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Chemistry International Vol. 22, No. 2 March 2000 News from IUPAC   IUPAC-Industry Relations Dr. Alan Hayes (then President Elect) was given responsibility for organizing this committee. Among the charges to the Committee is to consider options and then recommend a course of action by which IUPAC could become more attractive to increased participation by scientists in industry, Education Strategy Development Committee (ESDC) One of the Union's long-range goals states: "IUPAC will utilize its global perspective to contribute toward the enhancement of education in chemistry and to advance the public understanding of chemistry and the scientific method." The ad hoc ESDC has been established by the Bureau to provide advice on the ways by which IUPAC should work toward this goal. Chemical Nomenclature Dr. Edwin D. Becker (Secretary General) was given responsibility for initiating a study of IUPAC's programs in the nomenclature of chemicals - organic, inorganic, macromolecular, and biochemical - and developing recommendations for future activities. He decided (with the concurrence of the other IUPAC officers) that the first step should be a broad-based meeting to explore the wide ramifications of the subject.   Report on IOCD/IUPAC Workshop on Environmental Analytical Chemistry for Regulatory Chemists and Laboratory Managers The JWP held this workshop in Prague with the aim of providing updated information on environmental analytical chemistry to analytical chemists and laboratory managers in the Central European countries that participate in official environmental monitoring. In organizing the workshop, the JWP cooperated with the Czech Chemical Society, Deputy Minister Karel Blaha of the Department of Environmental Affairs of the Czech Republic, and Charles University.   Report on the EURACHEM A network of organizations in Europe, EURACHEM was established in 1989 to provide a system for the international traceability of chemical measurements and to promote good quality assurance practices. It provides a forum for the discussion of common problems and for developing an informed and considered approach to both technical and policy issues. EURACHEM today comprises 18 full members (European and European Free Trade Association [EFTA] countries) and 10 associate members.

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