Abstract Index

Sunday, November 4, 2007

1:35 PM - 5:20 PM
Chemical Dynamics Calculations: Applications and Developments - I
Mesquite (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Bill Poirier, Texas Tech University
Presider: Gregory I. Gellene, Texas Tech University

1.
Coherent-States Chemistry: A Unified Approach to Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics
Jorge Morales, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2.
Alternatives to Kohn-Sham Density Functional Theory
James P. Finley, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
3.
Multipolar Quantum Trajectory Methods
Bill Poirier, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
4.
Representing and Selecting Vibrational Angular Momentum States for Quasiclassical Trajectory Chemical Dynamics Simulations
Upakarasamy Lourderaj1, Emilio Martinez-Nunez2 and William L. Hase1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
5.
Dynamics of the H++ HF, H++ C2H4and H++ CO Reactions at ELab= 30 Ev: A Complete Electron Nuclear Dynamics Investigation
Buddhadev Maiti and Jorge Morales, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
6.
Understanding Electronic Dynamics Driven by Electron-Phonon Hamiltonians: Time Local Master Equation and Unitary Transformation Approaches
Andrey Pereverzev and Eric R. Bittner, University of Houston, Houston, TX

Monday, November 5, 2007

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Innovations in Electronic Education in Chemistry and the Smart Classroom
Aspen (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Gregory I. Gellene, Texas Tech University

7.
Mastering Chemistry: The Most Advanced, Educationally Effective, Online Homework and Tutorial System in the World
Matthew Stringer, Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ
8.
All You Need to Know about the OWL Style to Online Web-Based Learning
LydiaMartinez Rivera, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
9.
Boosting Student Performance with ARIS
Jason S. Overby, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
10.
Increase Learning Gains by Using WileyPLUSwith CATALYST
Amanda Wainer, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ
11.
Eduspace, Thinkwell, and WebAssign---Mix and Match Your Solution
Lisa Rackard, Houghton Mifflin College Division, Houston, TX

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Perchlorate in the Environment - I
Redwood (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizers: Purnendu K. (Sandy) Dasgupta, University of Texas, Arlingtom, Todd Anderson, Texas Tech University
Presider: Purnendu K. (Sandy) Dasgupta, University of Texas at Arlington

12.
Ion Chromatography: A Challenging Yet Useful Tool to Determine Perchlorate in Complex Matrices
Jaclyn E. Cañas1, Lu Yu2, Quiqiong Cheng3 and Todd Anderson1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Arcadis, Baton Rouge, LA, (3)University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
13.
Sample Processing Techniques for Perchlorate and Iodide Analysis
Jason Dyke1, Andrea B. Kirk2, P. Kalyani Martinelango1 and Purnendu K. (Sandy) Dasgupta2, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
14.
Perchlorate Exposure in the US Population
Ben C. Blount and Liza Valentin-Blasini, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA
15.
Assessing Perchlorate Environmental Chemistry and Exposure
Todd Anderson, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
16.
Perchlorate Generation by Passing Chloride Aerosols through Electric Spark
Suhas Mohan, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Supramolecular Chemistry - I
Sponsor: Eburon Organics USA,Inc., Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Mahogany (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University
Presider: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University

17.
Fluorescence-Based Metal Ion Chemosensors
Jong Seung Kim, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
18.
Fluorescent Calixarene-Based Receptors as Optical Chemosensors of Heavy Metal Ions
Galina G. Talanova1, Nicole M. Buie1, Ebony D. Roper1, Vladimir S. Talanov1, Raymond J. Butcher1, Richard A. Bartsch2 and Maryna G. Gorbunova3, (1)Howard University, Washington, DC, (2)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (3)Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN
19.
Di-Ionizable Calix[4]Arene-Crown Ethers as Efficient and Selective Divalent Metal Ion Extractants
Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
20.
Synthesis and Metal Ion Extraction by Di-Ionizable p-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-1,2-Thiacrown-3 Compounds in the Cone Conformation
Dongmei Zhang, Jennifer Crawford and Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
21.
Synthesis of the Novel Di-Ionizable-p-tert-Butylcalix[4]arene-Monothiacrown-5 Ligands and Their Metal Ion Binding
Yanfei Yang1, Xiaodan Cao2 and Richard A. Bartsch2, (1)Texas Tech Unviersity, Lubbock, TX, (2)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
22.
Complexation of Sodium Ions by Di-Ionized Calix[4]Arene-1,2-Crown-3 in Methanol
Xiaodan Cao, Dongmei Zhang and Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Surfaces and Interfaces - I
Sycamore (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizers: Carol Korzeniewski, Texas Tech University, Louisa Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University
Presider: Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University

23.
Catalytically Active Gold: From Nano-Particles to Ultra-Thin Films
D. Wayne Goodman, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
24.
Low Temperature CO Oxidation by Dendrimer Templated Au/TiO2 and NiAu/TiO2 Catalysts
Bert D. Chandler, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
25.
Using SERS to Monitor Reactions of Surface-Bound Succinimide Esters
Richard Martoglio, Elizabeth Heiser and Nicole Dalesandro, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
26.
Self-Assembly of Pyridyl-Substituted Porphyrins on Surfaces of Au111
Zorabel M. LeJeune and Jayne C. Garno, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
27.
Study of Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate Using Atomic Force Microscopy and Thermogravimetry
Rajasekar Pitchimani, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
28.
Surface Reactivity of Nanocrystalline Anatase: A Surface Structural Interpretation with the CD-MUSIC Model
Moira K. Ridley, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX and Michael L. Machesky, Illinois State Water Survey, Champaign, IL
29.
Single Molecule Diffusion at a Supported Polymer Brush/Solvent Interface
Carmen G. Reznik, Andrea Wheat, Qusai Darugar, Tim Fulghum, Rigoberto Advincula and Christy Landes, University of Houston, Houston, TX

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Chemical Dynamics Calculations: Applications and Developments - II
Mesquite (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Bill Poirier, Texas Tech University
Presider: Bill Poirier, Texas Tech University

30.
Practical Approaches to Condensed Phase Quantum Dynamics Exploiting Quantum Decoherence
Peter Rossky, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
31.
Toward Accurate and Efficient Surface Hopping Methods for Nonadiabatic Problems
Michael F. Herman, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
32.
Quantum Dynamics with Un-Real Quantum Trajectories
Robert E. Wyatt, University of Texas, Austin, TX
33.
Building Adaptive Wavelet Technology for Quantum Dynamics
Bruce R. Johnson, Ramiro Acevedo and Richard Lombardini, Rice University, Houston, TX
34.
Quantum Dynamics of Complex-Forming Reactions
Hua Guo, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Organic Chemistry - I
Maple (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University
Presider: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University

35.
Development of Alphe-Helix Mimetics for Biomedical Applications
Jung-Mo Ahn, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
36.
Protein-Resistant Surfaces Presenting Biomoleucles
Chengzhi Cai, Guoting Qin and Amit Kumar, University of Houston, Houston, TX
37.
Asymmetric Synthesis of α-Hydroxystannanes
Anyu He, Pareshkumar Patel and J. R. Falck, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
38.
Greener Friedel-Crafts Reactions
Perry C. Reeves and Ryan Mack, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
39.
Organocatalytic Enantioselective Cyclopropanations between ƒÑƒZƒNƒ"-Unsaturated Aldehydes and Bromomalonates
Hexin Xie, Hao Li, Jian Wang, Liansuo Zu, Wei Jiang and Wei Wang, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
40.
Dual Pathways for 1,3-Diradicals Formed in the Photolysis of Monoaryl Oxiranes
Rick C. White1, Benny E. Arney1, Milos Trajkovic2, Laura Fisher1, Emily McCurdy1 and Heiko Ihmels3, (1)Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, (2)University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, (3)Universitat Siegen, Siegen, Germany
41.
Preliminary Examination of the Conical Intersection Approach to the Lumiketone Like Rearrangement in
Benny E. Arney, Towler Michael and Massenburg Amy, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
42.
Viologen-Catalyzed Aza Diels-Alder Reaction: One-Step Synthesis of Tetrahydroquinoline Derivatives from N-Arylimines and N-Vinyl Compounds
Zheng Xue and Michael F. Mayer, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
43.
Building Biotin-Linked Viologen SAM's Via Combined Solution/Solid-Phase Synthesis
Robert D. Long, Juchao Yan, Prashant M.V. Muttanapalli, Emmanuel Amoah and Lucas Harless, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

1:35 PM - 5:30 PM
Condensed Phase Structure and Dynamics: A Tribute to Wilse Robinson - I
Mesquite (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizers: William L. Hase, Texas Tech University, Graham Fleming, University of California, Berkeley, Mostafa El-Sayed, Georgia Tech
Presider: Graham Fleming, University of California, Berkeley

