Meetings
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he 48th Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy will convene March 16-21,1997, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The technical program will feature 45 invited symposia, and approximately 1800 contributed papers and posters. Highlighting the program will be focus areas on bioanalytical chemistry, food analysis, environmental analysis, and quality. At the Exposition of Modern Laboratory Equipment, featuring the latest instruments, equipment, chemicals, and publications more than 1000 companies will occupy more than 3000 booths. The Sunday will include workshops user-manufacturer information exchange sessions a poster session and an opening session'on Sunday evening entitled "Research Partnerships for Competitive Technology " This session will feature federal policy makers discussing the future of science and technology in the United States Awards
Ahmed H. Zewail of the California Institute of Technology will receive the Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award. He is being recognized for his research on the dynam-
ics of elementary femtosecond processes in the gas phase and in clusters and dense fluids. The award is sponsored by the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. R. Mark Wightman of the University of North Carolina will receive the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award, sponsored by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh. He is being recognized for his research in the development and application of ultramicroelectrodes that have made possible submicrosecond measurements in resistive media. Ingrid Fritsch oo the University oo Arkansas will receive the Young Investigator Award, sponsored by the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry. She is being recognized for her research in the field of multifunctional miniaturized analytical devices and for excellent teaching skills. Tormod Naes and Tomas Isaksson of the Agricultural University of Norway will receive the Tomas Hirschfeld Award for their combined research in the development and application of multivariate near-IR and chemometric techniques in food science. The award is sponsored by Bran + Leubbe. William H. Woodruff of Lfs Alamom National Laboratory will receive the Bomem-Michelson Award sponsored by
the Coblentz Society. He is being recognized for his research in solution dynamics, laser spectroscopy, and time-resolved resonance Raman techniques. Alan G. Marshall of Florida StSta University is the recipient of the Maurice F. Hasler Award, sponsored by Fisons and administered by the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. He is being recognized for his contributions to Fourier transform ion cyclotron MS, which he co-invented with Melvin B. Comisarow. Walter Jennings of the University of California-Davis will receive the Keene P. Dimick Award for his work in GC. The award is sponsored by the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh. Daniel E. Martire eo feorgetown University will receive the Dal Nogare Award, sponsored by the Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley. He is being recognized for his research in GC, LC, SFC, and other methods of separation. Dennis C. Johnson of Iowa State University is the recipient of the Charles N. Reilly Award, sponsored by the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry. He is being recognized for his work on applying electrocatalytic phenomena at metal and metal oxide electrodes, emphasizing anodic oxygen-transfer reactions.
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Meetings Michael]. Pelletier of Kaiser Optical Systems will receive the Williams-Wright Award for his work on developing Raman instrumentation based on single-stage spectrographs and opticalfilteringtechnologies and for simplifying Raman measurement technology. The award is sponsored by the Coblentz Society. Education and employment Continuing education remains a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Conference. Pittcon plans to offer 53 short courses (see list on p. 745 A); contact the Pittcon office for registration forms. The ACS will offer 40 short courses before the meeting; a list appears in the box below. For more information, contact Registrar, ACS Short Courses, American Chemical Society, 1155 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (800-227-5558; 202-872-4508; fax 202-872-6336; e-mail shortcourses® acs.org).
Registration
Advance registration is strongly recommended. Fees are $50 in advance, $100 on site, and $15 for students. One-day registration will be available on site for $50. All registrants will be entitled to an abstract book and conference souvenir and may participate in any conference activity. The Pittsburgh Conference Update and Preliminary Program contain registration forms as well as housing and travel information. All preregistration forms must be postmarked by Feb. 10,1997, to qualify for reduced fees; registration forms with credit card information may be faxed to the conference office. For more information about any aspect of the meeting, contact the Pittsburgh Conference, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 332, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-5503 (412-825-3220; fax 412-8253224; http://www.pittcon.org). The following invited symposia are scheduled as part of the technical pro-
gram. The complete technical program will appear in the Feb. 1,1997, issue of Analytical Chemistry with additional details about the conference and a preview of new products scheduled to be introduced.
