58th OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MOLECULAR
SPECTROSCOPY
June 16-20, 2003, Columbus, Ohio, USA
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Terry A. Miller, Chair
Frank C. DeLucia
Eric Herbst
Russell M. Pitzer
International Advisory Committee
Philippe Brechignac (Universite Paris Sud)
Udo Buck (Max-Planck-Institut)
I-Chia Chen (National Tsing Hua U.)
Allan S. C. Cheung (U. Hong Kong)
Mario Fajardo (USAF Research Lab)
John W. Hepburn (U. British Columbia)*
Hajime Kato (Kobe University)
Michael C. McCarthy (Harvard U.)*
Takamasa Momose (Kyoto U.)
Mitchio Okumura (Caltech)*
Brooks Pate (U. Virginia)
Amanda Ross (U. Lyon)
David Dale Skatrud (ARO)
Pat Vaccaro (Yale U.)
Ad Vander Avoird (U. Nijmegen)
Timothy S. Zwier (Purdue U.)*, Chair
* steering committee member
For additional information contact:
Terry A. Miller, Chair
International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
Department of Chemistry
120 West 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210 USA
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium/
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
614-292-2569 (phone),-1948 (FAX)
*******INFORMATION FOR 58th MEETING************
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Michael Duncan, University of Georgia
Robin Hochstrasser, University of Pennsylvania
Christian Jungen, Universite Paris-Sud
Takamasa Momose, Kyoto University
Thomas Rizzo, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
Lucy Ziurys, University of Arizona
Andrea Callegari, Institut de Physique de Lausanne, Coblentz
Award Winner
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Several special mini-symposia are planned for this year's
meeting. Eric Herbst, The Ohio State University, and Carl A.
Gottlieb, Harvard- Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, are
organizing a mini-symposium entitled, "New Trends in
Astronomical Observations", which will emphasize new
spectroscopic techniques and results applied to astronomical
problems, the role of molecules in star formation, and space-
based spectroscopic observations of the heavens. Invited speakers
will include Thomas Giesen, University of Cologne; Gary Melnick,
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; and Thomas
Phillips, California Institute of Technology. A second
mini-symposium is being organized by Frank DeLucia, The Ohio
State University, and Kevin Lehmann, Princeton University, on the
subject of "Rotational and Low Frequency Vibrational
Spectroscopy in the Condensed Phase." This mini-symposium is
designed to bring together the communities who study low lying
resonant phenomena in the condensed phase and symposium
participants who have typically studied high resolution gas phase
systems. While the science of interest is energetically associated
with the microwave and far infrared, contributions based on
spectroscopies from across the spectrum are encouraged. Invited
talks for this mini-symposium will be given by Robert Austin,
Princeton University; Tatiana Globus, University of Virginia; and
Al Sievers, Cornell University. A third mini-symposium is being
organized by Mitchio Okumura, California Institute of Technology
on "Spectroscopy and Chemistry of Our Atmosphere." This
mini-symposium will encompass the spectroscopy and chemistry
of reactive and stable atmospheric molecules, and will include both
laboratory and in-situ, e.g., remote sensing, work. Invited
speakers include Johannes Orphal, CNRS/Universite Paris-Sud;
Andrew Orr-Ewing, University of Bristol; and A. R.
Ravishankara, NOAA/University of Colorado. A session on theory
is being organized by Russell Pitzer and Anne McCoy, Ohio State
University, featuring an invited talk by David W. Schwenke,
NASA.
ELECTRONIC ACCESS
We encourage electronic communication with respect to the
Symposium. These efforts are driven by our desire to provide the
best service while minimizing costs. The place to learn Symposium
details is our web site,
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium/.
All the information in the flyer plus much more is available there.
When the preliminary program (containing complete abstracts) is
completed in early April, it will be immediately available at the
web site, and you will be informed of its availability by email (for
all on our email list). Monitor the web site for the latest
information on presentation details, accommodations, etc. We
strongly encourage electronic submission of abstracts, as we
produce the abstract book electronically. Detailed instructions for
electronic abstract submission (EAS) can be obtained by email (see
below) or from our web site. We will maintain a test service so that
you can preview your abstract before you make a final submission.
Our web site provides services, e.g., template, examples, help
pages, etc, that make electronic abstract submission simple.
