December 13, 2004 Vol. 82, Iss. 50

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	Table of Contents December 13, 2004 Volume 82, Number 50 p. 1
	NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK This year's activities centered around the theme of "Health and Wellness."
	COVER: Students intently observe a demonstration at the Northeast Tennessee Section's Celebration of Chemistry for Fourth Graders. Photo by Spencer Hochstetler

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	THIN FILM SELF-ASSEMBLY Technique could lead to low-cost, high-speed switching devices for broadband telecommunications systems. CUSTOM CHEMICALS At annual trade show, fine and custom chemicals producers view 2005 with cautious optimism. VISA ADDENDUM Congress adds 20,000 H-1B visas for foreigners with U.S. graduate degrees. TREATING TB A new compound to treat tuberculosis has entered human clinical trials. SHINTECH PVC Firm's decision to build Gulf Coast PVC plant solidifies its top-spot market position. NIH SCIENTISTS PROTEST Staff scientists want to have input as agency considers ethics oversight changes. SULFATION IN CELLS Control of the machinery for carbohydrate sulfation could lead to human health benefits. ACS BOARD MEETING The board approves a $442 million 2005 budget and reelects James D. Burke as chair. DUPONT AND PFOA Once again, the company is being cited by EPA for withholding data on exposure.

	BUSINESS CONCENTRATES MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS Pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms are increasingly taking up this technology. WARWICK'S POLYMERS Spin-off company looks to move its polymer technology into the pharmaceutical arena.

	GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES HPV TESTING PROGRAM Problems remain in the initiative to test high-production-volume chemicals. MARGARET E. KOSAL C&EN talks with an inorganic chemist who is applying emerging science to technical security problems. HINDSIGHTS Chemists must not forget their role in nuclear weapons control.

	SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES MOLECULAR MAGNETS Single-molecule magnets offer much potential in growing area of materials research. NEW PRODUCTS New And Notable In The Chemical Industry.

	COMMENT - COMMUNICATING FOR SUCCESS

	LETTERS PROMOTIONS OBITUARIES NEWSCRIPTS