Program Monday morning Focus area: Bioanalytical—Near-IR fluorescence: A logical choice for ultrasensitive analyses in analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. Arranged by Gabor Patonay, Georgia State University, and Steven A. Soper, Louisiana State University Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley Dal Nogare Award. Arranged by Mary Ellen P. McNally, DuPont Almost 50 years of analytical MS: A symposium in honor of Andrew G. (Jack) Sharkey. Arranged by Burnaby Munson, University of Delaware, and Kasi V. Somayaiula, University of Pittsburgh
ACS Short Courses Electronics for laboratory instrumentation: Making the right connections March
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Experimental design for productivity and quality in R&D March
13-15
Analytical methods for proteins IVlClTCfl
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Practical LC/MS and CE/MS
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Practical near-IR analysis
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Good laboratory practices and ISO9000 standards: Quality standards for chemical laboratories
QA/QC in the analytical testing laboratory
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Applied optical microscopy for chemical scientists
Laboratory information management systems: From problem definition to system evaluation
March
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Chemical engineering and process fundamentals for chemists March
14-16
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Modern methods of particle size distribution: Assessment and characterization
Analytical FT-IR spectroscopy: Techniques
March
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Modern NMR spectrometry
15-16
Analytical ICP: Emission and MS March
15-16
Capillary GC: Techniques and problem solving March
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Effective management of chemical analysis laboratories March
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Effective supervision of scientists and the technical staff March
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Modern techniques in GC March
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New environmental sample preparation techniques March
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Optimizing quality control of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals March
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Environmental data validation
Practical HPLC method development
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Spectroscopic characterization of polymers
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X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
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Size exclusion chromatography and related methods
March
Mixture experiments: An experimental design approach to formulation
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Methods development, validation procedures, and conformity assessment in the analytical laboratory
On-line process analyzers: The key to maximizing industrial process efficiency 14-16
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Statistical analysis of laboratory data lD~lO
Supercritical fluid fractionation/extraction/chromatography March
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Technical writing workshop IVIdTCft
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Thermal analysis in polymer characterization March
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Water and waste analysis by U.S. EPA methods March
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Current concepts in process validation March 16
Electrochemical sensors and detectors March 16
Troubleshooting HPLC systems March 16
LIMS: Global implementation to validation. Arranged by Steve O'Connor, Procter & Gamble The future of analytical instrumentation. Arranged by M. Bonner Denton, University of Arizona
Pittcon Short Courses Advanced FT-IR spectrometry
Ion mobility
Advanced solid-phase extraction
ISO 9000
Monday afternoon
Analytical SFE
Laboratory accreditation
Focus areas: Bioanalytical and food analysis—Bioanalytical techniques for food safety. Arranged by Richard A. Durst, Cornell University James L. Waters Eighth Annual Symposium Recognizing Pioneers in the Development of Analytical Instrumentation: Lasers in chemistry. Arranged by Sanford A. Asher and Johannes F. Coetzee, University of Pittsburgh Fundamental atomic spectrometry: Is there a payoff? Arranged by Gary M. Hieftje, Indiana University, and John W. Olesik, Ohio State University Managing the modern analytical laboratory. Arranged by Anthony J. Montana, Revlon Research Center New developments in multistage MS. Arranged by Richard D. Smith, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Surface-enhanced IR absorption spectrometry. Arranged by Peter R. Griffiths, University of Idaho
