obtained by contacting the Executive Transportation and Accommodations (ETA) service of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (800-945-7488; 312567-8507; fax 312-567-8577). Continuing education has always been an important component of Pittcon, and this year is no exception. Three organiza tions are offering short courses: the Amer ican Chemical Society (48 courses), the Pittsburgh Conference (43 courses), the and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (5 courses). For additional information, see pp. 132 A 136 A and 145 A or consult the preliminary program. An employment bureau will be avail able to conferees and exhibitors during the meeting. Located on Level 2 of the East Hall, the bureau will be open Sunday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Job candidates and employers who have not preregistered should register on site with the bureau Sunday or Monday. Conferees who bring their families to Pittcon will find a variety of activities avail able. Child care and activities for children ages 3 months to 12 years will be available in the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Provided by Accent on Arrangements, a full-day Con vention Camp program includes meals, entertainment, and age-appropriate activi ties under the supervision of trained pro fessionals. Care is also available on an hourly basis with a three-hour minimum. For more information and a registration packet, contact Accent on Arrangements, 938 Lafayette, Suite 410, New Orleans, LA 70113 (504-524-1227). The family program, which will oper ate from a hospitality suite located in the Hyatt Regency Hotel, has planned activi ties that include craft classes, tours of the Art Institute and the Museum of Science and Industry, presentations on science in the kitchen by Harold McGee and science by Bassam Shakhashiri, and shopping at North Pier. Mixers are scheduled for Sunday night at McCormick Place and Tuesday night at the Field Museum. Admission is free to all conferees who present their badges. For additional information about any aspect of the conference or exposition, contact the Pittsburgh Conference Office, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 332, Pitts burgh, PA 15235-5503 (800-825-3221; 412825-3220; fax 412-825-3224). The technical program begins on p. 131A The New Products section (p. 182 A) features instruments and other products that will be introduced at the conference.
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