NEWS OF THE WEEK
			BIOTECH EXPO President Bush challenges biotechnology firms to fight terrorism.
			BIOTECH EMPLOYMENT Recruiters were talking with prospective employees.
			STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT EPA's draft report omits effects of climate change.
			ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION Ministers from U.S., Canada, and Mexico address joint concerns.
			COLOR CODE Researchers figure out how a tropical plant makes the yellow-orange pigment bixin.
			KYOTO PRIZE Harvard University's George Whitesides wins $400,000 prize.
			BUCKY GEL Carbon nanotubes and ionic liquids form processible gels.
			AICHE SEEKS LIFELINE Facing insolvency, chemical engineering group contemplates merger.
			BIG BIO DEAL Merger of Biogen and IDEC creates U.S.'s third largest biotech firm.
			EXPOSURE RESEARCH American Chemistry Council's initiative receives warm welcome.

COVER STORY
			GREEN CHEMISTRY Presidential honors recognize biotech and other innovations that promote pollution prevention.

BUSINESS
			BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
			BIOTECH IN SWEDEN Collaboration between industry and Uppsala universities creates a thriving, modern biotech community.
			INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Chemical companies license patents to boost income.
			NORTHERN TIGER Canadian chemical producers discuss strategy for the future.

GOVERNMENT & POLICY
			GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES
			REACTIVE DEBATE Search for a solution to the problem of reactive chemical accidents is tough going.
			SMILE MAKERS Scientists from dental association and NIST work together to create materials for stronger, healthier teeth.
			BIOSECURITY Global standards are needed to prevent terrorists' access to threatening infectious agents.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
			SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES
			WHAT'S THE STINK? Researchers investigate the chemistry behind the stench of the titan arum plant.
			NEW EDUCATION FACILITY University of San Diego's Donald P. Shiley Center for Science & Technology opens for business.
			INSIGHTS Mix-up between structural isomers reminds chemists to be diligent in ensuring accuracy.

ACS NEWS
			BY THE BOOK ACS education division develops cutting-edge chemistry textbooks.

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