44.
Energy Transfer and Photosynthesis
Graham Fleming, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
45.
Water Cluster Anions: Molecular-Level Models for Hydrated Electron Behavior
Mark A. Johnson, Yale Univ, New Haven, CT
46.
Quantum Dynamics of Ultrafast Electron Transfer Reactions
Haobin Wang, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
47.
Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Excess Electrons in Clusters
Daniel M. Neumark, Univerisity of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
48.
Solute-Solvent Interactions in Cryogenic Liquids: Vibrational Overtone Spectroscopy of Dilute Solutions of Methane in Liquid Argon or Nitrogen
Carlos E. Manzanares and Alfredo López-Calvo, Baylor University, Waco, TX
49.
Characterizations of Organizations and Interactions of Molecules in Self-Assembling Lipid Domains in Membranes
Kwan H. Cheng, Juyang Huang and Mark W. Vaughn, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

1:35 PM - 5:20 PM
Metabolomics: Current Technologies and Applications
Maple (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Paul Pare, Texas Tech University
Presider: Paul Pare, Texas Tech University

50.
Large-Scale Biochemical Profiling for Discovery and Hypothesis Generation
Lloyd W. Sumner, Mohamed A. Farag, Corey D. Broeckling, David V. Huhman, Ewa Urbanczyk-Wochniak, Bonnie S. Watson, Mohamed Bedair, Zhentian Lei, Satish Nagaraj, Marina Naoumkina, Bettina Deavours and Richard A. Dixon, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK
51.
Integration of Isotopomer-Based Metabolomics with Functional Genomics
Teresa W.-M. Fan, Mohamed Farag, Vennila Arumugam, Richard M. Higashi and Andrew N. Lane, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
52.
Metabolomics: Opportunities, Challenges and Approaches
David H. Powell, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
53.
Metabolite Profiling Provides Insights into the Structure of Biosynthetic Pathways
Ann Perera and Basil Nikolau, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
54.
Metabolite Profiling by HPLC-MS and Its Application to Further Understanding the Cholesterol 25-Hydroxylase Enzyme
Jeffrey G. McDonald, David R. Bauman, Bonne M. Thompson and David W. Russell, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX

1:35 PM - 5:20 PM
Novel Synthesis and Asymmetric Reactions - I
Aspen (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University
Presider: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University

55.
Formation of C-C Bonds Via Catalytic Hydrogenation
Michael J. Krische, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
56.
Asymmetric Aza-Henry Reaction Using New Chiral N-Phosphonyl Imines
Adiseshu Kattuboina, Parminder Kaur, Ai Teng and Guigen Li, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
57.
Synthesis of New Proline Derivatives for Organocatalysis
Cong-Gui Zhao, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
58.
Organocatalytic Enantioselective Cascade Reactions
Wei Wang, Hao Li, Jiang Wang, Liansuo Zu and Hexin Xie, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
59.
Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Potential Cofactors for DNA Enzymes
Robert R. Kane, Baylor University, Waco, TX

1:35 PM - 5:20 PM
Process Chemistry
Hickory (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Satomi Niwayama, Texas Tech University
Presider: Satomi Niwayama, Texas Tech University

60.
Process Optimization for An Asymmetric Hydrogenation of a Beta,Beta-Disubstituted Acrylate Ester and It's Acid
Christopher A. Teleha1, William A. Kinney1, Shyamali Ghosh1, Bruce Maryanoff1, Gabriela A. Grasa2, Jonathan Medlock3, Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa2, Andrew S. Thompson4, Maria Newport4 and Ryan Hansen4, (1)Johnson and Johnson PRD, Spring House, PA, (2)Johnson Matthey, Catalysis and Chiral Technologies, West Deptford, NJ, (3)Johnson Matthey Catalysis and Chiral Technologies, Cambridge, United Kingdom, (4)J-Star Research Inc., South Plainfield, NJ
61.
Practical and Efficient Synthesis of 6-Amino-1-Tetralone Via Smiles Rearrangement
Masahiro Mizuno, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Osaka, Japan
62.
Catalytic Oxidative Carbonylation of Diamines to Cyclic Ureas
Lisa McElwee-White, Ampofo Darko, Delmy J. Díaz and F. Chris Curran, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
63.
Exploitation of Some New Synthetic Reagents
Takayuki Shioiri, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
64.
Process Optimization for Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Ketones and Alkenes for Making Important Pharmaceutical Products
Xumu Zhang, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ

11:40 PM - 5:20 PM
Perchlorate in the Environment - II
Redwood (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizers: Purnendu K. (Sandy) Dasgupta, University of Texas at Arlington, Todd Anderson, Texas Tech University
Presider: Todd Anderson, Texas Tech University

65.
Changes in Perchlorate Excretion in Human Milk Following Iodine Supplementation
Andrea B. Kirk1, Jason Dyke2 and Purnendu K. (Sandy) Dasgupta1, (1)University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, (2)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
66.
Kinetics of Perchlorate Generation Via Photodissociation of Aqueous Oxychlorine Solutions
Jeremiah E. Mangold, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
67.
Atmospheric Origin of Perchlorate in Southern High Plains of Texas
Srinath Rajagopalan, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
68.
Natural Perchlorate Reservoir in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of the Southwestern USA
Balaji Rao, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

1:40 PM - 5:20 PM
Supramolecular Chemistry - II
Mahogany (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University
Presider: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University

69.
Alkali, Main Group, and Transition Metal Calixarenes; A Constellation of Metallocalixarene Structures
Lihua Liu1, Daniel Mendoza Espinosa1, Bernat A. Martinez Ortega1, Lev Zakharov2, Arnold L. Rheingold2 and Tracy A. Hanna1, (1)Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, (2)University of California - San Diego, La Jolla, CA
70.
Wurster's Crowns: The Synthesis and Properties of Redox-Active Phenylenediamine-Based Receptors
John W. Sibert, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
71.
Organotin Biocides: The Role of Intra- and Inter-Molecular Secondary Bonding
Keith H. Pannell, U. T. El Paso, El Paso, TX
72.
Dinuclear RuII Complexes Which Catalyze Water Decomposition
Zeping Deng, RandolphP. Thummel, Ruifa Zong and Huan-Wei Tseng, University of Houston, Houston, TX
73.
Two Photon Probes for Bioimaging
Hwan Myung Kim, Bo Ra Kim, Myoung Jin An, Mun Sik Seo and Bong Rae Cho, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea

1:40 PM - 5:20 PM
Surfaces and Interfaces - II
Sycamore (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizers: Louisa Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University, Carol Korzeniewski, Texas Tech University
Presider: Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University

74.
Defect Nucleation and Wear in Nanoscopic Contacts
James D. Batteas, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
75.
Nanocarbon-Supported PtPd Catalysts Prepared by Chemical Vapor Deposition
Keith Stevenson and Ganesh Vijayaraghavan, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
76.
Influences of Surfactant and Nanoparticle Assembly on Effective Interfacial Tensions
Huan Ma, Mingxiang Luo and Lenore L. Dai, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
77.
Pt Single Crystal Electrodes as Standards in the Study of Fuel Cell Reactions
Prachak Inkaew and Carol Korzeniewski, Texas Tech University, Lubbbok, TX
78.
Combining Magnetic Sample Modulation and Contact-Mode AFM to Map Magnetic and Ferromagnetic Nanomaterials on Surfaces
Jayne C. Garno, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
79.
Infrared Spectroscopy as a Probe of Interfacial Water in Nafion Membrane Materials
Carol Korzeniewski, Rukma Basnayake and Evan Adams, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
80.
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanoparticle Self-Assembly at a Liquid-Liquid Interface
Mingxiang Luo, Oleg A. Mazyar, Qing Zhu, Mark W. Vaughn, William L. Hase and Lenore L. Dai, Texas Tech Umiversity, Lubbock, TX

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Chemical Education
Cypress (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Dominick Casadonte, Texas Tech University
Presider: Dominick J. Casadonte, Texas Tech University

81.
Improving Critical Thinking and Writing in the General Chemistry Laboratory
Jessica Rogers, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
82.
Toward Increasing Chemical Literacy
Morton Z. Hoffman, Boston University, Boston, MA
83.
Design of Integrated Undergraduate Research Facilities for Chemistry
J.D. Lewis, Henry Altmiller, Eamonn Healy and Mary Kopecki-Fjetland, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX
84.
Development of a Two Week Interim Course in Germany and Paris
Rick C. White1, Janis H. White1, John White2 and Maria Granic-White2, (1)Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, (2)Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
85.
How Did Millikan Measure the Charge on An Electron and Was He Guilty of Scientific Dishonesty?
Frank Walmsley, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
86.
How Can There Be Green M and M Candies with No Green Dye?
Frank Walmsley, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
87.
How Do High School Chemistry Teachers Teach Chemistry in Inclusive Classes?
Frackson Mumba1, William Hunter2 and Vivien M weene Chabalengula1, (1)Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, (2)Illinois State University, Normal, IL