Applications of EPR: Modern electron magnetic resonance
Laboratory safety and hygiene
Applications of IR and Raman spectroscopy in food science
Mathematical calculations
Tuesday morning Focus area: Bioanalytical—Protein structural analysis by capillary separations interfaced to MS. Arranged by David M. tubman, University of Michigan Focus area: Food analysis—New trends in lipid analysis. Arranged by Magdi M. Mossoba and Richard E. McDonald, FDA Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award. Arranged by Grace Ann Bello, PPG Industries Williams-Wright Award. Arranged by Richard A. Palmer, Duke University New horizons in FIA. Arranged by Gary D. Christian, University of Washington Polymeric material characterization by MS. Arranged by R. Kenneth Marcus, Clemson University
Tuesday afternoon Focus area: Bioanalytical—New technology for DNA genotyping in forensic analysis. Arranged by Andrew G. Ewing, Pennsylvania State University Pittsburgh Spectroscopy and Maurice F. Hasler Awards. Arranged by Joseph Benga, PPG Industries Advances in NMR. Arranged by Jonathan V. Sweedler, University of Illinois Emerging frontiers in analytical measurement science: The integration of analytical chemistry and material science. Arranged by Omowunmi A. Sadik, State University of New York at Binghamton Industrial impact of SFC: Advances and applications. Arranged by J. David Pinkston and Thomas L. Chester, Procter & Gamble
Basic accounting and financial management Basic statistics CE: Basic principles and instrumentation Chemical imaging
LIMS for laboratory managers
Membrane introduction MS Metal nanostructures and nanoparticles Microwave digestion Molecular rheology for solving industrial problems
Chemistry and health effects of petroleum hydrocarbons
Multivariate image analysis
Chiral separations
Pharmaceutical bioanalysis
Consulting techniques for professionals
Practical computer validation
Customized reports of laboratory data
Preparation for the scientific workforce
Effective oral presentation skills for scientists
Process AC
European compliance and the Conformity Europeenne marking
Professional analytical chemists in industry
Field analytical chemistry
Quadrupole ion trap MS
FT-IR of polymers
Sample introduction for ICP-AES and ICPMS
Hazardous waste/crisis management
Near-IR spectroscopy
Process sensors and analyzers
Headspace GC
Setting up your laboratory safety program
ICPMS
Solid-phase microextraction
Implementation of total quality management Industrial hygiene chemistry method validation
Statistical tests applied to analytical chemistry Statistically valid detection limits
Introduction to API LC/MS techniques
Total quality management
Introduction to laboratory automation engineering
Uncertainty calculations in c h e m ical measurements
Introduction to laboratory data management using a PC
Validation of chromatography data systems
Introduction to MS
Speciation comes of age: Challenging problems in biomedical and environmental MS. Arranged by Richard F. Browner, Georgia Institute of Technology
Wednesday morning Focus area: Bioanalytical—Probing the conformation and structure of large biomolecules by MS. Arranged by Evan R. Williams, University of CallforniaBerkeley
Keene P. Dimick Award. Arranged by Joseph Benga, PPG Industries Charles N. Reilley and Young Investigator Awards. Arranged by Marc D. Porter, Iowa State University Industrial applications of molecular surface analysis. Arranged by Alfred Benninghoven, Universitat Munster, and David M. Hercules, Vanderbilt University New developments in thermal analysis of materials. Arranged by Mietek Jaroniec, Kent State University
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Meetings Ultrasensitive Raman spectroscopy and microscopy. Arranged by Michael D. Morris, University of Michigan
Wednesday afternoon Focus area: Bioanalytical—Solving the analytical challenges of combinatorial libraries by using MS. Arranged by Jack Henion, Cornell University Focus area: Quality—Development and use of reference materials: Symposium in memory of J. K. Taylor. Arranged by Thomas E. Gills, NIST Bomem-Michelson Award. Arranged by John W. Hellgeth, Spectra-Tech Electrochemistry at truly nanoscopic electrodes. Arranged by Charles R. Martin, Colorado State University Micromachining and chemical analysis: What are the prospects? Arranged by J. Michael Ramsey, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Thursday morning Focus area: Environmental—Green analytical chemistry: Pollution prevention in the analytical chemistry laboratory. Arranged by Mitchell D. Erickson, Argonne National Laboratory Focus area: Quality—Quality assurance and chemical measurement traceability: U.S. industry needs. Arranged by Hratch G. Semerjian, NIST Electrochemically modulated LC: A marriage of LC and electrochemistry. Arranged by Marc D. Porter, Iowa State University Light-source technologies for the next millennium. Arranged by Gary M. Hieftje, Indiana University and Frank V. Bright, State University of New York at Buffalo
