Colleagues,
Below is the text version of the mail flyer describing the 61st OSU
International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy to be held June 19-23,
2006 in Columbus Ohio USA. Additional information is available from the
Symposium website http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium
Hope to see you here.
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Terry A. Miller, Chair
O.S.U. International Symposium on
Molecular Spectroscopy
and
Ohio Eminent Scholar
Professor of Chemistry
email: [log in to unmask]
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium
phone: 614-292-2569
fax: 614-292-1948
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61st OSU International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
June 19-23, 2006
International Advisory Committee
Peter Bernath (U. Waterloo)*
Geoff Blake (Caltech)
Bor-Chen Chang (National Central U.)
Dennis Clouthier (U. Kentucky)*
Takayuki Ebata (Hiroshima U.)
Rafael Escribano (CSIC)
Jean-Marie Flaud (CNRS/U. P&M Curie)
John W. Hepburn (U. British Columbia)*, Chair
Wolfgang Jaeger (U. Alberta)*
Marsha Lester (U. Pennsylvania)*
Gerard Meijer (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft)
David Perry (U. Akron)*
David Dale Skatrud (ARO)
Martin Suhm (U. Göttingen)
Andrey Vilesov (USC)
Xueming Yang (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Lucy Ziurys (U. of Arizona)
* steering committee member
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/symposium/
Executive Committee
Terry A. Miller, Chair
Frank C. DeLucia
Eric Herbst
Anne B. McCoy
Russell M. Pitzer
Please send correspondence to:
Terry A. Miller, Chair
International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
Department of Chemistry
120 West 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210 USA
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
614-292-2569 (phone),-1948 (FAX)
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Louis Brus, University of Columbia
Thomas Gallagher, University of Virginia
Fleming Crim, University of Wisconsin
Anthony Merer, IAMS Academia Sinica, Taipei
Yasuki Endo, University of Tokyo
John Simons, Oxford University
Michael Strano, University of Illinois, Coblentz Award Winner
SPECIAL SESSIONS
For the 61st Symposium, Patrick Vaccaro, Yale University, and Robert
Field, MIT, are organizing a mini-symposium entitled, “Spectral
Signatures of Molecular Dynamics.” This mini-symposium will focus on the
information about large
amplitude dynamics encoded in molecular spectra (e.g., vestiges of
somerization, proton-transfer/hydrogen-bonding, conformational
exchange/tunneling, and chemical reactivity), as well as the
experimental and theoretical techniques
employed for the systematic extraction and detailed interpretation of
such data. Invited speakers will include Richard Dixon, University of
Bristol; Michael Heaven, Emory University; and Timothy Zwier, Purdue
University. A second mini-
symposium is being organized by Anne McCoy, Ohio State University; and
Mark Johnson, Yale University, on the subject of the “Spectroscopy of
Water.” This symposium focuses on unraveling the unique properties of
water and its complexes
through recent advances in spectroscopy and accompanying theory. Special
emphasis will be placed on how water molecules and the associated
networks distort in order to accommodate reactive intermediates in
aqueous chemistry. Invited talks for this mini-symposium will be given
by Kenneth Leopold, University of Minnesota; James Lisy, University of
Illinois; and Daniel Neumark, University of California, Berkeley. A
third mini-symposium is being organized by Brooks Pate and Richard
Suenram, University of Virginia, entitled “New Techniques and Challenges
for Rotational Spectroscopy.” This symposium will examine recent
experimental advances that enhance sensitivity, extend the frequency
range, decrease the measurement time, and broaden the range of molecular
systems where rotational spectroscopy can be used. The symposium
will also explore the limits of applying rotational spectroscopy to
complex molecular systems and highlight applications where the strengths
of rotational spectroscopy for structure determination are transferred
to other areas of spectroscopy (through double-resonance techniques) or
used to analyze molecules in a sample matrix. Invited speakers include
Jens-Uwe Grabow, Universität Hannover; and Wolfgang Jaeger, University
of Alberta. A session on theory is being organized by Russell Pitzer and
Anne McCoy, Ohio State University, featuring an invited talk by Edwin
Sibert, University of Wisconsin.
