I wasn't able to make it to the recent ACS national meeting, but I hope you were. A few states south of that meeting, Raleigh, North Carolina will be hosting the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society this November 14-17. The headline for this year's event is Catalyzing Sustainable Innovation. This regional meeting will give southern chemists a great opportunity to become acquainted with chemistry in the surrounding area, make connections with nearby professionals, and get a foot in with potential employers.
I attended the 2011 meeting in Richmond and had a great time. I met several researchers and graduate students in the area and learned about their research interests. The host city was also a nice plus. You can't beat walking down the street for local Chesapeake Bay oysters during lunch. Raleigh, while not on a bay, will be a fun venue for the conference as well. The restaurant and bar scene in the downtown area is both accessible and nuanced. You're bound to find something you like and probably some live music as well.
The schedule will include an extensive program for undergraduates, poster sessions, symposia for several sub-disciplines, as well as two special conferences: The 41st Southeastern Magnetic Resonance Conference (SEMRC) and The Center for Solar Fuels (UNC EFRC) Conference. With such a diverse schedule, it's nearly certain that any chemist with an interest in coming to the area would find something to perk their interest. Notice, fellow mass spectrometrists, that two invited symposia will be presented on mass spectrometry alone.
The deadline for advance registration is nearly upon us (Oct. 31, 2012), so I'd suggest jumping over to the registration page to get your plans finalized for attending this year's SERMACS conference. Hope to see you there.
No comments:
Post a Comment