The Princeton American Chemical Society presents a Science Cafe at Americana Diner in East Windsor on Tuesday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is being organized by Randy Weintraub of West Windsor. “Science Cafe is a gathering of the members of the general public and the scientific and technical community in a casual atmosphere to interact and discuss a scientific topic of interest and relevance,” he says.
There will be a social hour and science trivia quiz from 6 to 6:45 p.m. The presentation and discussion take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Dinner is optional. The event is open to ages 21 plus or younger with an adult chaperone. $15 includes appetizers and beverage.
“The Stuff That Screens Are Made Of: RCA and the Chemistry of Electronic Displays” will be presented by Benjamin Gross, a research fellow with the Center for Contemporary History and Policy, Chemical Heritage Foundation, in Philadelphia.
“The proliferation of flat-panel displays at the start of the 21st century depended upon important breakthroughs in material science, many of which occurred at the Princeton research laboratories of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA),” from the abstract. “This talk explores the chemistry of electronic displays, from the phosphors used in the first TV picture tubes to the liquid crystals and light-emitting diodes found in televisions, laptops and smartphones, as well as the RCA chemists and engineers responsible for incorporating those materials into commercial products.”
Weintraub, who has lived in West Windsor since 1989, has worked as a scientist at American Cyanamid, FMC, and other companies in the area. He is married to Barbara Ameer, a consultant of medical affairs and clinical pharmacology.
“I have been involved in science education outreach for students with Princeton Section of the American Chemical Society for many years,” he says. “I’m transitioning into a career in education, starting with an adjunct faculty appointment in community colleges.”
Science Cafe Series, American Chemical Society, Trenton, Americana Diner, 359 Route 130, East Windsor. Tuesday, June 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Register. $15 includes appetizers and beverage. 609-851-4562. chemistry.princeton.edu.
