http://hdl.handle.net/1813/491 2013-05-23T17:56:52Z 2013-05-23T17:56:52Z Freed, Jack H Crane, Brian (Interviewer) http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31520 2013-03-22T05:02:45Z 2012-11-13T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Jack H Freed Authors: Freed, Jack H; Crane, Brian (Interviewer) Abstract: Jack H Freed, the Frank and Robert Laughlin Professor of Physical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, describes his experiences in his early years, including his education, leading to his interest in chemistry, and in particular, physical chemistry. He describes how these interests developed into his activities in the field of electron-spin-resonance (ESR) over the past 50 years at Cornell, wherein he and his co-workers have laid the foundation of modern ESR, both theoretical and experimental, and its applications in chemistry and biophysics. The interview was conducted by colleague and collaborator, Professor Brian Crane. Running time: 98 minutes.

2012-11-13T00:00:00Z Plane, Robert A. Hughes, Robert http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30947 2013-03-22T05:02:01Z 2012-09-08T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Robert A. Plane Authors: Plane, Robert A.; Hughes, Robert Abstract: Robert A. Plane, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, discussed his multifaceted, distinguished career with colleague Robert Hughes on September 8, 2012. He described his path into chemistry, how he came to co-author with Michell J. Sienko multiple textbooks in chemistry (including the famous text, Chemistry), his view on the future role of textbooks, his research interests and then his also distinguished career as an administrator. As an administrator Plane became Chair of the Chemistry Department at Cornell, Provost of the University while Dale Corson was president, President of Clarkson University, Director of the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station (Geneva) and President of Wells College. In retirement he became a vintner–extending his long-term hobby and his work at the NYS Experiment Station. Supplementary resources include public domain versions of his earliest textbooks.; Producer: J. Robert Cooke; Videographer: Peter Carroll

2012-09-08T00:00:00Z Sogah, Dotsevi Y. Hoffmann, Roald (Interviewer) http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30939 2013-03-22T05:02:00Z 2012-11-13T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Dotsevi Y. Sogah Authors: Sogah, Dotsevi Y.; Hoffmann, Roald (Interviewer) Abstract: The research interests of Professor Dotsevi Y. Sogah, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, are in nanotechnology, biomaterials, electronic materials, biodegradable materials, and environmentally benign materials. He is best known for his discovery of a group transfer polymerization process – a fundamentally new method for polymer production. This process, which was listed among the inventions of the millennium in the US, has been commercialized by DuPont Company. It revolutionized the ink-jet printing system and found applications in the automotive industry and photoresists in the electronics industry.; Beginning in 1980 Sogah worked at the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware where he was a research manager for polymer science. In 1991 Cornell University took an exceptional step of appointing him directly as full professor with indefinite tenure. He has served on numerous editorial boards and on many select government committees. He consults and lectures widely. At Cornell Professor Sogah teaches both broad (and popular) undergraduate courses, as well as advanced polymer chemistry courses. This talented and accomplished professor is interviewed by Professor Emeritus Roald Hoffmann.; In addition to the 55-minute dialog, supplementary resources include a biographical sketch, a curriculum vitae, and some general-audience news articles. A streaming version is provided as well as several formats suitable for mobile devices.

2012-11-13T00:00:00Z Hughes, Robert Widom, Ben http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30386 2013-03-22T05:01:49Z 2011-10-17T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Robert Hughes – Interview by Ben Widom Authors: Hughes, Robert; Widom, Ben Abstract: Robert E. Hughes recounts his life-journey covering his early years in NYC, military service, higher education and post-Ph.D. work, his time at Penn and his return to Cornell. He oversaw the highly-regarded Materials Research Center at Cornell and then pursued a national leadership role at NSF and as President of Associated Universities Inc., an organization that oversaw Big science in the US.; Running Time: 88 minutes

2011-10-17T00:00:00Z DiSalvo, Francis J Abruña, Héctor D (Interviewer) http://hdl.handle.net/1813/28556 2012-10-26T05:01:55Z 2012-01-12T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Francis J DiSalvo Authors: DiSalvo, Francis J; Abruña, Héctor D (Interviewer) Abstract: “A Conversation with Francis J. DiSalvo” is a contribution from the Oral History Project of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Frank DiSalvo, the John A. Newman Professor of Physical Science and Director of the Center for a Sustainable Future, is interviewed by Héctor D. Abruña, the Emile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell. This wide-ranging conversation explores the influences from early childhood forward that led DiSalvo to a career in science, how his pathway took many interesting but unanticipated turns and how he came to Cornell. This also describes his approach to leadership in science and his latest challenge as Director of the David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future. New graduate students should find this to be a useful introduction to the realm of scientific research. Running time: 64 minutes. Three alternative QuickTime versions (H.264 codec) for the web and for mobile devices are included. Description: Videographer & Producer: J. Robert Cooke

