November 27 - December 1, 1995
Boston Marriott Hotel and
Westin Hotel/Copley Place
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: JUNE 23, 1995
- Listing of Topical Areas
- Special Functions
- Awards Presentations
- Meeting Activities
- Student Opportunities
- Meeting Chairs
- Meeting Registration
- Location/Lodging/Travel
- General Information
- Future Meetings
Listing of Topical Areas
AAA:Gallium Nitride and Related Materials
A:Ion-Solid Interactions for Materials Modification and Processing
B:Advanced Laser Processing of Materials - Fundamentals and Applications
C:Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Phase Transformations
D:Evolution of Epitaxial Structure and Morphology
E:Metastable Metal-Based Phases and Microstructures
F:Defects in High-Temperature Superconductors - Characterization and Relations to Processing and Properties
G:Epitaxial Oxide Thin Films II
H:Silicide Thin Films - Fabrication, Properties, and Applications
I:Polycrystalline Thin Films II - Structure, Texture, Properties and Applications
J:In-Situ Electron and Tunneling Microscopy of Dynamic Processes
K:Surface/Interface and Stress Effects in Electronic Material Nanostructures
L:Diagnostic Techniques for Semiconductor Materials Processing
M:Disordered Materials and Interfaces - Fractals, Structure, and Dynamics
N:Complex Fluids
O:Self-Assembling Materials and Structures
P:Materials Theory, Simulations, and Parallel Algorithms
Q:Fracture - Instability Dynamics, Scaling, and Ductile/Brittle Behavior
R:Mechanisms of Chemical Degradation of Cement-Based Systems
S:Covalent Ceramics III - Science and Technology of Non-Oxides
T:Electrically-Based Microstructural Characterization
U:Materials Inspired by Biology
V:Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XIX
W:Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Organic Solid State Materials
X:Frontiers of Materials Research
Y:Long-Term Performance Issues in Polymers - Chemistry and Physics
Z:Thin Films and Surfaces for Bioactivity and Biomedical Applications
AA:Low-Cost Manufacturing of Materials
BB:Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition of Electronic Ceramics II
CC:Spectroscopy of Heterojunctions
DD:Diamond for Electronic Applications
EE:Optoelectronic Materials - Ordering, Composition Modulation, and Self-Assembled Structures
FF:Fullerenes, Buckytubes, and Related Materials - Science and Applications
GG:Decomposition, Combustion, and Detonation Chemistry of Energetic Materials
Newer topics include:
AAA: Gallium Nitride and Related Materials
B: Advanced Laser Processing of Materials
J: In Situ Electron and Tunneling Microscopy of Dynamic Processes
O: Self-Assembling Materials and Structures
Q: Fracture - Instability, Dynamics, Scaling and Ductile/Brittle Behavior
U: Materials Inspired by Biology
W: Organic Solid State Materials
Y: Long-Term Performance Issues in Polymers
Z: Thin Films and Surfaces for Bioactivity and Biomedical Applications
AA: Low-Cost Manufacturing of Materials
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
*PLENARY SESSION
Robert S. Walker
U.S. Congressman
Monday, November 27
6:00 p.m., Salon E
Boston Marriott
Walker chairs the Committee on Science in the U.S. House of Representatives. Its jurisdiction includes space and aeronautics, basic research, energy and environment research and development, and technology. He is vice chair of the Committee on Budget and chair of the Republican Leadership group.
Walker also serves as a member of the Republican Steering Committee, the group which assigns members to committees and steers the legislative agenda.
*FORUM
The Changing Character of Science Policy
Tuesday, November 28, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Boston Marriott - Salon E
Moderator: D. Allan Bromley
Panelists: (to be announced)
With the recent rapid change in university, industrial, and government research environments due to such factors as limited funding, global competition, government agency restructuring, and the refocusing of government missions, there is widespread interest among scientists and engineers in understanding and responding to new realities. The long-lasting impact on when, where and how future research is conducted will be the focus of the forum speakers followed by an open discussion.
