Practical Experiences in the Use of Transgenic Crops, 25 January 2000, London, England, UK

Conference Announcements

Practical Experiences in the Use of Transgenic Crops, 25 January 2000, London, England, UK

11th Royal Australian Chemical Institute Convention (11RACIC): Chemistry into the New Millennium

6-11 February 2000

Canberra, Australia

Membrane Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment

26-29 March 2000

Lancaster, England, UK

2nd International Conference on Genomics

29-31 March 2000

Cambridge, England, UK

Hazards XV - The Process, Its Safety, and The Environment - Getting It Right

4-6 April 2000

Manchester, England, UK

International Conference on Metrology - Trends and Applications in Calibration and Testing Laboratories

16-18 May 2000

Jerusalem, Israel

Symposium on Reference Materials for Technologies in the New Millennium

21-23 May 2000

Berlin, Germany

2000 London International Chlorine Symposium

31 May-2 June 2000

London, England, UK

IUPAC Workshop on Atmospheric Deposition and Impacts on Ecosystems with Particular Reference to the Mideast

5 June 2000

Tel Aviv, Israel

31st Annual Short Course on Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology

5-9 June 2000

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

26th SCAR and 12th COMNAP

10-22 July 2000,

Tokyo, Japan

33rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly

16-23 July 2000

Warsaw, Poland

IUPAC-TACTRI/COA International Workshop on Pesticides 2000: Harmonization of Pesticide Management - Regulation, Monitoring, and Evaluation

3-6 October 2000

Taichung, Taiwan

Forum III of the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS)

14-20 October 2000

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Conference Announcements

Practical Experiences in the Use of Transgenic Crops, 25 January 2000, London, England, UK

Topics to be discussed at this meeting include the following:

• benefits and issues related to the use of transgenic crops

• transgenic corn - the way forward

• why the American Soybean Association supports transgenic soybeans

• transgenic crops: a view from the United States Extension Service

• agricultural and commercial advantages of transgenic crops

• commercial opportunities and farmer value

• importance of genomics to the future of crop production

• industry perspective

For additional information, contact Sonia at the Society of Chemical Industry, 14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS, England, UK; E-mail: soniaw@chemind.demon.co.uk; Tel.: +44 171 235 3681; Fax: +44 171 823 1698.

11th Royal Australian Chemical Institute Convention (11RACIC): Chemistry into the New Millennium

6-11 February 2000

Canberra, Australia

This conference, held at the Australian National University in Canberra every four years, is a major activity of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Chemists worldwide are invited to participate in this major scientific gathering of national and international authorities in all areas of chemistry. Emphasis will be on innovative ideas for future research in chemistry.

For further information, contact Conference Logistics, P.O. Box 505, Curtin, ACT 2605, Australia; E-mail: conference@conlog.com.au; Tel.: +61 2 6281 6624; Fax: +61 2 6285 1336; or view the conference web site at http://www.11RACIC.conf.au/.

Membrane Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment

26-29 March 2000

Lancaster, England, UK

This meeting at Lancaster University, sponsored by the Separation Science and Technology Group of the Society of Chemical Industry, the Royal Society of Chemistry Water Chemistry Group, Institute of Chemical Engineers (CHEM), and the European Desalination Society, will cover the treatment of ground and surface water, backwash water, seawater, and industrial and domestic wastewaters. The aim of the event is to promote the use of membrane technology using microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO) for a range of water treatment applications.

For more information, contact Mrs. E. Wellington; E-mail: confsec@dial.pipex.com; Tel./Fax: +44 1275 853311.

2nd International Conference on Genomics

29-31 March 2000

Cambridge, England, UK

Genomics is poised to play an increasing role in medicine and agriculture. In the next few years, the complete sequences of hundreds of genomes will be available, and recent developments have indicated that the human genome sequence will be finished ahead of the 2005 target date. These sequence data will be accompanied by a vast amount of additional information, including results of comparative genomics, RNA and protein expression profiles, functional and pathway information, and tools for molecular and cell biology.

Providing a broad, in-depth overview of new discoveries and commercial developments, this conference, to be held at Churchill College, Cambridge University and cosponsored by the Society of Chemical Industry Bioactive Sciences Group and Cambridge and Great Eastern Section, will look at how this wealth of information is going to be interpreted; how information will be managed and shared; the impact genomics has had in the commercial environment; and what are the future opportunities for exploitation of genomic information?