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sci-Mix Poster Session
Atrium (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: William L. Hase, Texas Tech University
Presider: Gregory I. Gellene, Texas Tech University

88.
IridiumI-Catalyzed Stereospecific Decarboxylative Allylic Amidation of Benzyl 1-Substituted-2-Propen-1-Yl Imidodicarbonates
Om Singh, Srinivasa Reddy and Hyunsoo Han, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
89.
Effect of Starch Structure on Its Degradation Kinetics
Hari K. R. Pandi and Paul Bernazzani, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
90.
A Unique Coupling Reaction for the Synthesis of 4,7-Diacetylide-1,10-Phenanthroline
Hyungsock Suh, Texas Tech University, LUBBOCK, TX
91.
Synthesis of a Novel NHC and Analysis of Its Selectivity Ni-Catalyzed Rearrangements of Cyclopropylen-Ynes
Kelly M. Wiggins, Austin College, Sherman, TX and Janis Louie, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
92.
The Synthesis and Chiral Anion Recognition Properties of a Metalloporphyrin Host
Johnathan Bailey, Kyle Fort and Stephen D. Starnes, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
93.
Fluorescence Sensing of Anion Binding to a β,β'-Substituted Porphyrin Host
Carlos Kee1, Meredith Foley2, Bradley D. Smith2 and Stephen D. Starnes1, (1)Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX, (2)University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
94.
Double Stereodifferentiation in the Amidomercuration Reactions of 4-Alkoxy-5-Alkenyl Amides/Carbamates: Profound Stereodirecting Effects by N-Protection Groups
Satwinder Singh, Om Singh, Savitha Muramulla and Hyunsoo Han, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
95.
Functionalized Chiral Ionic Liquid as Recyclable Organocatalyst for Asymmetric Michael Addition to Nitrostyrenes
Qianying Zhang, Bukuo Ni and Allan D. Headley, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
96.
Chelation-Controlled Asymmetric Aminohalogenation Reaction
Yining Wang1, Adiseshu Kattuboina2, Teng Ai2, Diya Banerjee1 and Guigen Li2, (1)Texas Tech University, LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79409, TX, (2)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
97.
Studies of Solvent Effects in Highly Efficient Monohydrolysis of Dimethyl Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2,5-Diene-2,3-Dicarboxylate
Satomi Niwayama1, Hezhen Wang1, Yoshikazu Hiraga2 and J. Cole Clayton1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
98.
Design and Synthesis of Chiral Imidazolium Ionic Liquids and Their Application in Asymmetric Baylis-Hillman Reaction
Satish Garre1, Erica Parker2 and Allan D. Headley1, (1)Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX, (2)Texas A&M University, commerce, TX
99.
Heat Transport through Nanojunctions: A Multilayer Multiconfiguration Time-Dependent Hartree Approach
Kirill A. Velizhanin1, Haobin Wang1 and Michael Thoss2, (1)New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, (2)Technical University of Munich, D-85748 Garching, Germany
100.
Cyber Infrastructure for Analysis and Animation of Chemical Dynamics Simulations
Sailesh Baidya, William L. Hase and Yu Zhuang, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
101.
Ab Initio Direct Dynamics Trajectory Study of the Cl- + CH3I SN2 Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction
Jiaxu Zhang Sr., Upakarasamy Lourderaj, William L. Hase and Srirangam V. Addepalli, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
102.
Resonance State Contributions to the Three-Body Formation Rate of Ne2+
Benjamin W. Backlund and Gregory I. Gellene, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
103.
Symmetry Induced Kinetic Isotope Effects in the Radiative Association to Produce the Molecular Helium Ion He2+
Junkai Xie, Bill Poirier and Greg Gellene, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
104.
Expanding the Application of the Conjugate Symmetric Lanczos Method in Electromagnetic and Quantum Propagation
Richard L. Lombardini, Ramiro Acevedo and Bruce R. Johnson, Rice University, Houston, TX
105.
Tethering of Palladium Complexes to Functionalized Surface of Mesoporous Silica
Sasa Korom, Disney Rachel-Philip and Nenad M. Kostic, Texas A&M University at Commerce, Commerce, TX
106.
Synthesis and Thermal Analysis of Energetic Coordination Compounds: Bis-5-Nitro-2H-Tetrazolato-N2Tetraammine CobaltIII Perchlorate BNCP and Its Transition Metal Analogues
Huizhong Sun, Louisa Hope-Weeks and Brandon Weeks, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
107.
Complexation of Tethered Dyes with Cucurbit[7]Uril
Ronald L. Halterman, Jason L. Moore, Lisa M. Mannel, Andrew R. Miller and Wai Tak Yip, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
108.
Sonochemical Synthesis and Characterization of Boron Nitride Intercalation Compounds
Zhengrong Li and Dominick, J. Casadonte, Jr, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
109.
Nanostructure Mn-Oxide-Based Crystal Balls, Strings, and Rods: What's in Your Oxide?
N. R. Birkner1, S. M. Steinberg1, R. J. Fairhurst1, T. Hartmann2 and L.-Z. Ma3, (1)UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, (2)Idaho State University, Idaho Falls, ID, (3)Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies, Las Vegas, NV
110.
Static Deflection Measurements of Cantilever Arrays Reveal Polymer Film Expansion and Contraction
David E. Snow1, Brandon Weeks1, Dae Jung Kim1, Albert Loui2, Bradley R. Hart2 and Louisa J. Hope-Weeks1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2). Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
111.
Acrylamide Detection in Snack Chips- Comparison of Two HPLC Systems
Shane Guthrie and Nick Flynn, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
112.
Mapping the Magnetic Domains of Ferritin Using Magnetic Sample Modulation
Stephanie L. Daniels, Johnpeter N. Ngunjiri, Wilson K. Serem and Jayne C. Garno*, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
113.
Application of Particle Lithography to Prepare Nanostructures of Silane Self-Assembled Monolayers for Nanoscopic Control of Surface Chemistry
Kathie Lusker, Jie-Ren Li and Jayne C. Garno*, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
114.
Observation of the Production of Single Molecules in Living Cells by Single Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Randall Reif, Michelle Martinez and Dimitri Pappas, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
115.
Cyclic Voltammograms of Dye-Cucurbit[7]Uril CB7 Complexes
Ronald L. Halterman and Shawna B. Ellis, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
116.
Carbodiimide-Mediated Reaction with Self-Assembly Nano-Structured Quantum Dots for Latent Fingerprint Development
Shannon Gross and Chi Chung (Jorn) Yu, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
117.
A Microfabricated Electroosmotically Pumped Pipettor Capable of Pipetting Nanoliter-to-Picoliter Solutions
Chang Kyu Byun, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
118.
Tethering Lipid Bilayers Inside Nanopores of Anodic Aluminum Oxide for Multinuclear NMR Studies
Jithendra Reddy Bonthu and Juchao Yan, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
119.
The Antiandrogenic Activity of New Androstene Derivatives
Elena Ramirez1, Eugene Bratoeff1, Marisa Cabeza2, Teresa Ramirez3 and Leonila VicuÑa1, (1)National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico D.F., Mexico, (2)Metropolitan University, Mexico, Mexico, (3)Institute of Chemistry. National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico, Mexico
120.
Directed Evolution of Chondroitinase B Substrate Selectivity
Daniel V. Gil and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
121.
Directed Evolution of Chondroitinase ABC
Andrew D. Harper and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Chemistry Education at Community Colleges
Cypress (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Dominick Casadonte, Texas Tech University
Presider: Dominick Casadonte, Texas Tech University

122.
Challenges and Opportunities in Chemical Education at Community Colleges
William T. Haley Jr., San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX
123.
Student Transfer: Opportunities, Pitfalls, and Possibilities
Jodi L. Wesemann, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC
124.
To Be or Not to Be... or What to Be?!
Amina El-Ashmawy, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX
125.
The preparation of selected exercises, study, and practice problems in general chemistry: An effective tool and methodology
Kenneth M. Maloney, Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge, LA
126.
Panel Discussion: Issues in Chemistry at Community Colleges and Universities
Amina El-Ashmawy, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX, Jodi L. Wesemann, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, William Haley, San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX, Jesse Yeh, South Plains College, Levelland, TX and Morton Z. Hoffman, Boston University, Boston, MA

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
New Frontiers in Electrochemistry
Redwood (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Cynthia Zoski, New Mexico State University
Presider: Cynthia Zoski, New Mexico State University