ELECTRONIC ACCESS
Small refinements of the web-based submission process for abstracts have
been made. The parallel design of this user-friendly interface and the
web-based upload of powerpoint presentations is continued. The format
for the abstracts remains the same and you will be able to preview your
abstract before you finalize the submission. The Symposium website:
http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu will provide details on both
processes. Updated information on abstract submission will be available
early in 2006 and the upload site will open for submission about February 1.
PRE-REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
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 McPherson registration desk. The dorm rooms have internet
access freely available. Internet connections for laptops, as well as
OSU desktops, will again be available in McPherson.
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 2006 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, 2006.
5. For the time of your presentation, check the program, available by
April 15 on our WWW site.
SESSION CATEGORIES*
1. Theory
2. Electronic (UV/VIS/NIR)
3. Infrared/Raman (Vibrational)
4. Microwave (Rotational)
5. Matrix/Condensed Phase
6. Radicals and Ions
7. Atmospheric Species
8. Astronomical Species & Processes
9. Mini-symposium: Spectral Signatures of Molecular Dynamics
10. Mini-symposium: Spectroscopy of Water
11. Mini-symposium: New Techniques & Challenges for Rotational Spectroscopy
*NOTE: On the advice of the International Advisory Committee, there have
been two changes to the categories this year. The "jet and beam"
category has been eliminated as it was viewed to be redundant to
existing categories. The mini-symposia of the past 3 years on
astronomical "species and processes" is replaced by a standing category (8).
ELECTRONIC ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (EAS)
To submit your abstract electronically, you must follow the detailed
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
When you have completed your abstract, go to the following website for
uploading, http://molspect.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/eas/. Upon
uploading, your document will be processed by a LaTeX-2e compiler and
you will automatically receive feedback indicating either a successful
submission or a problem. If you upload successfully, you need do nothing
more, except print out the web page giving your unique number and
password. These will be used if you upload your powerpoint talk or with
any other communication involving your abstract. Once you have
successfully uploaded your abstract, DO NOT resubmit a “revised” copy.
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 abstract 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 61st 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
sponsor 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 2005 meeting will be presented. The winners are Django
Andrews, University of Colorado; José Lopez, The Ohio State University;
Jaime A. Stearns, Purdue 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, 2006. 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 at the time of abstract submittal. 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 chaired by Brenda
Winnewisser, Ohio State University, and comprised of Kevin Lehmann,
University of Virginia, John Muenter, University of Rochester, Brooks
Pate, University of Virginia, Douglas Petkie, Wright State University,
and Tim Zwier, Purdue University. 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 Brenda
Winnewisser ([log in to unmask]).
PICNIC The Symposium picnic will be held on Wednesday evening, June 21.
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.
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.
HELP US KEEP THE MAILING LIST CURRENT. If your address has changed,
please let us know so that you can continue to receive Symposium
notices. Go to our website and click on “Symposium Address Update.”
Persons interested in the Symposium, but not presently on the mailing
list, may also use this service.
Registration
Preregistration is highly encouraged with a special rate for those
prepaying on or before May 15, 2006.
Registration Type Prepaying After May 15 (circle one)
Regular* $100 $125
Student* $ 35 $ 50
*NOTE: 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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Family Name First Name Middle (if you want it on name tag)
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Department/Division
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University/Organization (to appear on name tag) Street Address
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City State/Country Zip Code
Electronic Communication:
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Telephone Fax
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e-mail address (please write legibly)
Make checks (U.S. currency only payable through a US bank)
payable to: International Symposium
on Molecular Spectroscopy
Send to: Terry A. Miller
International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
The Ohio State University
100 W. 18th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
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: Check-in and check-out time for the dorms is 11:00am)
Sunday, June 18 _____ If requesting double, indicate:
Monday, June 19 _____ male ___ female ___
Tuesday, June 20 _____ or name of roommate.
Wednesday, June 21 _____
Thursday, June 22 _____ ____________________________
Friday, June 23 _____ Roommate Name
*Saturday, June 24 _____
*(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 18, refer to our web site:
http://molspect.mps.ohio-state.edu/symposium/ where instructions for
alternative accommodations are available. 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 12. NOTE: Payments
or reservations received after Friday, June 9, will be processed as
walk-ins.
NOTE:The conference fee and dorm fee will be charged upon receipt.
Payment required:
Registration________+Dorm Fee (#nights X rate) _______=Total _________
(additional picnic tickets are $25, please add that to your total if you
purchase one)
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