*Workshop: Changing the Paradign in Materials Education
Thursday, November 30
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Invited Presentations and Discussion
Boston University Room
10:30 - noon Lab/PC Demonstration, Displays, and Posters
Simmons Room
noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunchtime Forum on "Materials Curricula"
Boston University Room
(Box lunches available in the Exhibit Hall)
1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Invited Presentations
Boston University Room
*Award Presentations
Von Hippel Award
The Society confers the Von Hippel Award annually to an individual in recognition of their outstanding contributions to interdisciplinary research on materials. The Von Hippel Award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boston Marriott Hotel, followed by a wine and cheese reception.
Turnbull Lectureship
Didier de Fontaine, University of California, Berkeley, is the recipient of the Turnbull Lectureship Award. The award recognizes the career of a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to understanding materials phenomena and properties through research, writing, and lecturing, as exemplified by David Turnbull.
De Fontaine will present his lecture on Monday, November 27 at 10:15 a.m. in Symposium P: Materials Theory, Simulations, and Parallet Algorithms: Essex South Ballroom, Westin Hotel
MRS Medal Award
R.M. Tromp (IBM T.J. Watson Research Center) and Federico Capasso (AT & T Bell Laboratories) will receive the MRS Medal Awards at the 1995 Fall Meeting. This award recognizes a recent major scientific or technical research achievement or breakthrough in a materials-related field. The MRS Medal Awards will be presented at the Von Hippel Award Ceremony on Wednesday evening.
Tromp will present his talk, "Si(001) Homoepitaxial Growth," on Thursday, November 30 at 9:00 a.m. in Symposium J: In-Situ Electron and Tunneling Microscopy of Dynamic Processes, in the Wellesley Room at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel.
Capasso will present his talk, "Bandgap Engineering of Compositionally Graded Semiconductors: Physics and Applications to Electronics and Photonics," on Thursday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. In Symposium CC: Spectroscopy of Heterojunctions, in the Yarmouth/Vineyard Room at the Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel.
GENERAL MEETING ACTIVITIES
*Tutorial Program
Mrs launches an all new tutorial program at the 1995 Fall Meeting. Available only to meeting registrants, the tutorials will concentrate on new, rapidly breaking areas of research and are designed to encourage the exchange of information by meeting attendees during the symposium. Sessions precede the selected symposia and are highlighted under symposium listings.
Symposium G Tutorial:Epitaxial Metal Oxide Thin Films and Heterostructures
Symposium H Tutorial: Silicides for Integrated Circuits: Materials Aspects & Technical Implementation
Symposium J Tutorial: In Situ Electron Microscopy: Methodology & Range of Applications
Symposim K Tutorial: Effects of Strain on Electronic & Vibrational Properties of Semiconductors & Semiconductor Microstructures
Symposium Q Tutorial: Introduction to Fracture: Brittle/Ductile Transition & Dynamic Instabilites in Crack Properties
Symposium W Tutorial: Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Organic Solids
Symposium X Tutorial: Federal Materials Research Programs and Opportunities
Symposium CC Tutorial: Novel Materials Research Opportunities at National Synchrotron & Free Electron Laser Facilities
Symposium DD Tutorial: Electron Emission from Diamond
*Poster Sessions
Authors will be available Monday through Thursday evenings for in-depth discussions. Complimentary snacks and beverages are available during these popular sessions.
*Exhibit
A major exhibit will be held Tuesday through Thursday displaying the latest analytical and processing equipment and publications. Exhibit areas will be adjacent to the technical meeting rooms in the Boston Marriott and Westin Hotels. Meeting participants are invited to attend a complimentary reception on Tuesday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Marriott exhibit area.
Complimentary coffee will be available during morning and afternoon breaks in the Exhibit area, Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Box lunches will be available Tuesday through Thursday during the noon break.
*Women at MRS
Tuesday, November 28, 7:00-8:00 a.m.
(Check the Meeting Guide distributed at the meeting for details.)
*Job Placement
A Job Placement Center will be conducted at the 1995 Fall Meeting by the American Institute of Physics. The Job Placement Center, including interviewing space, posting and call boards, will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at the Boston Marriott. There are no fees for MRS members and meeting attendees.