127.
Application of Electrochemical Methods to Studies of Nanoparticles
Allen J. Bard and Xiaoyin Xiao, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
128.
What Can Electrochemistry Tell Us about the Mechanism of Hydrogen Production Catalyzed by Hydrogenase Active-Site Mimics?
Dennis H. Evans, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
129.
SECM Activity Screening and Electrochemical Characterization of Metal-Metal Oxide Oxygen Catalysts
Cynthia Zoski and Jose L Fernandez, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
130.
Electronic Conductivity of Nanoparticle Solids
Shaowei Chen, Sulolit Pradhan and Debraj Ghosh, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA
131.
Mechanisms of Nitrate and Oxygen Reduction on Electrode Surfaces
Andrew A. Gewirth, Sang-Eun Bae and Karen L. Stewart, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Biochemistry
Maple (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: David Nes, Texas Tech University
Presider: Joachim Weber, Texas Tech University

132.
Enterococcus Faecalis3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme a Synthase: Expression, Purification, and Characterization of Recombinant S308A Mutant Enzyme
Adeniyi M. Adebesin Jr. and Autumn L. Sutherlin, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
133.
Mutational Studies of Sterol Methyl Transferase to Identify Amino Acids Involved with Catalytic Activity and Product Determination
Kulothungan Ganapathy1, Christopher W. Jones1, Camille Marie Stephens2, Rit Vatsyayan2, Julie A Marshall2 and W. David Nes2, (1)Texas Tech University, lubbock, TX, (2)Texas Tech university, lubbock, TX
134.
Modeling of Human Glutathione Synthetase: An ATP-Grasp Enzyme
Mary E. Anderson1, Sara Hernandez1, Monique Carter1, Thomas R. Cundari2, Adriana Dinescu3 and Sarah Barelier1, (1)Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, (2)University of North Texas, Denton, TX, (3)Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
135.
Is Tryptophan Necessary in the Ferredoxin-Dependent Nitrite Reductase of Spinach?
Jatindra Tripathy1, David B. Knaff1, M. Hirasawa1, Sung-Kun Kim2 and J. P. Allen3, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Baylor University, Waco, TX, (3)Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
136.
Cryoresonance Raman Studies of P. Aeruginosa Azurin and Its Met121 Unnatural Amino Acid Analogues
Marzena B. Zaczek1, Roman S. Czernuszewicz1 and Yi Lu2, (1)University of Houston, Houston, TX, (2)University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
137.
Spectroscopic Studies of the Inhibition of the Bacilluscereus 5/B/6Metallo-ß-Lactamase
Cynthe L. Sims1, Sung-Kun Kim2, Mitchel L. Cottenoir1, Kyu-Me Kim1, Dustin M. Whitson1, William K. Myers3, Andrew J. Fisher4, David L. Tierney3 and Robert W. Shaw1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Baylor University, Waco, TX, (3)University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, (4)University of California, Davis, Davis, CA
138.
Small Molecule Modulation of Multiple Oncoproteins and Tumor Suppressors - Controlling the Cancer Machine
Y. N. Vashisht Gopal and Michael Van Dyke, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
139.
Linking Primary Metabolite Flux to Neurodegenerative Disease: A Metabolomics Approach to Natural Products Drug Discovery
P. Matthew Joyner and Robert H. Cichewicz, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
140.
Metabolic Profiling Reveals Novel Defense Response in M. Trunctulaagainst Fungi
Wensheng Li, Richard A. Dixon and Lloyd W. Sumner, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Condensed Phase Structure and Dynamics: A Tribute to Wilse Robinson - II
Mesquite (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizers: William L. Hase, Texas Tech University, Graham Fleming, University of California, Berkeley, Mostafa El-Sayed, Georgia Tech
Presider: Mostafa A. El-Sayed, Georgia Tech

141.
Metallic Gold Is More Precious on the Nanometer Size Scale;
Mostafa A. El-Sayed, Mostafa El-Sayed and Mostafa El-Sayed, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
142.
Magic Nanobullets: Nanosensors and Cancer Nanomedicine
Raoul Kopelman, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
143.
Non-Adiabatic Photoprocesses of Fundamental Importance to Chemistry: From Electronic Relaxation of DNA Bases to Intramolecular Charge Transfer in Electron Donor-Acceptor Molecules
Edward C. Lim, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
144.
Structure and Dynamics of Conjugated Polymers in Liquid Crystalline Solvents
Paul F. Barbara, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
145.
Infrared Spectroscopy of Gas Phase Amino Acids and Sugars
Elliot R. Bernstein, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Novel Synthesis and Asymmetric Reactions - II
Aspen (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University
Presider: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University

146.
Natural Products as Enduring Forums for Total Synthesis and Methodology Development
Daniel Romo, Ke Kong, Manuel Mancanella, Shaohui Wang, Gil Ma and Henry Nguyen, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
147.
Pyrrolidine-Based Chiral Pyridinium Ionic Liquids (ILs) as Recyclable and Highly Efficient Organocatalysts for the Asymmetric Michael Addition Reactions
Bukuo Ni, Qianying Zhang and Allan D. Headley, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
148.
Development of Novel Furan Based Cycloadditions
Dilip Sinha-Mahapatra, Shaofeng Duan, Kristopher Waynant, Paul Wiget, Elias Ramos-Miranda, Zhipeng Wang and James W. Herndon, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
149.
Total Synthesis of Imidazole-Containing Alkaloids
Carl J. Lovely, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
150.
Highly Enantioselective Indium Mediated Reactions
Gregory R. Cook, Robert Kargbo, Ryuji Hayashi and Yoko Takahashi, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Supramolecular Chemistry - III
Mahogany (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University
Presider: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University

151.
Calixpyrroles and Related Oligopyrrolic Macrocycles
Jonathan L. Sessler, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
152.
Design of Supramolecular Boronic Acid Sensors for Saccharide Recognition in Water
Takashi Hayashita, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
153.
Construction of Rotaxanes and Catenanes Via Tandem Claisen Rearrangement and Covalent Bond Formation
Kazuhisa Hiratani, Utsunomiya University, Utsunomiya, Japan
154.
Polyrotaxanes Via Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerizations of [2]Catenanes
Michael F. Mayer and Songsu Kang, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
155.
Novel Synthesis of a [3]Catenane Via Olefin Metathesis
Manav Gupta and Michael F. Mayer, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
156.
Polyrotaxanes from Olefinic [2]Catenanes
Songsu Kang, Preston A. May, Christianah Layode and Michael F. Mayer, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
157.
Inherently Chiral Calix[6]Arenes
Michael Blanda and Monty Hayes, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Surfaces and Interfaces - III
Sycamore (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizers: Louisa Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University, Carol Korzeniewski, Texas Tech University
Presider: Carol Korzeniewski, Texas Tech University

158.
Molybdenum and Tungsten Hydrogen Bronze Reagents for the Detection and Neutralization of Improvised Explosives
Nicholas Materer1, Allen Apblett2, Kashif Khan2 and B.P. Kiran2, (1)Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, (2)Oklahoma State Univeristy, Stillwater, OK
159.
Wettability of Structurally Stabilized Zirconia
Chin Li Cheung1, Gonghua Wang1, Fereydoon Namavar2, Wai-Ning Mei3, Renat F. Sabirianiov3, Xiao Cheng Zeng1, Hani Haider2 and Kevin L. Garvin2, (1)University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, (2)University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, (3)University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE
160.
Ab Initio Investigations of Hydrogen Chemisorption on Isoreticular Metal Organic Frameworks
Grant N. Merrill and Michael A. Miller, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
161.
AFM-Tip Induced Dendrite Formation on An Organic Material Thin Film
Gengxin Zhang and Brandon Weeks, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
162.
Molecular Modeling of Diffusion on a Crystalline Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate Surface
Po-Han Lin1, Rajesh Khare1, Brandon Weeks1 and Richard H. Gee2, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA
163.
Self-Assembled Multilayers of 4,4'-Dimercaptobiphenyl Formed by Cu(II)-Catalyzed Oxidation
Tina Louise Brower, Howard University, Washington, DC
164.
Removal of Thiols on Gold Surfaces Using NH4OH-H2O2-H2O Solution
Dae Jung Kim1, Brandon Weeks1, David E. Snow1, Rajasekar Pitchimani2 and Louisa Hope-Weeks1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
165.
An Inexpensive, Digital Instrument for Surface Tension, Interfacial Tension, and Density Determination
Darren L. Williams, Karl D. Kuklenz, Casie L. Jupe and Thomas J. Flaherty, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Poster Session: Physical Chemistry of Complex Fluids
Atrium (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Edward L. Quitevis, Texas Tech University
Presider: Edward L. Quitevis, Texas Tech University

