Support of the International Symposium on Relations Between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis (ISHHC)

均相和均相催化关系国际研讨会是世界各地科学家探索异相和均相催化科学与工程之间基本联系的重要论坛。 西北大学将于 2003 年 7 月 20 日至 25 日主办该研讨会，这是十多年来首次在美国举办。 会议将有全体发言人、来自工业界、政府和学术界的专家小组成员以及论文/海报展示。 会议的新主题包括生物和超分子催化、催化作为新材料的途径、纳米科学与催化之间的交叉、绿色化学以及新兴的物理化学或理论技术。 三个具体会议将讨论涉及“纳米技术和催化”、“绿色化学催化问题”和“催化研究生研究和教育”领域国际合作的新重点。 预计将有来自学术界、工业界和政府实验室的 200 多名与会者。 研究生和博士后将获得 NSF 资助来参加研讨会。 这将显着增加这些杰出年轻研究人员的教育经验，特别是因为在美国就读是可行的。 研讨会的强大国际影响力将提高学生对全球催化研究的认识。 学生将有绝佳的机会了解各自领域的最新研究进展，与其他学术、工业、政府研究人员对话，并促进他们参与专业协会。

The International Symposium on the Relations between Homgeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis is a key forum for scientists throughout the world to explore the fundamental connections between heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic science and engineering. Northwestern University will host the symposium on July 20-25, 2003, which is the first time for a US location in over a decade. The conference will feature plenary speakers, expert panelists from industry, government, and academia, and paper/poster presentations. New topics for the conference include bio-and supra-molecular catalysis, catalysis as a route to new materials, the intersections between nanoscience and catalysis, green chemistry, and emerging physicochemical or theoretical techniques. Three specific sessions will address new emphases involving international collaboration in "Nanotechnology and Catalysis", "Catalytic Issues in Green Chemistry", and "Graduate Research and Education in Catalysis." Over 200 attendees are expected from academia, industry, and government laboratories. Graduate and postdoctoral students will receive assistance from NSF funding to attend the symposium. This will significantly increase the educational experience of these outstanding young researchers, especially since attendance at the US location is feasible. The strong international aspects of the symposium will advance the student's appreciation of worldwide research in catalysis. Students will have an excellent opportunity to learn about the newest research developments in their areas, dialog with other academic, industrial, governmental researchers, and advance their participation in professional societies.