To register or for more information contact: Career Planning & Placement, American Institute of Physics, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD, 20740; telephone 301-209-3190; fax 301 209 0841.
*Career Workshop
A career workshop is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, November 26 (time and location to be announced). Topics are expected to include: how to market your MS&E education and experience; hot to network successfully; and effective resumes and interviews.
*Proceedings
Many symposia from this meeting will publish proceedings. MRS members and meeting attendees may purchase copies of these proceedings at special prepublication prices and receive priority shipment upon publication. Prices will be higher following the meeting. To take advantage of these special prices, order your proceedings while registering for the meeting. For information on nonmember proceedings prices and ordering procedures, contact the MRS Publications Department.
*Graduate Student Special Talk Sessions
Check the Meeting Guide available at the meeting for the Graduate Student Special Talk Session schedule.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
*Student Mixer
All graduate students and members of MRS University Chapters are invited to attend a reception (date/time/location to be announced). Student chapters are a vital part of MRS, providing discussion between students and faculty and promoting student interest in materials science. Don't miss this opportunity to meet with others involved in MRS student activities.
This year's mixer will not only be a great networking and social event, but will also include a poster session of recent special projects by MRS University Chapters and Sections. Emphasis will be on career development for materials scientists and engineers. This event is being organized by the MRS University Chapter at the University of Rochester under a grant from the MRS Special Projects Subcommittee.
*Symposium Aide Positions
Graduate students who plan to attend the 1995 Fall Meeting and are willing to assist in the symposium presentations by operating audio-visual equipment are encouraged to apply for a Symposium Aide position. By assisting in a minimum of four half-day sessions, aides will earn a waiver of the student registration fee, a complimentary full-year MRS student membership (January 1 through December 31, 1996) and a small stipend to help defray expenses. Symposium preferences are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. To request an application form and/or information, contact MRS Headquarters, (412) 367-3004 * Fax (412) 367-4373, E-mail: info@mrs.org.
1995 FALL MEETING CHAIRS
Michael J. Aziz
Division of Applied Sciences
Harvard University
29 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 495-9884
Fax: (617) 495-9837
aziz@das.harvard.edu
Berend T. Jonker
Code 6345
Naval Research Laboratory
4555 Overlook Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20375-5343
Phone: (202) 404-8015
Fax: (202) 767-1697
jonker@anvil.nrl.navy.mil
Leslie J. Struble
2129 Newmark Civil Engineering Lab
University of Illinois-Urbana
205 North Mathews Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801-2352
Phone: (217) 333-2544
Fax: (217) 333-9464
lstruble@cern.ce.uiuc.ed
For a hard copy of the 1995 Fall Meeting, e-mail: info@mrs.org.
HOW TO REGISTER
By Mail or Fax: To register, send your requestion for a preregistration form to infro@mrs.org, The preregistration fees for the MRS 1995 Fall Meeting are: $275 for MRS members; $325 for nonmembers; $75 for MRS student members; $85 for student nonmembers; and $105 for retired attendees.
Register by November 10, 1995, to take advantage of preregistration fees. Registrations received after November 10, 1995, will be charged at-meeting rates ($40 higher; $10 higher for students) than those listed above).
By Telephone: To expedite your registration, please have the preregistration form and your credit card in front of you for easy reference (telephone registration requires credit card payment - VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, or AmEx). Call (412) 367-3004, Meeting Registration, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST. Confirmations will be mailed within 10 working days.
Telephone preregistrations will close at 5:00 p.m.(EST), Friday, November 10, 1995.
At the Meeting: At-meeting registration will begin Sunday, November 26, at the Boston Marriott Hotel, fourth floor ballroom lobby. At-meeting fees will be $40 higher ($10 higher for students) than those listed above.
Sunday Tutorial Registration: Meeting registrants who have registered for a Sunday tutorial should refer to their confirmation letters for instructions for picking up their tutorial materials and meeting badges.
