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CLS E-News                           Vol. 7  No. 5
www.lightsource.ca            March 30, 2010
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  1. CLS Workshop At CIM 2010: New Approaches to Greener Mining
  2. Research highlight:  Phosphorous Speciation in Agro-Industrial Byproducts
  3. Industrial Science News: Proposed Novel materials Centre
  4. Annual CLS Users' Meeting - Online Registration Opening Soon!
  5. Summer School Early Application Deadline - March 31, 2010
  6. Phase II Beamlines Update: Accelerating Into Full Operations
  7. CLS Users Advisory Committee: Call for Nominations
  8. VUVX2010 Abstract Deadline - April 16, 2010
  9. Pacifichem 2010 Abstract Deadline- April 5, 2010
  10. Annual CLS Users' Meeting  Sponsors and Exhibitors
  11. New Staff and Now Hiring

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1. CLS WORKSHOP AT CIM 2010: NEW APPROACHES TO GREENER MINING
Contact: mailto:jeffrey.cutler@lightsource.ca

The CLS is organizing a full-day preconference workshop New Approaches to Greener Mining at the Canadian Institute of Minings 2010 Annual General Meeting on Sunday, May 9 in Vancouver.
Increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, worker safety and consumer demand require that the mining industry explore the use of advanced characterization techniques at all stages of the resource extraction cycle. Several advanced methods, including synchrotron spectroscopy and isotope spectrometry, provide a more precise understanding of the chemical and mineralogical composition of ore bodies, mine tailings, aerosols encountered in extraction, and processing. Such information is also invaluable for demonstrating regulatory compliance and developing site remediation strategies. The workshop addresses:

Speakers include:

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.cim.org/vancouver2010/conference/Workshops.cfm
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2. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT:  PHOSPHOROUS SPECIATION IN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BYPRODUCTS: Sequential Fractionation, Solution P-31 NMR, and P K- and L2,3-Edge XANES Spectroscopy
Contact: mailto:peter.leinweber@uni-rostock.de

Little is known about P species in agro-industrial by-products from developing countries, which may be either pollutants or valuable soil amendments. The present study speciated P in dry (COD) and wet (COW) coffee, sisal (SIS), barley malt (BEB) and sugar cane processing (FIC) by-products, and filter cakes of linseed (LIC) and niger seed (NIC) with sequential fractionation, solution 31P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and P K- and L2,3-edge X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy. The sequential P fractionation recovered 59% to almost 100% of total P (Pt), and more than 50% of Pt was extracted by H2O and NaHCO3 in five out of seven samples. Similarly, the NaOH + EDTA extraction for solution 31P NMR recovered 48-94% of Pt. The 31P NMR spectra revealed orthophosphate (6-81%), pyrophosphate (0-10%), and orthophosphate monoesters (6-94%). Orthophosphate predominated in COD, COW, SIS, and FIC, whereas BEB, LIC, and NIC were rich in orthophosphate monoesters.

The concentrations of Pi and Po determined in the sequential and NaOH + EDTA extractions and 31P NMR spectra were strongly and positively correlated (r = 0.88-1.00). Furthermore, the P K- and L2,3-edge XANES confirmed the H2SO4-Pi detected in the sequential fractionation by unequivocal identification of Ca-P phases in a few samples. The results indicate that the combined use of all four analytical methods is crucial for comprehensive P speciation in environmental samples and the application of these by-products to soil.

Reference: Negassa, W., Kruse, J., Michalik, D., Appathurai, N., Zuin, L., Leinweber, P. 2010. Phosphorous Speciation in Agro-Industrial Byproducts: Sequential Fractionation, Solution 31P NMR, and P K- and L2,3-Edge XANES Spectroscopy. Environmental Science & Technology, Vol. 44, No. 6, pp. 2092-2097. DOI: 10.1021/es902963c
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3. INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE NEWS: PROPOSED NOVEL MATERIALS CENTRE
Contact: mailto:jeff.cutler@lightsource.ca

The Canadian Light Source is working with the University of Saskatchewan and the Boeing Company on the creation of a new centre focused on the development of novel materials.  The Canadian Innovative Material Research Centre (CIMRC) which will be located at the Canadian Light Source will focus on the modeling, fabrication and characterization of new metal alloys. CIMRC is expected to be the nucleus to bring the best and brightest together to focus on industry-driven problems from a cross-section of sectors including aerospace, automotive, medical devices and many others.   Over the past couple of months, CIMRC representatives have been meeting with companies in order build a core partnership from the private sector.  Things are moving forward and the opportunities are exciting.

