Issue 01.18 February 2018

Photo: Senior author Todd McMullen and lead author Ana Lopez-Campistrous discuss their work in the lab at University of Alberta.

UPCOMING ACPA EVENTS

ACPA WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT COURSE March 2, 2018 Hotel Blackfoot Calgary, AB May 30, 2018 Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton, AB Early-Bird Registration Deadline: May 16, 2018

The Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta is pleased to offer a one-day course on water & wastewater treatment. Topics of discussion will include basic application of water, water quality, water chemistry and laboratory measurement methods. Specifically, water and wastewater issues for the oil and gas industry will be addressed. SPONSORSHIP | COURSE INFORMATION LEARN MORE | REGISTER

SAVE-THE-DATE FOR THE ACPA 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  May 5, 2018 Best Western Denham Inn Leduc, AB LEARN MORE | REGISTER

Speaker Bio: Margaret-Ann Armour, BSc, MSc Margaret-Ann Armour was educated at the University of Edinburgh, (BSc, MSc) and the University of Alberta (PhD) and joined the Chemistry Department at the University of Alberta in 1979. Her research was into the handling and disposal of small quantities of hazardous chemical waste. Since 2005, she has been Associate Dean of Science, Diversity.

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2018! Consider an exciting opportunity to help your Association by serving as a member of the ACPA Board of Directors. Four director positions are available. Any nominations from the membership must be received at the ACPA office by March 21, 2018, together with the written consent of the nominee, who must be a member in good standing. Each nomination must be signed by at least three (3) members in good standing. The three sponsoring members may fax, mail or e-mail separate copies of the nomination sheet with their signature and the name of the nominee, if they cannot all sign a single copy.  Election ballots will be issued by April 5, 2018.The new Board will be introduced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 5, 2018.

NOMINATION FORM BOARD OF DIRECTORS If you have questions about serving on the Board or getting more involved with the ACPA in other ways, please feel free to contact the ACPA Executive Director, Kathy Janzen, at executivedirector@pchem.ca for more information.

ACPA PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR CHEMISTS This short, one-day course will provide an introduction to the ethical framework that guides professional chemists in the conduct of their duties. The course focuses on solving practical issues that arise in professional practice. After a full morning of presentations by two instructors, Nils Petersen and Kathy Janzen, and several case studies examining issues that arise in everyday work situations, an examination based on a case study is given at the end of the day. Candidates that pass the exam will receive an Ethics certificate. A course outline and biographical sketches of the presenters are attached.

Photo: Professor Robert Campbell and one of his graduate students work in the lab at the University of Alberta

Friday, March 23, 2018 Hotel Blackfoot Calgary, AB Early-Bird Registration Deadline:  March 9, 2018 REGISTER CALGARY

May 30, 2018 Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton, AB Early-Bird Registration Deadline:  May 16, 2018 REGISTER EDMONTON

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

WETLAND POLICY BASICS ONLINE COURSE

This short online course was designed for anyone interested in Alberta's wetlands, and will teach: what a wetland is and how it is classified tips and direction on how to identify wetlands a basic understanding of the regulatory requirements for activities in a wetland an understanding the Wetland Policy and how it is implemented in Alberta

Course Date: March 1, 2018 Registration Opens: February 15, 2018

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AGAT LABORATORIES' SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY TALKS

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AGAT Laboratories' Science and Technology Talks 2018 offer the opportunity for industry professionals to join together to learn and discuss relevant topics in the Energy, Environmental, Industrial and Health and Safety Sectors. Additionally, it offers an opportunity to present their unique challenges and questions to our industry leaders from a variety of backgrounds such as governmental, laboratory, energy and environmental consulting professions.

March 23, 2018 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lloydminster, SK

April 13, 2018 Pomeroy Hotel Grande Prairie, AB

101ST CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION "Come for the CSC conference, stay for the Ethics course!" May 27 - 31, 2018 Edmonton, AB LEARN MORE

Canada’s premiere chemistry event, CSC 2018, will feature plenary, invited and submitted lectures, jointly organized international symposia, poster sessions, panel discussions, and special events, including a closing day outreach event. The conference program will showcase outstanding science from across Canada and around the world, featuring the latest innovations in research in the traditional sub-disciplines of chemistry, both fundamental and applied, as well as in emerging areas of chemistry that involve cross-disciplinary and translational research.

ALBERTA WETLAND RAPID EVALUATION TOOL - ACTUAL (ABWRET-A)

This course provides participants with a strong understanding of the Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool-Actual. Both on-line learning and hands-on field training from the creator of the wetland evaluation tool, Dr. Paul Adamus, are combined in this easily accessible course, to prepare you for the 2018 field season. Field Dates: July 17, 2018 Calgary, AB July 19, 2018 Edmonton, AB

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NEWS UPDATES

OPINION: CLIMATE POLICIES MUST NOT HINDER ALBERTA'S CHEMISTRY INDUSTRY Alberta’s chemistry sector provides many benefits to the province, its communities and citizens. Chemistry is the largest manufacturing industry in the province with annual shipments of $16 billion. The sector employs 8,000 highly skilled workers at an average salary of over $90,000, and supports an additional 45,000 positions in supporting and service industries. Read More

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

ACPA MEMBER RENEWAL REMINDER Membership fees are due on February 28, 2018. A friendly reminder to upload your professional development form on your member account at www.pchem.ca.

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JOB BOARD

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Job advertisements are posted on the ACPA website for a three-month period as well as shared on our LinkedIn page. This service is complimentary for opportunities submitted by ACPA members in good standing (Professional Chemists or Chemists-in-Training) on behalf of their organizations, a $100 fee is applicable to non-members. Ads may be e-mailed directly to the  ACPA office . Job postings are listed on the  Careers page on the  ACPA website . Please check this web page regularly for new postings that may have tight application deadlines.

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