PRE-REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
In an effort to make it easy to pre-register, especially for those
with currency exchange problems, we accept credit cards. You will
be able to charge your entire pre-registration (conference and
dorm) fee to your Visa or MasterCard credit card (see registration
page). For those few not pre-registering, you will be able to charge
your accommodations upon dorm check-in, and your Symposium
registration fee at the Smith Lab registration desk. We encourage
those for whom it does not represent a major inconvenience to
continue to pay by check, as credit card use comes at a price to the
Symposium. The dorm rooms have internet access freely available;
persons with laptops who wish to stay in touch, should bring them.
Internet connections for laptops, as well as OSU desktops, will
again be available in Smith Lab for your use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
The abstract book will be printed directly from a computer file
this year. All abstracts whether submitted electronically or on paper
should have the style indicated below for uniform appearance in
the abstract book. This appearance will be automatically created
for abstracts submitted electronically but of course must be created
by the author for paper abstracts. Abstracts on paper will be
scanned and reproduced at approximately a 1:1 scale.
The formatting details for contributed papers can be found in the
paper version of this announcement which should be received by
persons on the symposium mailing list in January 2001 or are
viewable at our Web site. Briefly, paper abstracts will be scanned
and must be smaller than 6.75 inches (17.1cm) wide and 4.25
inches (10.8cm) long. Note at the bottom paper category (see
below) and time (5, 10, 15 min) requested for presentation.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
1. If submitting by the traditional paper method, please send a total
of two copies of each abstract, at least one of high quality for
electronic reproduction.
2. Underline the name of the person presenting the paper.
3. Remember to indicate in the comment line if the speaker is to
be considered for the Rao Prize (see below for complete
instructions).
4. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL ABSTRACTS IS
MARCH 1, 2003.
5. For the time of your presentation, check the program, available
by April 15 on our WWW site.
SESSION CATEGORIES
1. Electronic (large molecules)
2. Electronic (small molecules)
3. Theory (quantum calculations)
4. Theory (other)
5. Infrared
6. Raman
7. Microwave
8. Jet and Beam Spectra
9. Radicals and Ions
10. Matrix
11. Condensed Phase
12. Mini-symposium: Astronomical Observations
13. Mini-symposium:Atmospheric Chemistry/Spectroscopy
14. Mini-symposium: Condensed Phase FIR/microwave
ELECTRONIC ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (EAS)
To submit your abstract electronically, you must download the
instructions. To accomplish this, do one of the following:
1. Access the Symposium World Wide Web site (URL--
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium/) and
follow the menu to electronic abstract submission
instructions, or
2. Anonymous logon to our FTP site,
molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu and download the file
/symposium/submit, or
3. Send an email to [log in to unmask] The
email should contain only the subject line: EAS Instructions.
When you have completed your electronic abstract, just email it to
our test address for viewing or to the above email address for
actual submission. Upon receipt, your document will be processed
by a LaTeX-2e compiler and you will automatically receive an
email reply indicating either a successful submission or a problem.
If you submit electronically and you receive confirmation of a
successful submission, you need do nothing more. Once you have
successfully submitted your abstract, DO NOT resubmit it or a
"revised" copy electronically. DO NOT send us an additional
paper copy. Either action could result in your abstract being
included twice in the program. Please note that we can only handle
one format for electronic submission. LaTeX was chosen because
of its support by several American professional societies and
widespread use in the worldwide scientific community.
SPONSORSHIP We are pleased to announce our anticipated
sponsorship for the 58th Symposium. We anticipate that principal
funding will come from the Army Office of Research (ARO). We
are most grateful to ARO for their support. We are also receiving
support from The Ohio State University through the Chemistry
and Physics Departments, and the College of Mathematical and
Physical Sciences. We anticipate corporate and individual
sponsorship as in the past. Among other things this support allows
us to reduce the cost of the picnic for students and supports the
coffee and doughnuts. We are pleased that the Coblentz Society
will again sponsor the Coblentz Award lecture as well as the
reception before the picnic. We expect there will be the Journal of
Molecular Spectroscopy Review Lecture in one of the mini-
symposia. Our sponsors will have exhibits at the Symposium and
we encourage you to visit their displays.
RAO PRIZE This year three Rao Prizes for the most outstanding
student talks at the 2002 meeting will be presented. The winners
are Sandhya Gopalakrishnan, Ohio State University; Patrice
Theule, Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne; and Wilton
Virgo, Arizona State University. The Rao Prize was created by a
group of spectroscopists who, as graduate students, benefitted from
the emphasis on graduate student participation, which has been a
unique characteristic of the Symposium. This coming June three
more Rao Prizes will be awarded. In order to be eligible for the
Rao Prize, a student must (i) be primary author of the work being
presented; (ii) be the actual presenter of the talk; (iii) never have
competed for the Rao Prize prior to this year; and (iv) not have
completed a Ph.D. thesis prior to March 1, 2003. If a student
wishes to compete for the Rao Prize, he or she should indicate this
in the comment area of the abstract (due by March 1) for the talk
they wish to be judged and send a letter from the research
supervisor certifying that the student meets all four of the above
requirements. This certification letter may be a simple email
message addressed to Terry A. Miller
([log in to unmask]).