As part of the development of CIMRC, the CLS is organizing a symposium at Pacifichem in Honolulu in December of 2010, entitled The Two-Sides of Research and Development (symposium #99, in Area 11 - Chemistry Outreach to the Community).  The symposium will bring a multi-disciplinary approach to a discussion on technology transfer.  Whereas in the past, research and development often existed in a single organization, such as the central research laboratories of corporations, today such companies often rely on innovations in academic laboratories to drive their product development.  As a result, cooperation among organizations with very different perspectives is required to succeed in the marketplace.  How this cooperation succeeds or fails will be the focus of this symposium.  See the link to the conference http://www.pacifichem.org/  - the deadline for abstracts is April 5.

I hope to see you in Hawaii,
Jeff Cutler
CLS Director of Industrial Science
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4. 13TH ANNUAL CLS USERS' MEETING - ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
Contact: mailto:clsuo@lightsource.ca

The Canadian Light Source Annual Users' Meeting will be held in Saskatoon, on June 17-18, 2010. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn about the progress of the Canadian Light Source, present your recent synchrotron work and meet fellow users. Online Registration is Opening Soon, so please check the website over the next week or two.  Early registration deadline is May 3rd!

This years meeting will feature a day of workshops on exciting new topics and scientific presentations including a beamline and facility update, latest results from the CLS and young scientists talks. Other events include a vendor exhibition, poster session and a banquet.

You are invited to submit posters about your recent or planned synchrotron work. Please submit your abstract before May 14: http://www.lightsource.ca/uac/meeting2010/poster_session.php

The Canadian Institute for Synchrotron Radiation will again offer a prize for the best synchrotron related poster presented by a graduate student(s) or post-doctoral fellow(s). The prize will be up to $1000 to support travel by the winner(s) to attend a related conference of their choice in the coming year and present their work.

Funding is available to provide travel subsidies to students or post-docs presenting a poster.

Visit our website for program and registration information: http://www.lightsource.ca/uac/meeting2010
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5. SUMMER SCHOOL EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2010
Contact: mailto:tracy.walker@lightsource.ca

The fifth annual CLS Saskatoon Synchrotron Summer School (S4V June 13-18th, 2010) will focus on life sciences. In addition to an introduction to synchrotrons, this year we are pleased to offer two concurrent streams. Participants may choose either a multifaceted approach to synchrotron research in life sciences or a dedicated macromolecular crystallography stream.

Apply online at http://www.lightsource.ca/education/summerschool/ . The fee of $375 includes admission to the CLS Annual Users Meeting and its associated workshops.
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6. PHASE II BEAMLINES UPDATE: ACCELERATING INTO FULL OPERATIONS
Contact: mailto:robert.blyth@lightsource.ca

The last week of beam before the spring shutdown saw two milestones achieved on Phase II. On March 16th, full power monochromatic X-rays were brought into the last BMIT hutch for the first time. Together with the installation of the large animal position system and the microbeam radiation therapy lift, this marks the completion of the BMIT facility. In the same week the CMCF bending magnet beamline hosted its first users: Vivian Saridakis and Logan Donaldson from York University.

Phase II is now accelerating into full operations  please contact the appropriate beamline scientists to see how their beamline can help your science: http://www.lightsource.ca/experimental/
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7. UAC CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Contact: mailto:smcintyr@uwo.ca

The UAC is seeking nominations for both industrial and academic positions on the Users Advisory Committee.  Please send the names of nominees to Stewart McIntyre, UAC chair (smcintyr@uwo.ca) by June 18th.  Each nominee will be asked to submit a paragraph outlining their background in synchrotron science and vision for the UAC.
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8. VUVX2010: ABSTRACT DEADLINE IS APRIL 16, 2010
Contact: mailto:vuvx2010@venuewest.com

Dear colleagues:

The 37th International Conference on Vacuum Ultraviolet and X-ray Physics (VUVX2010) will take place at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada from 11-16 July 2010.

The abstract deadline is 16 April 2010 and early registration closes 14 May 2010.

