(Forwarded because I don't remember seeing this on Mersenne: apologies
if I'm wrong. The deadline has been extended since first call -- JS)
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Chemical Weather and Chemical Climate:
Body, Place, Planet in Historical Perspective
Gordon Cain Conference on the History of Atmospheric Chemistry
Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
March 31-April 1, 2011
The atmosphere is as intimate and personal as a breath of air; it also
manifests in particular ways in particular locales and as global
phenomena with international social, political, and economic dimensions.
The phrase "chemical weather" invokes the temporal and spatial
variability and complexity of atmospheric chemical processes. Air
quality forecasts indicating expected levels of pollutants such as smog,
ozone, pollen, and suspended particulate matter are one example of this;
etiological studies of air pollution and health are another; military
and security concerns over poison gas and aerosol attacks represent yet
a third area of focus. "Chemical climate" refers to large scale and
long-term interactions also known as bio-geo-chemical cycles, their
changes, and their social import.
The 2011 Gordon Cain Conference seeks papers and posters that present
original research, examine historiographical issues, and/or pursue
historical syntheses in the field of atmospheric chemistry (broadly
defined). Special consideration will be given to contributions
addressing issues of scale—for example lungs, locales, and
trans-boundary issues—and exploring interdisciplinary perspectives
involving literature, art, architecture, and related fields. Papers may
also involve case studies of chemical industries, governance,
regulation, and litigation. Presenters are encouraged to emphasize the
social relevance of their research and to communicate the results of
their research in forms accessible to the interested public.
The conference is planned for 30 participants, including approximately
12 paper writers and an equal number of commentators. Papers will be
pre-circulated. At the conference, each paper will be introduced by a
commentator and discussed with the author in a 45-minute session.
Proposals for 90-minute thematic panels involving two or three
presenters are also welcome. The first session is scheduled for early
afternoon on Thursday, March 31. This will be followed by a keynote
address and public reception where research posters will be on display.
Paper sessions continue Friday, April 1, with the posters discussed
mid-day and a final session ending by 6:00 pm. Participants, including
selected poster presenters, will be asked to revise their contributions
for possible publication.
Students and scholars from all nations and at all stages of their
careers are encouraged to apply. Travel, accommodation, and meals for
participants will be arranged by CHF.
Please send your paper or poster title, abstract of 250 words or less,
and a 2-page c.v. to Professor James R. Fleming, STS Program, Colby
College, Waterville, Maine 04358, USA, Email: [log in to unmask] at any
time, but no later than the (slightly extended) deadline of Nov. 15, 2010.
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