For additional information, contact L. G. Copping; Tel./Fax: +44 1799 521369 or G. Dixon, Tel.: +44 1625 513305; Fax: +44 1625 517436.

Hazards XV - The Process, Its Safety, and The Environment - Getting It Right

4-6 April 2000

Manchester, England, UK

Cosponsors for this meeting at the Manchester Materials Science Centre (UMIST) include the Society of Chemical Industry Health and Safety Group and the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Discussion topics include the impact on new technology, environmental impact (including the new Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations), safety and the environment, emergency planning, and transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals.

For further information, contact Mr. M. J. Adams; E-mail: mikeadams@valrichardson.com; Tel.: +44 1539 732845; Fax: +44 1539 724055.

International Conference on Metrology - Trends and Applications in Calibration and Testing Laboratories

16-18 May 2000

Jerusalem, Israel

This Forum is being organized by the National Conference of Standard Laboratories (NCSL), the Cooperation International for Traceability in Analytical Chemistry (CITAC), and the Israeli Metrological Society. Topics to be covered include the following:

• metrology as a science and as an integral part of business in industry and trade

• legal metrology

• regional metrological organization

• measurement methods and their validation

• instruments and their qualification

• measurement standards and reference materials

• interlaboratory comparisons

• proficiency testing

• uncertainty in measurement and analysis

• traceability

• laboratory information management systems

• accreditation of calibration and testing (analytical) laboratories

• ethical problems in metrology

• education in the third millennium

For more information, contact Dr. Henry Horwitz, Conference Secretariat, ISAS-International Seminars, PO Box 34001, Jerusalem 91340, Israel; E-mail: isas@netvision.net.il; Tel.: +972 2 652 0574; Fax: +972 2 652 0558.

Symposium on Reference Materials for Technologies in the New Millennium

21-23 May 2000

Berlin, Germany

This symposium, jointly organized with EURACHEM and other institutions, will provide an opportunity for international exchange of information on, and experience with, reference materials (RM) between prominent RM users and producers with a focus on materials analysis. Sessions will be dedicated to specific topics in the following areas:

General aspects

• providing RMs with traceable specifications and how to use them to establish traceability in chemical measurement

• certification strategies

• RM types and categories, RM databases

Certification of chemical composition

• pure materials and elemental solutions

• metal matrices, ceramics, and glasses

• semiconductors and high-tech materials

Certification of physical properties

• porous materials, particle-size RMs

• chromatography-column materials

• multiphase systems

Invited lectures, as well as contributed oral and poster presentations, will show the latest state of development in these fields.

For further information on submitting oral/poster contributions and/or on participating in the symposium, contact Dr. P. Klobes, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Dept. I.1, Richard-Willstaetter-Str. 11, D-12489 Berlin, Germany; E-mail: peter.klobes@bam.de; Tel.: +49 30 6392 5825; Fax: 49 30 6392 5972.

2000 London International Chlorine Symposium

31 May-2 June 2000

London, England, UK

This meeting, sponsored by the Society of Chemical Industry Electrochemical Technology Group, is to be held at the Gloucester Hotel. The symposium aims to build on the success and popularity of past symposia in the series and to look toward the future of chlorine as well as to address technological developments, associated safety and environmental issues, and the economic outlook for chlorine.

For more information, contact the Society of Chemical Industry Conference Department, 14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS, England, UK; E-mail: members@chemind.demon.co.uk; Tel.: +44 171 235 3681; Fax: +44 171 823 1698.

IUPAC Workshop on Atmospheric Deposition and Impacts on Ecosystems with Particular Reference to the Mideast

5 June 2000

Tel Aviv, Israel

Atmospheric deposition of pollutants on fresh water ecosystems is particularly relevant for regions and countries in the arid zones, such as the Middle East including Israel. This short symposium, sponsored by IUPAC, the Israel Ministry of Science, and the Israel Chemical Society, is intended to bring together internationally recognized experts in the field of atmospheric deposition with other scientists who are working on this topic in Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere, and with members of the IUPAC Division of Environmental Chemistry (VI); Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry (VI.2); and Commission on Soil and Water Chemistry (VI.3). Points of discussion will include the following:

• cause-effect relationships between deposition and factors affecting the conditions and the health of ecosystems

• monitoring and estimation tools to overcome interdisciplinary and international transboundary problems

• interactions and synergisms between pollutants and predictive understanding of integrated land/water systems

This one-day symposium will include three sessions of 2.5 hours each, all starting with two tutorial overviews on wet and dry deposition, followed by contributed presentations. Topics to be covered include the following:

• fundamentals of dry deposition

• fundamentals of wet deposition

• atmospheric deposition over Europe

• atmospheric deposition over Israel

• Great Lakes atmospheric deposition studies

• Kineret Lake atmospheric deposition studies

• atmospheric deposition on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea

• atmospheric dust and cloud physics and chemistry

There will also be a panel discussion featuring representatives of the Israeli Ministry of the Environment, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, IMAP or IGBP, and EUROTRAC.

