Opening Up the World of Analysis
November 12-15, 2007 at the Garden State Convention Center and hotel complex in Somerset, New Jersey
Please Note: No Exposition on Thursday November 15th.
Message from Robert Geise, 2007 EAS President
“Opening Up the World of Analysis” is what the Eastern Analytical Symposium and Exposition (EAS) has been doing for almost half a century. For 2007, we focus on the increasing diversity and scope of the world of analysis. We continue to offer a unique experience to scientists who rely on analysis and to all who utilize analytical instrumentation as a problem-solving tool. You don’t have to wait until November to begin this experience; visit us at www.EAS.org to start planning your week now.
This experience includes a very diverse technical program with presentations covering topics ranging from mainstream analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography) to cutting-edge applications of techniques in areas such as forensics, surface science, laboratory management, and conservation. And this year we look back on a century of mass spectrometry. Conferees will hear talks ranging from “Cracking the Code of Anasazi Turquoise” in a session on “Mass Spectrometry in Anthropology and Archeology” to “Surface-Functionalized CdSe Quantum Dots for the Detection of Hydrocarbons” in a session on “Next Generation Chemical Sensors.” Of course, we offer a full menu of our traditional core topics (“Sample Preparation: Chromatography’s Crazy Uncle”). Our appeal is not only to analytical chemists, but to all scientists who utilize analytical instrumentation as a problem-solving tool. Please visit our Web site for a complete listing of our paper and poster presentations.
We continue our annual tradition of honoring several distinguished scientists with awards and symposia. We also honor the memory of Prof. Robert Grob, not just his contributions to chemistry as well as to EAS, but the influence of his character as a person and his cheerful laugh.
The state-of-the-art hardware and software used by the presenting scientists are on display in our high-quality exposition, where attendees have oppor-tunities to meet with many familiar vendors as well as with new ones who may offer a needed solution. Our value proposition has always emphasized delivering practical, problem-solving information. Ideally, when you leave EAS and return to your job, you will be better equipped to maximize the value of your instrumentation or determine what additional tools are needed for your or your customers’ needs.
In a world of niche marketing, EAS offers “one-stop shopping” for analysis. We have strengthened the program, bringing more depth and breadth to the sessions, adding exciting topics on cutting-edge technology, while continuing to focus on traditional analytical techniques. This year we have included new sessions on “Surface Science and Catalysis” as well as “Lab Management” (organized by the local ALMA chapter). By doing this, EAS not only thinks outside the box, but continues to increase the size of the box.
The one-stop shopping is evident in meeting the needs of our attendees. Maybe you need to brush up on an analytical capability or learn a new one? Our high-quality short courses, offered by world-recognized instructors, could be just what you need. Or our user-friendly vendor workshops may hold the answer. Perhaps you need to evaluate the latest LC-MS offerings? EAS offers product leaders and experts both on the exhibit floor and in technical sessions demonstrating successful applications.
On behalf of the Governing Board of the 2007 EAS, we all look forward to seeing you this November in Somerset, New Jersey.
Mr. Geise is President, 2007 Eastern Analytical Symposium & Exposition; tel.: 301-682-3701; fax: 301-668-4312; e-mail: askEAS@aol.com; home page: WWW.EAS.ORG.