The letter should identify the talk abstract by its acceptance number
(when available) which is furnished by return email to those
submitting electronically. The letter of certification is not a
nomination letter and will not be considered by the prize judges.
Rao Prize winners and their co-authors are invited to submit to the
Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy articles that are based on the
research described in their talks. After passing the normal review
process, each article will appear in the Journal with a caption
identifying the paper with the talk that won the Rao Prize.
The award will be administered by a Prize Committee co-chaired
by Arlan Mantz, Connecticut College, and Brenda Winnewisser,
Ohio State University and comprised of Michael Heaven, Emory
University; Angela R. Hight Walker, NIST; Kevin Lehmann,
Princeton University; and John Muenter, University of Rochester.
Any questions or suggestions about the Prize should be addressed
to the Committee. Anyone (especially post-docs) willing to serve
on a panel of judges should contact Arlan Mantz (email:
[log in to unmask]).
PICNIC The Symposium picnic will be held on Wednesday
evening, June 18, at the Fawcett Center. The cost of the picnic is
included in your registration (at below cost to students), so that all
may attend the event. The Coblentz Society is the host for
refreshments at 6:30pm before the picnic at 7:45pm at the Fawcett
Center.
LIABILITY The Symposium fees DO NOT include provisions for
the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness,
theft or property damage. Participants and companions are advised
to take whatever insurance they consider necessary. Neither the
Symposium executive committee, its sponsors, nor individual
committee members assume any responsibility for loss, injury,
sickness, or damages to persons or belongings, however caused.
REGISTRATION
Preregistration is highly encouraged with a special rate for those
prepaying on or before May 15, 2003.
Registration Type Prepaying After May 15 (circle one)
Regular* $100 $125
Student* $ 35 $ 50
*Please note that the registration fee includes the cost (students
subsidized) of the picnic on Wednesday. Tickets for accompanying
persons may be purchased for $25 each.
Give name as you wish it to appear on your name tag.
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Make checks (U.S. currency only payable through a US bank)
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Send to: Terry A. Miller
International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
The Ohio State University
120 W. 18th Ave.
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DORMITORY RESERVATION
The Ohio State Dormitories have a limited number of rooms.
Preregister by May 15 to guarantee your space. The prepayment
and regular dormitory rates as indicated below are per person per
night.
Submitting an abstract does NOT preregister you.
(Indicate one) Prepayment Regular (after May 15)
Single room $40.00 $45.00
Double room $20.00 $25.00
Graduate students, (dbl room) $19.00 $24.00
Please indicate which nights you require accommodations.
(NOTE: Dorm will NOT open until 10:00am June 15)
Sunday, June 15 _____ If requesting double, indicate:
Monday, June 16 _____ male ___ female ___
Tuesday, June 17 _____ or name of roommate.
Wednesday, June 18 _____
Thursday, June 19 _____ ________________________
Friday, June 20 _____ Roommate Name
*Saturday, June 21 _____
*(Check out time at the dorm on Sunday morning is 8am. Note:
there are a limited number of these rooms-reserve early)
If you prefer other accommodations during the conference or must
arrive on Saturday night, June 14, refer to our web site:
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium/. Go to
registration information.
Please remit fees as a single sum in U.S. currency payable through
a U.S. bank. (Persons who find this requirement impossible to
fulfill should contact the Symposium office directly.)
Refunds must be requested in writing by Monday, June 9.
NOTE: Payments or reservations received after Friday, June 6, will
be processed as walk-ins.
NOTE:The conference fee will be charged upon receipt. The dorm
fee is processed separately and usually charged the week before the
conference.
Payment required:
Registration___ +Dorm Fee (#nights X rate) ___=Total________
(additional picnic tickets are $25, please add that to your total if
you purchase one)
NOTE: The Symposium server is NOT secure. Do NOT email your
credit card number.
YOU SHOULD PRINT THIS PAGE and either enclose your check
or fill out the credit card information and then mail it to the
Symposium address given near the beginning of this message.
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