166.
On the Validity of the Isoconversion Analysis for the Glass Transition
Prashanth Badrinarayanan1, Wei Zheng2 and Sindee Simon1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
167.
Viscoelastic Behavior of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsequioxane-Filled Epoxy Matrices
Qingxiu Li and Sindee Simon, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
168.
Bulk Relaxation of Polystyrene Measured by Pressurziable Dilatometer
Yan Meng and Sindee Simon, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
169.
Nanomechanical Measurements on Ultra-Thin Polymer Films
Paul OConnell and Gregory B. McKenna, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
170.
Nano-Mechanic Measurements on Ultra-Thin Polymer Films
Shanhong Xu, Paul A. O'Connell and Gregory B. McKenna, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
171.
Translational and Rotational Probe Diffusion in Sucrose Benzoate near the Glass Transition
Justin Rajesh Rajian and Edward L. Quitevis, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
172.
Mechanics of Lipid Multibilayer Membranes by a Nanoparticle Embedment Technique
Gregory.B McKenna and Kirthi Deshpande, University, lubbock, TX
173.
The Glass Transition and Kinetics in Stacked Polystyrene Ultrathin Films
Yung P. Koh and Sindee Simon, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
174.
Structural Recovery of Epoxy Films Subjected to CO2 Pressure Jumps
Shankar Kollengodu-Subramanian1, Mataz Alcoutlabi2, Lameck Banda3 and Gregory B. McKenna1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)University of Utah, Salt lake city, UT, (3)Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, TX
175.
Nanosphere Embedment as a Method to Extract Surface Rheological and Surface Adhesive Properties
Stephen A. Hutcheson and Gregory B. McKenna, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
176.
The Rheological Response of a Novel Cyclic Polymer
Miao Hu1, Jian Wang2 and Gregory B. McKenna1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, TX
177.
Effect of the Nature and Amount of Substrate on the Melting of Thin Polyethylene Films
Rachel F. Sanchez and Paul Bernazzani, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
178.
Dynamic Heterogeneity of a Block Copolymer by Mechanical Spectral Hole Burning
Qian Qin and Gregory B. McKenna, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
179.
Mechanics of Lipid Multibilayer Membranes by Nanoparticle Embedment Technique
Kirthi Deshpande and Gregory B. McKenna, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
180.
Impact of Residual Stresses on the Molecular Mobility in Supported Thin Polymer Films
Kipchirchir Boit and Gregory B. McKenna, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

1:35 PM - 5:20 PM
Atomic Level Mechanisms of Organic and Biochemical Reactions - I
Aspen (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: David Birney, Texas Tech University
Presider: Steven Bachrach, Trinity University

181.
Mechanisms of Hydrolysis Reactions. Is There Anything Left to Learn?
Hua Guo, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
182.
Failure of Transition State Theory in the Hydroboration of Alkenes with BH3
Daniel A. Singleton and Yatsandra Oyola, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
183.
Enhanced Sampling in the Energy and Trajectory Space Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations
YiQin Gao, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
184.
F-+ CH3OOH Post-Transition State Dynamics
William L. Hase1, J. G. Lopez1, G. Vayner1, U. Lourderaj1, S. V. Addepalli1, S. Kato2, Wibe A. DeJong3 and Theresa L. Windus4, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)University of Colorado, (3)Pacific Northwest National Lab, Richland, WA, (4)Iowa State University
185.
Dynamics of Cyclohexane Isomerization
Khatuna Kakhiani, David M. Birney, Upakarasamy Lourderaj and William L. Hase, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
186.
Direct Dynamics Study of the Atomic-Level Mechanism for the Reaction of Cyclopentyne with Ethylene
Kyoyeon Park1, Piotr Piecuch2, Steven Bachrach3, Takeshi Nagata4, Kihyung Song5 and William L. Hase1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, (3)Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, (4)Iowa State University, Ames, IA, (5)Korea National University of Education, Chungbuk, South Korea

1:35 PM - 5:20 PM
Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry
Redwood (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Robert W. Shaw, Texas Tech University
Presider: Robert W. Shaw, Texas Tech University

187.
Directed Evolution of Chondroitin Lyases
Mark J. Olsen, Daniel V. Gil, Andrew D. Harper, Dalila Paredes and Steven A. Combs, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
188.
The Design and Preparation of Mechanism-Based Inhibitors of Bacterial Enzymes
John D. Buynak, Anjaneyulu Sheri, Sundar Ram Reddy Pagadala and Sudhakar Ganta, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
189.
Suicide Inactivation of Sterol Biosynthetic Enzymes: Transformative Research in the Elucidation of Plant Specific Inhibitors and Design of Antifungal/Antiparasitic Drugs
David Nes, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
190.
Studies upon the Natural Product Azinomycin B: Biosynthesis and Mode of Action
Gilbert T. Kelly, Texas A&M University, Bryan, TX and Coran M. H. Watanabe, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
191.
A Highly Selective Fluorescent Probe for Facile Detection of Thiophenols
Wei Jiang, Qingquan Fu, Hongyou Fan, Joe Ho and Wei Wang, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
192.
Evaluation of the Formation and Biological Roles of Substituted Cyclohexadienes
Bennie Bench and Coran M.H. Watanabe, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

1:35 PM - 5:30 PM
Physical Chemistry of Complex Fluids - I
Sponsor: TA Instruments
Mesquite (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Edward Quitevis, Texas Tech University
Presider: Edward L. Quitevis, Texas Tech University

193.
Nonlinear Viscoelastic Response of Glassy Systems: Molecular Glasses and Colloidal Dispersions
Gregory B. McKenna1, Tetsuharu Narita2 and Francois Lequeux2, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)E.S.P.C.I., Paris, France
194.
Structural Recovery and the Origin of Diverging Time Scales
Prashanth Badrinarayanan and Sindee Simon, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
195.
The Theory of Glasses
Peter Wolynes, UCSD, La Jolla, CA
196.
The Complex Dynamics of Room-Temperature Ionic Liquids
Claudio J. Margulis, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
197.
Probing Nanostructural Organization in Room Temperature Ionic Liquids by Optical Kerr Effect Spectroscopy
Dong Xiao, Justin Rajesh Rajian, Amanda Cady, Shengfu Li, Richard A. Bartsch and Edward L. Quitevis, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
198.
Miscible Blend Dynamics and Thermodynamics: Quantitatively Untangling Slow Chain Motions in Amorphous Macromolecules
Jeffery L. White and Marcin Wachowicz, oklahoma state university, stillwater, OK

1:35 PM - 5:20 PM
Small Businesses and Technology Transfer
Sycamore (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: William L. Hase, Texas Tech University
Presider: Ronald J. Versic, Ronald T. Dodge Co.

199.
The Intangible Benefits of A Small Business
Ronald J. Versic, Ronald T. Dodge Co., Dayton, OH
200.
How University and Industry Partnerships Are Developed
Jane Dever, Bayer CropScience, Lubbock, TX
201.
Your Research and Your Business: Do I or Don't I Start A Business around My Research
Steve Anderson, TexasTech University SBDC, Lubbock, TX
202.
Grant Opportunities of the Texas Emerging Technology Fund
Dale Gannaway, West Texas Coalition for Innovation and Commercialization (WTCIC), Lubbock, TX
203.
Checklist for Industry/University Research Partnering
Dick Auld, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
204.
Tech Transfer: Your Options and What It Means to You and Your Research
Ruben Ceballos, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
205.
SBIR/STTR Grants and How to Successfully Win Them
Craig Bean, NWTSBDC, Lubbock, TX
206.
Insurance Needs of A Small Business
Ronald J. Versic, Ronald T. Dodge Co., Dayton, OH

1:40 PM - 5:20 PM
Inorganic Chemistry
Maple (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Louisa Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University
Presider: Louisa Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University

207.
Boosting CO2-Capturing Capacity Via Ammonia-Nonregenerative Soda Ash Process
H. Bruce Li, 21-Century Silicon, Inc., Richardson, TX
208.
Investigation of Substrates, D-Glucose, D-Xylose and Xylitol Binding with New Dinuclear CobaltII and ZincII Complexes: A Model Study of Xylose/Glucose Isomerases
Manindranath Bera, Ashley B. S. Curtiss and Ghezai T. Musie, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
209.
Polynuclear Fe-Oxo-Pyrazolate Clusters as Possible Metalloprotein Models
Raphael G. Raptis and Indranil Chakraborty, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
210.
Structural Models for Xylose/Glucose Isomerase
Ashley B. S. Curtiss, Manindranath Bera and Ghezai T. Musie, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
211.
Potential Biofilm Resistant Coatings
Rebecca A. Herrington, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
212.
Binary Metal Oxides Synthesized Via Sol-Gel Process Utilizing Epoxide Gelation Agents
Charlotte Sisk and Louisa J Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
213.
Monolithic Silver Coated Cadmium Sulfide Sol-Gels with Enhanced Optical Properties
Simerjeet. K. Gill and Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
214.
Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Dimolybdenum Tetracarboxylates
Kara D. G. Johnson and Gregory L. Powell, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
215.
Reductive Electrochemistry and Electron Transfer Induced Substitution Reactions of Complexes of the Type [MeCpMoCO3L]+ L = CH3CN, CH3COCH3
Thiruvengadam Munisamy and Stephen L. Gipson, Baylor University, waco, TX
216.
Improving Nanocomposite Interface Bonding and Load-Transfer through Covalent Functionalization
Shiren Wang, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX and Ben Wang, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