This meeting will bring together scientists from countries all over the world developing new synchrotron, laser, or plasma based sources of electromagnetic radiation in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV), soft X-ray and hard X-ray regions, and exploring novel applications of these sources. First results from the new Linear Coherent Light Source (LCLS, Stanford) will be highlighted, along with results from the Canadian Light Source (CLS). There will be an exciting program with outstanding plenary and invited speakers in 3rd and 4th generation synchrotron science (e.g. Alessandra Lanzara, John Rehr, Henry Chapman) and also in higher harmonic generation and attosecond laser science (Ferenc Krausz, Majed Chergui, Akiyoshi Hishikawa). In addition, Paul Corkum will give a general interest lecture to the conference and the general public ("Catching Electrons with Light").

A special awards session will feature presentations from the winners of the newly inaugurated VUVX mid-career and student awards. Although the nomination deadline for the mid-career award is past, PhD students may be interested in competing for the VUVX student award, which provides free registration, $1000 towards expenses, and a 20 minute podium talk. Application details are available on the conference web site: http://www.vuvx2010.ca/showcontent.aspx?MenuID=789

There will also be a workshop: Quantitative analysis of X-ray absorption spectra, and two satellite meetings:

For further information please see the conference web site: http://www.vuvx2010.ca/

We invite you to attend VUVX2010.
Adam P. Hitchcock and Stephen G. Urquhart, VUVX2010 Co-chairs
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9. PACIFICHEM 2010: SYNCHROTRON RADIATION - EMERGING TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS
Contact: mailto:tsham@uwo.ca

Dear Colleagues:

The deadline for the abstract for the Symposium Synchrotron Radiation: Emerging Techniques and Applications at Pacifichem2010 (Code: 09-104) is April 5, 11:59 pm.

If you already submitted an abstract, please ignore this reminder. If you have not submitted please do so. We are warned that NO abstract will be accepted after this date.  Please also remind your colleagues to submit prior to the deadline.

To use the system, please go to http://pacifichem.abstractcentral.com and enter your User ID and Password. You need to create an account before submission of your abstract if you do not already have one. To submit just follow the instructions.

If you have any technical questions about using the system, please contact the technical support team at ScholarOne (ts.acsupport@thomson.com).  If you have any questions about Pacifichem, please refer to the Pacifichem 2010 (http://www.pacifichem.org) web site.

I look forward to your abstract.
Best regards,
T.K. Sham
Symposium Organizer
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10. ANNUAL USERS' MEETING - SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Contact: mailto:clsuo@lightsource.ca

Sponsorship opportunities to reach this important audience are still available. Sponsorship will give your organization high visibility on the AUM website, in meeting announcements, on signs at meeting locations and in the meeting program. You will also be providing critical support that makes this meeting possible.

SPONSORS: http://www.lightsource.ca/uac/meeting2010/sponsors.php

Exhibition space is also still available. This is your opportunity to network with users of Canadas national synchrotron facility!

EXHIBITORS: http://www.lightsource.ca/uac/meeting2010/exhibitors.php
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11. NEW STAFF AND NOW HIRING
Contact: mailto:jobs@lightsource.ca

We would like to welcome the following new employees:

Erin Hill, Science Associate: Experimental Floor-Erin received her diploma in Biotechnology from SIAST Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon and brings with her a range of experience gained from working at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, ALS Environmental and most recently, the Saskatchewan Research Council.

Andrew Hinz, Electronics Technologist: Andrew comes to the CLS from Vecima Networks where he was a Product Transition & Support Technologist. Andrew is a graduate of the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program from SIAST Kelsey Institute.

Jaime Mackenzie, Science Associate-Experimental Floor: Jaime recently relocated to Saskatoon from Winnipeg, and brings with her a wide array of QA/QC laboratory and manufacturing experience. Jaime completed the Chemical and Biosciences Technology program at Red River College in Winnipeg.

Rhonda Martens, Science Associate-Experimental Floor: Rhonda joins us from AREVA where she worked at the McClean Lake Site as a Chemical Laboratory Technician. Rhonda brings a strong background in safety certification and training, including a Biotechnology diploma.

Ana Mijovilovich, Industrial Staff Scientist; Ana recently completed a postdoc at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. Ana has a variety of interdisciplinary experience as well as extensive international beamline experience to complement her experience with industrial collaborations.

The following job postings are currently available at CLS:

For the complete postings, please go to http://www.lightsource.ca/careers/

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