2008 - 1:00pm
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