1:40 PM - 3:40 PM
Supramolecular Chemistry - IV
Mahogany (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University
Presider: Richard A. Bartsch, Texas Tech University

217.
The Selectivity Challenge in Anion Separations by Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Overcoming the Hofmeister Bias
Bruce A. Moyer1, P. V. Bonnesen1, R. Custelcean1, L. H. Delmau1, A. Dinspel1, L. R. Eller1, C. J. Fowler1, T. J. Haverlock1, B. P. Hay1, C. G. Pham1, A. D. Powers1, M. Wintergerst1, Jonathan L. Sessler2 and Kristin Bowman-James3, (1)ORNL, Oak Ridge, TN, (2)University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, (3)University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
218.
Supramolecular Systems Based on Cucurbiturils: Gas Phase Experimental and Computational Studies
David V. Dearden, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
219.
Single-Molecule Photophysics of Cucurbit[7]Uril Complexed Dyes
Tami A. Martyn, Jason L. Moore, Krystle A. Yakshe, Ronald L. Halterman and Wai Tak Yip, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
220.
Shape Selective Anion Recognition by Metalloporphyrin Hosts
Josmalen M. Ramos1, Shiloh Free1, MariJo Wienkers2, Jun Wu2, Paul Wiget2, Alfreda Nelson2, Rebecca Roach2, Marius Vulcan2, Kristopher Waynant2, Kellen Carroll1, Dmitry M. Rudkevich3 and Stephen D. Starnes1, (1)Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX, (2)New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, (3)University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Undergraduate Poster Session
Atrium (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Gregory I. Gellene, Texas Tech University
Presider: Bruce Whittlesey, Texas Tech University

221.
The Effect of Metal Surfaces on Ion Peak Intensities in MALDI
Oscar M. Ramirez1, Kyle A. Beran1, Sajid Bashir2 and Vidhyullatha Kancharla2, (1)The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX, (2)Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX
222.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography: Analysis of Peanut Carbohydrates
Brett R. Blackwell, Brad L. Littlefield, Laura E. Kester, Paul L. Grubb, Richard J. Roper and Julie A. Marshall, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
223.
Oxygen and pH Levels in Wright Patman Lake
Sarah Helbig, Texarkana College, Texarkana, TX
224.
Activities of the Texarkana College Chemistry Club; A Successful SAACS
Justin Treas, Texarkana College, Texarkana, TX
225.
Plasma Synthesis of Nanofilms
F. Samuel Sanchez, James Juelg, Dinko Kranjac and Brooke McNabb, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
226.
Synthesis and Characterization of (µ-(4',4''''-(1,4-Phenylene)Bis(2,2':6',2''-terpyridine)))Bis(acetonitrileplatinum(II)) Tetrafluoroborate
Zacharie J. Seifert1, Alexander L. Nichols1, Wei-Hsuan Chen2, Mohammad A. Omary2 and Bradley W. Smucker1, (1)Austin College, Sherman, TX, (2)University of North Texas, Denton, TX
227.
Investigation of Nitrate Reduction in Wastewater and Groundwater
Derek R. Blaylock and Paul A. Loeffler, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
228.
Plasma Use in the Synthesis of Nanofilms
James Juelg, Dinko Kranjac and Brooke McNabb, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
229.
Solubility and Spectroscopy of 2-Methyl-1,3-Butadiene in Liquid Solutions of Ar, N2, CH4, and C2H6
Aubrey Sperier and Carlos E. Manzanares, Baylor University, Waco, TX
230.
Synthesis of a Bis[2]Catenane: Handcuffed Macrocycles
William J. Steele III, Manav Gupta and Michael F. Mayer, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
231.
The Effect of Cooling Rate on the Structure and Properties of Bisurea Organogels by FT-IR
Paul E. Frederick, Emily P.M. Kuo, Andrew J. Carr and Karla S. McCain, Austin College, Sherman, TX
232.
The Effect of Solvent Length on the Structure of Bisurea Organogels Examined by FT-IR
Holly E. Messamore, Andrew J. Carr and Karla S. McCain, Austin College, Sherman, TX
233.
Thermodynamic Characterization of C6 Bisurea Organogelators with Varying Tail Lengths Using FT-IR Spectroscopy and UV-Vis Light Scattering
Emily P.M. Kuo, Paul E. Frederick, Cara M. Barnes, Andrew J. Carr and Karla S. McCain, Austin College, Sherman, TX
234.
A Novel Pathway toward the Synthesis of Bis(4,4'-bipyridine)Dithiolplatinum(II) Complexes
Anna Engle and Bradley W. Smucker, Austin College, Sherman, TX
235.
Toward the Synthesis of 2,2'-Bipyridine-4-Mercaptopyridine-2,2':6',2"-Terpyridineiron(II) Tetrafluoroborate
Andrew Kurialacherry and Bradley W. Smucker, Austin College, Sherman, TX
236.
Synthesis of Polypseudorotaxanes and Polyrotaxanes
PrestonA. May, Songsu Kang, Christianah Layode and Michael F. Mayer, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
237.
Investigation of Rhamnolipid Adsorption at the Air-Water Interface
Cara M. Barnes1, Tracey Veres2 and Jeanne E. Pemberton2, (1)Austin College, Sherman, TX, (2)University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
238.
Direct Determination of Underivatized Amino Acids and DNAs by a Sensor Based on the Mixed Metal Hydroxide Film
Rosa Villagomez, Michaela Gilbert and Mian Jiang, University of Houston - Downtown, Houston, TX
239.
Volatile Quality Determination by Mass Spectroscopy
Laura E. Kester and Dr. Julie Marshall, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
240.
Hydrogen Bond Competition and Concentration-Dependent Shifts of OH Stretching Bands in Alcohols in the Presence of An Electron-Donating Base
Amanda Riojas and J.D. Lewis, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX
241.
Yeast Cell Surface Display of Mammalian α-L-Iduronidase
Christina L. Pool, Daniel V. Gil and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
242.
Directed Evolution of Chondroitinase AC
Dalila Paredes, Daniel V. Gil, Andrew D. Harper and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
243.
Cloning and Yeast Cell Surface Display of Pedobacter Heparinus2-O-Sulfatase
Alexandra Wieck, Daniel V. Gil and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
244.
Computational Methods for the Directed Evolution of Chondroitin Lyases
Steven A. Combs, Daniel V. Gil, Refugio Alvarez and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
245.
Yeast Cell Surface Display and Functional Characterization of Heparin Cofactor II
Anh T. Quach, Daniel V. Gil and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
246.
The 1H-NMR Signal for H2 of Isoflavones Exhibits a Simple Solvent Effect Useful for Defining Position within Lipid Structures
Anna Vladimorova and William L. Whaley, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
247.
Sequence Vs. Composition in Amyloid-β(25-35)
Kadye Hill, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX and Kathrine Ridinger, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
248.
Pd/TiO2Photocatalyst for Nitrate Reaction
Stephanie L. Skiles, Philip J. Carlson and Joel E. Boyd, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX
249.
A Portable Photocatalytic Reactor Utilizing LEDs for the Sterilization of Drinking Water
Luke H. Loetscher, Leah R. Quisenberry and Joel E. Boyd, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX
250.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Ammonia Over Platinized TiO2
Lori A. Pretzer, Philip J. Carlson and Joel E. Boyd, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX
251.
Photocatalytic Inactivation of Bacteria in Water Using Titanium Dioxide
Leah R. Quisenberry, Luke H. Loetscher and Joel E. Boyd, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX
252.
The Effects of Hydrogen Bonding to a Buried Glutamic Acid Side Chain on the Conformational Stability of RNase Sa as a Function of pH
M. Eric Hobbs1, Richard Murdoch1 and Richard L. Thurlkill2, (1)Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, (2)The University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
General Poster Session
Atrium (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: William L. Hase, Texas Tech University
Presider: William L. Hase, Texas Tech University

