The Second Annual RISE Workshop was held on August 24-25, 1997, at Dalhousie University. Nine of the 1997 RISE Scholars gave talks on their summer projects, and fielded questions from the audience. The presentations were all outstanding and the ensuing discussions spirited. Congratulations to all! Talks were also presented by Professors Art Szabo (University of Windsor) and Glen Loppnow (University of Alberta), who joined the programme this year. The day ended with dinner at The Five Fishermen restaurant in downtown Halifax. The next day, a short symposium was held at which several of the faculty participants gave talks on their current research.

Several special guests attended the two day Workshop in addition to the RISE Scholars and faculty participants. These included Dr. Jeff Banks of Diagnostic Chemicals, Dr. Trevor Clarke of St. Jean Photochemicals, Inc., and Professors Don Arnold and Jim Pincock of Dalhousie University. Several other faculty and grad students from Dal attended as well.

Two new awards were presented this year on the basis of the students' talks. The award for Best Presentation was decided on by the students, and given to David Michels of the University of Windsor. An award for Best Scientific Content, which was selected by the panel of special guests, was given to Hans Osthoff of the University of Victoria.

The 1997 RISE Group owes special thanks to Professor Jim Pincock of Dalhousie University, who made sandwiches for everyone on Sunday, and Dalhousie graduate students Wendy Ortiz Ojeda, Elaine Adams, Suzanne Shea and Melanie O'Neill, who did a lot of the legwork involved in preparing for the Symposium.

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