For additional information, contact Prof. Rene van Grieken, Micro- and Trace Analysis Center, University of Antwerp (UIA), B-2610 Antwerp, Belgium; E-mail: vgrieken@uia.ua.ac.be; Tel.: +32 3 8202362 or +32 477 702165 (mobile); Fax: +32 3 8202376; Web site: http://inch.uia.ac.be/u/vgrieken/ or contact Dr. Yehuda Shevah, Tahal Consulting Eng. Ltd., 16th O. Box 11170, Tel Aviv, 61111, Israel; E-mail: tahalcmp@netvision.net.il; Tel.: + 972 3 636 9615; Fax: +972 3 636 9754.

31st Annual Short Course on Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology

5-9 June 2000

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

This one-week program at Lehigh University is designed for engineers, chemists, other scientists, and managers who are actively involved in emulsion work and for those who wish to develop expertise in the area.

The course is an in-depth study of the synthesis and properties of high polymer latexes. The subject matter includes a balance of theory and applications as well as a balance between chemical and physical problems. Lectures, given by leading academic and industrial workers, begin with introductory material and review, and progress through recent research results. The course fee is USD 1 000 for the entire week or USD 350 per day for any part.

For further information, contact Professor Mohamed S. El-Aasser, Emulsion Polymers Institute, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA, USA 18015; E-mail: mse0@lehigh.edu; Tel.: +1 610 758 3082; Fax: +1 610 758 5880.

26th SCAR and 12th COMNAP

10-22 July 2000,

Tokyo, Japan

This joint meeting of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) will be held at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, which is located in Shinjuku in the central part of Tokyo.

From 10-14 July, all SCAR working groups, a group of specialists on seals, JCADM, COMNAP/SCALOP, and the SCALOP Symposium (11 July) will meet. From 17-21 July, all SCAR delegates will meet, and other meetings will be convened as requested.

For more information, contact XXVI SCAR and XII COMNAP Meetings Secretariat, National Institute of Polar Research, 9-10, Kaga 1-chome, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8515, Japan; E-mail: SCAR2000@nipr.ac.jp; Tel.: +81-3-3962-4722; Fax: +81-3-3962-2529; Web site: http://www.nipr.ac.jp/SCAR-COMNAP-2000-TOKYO/.

33rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly

16-23 July 2000

Warsaw, Poland

This meeting of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), also known as COSPAR 2000, will be held at the Warsaw University of Technology. The conference will be hosted jointly by the University and by the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS). It is supported by the State Committee for Scientific Research (KBN) as the main sponsor and by numerous local institutions and science societies.

Approximately 80 meetings and symposia at the assembly will cover the following topics:

• Earth's surface, meteorology, and climate

• Earth-moon system, planets, and small bodies of the solar system

• upper atmospheres of the Earth and planets, including reference atmospheres

• space plasmas in the solar system, including planetary magnetospheres

• research in astrophysics

• life sciences as related to space

• materials sciences in space

• fundamental physics in space

• space debris

• satellite dynamics

• scientific ballooning

• radiation belts

• space weather

• integrated global observation system-role and benefits for developing countries

• public understanding of space science

Conference manuscripts will be published in Advances in Space Research.

For more information, contact COSPAR Secretariat, 51 bd de Montmorency, 75016 Paris, France; E-mail: COSPAR@paris7.jussieu.fr; Tel.: +33 1 45 25 06 79; Fax: +33 1 40 50 98 27; Web site: http://www.copernicus.org/COSPAR/COSPAR.html.

IUPAC-TACTRI/COA International Workshop on Pesticides 2000: Harmonization of Pesticide Management - Regulation, Monitoring, and Evaluation

3-6 October 2000

Taichung, Taiwan

This workshop will be sponsored by IUPAC's Commission on Agrochemicals and the Environment (VI.4) and hosted by the Taiwan Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute, Council of Agriculture (TACTRI/COA).

