Who knows this skyline?
My oldest son arrived here about noon. For the next four days, he will attend the national meeting of the American Chemical Society.
And, drumroll please, he will present his student research project "An Experimental Analysis of Greek Fire."
What a surprised privilege and opportunity that came his way! His advisor and professor thought chemist-son's research notable enough to enter it at the national meeting.
This is chemist-son's first plane trip and first trip to Chicago. He will spend the rest of the week rubbing shoulders with important people from all over the United States and many opportunities to consider different graduate schools.
I told chemist-son I wanted a coffee mug and a bagful of those free handouts from vendors. I'm sure there will be some unique items in that bag to use in the classroom.
Plus, I told chemist-son to be sure and purchase a poster of the Chicago skyline. One day he will want to frame and hang that in his office. Right now, that office he wants is that of a university professor. I think teaching is in his blood too.
And, drumroll please, he will present his student research project "An Experimental Analysis of Greek Fire."
What a surprised privilege and opportunity that came his way! His advisor and professor thought chemist-son's research notable enough to enter it at the national meeting.
This is chemist-son's first plane trip and first trip to Chicago. He will spend the rest of the week rubbing shoulders with important people from all over the United States and many opportunities to consider different graduate schools.
I told chemist-son I wanted a coffee mug and a bagful of those free handouts from vendors. I'm sure there will be some unique items in that bag to use in the classroom.
Plus, I told chemist-son to be sure and purchase a poster of the Chicago skyline. One day he will want to frame and hang that in his office. Right now, that office he wants is that of a university professor. I think teaching is in his blood too.
