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FSC chemistry/physics department 
hosts green chemistry lecture
Dr. Mary Kirchhoff of Green Chemistry Institute is guest speaker

LAKELAND, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2003) - Florida Southern's chemistry/physics department will host a lecture on "Green Chemistry Principles, Practice and Economics," featuring guest speaker Dr. Mary Kirchhoff, assistant director of the Green Chemistry Institute, Washington, D.C. The lecture takes place Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in Polk County Science Building, Dr. James M. Marlowe Lecture Hall, room 152. The public is welcome to attend. 

Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. The Green Chemistry Institute is a non-profit organization within the American Chemical Society founded to promote green chemistry through research, education, information dissemination, conferences, and international collaboration. 

Kirchhoff has lectured around the world on the importance of green chemistry. "I think we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to have a scientist of the caliber of Dr. Kirchhoff visit us," said Dr. Carmen Gauthier, chair of the chemistry/physics department. Kirchhoff will meet with the chemistry seniors on Wednesday morning to discuss career opportunities in pollution prevention and students' initiatives in green chemistry.

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. 

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