The IUPAC Commission on Agrochemicals and the Environment seeks to advance research understanding and promote environmental stewardship and human safety with agrochemicals through its publications, international pesticide congresses, and regional workshops. This workshop, following highly successful IUPAC-sponsored scientific meetings during the past several years in London; Sao Paulo; Washington, DC; and Bangkok, continues the initiative to encourage exchange of the latest information on pesticide management approaches and to advance the most practical and scientific approaches around the world.

The workshop will include keynote lectures and poster presentations on the following topics:

1. Pesticide regulation

• harmonized approaches for pesticide registration

• international standards for technical grade pesticides

• international standards for pesticide MRLs

• international trade: export and import considerations

• pesticide standards for water quality

• regulation of biotechnology products

• regulation and training requirements for applicators

2. Residue analysis and monitoring

• advances in analysis methods for crops

• advances in analysis methods for soil and water

• advances in analysis methods for seafood

• sampling considerations for residue monitoring programs

• monitoring results for crops

• monitoring results for seafood

• monitoring results for soil and water

3. Risk assessment and management

• toxicological considerations for human health assessment

• chronic and acute dietary intake assessment

• measurement and mitigation of applicator exposure\ manufacturing practices to minimize worker and environmental impacts

• ecological impact assessment of pesticides

• practices to minimize pesticide waste disposal impacts

• development of pesticides with reduced risk characteristics

• government perspectives on risk management options

Workshop delegates will have the opportunity to visit laboratories engaged in pesticide residue analysis, pest management, agricultural environment protection, and toxicity studies during a tour of the facilities at the TACTRI headquarters. TACTRI is on the outskirts of Taichung City, located in central Taiwan; the area has a population of one million people and is the cultural and economic heart of the central Taiwan region. Local tourist attractions include parts of the city center with Buddhist and Taoist temples, the Confucius Shrine, Cultural Center, Museums of Fine Arts and Natural Science History, as well as Sun Moon Lake and the Hsitou Forest Recreation Area.

For additional information, contact Sue-Sun Wong, Taiwan Agriculture Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute, Council of Agriculture (TACTRI/COA), 11 Kung-Ming Road, Wufeng, Taichung Hsien, Taiwan; E-mail: sswong@tactri.gov.tw; Tel.: +886 4 3302101, Ext. 401; Fax: +886 4 3324738; Web site: http://www.tactri.gov.tw/.

Forum III of the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS)

14-20 October 2000

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

This meeting will conduct a full review of the organizational, administrative, and financial aspects of the IFCS Forum series of conferences, as well as an assessment of their effectiveness.

For further information, contact the IFCS, c/o World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland; E-mail: ifcs@who.ch; Tel.: +41 22 791 4333 or +41 22 791 3650; Fax: +41 22 791 4875; Web site: http://www.ifcs.ch/.

Conference Announcements

Practical Experiences in the Use of Transgenic Crops, 25 January 2000, London, England, UK

Topics to be discussed at this meeting include the following:

• benefits and issues related to the use of transgenic crops

• transgenic corn - the way forward

• why the American Soybean Association supports transgenic soybeans

• transgenic crops: a view from the United States Extension Service

• agricultural and commercial advantages of transgenic crops

• commercial opportunities and farmer value

• importance of genomics to the future of crop production

• industry perspective

For additional information, contact Sonia at the Society of Chemical Industry, 14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS, England, UK; E-mail: soniaw@chemind.demon.co.uk; Tel.: +44 171 235 3681; Fax: +44 171 823 1698.

11th Royal Australian Chemical Institute Convention (11RACIC): Chemistry into the New Millennium

6-11 February 2000

Canberra, Australia

This conference, held at the Australian National University in Canberra every four years, is a major activity of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Chemists worldwide are invited to participate in this major scientific gathering of national and international authorities in all areas of chemistry. Emphasis will be on innovative ideas for future research in chemistry.

For further information, contact Conference Logistics, P.O. Box 505, Curtin, ACT 2605, Australia; E-mail: conference@conlog.com.au; Tel.: +61 2 6281 6624; Fax: +61 2 6285 1336; or view the conference web site at http://www.11RACIC.conf.au/.

Membrane Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment

26-29 March 2000

Lancaster, England, UK

This meeting at Lancaster University, sponsored by the Separation Science and Technology Group of the Society of Chemical Industry, the Royal Society of Chemistry Water Chemistry Group, Institute of Chemical Engineers (CHEM), and the European Desalination Society, will cover the treatment of ground and surface water, backwash water, seawater, and industrial and domestic wastewaters. The aim of the event is to promote the use of membrane technology using microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO) for a range of water treatment applications.