253.
Microwave Assisted Synthesis in the Classroom: Clean, Fast Organic Chemistry
Cynthia B. McGowan1, Nicholas Leadbeater2, Grace S. Vanier3, E. Keller Barnhardt3 and Bianca Gragg3, (1)Merrimack College, N. Andover, MA, (2)University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, (3)CEM Corporation, Matthews, NC
254.
Pseudopericyclic Elimination of Cis-Pent-3-En-2-Yl Acetate
Hua Ji, Li Li and David M. Birney, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
255.
A Novel Reaction for the Synthesis of New Indeno[1,2-B]Pyridines Under Micro-Wave Irradiation
Tu S.-J., Xuzhou Normal University, Xuzhou, China
256.
A Rapid and Efficient Method for Synthesis of Pyrimido[1,2-a]Benzimidazole De-Rivatives Under Microwave Irradiation
Guo C., Nanjing University of Technology, Nanjing, China
257.
Electrophilic Diamination of Alkenes with N,N-Dibromotoluenesulfonamide as Nitrogen Source
Jianlin Han1, Tengfei Li2, Yi Pan2, Adiseshu Kattuboina1 and Guigen Li1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
258.
Synthetic Studies of the Antitumor Antibiotic TMC-69
Joongsoo Kim and Michael J. Fuertes, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
259.
Enantioselective Organocatalytic Tandem Michael-Aldol Reactions
Hao Li, Jian Wang, Liansuo Zu, Hexin Xie, Wei Jiang and Wei Wang, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
260.
Mono-Ionizable Calix[4]Arene-Benzocrown-6 Ethers: Solvent Extraction of Ceasium Ion, and Solid State Structures
Malgorzata Surowiec1, Kazimierz Surowiec1, Radu Custelcean2 and Richard A. Bartsch1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)ORNL, Oak Ridge, TN
261.
Complexes of [Au(en)Cl2]Cl with 4,4'-Bipryidine
Michelle E. Motley, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX and Judith A. Walmsley, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
262.
Anion Recognition Properties of a Quatenary Ammonium Appended Metalloporphyrin Host
Patrick Roberts, Alexandra Von Ausdall and Stephen D. Starnes, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
263.
Dynamics of the H++ HCl at Elab= 10 Ev and H++ N2O at Elab= 30 Ev Reactions: A Complete Electron Nuclear Dynamics Investigation
Patrick McLaurin and Jorge Morales, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
264.
Chemical Dynamics Simulations of Energy Transfer in Collision of Protonated Peptide Ions with Perfluorinated Alkylthiol Self-Assembled Monolayer Surfaces
Li Yang1, William L. Hase1, Upakarasamy Lourderaj1, Oleg A. Mazyar1, Emilio Martinez-Nunez2 and Srirangam V. Addepalli1, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
265.
Combined Coherent States/Density Functional Theory Approach to Molecular Dynamics
Kakha Tsereteli and Jorge Morales, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
266.
Dynamics of Energy Transfer and Fragmentation for Collisions of the Glycine8-H+Protonated Peptide Ion with the Diamond {111} Surface
Bipasha Deb1, William L. Hase1 and Kihyung Song2, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Korea National University of Education, Chungbuk, South Korea
267.
Theoretical Investigation of Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer in the Formation of a CobaltIII Imido from a CobaltII Amido Complex
Feizhi Ding and Haobin Wang, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
268.
STM-Imaging of Reactive Mixed Self Assembled Monolayers
Lloyd A. Bumm, Daminda H. Dahanayaka, Ronald L. Halterman, Louis P. Jackson and Jason L. Moore, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
269.
Improvement in Sonochemical Efficiency Using Heterodyne Ultrasound
Jessica R. McCoury and Dominick Casadonte, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
270.
Synthesis of Tungsten Carbide Nanoparticles by a Sonochemical Method
Kunal Paul and Dominick J. Casadonte, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
271.
The Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles Prepared by Sol-Gel Method
Preston D. Brown and Louisa Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX, TX
272.
Investigation of Al2O3 and TiO2 Supported Pd (NO3)2 Catalysts
To Giang Quach and Ben W.-L. Jang, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
273.
Promotion Effects of RF H2 Plasma on Ag-Modified Pd/TiO2 Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenation of Acetylene in Ethylene
Chunkai Shi, Michael Helleson, Seraj Albanoon and Ben W.-L. Jang, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
274.
Effect of the Hydrophobicity on the Cytotoxicity of Dirhodium(II,II) Compounds
J. Dafhne Aguirre1, Alfredo M. Angeles-boza1, Abdellatif Chouai2, Patty K.-L Fu3, Kim R. Dunbar1 and Claudia Turro4, (1)Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, (2)Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, (3)Food and Drug Administration, College Park, MD, (4)The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
275.
Characterization of Ni/Al2O3 Derived from RF Non-Thermal Plasma
Michael Helleson, Chunkai Shi and Ben W.-L. Jang, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
276.
Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Chemistry
John C. Walton and Arturo Woocay, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
277.
Fischer-Tropsch Diesel Synthesis Using Iron Aerogel and Xerogel Catalysis
Edward M. Eyring1, Sumit Bali1, Frank E. Huggins2 and Gerald P. Huffman2, (1)University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, (2)University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
278.
Study on Affect Factor of Lead Electrochemical Phosphating Technics
Wen-Po Li1, Jing-Yu Xie2 and Sheng-Tao Zhang1, (1)Chongqing University, Chongqing, China, (2)Chongqing Solid waste Management Center, Chongqing, China
279.
Investigation of Phosphonium Ionic Liquids Via Cyclic Voltammetry
Matthew E. Mullings and Kim Pamplin, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
280.
Increased Medicago Truncatula Metabolome Depth-of-Coverage Using Two-Dimensional UPLC–TOFMS
Mohamed Bedair, Bonnie S. Watson and Lloyd W. Sumner, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK
281.
The Potential Role of Low-Frequency Surface Plasmons in Molecular Adsorption and Trasformation
Michael A. Miller, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), San Antonio, TX and Grant N. Merrill, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
282.
Biomolecule Detection of Microcantilever Sensors Modified with SAMs and Heterobifunctional Cross-Likers
Dae Jung Kim, Brandon Weeks and Louisa Hope-Weeks, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
283.
Directed Evolution of Pharmaceutically Acceptable Chondroitinase ABC Variants
Andrew D. Harper and Mark J. Olsen, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
284.
Liposomal Encapsulations
Patricia J. Chapela and Ilona Petrikovics, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
285.
Monohydroxyflavones: Hydrogen Bonding Acidities and Self-Association in Non-Polar Solvents
Ekua Okoso-amaa and William L. Whaley, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
286.
Calcium Ion Signaling in Xenopus Laevis Tectal Neurons
Tracy R. Fanous, Texas A&M - Commerce, Plano, TX

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Redox Proteins: Catalytic and Regulatory Roles
Redwood (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: David Nes, Texas Tech University
Presider: David Nes, Texas Tech University

287.
Redox and Mechanism Studies of APS Reductases
Sung-Kun Kim, Baylor University, Waco, TX, Thomas Leustek, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ and David B. Knaff, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
288.
Use of a Photoactivated Ruthenium Dimer Complex to Measure Electron-Transfer in the Cytochrome bc1 Complex
Francis Millett1, Sany Rajagukguk1, Shaoqing Yang2, Chang-An Yu2, Linda Yu2 and Bill Durham1, (1)University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, (2)Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
289.
Redox as a Proxy for Light in Setting the Cyanobacterial Circadian Clock
Susan S. Golden, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
290.
NO Dioxygenation by Single and Multi-Domain Globins: The Other Function of Hemoglobins
John S. Olson, Rice University, Houston, TX
291.
Structural and Mechanistic Studies on Cytochrome bc1Complex
Chang-An Yu, Xiawei Chen, Maria Elberry, Buddha Gurung, Hewen Ma, Shaoqing Yang, Ying Yin, Fei Zhou and Linda Yu, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Service Learning in Chemistry
Cypress (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Dominick Casadonte, Texas Tech University
Presider: Dominick Casadonte, Texas Tech University

292.
Getting the Lead out
Edward M. Eyring and Laya Kesner, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
293.
Simplifying Service-Learning for the Chemistry Classroom
Susan Sutheimer, Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT
294.
Service-Learning Projects in Introductory & Analytical Chemistry
Joan M. Esson, Otterbein College, Westerville, OH
295.
Sharing Resources and Making Friends around the World
Alanah Fitch, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, Michael Kishimba, University of Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Ward Mavura, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya and Alice Muriithi, Kenya Methodist University, Meru, Kenya
296.
The LSU ChemDemo Program: Integrating Service-Learning and K-12 Outreach on a Large Scale
George G. Stanley, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
297.
Project SERVE (Science Enrichment using Retired Volunteer Educators): Service Learning Is Not Just for College Students Anymore
Dominick Casadonte, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Analytical Chemistry
Mahogany (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Shaorong Liu, Texas Tech University
Presider: Dimitri Pappas, Texas Tech University