Thursday afternoon Focus area: Environmental—Trends and challenges in immunochemical analysis: Immunosensors and immunosample preparations. Arranged by Omowunmi A. Sadik, State University of New York at Binghamton, and Jeanette M. Van Emon, EPA Focus area: Quality—Traceability and quality assurance in chemical measurements: A basis for global trade. Arranged by Robert Kaarls, MEET Instituut BV Frontiers in clinical and forensic toxicology. Arranged by Steven H. Wong, Medical College of Wisconsin High-speed GC. Arranged by Richard D. Sacks, University of Michigan
Friday morning Focus area: Environmental—Extraction alternatives: Development of pressurized fluid extraction. Arranged by Douglas E. Raynie, Procter & Gamble Advances in microcolumns for LC. Arranged by Luis A. Colon, State University of New York at Buffalo
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9th International Symposium on HPCE
Conferences 8th International Conference on Flow-Injection Analysis
Jan. 12-16, 1997. Orlando, FL Contact: Gary Christian, P.O. Box 26, Medina, WA 98039-0026 (800-963-1101, 20(3-454-9361; fax 206-6881565) Lab Automation 97
Jan. 18-22, 1997. San Diego, CC Contact: Association for Laboratory Automation, P.O. Box 572, Charlottesville, VA 22908 (fax 804-924-5718; http://labautomation.org) 11th International Forum on Process Analytical Chemistry
Feb. 2-5, 1997.Seattle,WA Contact: Robert S. Zutkis, InfoScience Services, Inc., Conference Division, 3000 Dundee Rd., Suite 313, P.O. Box 153, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847-291-9161; fax 847-2910097)
Jan. 26-30, 1997. Anaheim, CA Contact: Shirley Schlessinger, HPCE '97,400 East Randolph Dr., Suite 1015, Chicago, IL 60601 (312-527-2011) 19th International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography and Electrophoresis
May 18-22, 1997. Wintergreen, VA Contact: Joy Wise, P.O. Box 4153, Frederick, MD 21705-4153 (301-473-8311; fax 301-4738312;
[email protected]) 2nd Miniaturization in LC versus CE Conference
May 27-28, 1997. Ghent, Belgium Contact: Willy R. G. Baeyens, University of Ghent, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Lab. of Drug Quality Control, Harelbekestraat 72, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (32-9-264-8097; fax 32-9-264-8196;
[email protected]) Prep '97
213th ACS National Meeting
April 13-17, 1997. San Francisco, CA Contact: ACS Meetings, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036-4899 (202-872-6059; fax 202-872-6128; http://www.acs.org) 9th Lake Louise Workshop on Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Dec. 4-7. Alberta, Canada Contact: Marg Northcott, Geological Survey of Canada, 3303 33rd St., NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2L 2A7 (403-292-7041; fax 403-292-7159;
[email protected])
June 1-4, 1997. Washington, DC Contact: Janet Cunningham, Barr Enterprises, 10120 Kelly Road, Box 279, Walkersville, MD 21793 (301-898-3772; fax 301-8985596;
[email protected]) HPLC '97
June 22-27,1997. Birmingham, UK Contact: Secretariat, Universal Conference Consultants, China Court Business Centre, China Court, Ladywell Walk, Birmingham B5 4RX, UK (44-121-622-3644; fax 44-121-6222333;
[email protected]) 1997 European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrometry
Jan. 25-28, 1997. Sanibel Island, FL Contact: American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 1201 Don Diego Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505-989-4517; fax 505-989-1073;
[email protected])
Jan. 12-17, 1997. Ghent, Belgium Contact: L. Moens, Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, University of Ghent, Proeftuinstraat 86, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium (32-9-264-6600; fax 32-9-2646699;
[email protected])
45th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics
38th Experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Conference
June 1-5, 1997. Palm Springs, CA Contact: American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 1201 Don Diego Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505-989-4517; fax 505-989-1073;
[email protected])
March 23-27, 1997. Orlando, FL Contact: ENC, 1201 Don Diego Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505-989-4573; fax 505-9891073)
9th Sanibel Conference on Mass Spectrometry
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