For more information, contact Mrs. E. Wellington; E-mail: confsec@dial.pipex.com; Tel./Fax: +44 1275 853311.

2nd International Conference on Genomics

29-31 March 2000

Cambridge, England, UK

Genomics is poised to play an increasing role in medicine and agriculture. In the next few years, the complete sequences of hundreds of genomes will be available, and recent developments have indicated that the human genome sequence will be finished ahead of the 2005 target date. These sequence data will be accompanied by a vast amount of additional information, including results of comparative genomics, RNA and protein expression profiles, functional and pathway information, and tools for molecular and cell biology.

Providing a broad, in-depth overview of new discoveries and commercial developments, this conference, to be held at Churchill College, Cambridge University and cosponsored by the Society of Chemical Industry Bioactive Sciences Group and Cambridge and Great Eastern Section, will look at how this wealth of information is going to be interpreted; how information will be managed and shared; the impact genomics has had in the commercial environment; and what are the future opportunities for exploitation of genomic information?

For additional information, contact L. G. Copping; Tel./Fax: +44 1799 521369 or G. Dixon, Tel.: +44 1625 513305; Fax: +44 1625 517436.

Hazards XV - The Process, Its Safety, and The Environment - Getting It Right

4-6 April 2000

Manchester, England, UK

Cosponsors for this meeting at the Manchester Materials Science Centre (UMIST) include the Society of Chemical Industry Health and Safety Group and the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Discussion topics include the impact on new technology, environmental impact (including the new Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations), safety and the environment, emergency planning, and transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals.

For further information, contact Mr. M. J. Adams; E-mail: mikeadams@valrichardson.com; Tel.: +44 1539 732845; Fax: +44 1539 724055.

2000 London International Chlorine Symposium

31 May-2 June 2000

London, England, UK

This meeting, sponsored by the Society of Chemical Industry Electrochemical Technology Group, is to be held at the Gloucester Hotel. The symposium aims to build on the success and popularity of past symposia in the series and to look toward the future of chlorine as well as to address technological developments, associated safety and environmental issues, and the economic outlook for chlorine.

For more information, contact the Society of Chemical Industry Conference Department, 14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS, England, UK; E-mail: members@chemind.demon.co.uk; Tel.: +44 171 235 3681; Fax: +44 171 823 1698.

31st Annual Short Course on Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology

5-9 June 2000

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

This one-week program at Lehigh University is designed for engineers, chemists, other scientists, and managers who are actively involved in emulsion work and for those who wish to develop expertise in the area.

The course is an in-depth study of the synthesis and properties of high polymer latexes. The subject matter includes a balance of theory and applications as well as a balance between chemical and physical problems. Lectures, given by leading academic and industrial workers, begin with introductory material and review, and progress through recent research results. The course fee is USD 1 000 for the entire week or USD 350 per day for any part.

For further information, contact Professor Mohamed S. El-Aasser, Emulsion Polymers Institute, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA, USA 18015; E-mail: mse0@lehigh.edu; Tel.: +1 610 758 3082; Fax: +1 610 758 5880.

26th SCAR and 12th COMNAP

10-22 July 2000,

Tokyo, Japan

This joint meeting of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) will be held at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, which is located in Shinjuku in the central part of Tokyo.

From 10-14 July, all SCAR working groups, a group of specialists on seals, JCADM, COMNAP/SCALOP, and the SCALOP Symposium (11 July) will meet. From 17-21 July, all SCAR delegates will meet, and other meetings will be convened as requested.

For more information, contact XXVI SCAR and XII COMNAP Meetings Secretariat, National Institute of Polar Research, 9-10, Kaga 1-chome, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8515, Japan; E-mail: SCAR2000@nipr.ac.jp; Tel.: +81-3-3962-4722; Fax: +81-3-3962-2529; Web site: http://www.nipr.ac.jp/SCAR-COMNAP-2000-TOKYO/.

Forum III of the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS)

14-20 October 2000

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

This meeting will conduct a full review of the organizational, administrative, and financial aspects of the IFCS Forum series of conferences, as well as an assessment of their effectiveness.

For further information, contact the IFCS, c/o World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland; E-mail: ifcs@who.ch; Tel.: +41 22 791 4333 or +41 22 791 3650; Fax: +41 22 791 4875; Web site: http://www.ifcs.ch/.