298.
Evaluating Cell Wall Structure and Composition of Developing Cotton Fibers Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Thermogravimetric Analysis
Noureddine Abidi1, Eric Hequet1, Luis Cabrales1, John Gannaway2, Thea Wilkins1 and Leslie Wells2, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Texas A&M University, Lubbock, TX
299.
Investigation of Photobleaching and Saturation of Single Molecules by Fluorophore Recrossing Events
Sean Burrows, Randall Reif and Dimitri Pappas, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
300.
A Novel Capillary Electrophoresis Immunoassay for Ochratoxin Detection Using Molecular Probe of Quantum Dot Bioconjugate
Chi Chung (Jorn) Yu and Shannon Gross, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
301.
Enhanced Peptide Peak Intensity Using Idoacetanilide Improve Identification of Proteins by MALDI-Tof/tof
Masoud Zabet Moghaddam and Satomi Niwayama, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
302.
Open-Tubular Capillary Cell Affinity Chromatography: Single and Tandem Blood Cell Separation
Kelong Wang, Molly Mashall, Griselda Garza and Dimitri Pappas, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
303.
Differentiating between Natural and Industrial Sources of Chromium Contamination Using a Sequential Extraction Method
Dane Scott, Allen Apblett and Nicholas Materer, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
304.
Cell Culture Chip on Low Shear Mass Transport
Ke Liu, Dana Dang, Keith Bayer and Dimitri Pappas, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
305.
A Comparative Study of Sawdust and Crabshells to Remove Heavy Metals
Mohammad Musaddaq1, Shyam Shukla1, Alka Shukla2 and Kenneth Dorris1, (1)Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, (2)Southeast College, Houston, TX
306.
Analysis of Some Oil Paints by "Bulk" Laser Ablation ICP-MS and FTIR Spectroscopy
Jerzy Mierzwa, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
307.
Single Molecule Detection: Observing Intracellular and Extracellular Molecular Interactions
Dimitri Pappas, Sean Burrows, Randall Reif and Michelle Martinez, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Atomic Level Mechanisms of Organic and Biochemical Reactions - II
Aspen (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: David M. Birney, Texas Tech University
Presider: William L. Hase, Texas Tech University

308.
Purely Experimental Indications of Tunneling in Organic and Organometallic Reactions - - Calculations Indicate What to Look for
Weston T. Borden, G. Robert Shelton, Ayan Datta and David A. Hrovat, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
309.
A Common Conical Intersection for the Indene Oxide-Isochromene and
Benny E. Arney Jr.1, Rick C. White1, Michael Towler1, Amy Massenburg1 and Irisa Danielle Arney2, (1)Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, (2)Texas Academy of Math and Science-University of North Texas, Denton, TX
310.
Nucleophilic Substitution at Sulfur and Selenium
Steven Bachrach, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
311.
Understanding Biogenic Hydrocarbon Oxidation through Isomeric Initiated Chemistry
Simon North, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
312.
The Conformational Analysis of Dimethyl Symmetric Diesters by Ab-Initio Calculations
Hanjoung Cho and Satomi Niwayama, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
313.
Dynamic Effects in the Multiphoton Infrared Thermal Chemistry of Exo-5,6-Dideuterio-2,3-Diazabicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ene
David M. Birney, Fabrice Duvernay and George Tamas, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Organic Chemistry - II
Sycamore (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University
Presider: Guigen Li, Texas Tech University

314.
A Two-Photon Fluorescent Intensity Probe for Lipid Rafts in Live Cells and Tissues
Hwan Myung Kim, Mun Sik Seo, Myoung Jin An, Chang Su Lim and Bong Rae Cho, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
315.
Tandem Michael-Aldol Reactions Promoted by Hydrogen-Bonding Mediated Catalysis
Liansuo Zu, Jian Wang, Hao Li, Liansuo Zu, Wei Jiang and Wei Wang, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
316.
Studies towards Bioactive Imidazoles
Karuna Koda1, Rasapalli Sivappa2 and Carl J. Lovely2, (1)university of texas at arlington, arlington, TX, (2)The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
317.
Preparation of Allylic and Propargylic Imidazole Derivatives and Their Enyne Metathesis Reactions
E. Vindana Ekanayake and Carl J. Lovely *, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
318.
Synthesis of New CMP-Sialic Acid Analogues
Satomi Niwayama1, Venkata Subbarao Kandula1, Hezhen Wang1 and Xiao Chen2, (1)Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, (2)Okalahama State University, Stillwater, OK
319.
The Synthesis of Spiroheterocycles Via Fragmentation of the Cycloadduct Produced from a Carbonyl Ylide and a Tethered Allylsilane
Xia Wei and Michael J. Fuertes, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
320.
Stereospecific Considerations of 1,2-Alkyl Shifts in the Photolysis of Aryl Oxiranes
Benny E. Arney, Rick C. White and Michael C. Towler, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
321.
Synthetic Studies of the Jatrophane Diterpenoids as Modulators of Multidrug Resistance
Priya Mohan, James R. McKenny, Mary A. Mullen, Samuel W. Copeland, Caleb D. Stevenson and Michael J. Fuertes, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
322.
Enantioselective Organocatalytic Tandem Michael-Aldol Reactions: One-Pot Synthesis of Chrial Cyclopentenes
Jian Wang, Hao Li, Liansuo Zu, Hexin Xie and Wei Wang, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
323.
Selective Monohydrolysis of Linear Symmetric Diesters
Hanjoung Cho and Satomi Niwayama, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Physical Chemistry of Complex Fluids - II
Mesquite (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Edward L. Quitevis, Texas Tech University
Presider: Sindee Simon, Texas Tech University

324.
Hiking down the Energy Landscape: Stable Glasses Via Vapor Deposition
Mark D. Ediger, Stephen Swallen and Kenneth Kearns, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
325.
Heat capacity and entropy in heterogeneous viscous liquids
Ranko Richert, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
326.
Momentum and Charge Transfer in Supercooled Melts: Why Should Their Relaxation Times Differ?
Vassiliy Lubchenko, University of Houston, Houston, TX
327.
Nonexponential Relaxations of Polycyclohexyl acrylate: Comparison of Single-Molecule and Ensemble Rotational Fluorescence Studies
David A. Vanden Bout and Chia-Yin Joyce Wei, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
328.
Apparent Microrheology at Oil-Water Interfaces
Chih-Yuan Wu, Jian Wu and Lenore Dai, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
329.
Diffusion in a Polymer Brush Matrix
Christy F. Landes, Carmen G. Reznik, Andrea Wheat, Qusai Darugar, Timothy Fulghum and Rigoberto C. Advincula, University of Houston, Houston, TX

8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Physical and Computational Chemistry
Maple (Holiday Inn Park Plaza)

Organizer: Jorge Morales, Texas Tech University
Presider: Jorge Morales, Texas Tech University

330.
AC Field Enhancement of Diffraction from Permanent Gratings in Dye and Carbon Nanotube Doped Liquid Crystal
Mikail E. Abbasov, Tina M. Maxwell and Gene O. Carlisle, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
331.
Quantum and Electromagnetic Propagation with the Conjugate Symmetric Lanczos Method
Ramiro Acevedo, Richard L. Lombardini and Bruce R. Johnson, Rice University, Houston, TX
332.
Cavity Ring down at Low Temperatures: Vibrational Overtone Spectra of Deuterated Methanes
Yasnahir Perez-Delgado and Carlos E. Manzanares, Baylor University, Waco, TX
333.
Quantum Dynamics of Hydrogen Interacting with Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Jason L. McAfee and Bill Poirier, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
334.
Freedericksz Transition in Dye and Carbon Nanotube Doped Liquid Crystal
Tina M. Maxwell, Mikail E. Abbasov and Gene O. Carlisle, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
335.
The Importance of Rotational Resonances in the Radiative Association Process of H2+
Dylan Drake-Wilhelm, Junkai Xie, Bill Poirier and Gregory I. Gellene, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
336.
High Vibrational Levels of Saturated Hydrocarbons in Cryogenic Liquid Solvents
Helena Diez-y-Riega and Carlos E. Manzanares, Baylor University, Waco, TX
337.
Quantum Treatment of the Charge Transfer Process 3He++ 4He ↔ 4He++ 3He at Low Energies
Junkai Xie, Bill Poirier and Greg Gellene, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
338.
Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Gas/Organic-Surface Energy Transfer: Rotational and Vibrational Effects
William A. Alexander, John R. Morris and Diego Troya, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
339.
Density Functional Investigation of the Dissociative Adsorption of Benzene on Si100 Surface
Qing Zhu and Nicholas Materer, Oklahoma State Univeristy, Stillwater, OK