2012-01-12T00:00:00Z Meinwald, Jerrold Ganem, Bruce (Interviewer) http://hdl.handle.net/1813/24555 2013-03-22T05:01:56Z 2011-10-15T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Jerrold Meinwald Authors: Meinwald, Jerrold; Ganem, Bruce (Interviewer) Abstract: Jerrold Meinwald, the Goldwin Smith Professor Emeritus of the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department, shares insights into the factors that drew him into the world of Chemistry and later into Chemical Ecology, a field he co-founded with the late professor Tom Eisner of CALS, reflects upon some highlights of his own career, how he was mentored, and shares perspectives on the evolution of Chemical Biology. The interview was conducted by a colleague of many years, Professor Bruce Ganem. Running time: 99 minutes.

2011-10-15T00:00:00Z Bauer, Simon Widom, Ben Scheraga, Harold http://hdl.handle.net/1813/24515 2013-03-22T05:02:19Z 2011-10-15T00:00:00Z

Title: Simon Bauer 100th Birthday Celebration Authors: Bauer, Simon; Widom, Ben; Scheraga, Harold Abstract: The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology saluted Simon Bauer on the occasion of his 100th birthday in an event on October 15, 2011 in the recently opened Physical Sciences Building. Accompanied by his extended family, Bauer traveled to Ithaca for the event and personally delivered a 16-minute address. This was followed by remarks by his former Ph.D. student Ben Widom, Goldwin Smith Professor Emeritus, who reviewed some highlights of Bauer’s distinguished career in science. Professor Emeritus Harold A. Scheraga delivered the after dinner speech. Running time 61 minutes. See also 'A Conversation with Simon Bauer' at http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/3768

2011-10-15T00:00:00Z Cooke, J. Robert Washburn, Lars http://hdl.handle.net/1813/9464 2010-04-23T19:46:25Z 2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

Title: W. Donald Cooke Memorial Service Authors: Cooke, J. Robert; Washburn, Lars Abstract: A memorial service for Professor Emeritus W. Donald Cooke was held on 20 September 2007 at Cornell University. The memorial included speeches by Hector Abruna, Dale Corson, Joe Ballantyne, Harold Scheraga, Fred McLafferty, Ben Widom, and Tim Cooke. J. Robert Cooke edited and produced the DVD using Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro on a Macintosh Mac Pro. The slideshows were prepared using KeyNote.

2007-09-20T00:00:00Z Scheraga, Harold A. Wilcox, Charles http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3526 2012-10-26T05:01:09Z 2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Harold A. Scheraga Authors: Scheraga, Harold A.; Wilcox, Charles Abstract: Sponsored by the Oral History Project of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University, led by Charles Wilcox and Kelly Strickland, this presents an extended interview with a senior member of the faculty, Harold A, Scheraga, in which he shares his life's journey, professional interests and reflections about the distinctive character of his department and its nurturing environment. Topics [m:s] Growing up in Monticello, NY [5:40]; War Years [7:06]; Post-doctoral at Harvard [5:30]; Coming to Cornell [4:21]; Department Chair [12:42]; Research ? Structure of Water [6:40]; Research ? Computer Studies [9:33]; Biological Significance of Global Free-Energy Minimum [6:10]; Can the Protein Folding Problem Be Solved? [2:42]; Conclusion [1:10] A short biographies of interviewee and interviewer [] are included, in addition to a photo gallery and list of publications of the interviewee. Video Total Run Time: 64 minutes. The streaming video is openly accessible at: http://ifup.cit.cornell.edu. The DVD was produced by J. Robert Cooke.

2006-09-01T00:00:00Z McLafferty, Fred W. Abruna, Hector http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3525 2012-10-26T05:01:26Z 2006-09-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A Conversation with Fred W. McLafferty Authors: McLafferty, Fred W.; Abruna, Hector Abstract: Sponsored by the Oral History Project of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University, led by Charles Wilcox and Kelly Strickland, this presents an extended interview with a senior member of the faculty, Fred McLafferty, in which he shares his life's journey, professional interests and reflections about the distinctive character of his department and its nurturing environment. Topics [m:s]: Biography [13:37]; Cornell Faculty [6:26]; Department Changes [19:54]; Industry Changes [4:48]; McLafferty Rearrangement [6:46]; Long View [10:51]; Fourier Transform [9:21]; Next Frontiers [10:46]; Concluding Remarks [3:59] Short biographies of interviewee and interviewer [Hector Abruna] are included, in addition to a photo gallery and list of publications of the interviewee. Video Total Run Time: 1 hr and 31 minutes The streaming video is openly accessible at: http://ifup.cit.cornell.edu. The DVD was produced by J. Robert Cooke.

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