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Biographical Information

American Men and Women of Science. 20th ed. 1998-99.

Fen Ref Q 141 .A52 (older editions in Fen Stacks Q 141 .A52)

American Women in Technology: An Encyclopedia. 2000.

Fen Ref T 36 .Z54

Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology. 1996.

Fen Ref T 39 .B49

Biography and Genealogy Master Index

A comprehensive index to more than 11 million biographical sketches in over 3,000 volumes and editions of current and retrospective reference works. Covers all disciplines. Once you have a citation, you will need to check the library's catalog to see if we own the book that contains the biographical information.

Dictionary of Scientific Biography. 1970-1980. 16 vols

Fen Ref Q 141 .D5

History of Chemistry

ACS Division of the History of Chemistry

This Division of the American Chemical Society "focuses on the history of chemistry and allied sciences, including the interactions between chemistry and society." Their web site includes information on the activities of the Division (papers presented, symposia given, publications) as well as a list of related links.

Chemical Heritage Foundation

Located in Philadelphia and housing a library and archives on the History of Chemistry, "the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) seeks to advance the heritage and public understanding of the chemical and molecular sciences by operating a historical research library; discovering and disseminating information about historical resources; encouraging research, scholarship, and popular writing; publishing historical materials; conducting oral histories; [and] creating exhibits..." Includes an excellent list of links of Chemical and Historic Interest.

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Organizations

National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

A non-profit organization that advises the United States Federal Government on questions of science and technology. Has a "subject hub" for Chemistry and publishes the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The National Academies Press web site also includes over 2,500 publications from the NAS online, full-text, and for free.

National Science Foundation (NSF)

The NSF is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that provides grants to promote research and education in the sciences and engineering. Also has a Division of Chemistry.

American Chemistry Council

Represents the United States chemical industry in matters of public policy and public relations. Contains information on current policy issues in Congress and other venues. Also attempts to coordinate and promote safety, research, and testing within the chemical industry.

IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

IUPAC investigates and makes recommendations on international chemical matters that need regulation, standardization, or codification. "IUPAC has long been recognized as the world authority on chemical nomenclature, terminology, standardized methods for measurement, atomic weights, and many other critically evaluated data." (from IUPAC web site)

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