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5th Graduate Conference

Spring 2002
Graduate Meeting Report J. Roberts

The Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc. will hold the 5th National Graduate Research Polymer Conference on June 22-25, 2003, at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. The ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry established the Graduate Research Polymer Conference to address the needs of graduate students in all branches of polymer science and engineering. All graduate students working with some aspect of polymers are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations or posters. Abstracts should be submitted online through the website by April 1, 2003, to receive full consideration. Notification of status will be sent by May 1, 2003. For abstract submission and additional information contact James E. Roberts, Program Chair, c/o Leanne Adamcik, Center for Polymer Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, 111 Research Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18015, Phone:               610-758-3590       , Fax: 610-758-5880. Registration fees: $95 (estimated) including breakfast (3), lunches (3), and dinners (2). Accommodations: $28 per night (estimated) in Lehigh University Residence Hall.

From the Spring 2000 meeting

2002 Graduate Student Meetings J. E. Roberts

Planning for the 2002 Graduate Student Polymer Research Conference at Lehigh University is well under way. The conference dates will be June 16 - 19, 2002. Facilities are already reserved for inexpensive student housing (including meal options) and meeting venues. The leadership team is being formulated, and will be led by Professor James E. Roberts of the Department of Chemistry at Lehigh University. A Scientific Advisory Committee will be drawn primarily from the faculty and research scientists associated with the Center for Polymer Science at Lehigh, with a few non-Lehigh scientists added for balance. Most of the conference symposia will be led by members of the Scientific Advisory Committee. Ms. Debra Nyby of Lehigh University will be the lead administrative associate for the conference, and will help with all logistical arrangements.

The bulk of the planning will be done over the next six months. Specific plans include the following: 1) development of a specific time line; 2) designation of scientific areas and titles for individual symposia; 3) identification of a variety of invited speakers, covering a wide range of topics of interest to the graduate students, both scientific and career related; 4) building the conference web site for both conference registration and abstract submission; 5) develop an effective advertising plan to begin in Fall of 2001; 6) begin solicitation of contributions to both support the conference and offer limited financial assistance, if possible; 7) design the special conference social events; and 8) set up a job clearing house / interview service if there is sufficient response.

Additional ideas are always welcome. Please address comments, suggestions, and/or questions to Jim Roberts at james.roberts@lehigh.edu , or               610-758-4841       .