*Registration Hours
Sunday, November 26 ........4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, November 27 ........7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,
November 28 - November 30 .. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 1 ........ 7:30 a.m. - noon
Registrants will receive a Meeting Guide and the Abstracts book at the MRS Registration Desk located in the ballroom lobby of the Boston Marriott.
*Cancellation
If you have already registered and find that you are unable to attend, you must notify MRS in writing of your request for a refund. Refunds will be made upon receipt of this written notice, less a $25 service charge. If you apply a portion of this refund to member dues or any MRS publications, the service charge will be waived. MRS will not honor requests made more than one calendar month after the close of the meeting.
*Complimentary MRS Membership
All paid registrants for the MRS 1995 Fall Meeting will receive complimentary MRS membership through December 31, 1996.
Attention Nonmember Registrants: Your MRS benefits will commence January 1, 1996.
LOCATION/LODGING/TRAVEL
Boston Marriott/Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(800) 228-9290
(617) 236-5800 (Direct)
Fax (617) 236-5885
Rate: $120/Single * $134/Double
Westin Hotel/Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(800) 228-3000
(617) 262-9600 (Direct)
Fax (617) 424-7483
Rate: $124/Single * $144/Double
Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers
Prudential Plaza
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02199
(617) 236-2000 (Main Desk)
(617) 236-2020 (Reservations)
Fax (617) 236-1702
Rate: $112/Single * $122/Double
*DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: November 1, 1995
Blocks of rooms have been reserved for MRS meeting attendees at the Boston Marriott, Westin, and Sheraton Boston Hotels. Call your preferred hotel and refer to the Materials Research Society's meeting to receive the special rates
Click here for a list of alternate lodging accommodations.
*Airline Transportation
The official travel management company for the Materials Research Society's 1995 Fall Meeting is Giselle's Travel Bureau. They will guarantee the lowest fares on any airline at time of booking. Call Giselle's, 1-800-523-0100, and mention the Materials Research Society's meeting, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PST; Fax (916) 565-0936.
MRS meeting attendees receive the following travel benefits and services:
Lowest fares on any airline guaranteed * Free flight insurance of $100,000 * Computerized driving instructions from Logan International Airport to your hotel * Car rental savings
*Local Transportation
Shuttle service to the Boston Marriott, Westin, and Sheraton Boston Hotels from Logan International Airport departs every half-hour, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., from the designated shuttle stop in front of each terminal. The cost is approximately $7.50 one way. Cab fares range between $15-$18 per ride (up to four persons can share one cab).
There is a free shuttle from airport terminals to the airport subway station (The "T"). Copley Station is within one block of the Marriott, Westin, and Sheraton Hotels on the "Green Line."
*Parking
A parking garage is adjacent to the hotels at a daily cost of approximately $21.
*Child Care
Check with the Concierge Desk at the individual hotels for a comprehensive roster of licensed and bonded sitters.
*Boston - General Information
Boston is a vibrant city, with convenience one of its greatest assets. It is filled with a mix of colonial charm, urban sophistication, and is probably the nation's most walkable city. Its role in shaping American history is unique, and The Freedom Trail is a walking tour through historic Boston. It is an actual red line painted on the sidewalks and streets of Boston. Besides guiding visitors to the historic sites, it is also an excellent way to tour the city as it winds through many of the city's diverse neighborhoods. Another walking tour, The Black Heritage Trail, explores the history of Boston's 19th Century Black community with 10 historic sites along the north slope of Beacon Hill.
Boston and its environs have a rich tradition of history, architecture, science, education, medicine, sports, and the arts. Before or after the meeting, it would be easy to also visit Cambridge, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Cape Ann, Salem, Quincy, Lexington, and many other historical and picturesque areas near Boston. The MBTA is Boston's rapid transit system and connects all sections of the city as well as nearby communities. The Boston area hosts some of our most prestigious universities and colleges and a variety of museums for every age.
*Weather
Average high temperature in early December ranges between 40oF. and 50oF. with a good chance there will be some rain. To be prepared for winter-like weather, you are advised to dress warmly, bring a heavy coat, overshoes, gloves, and a hat and/or muffler.
*Dining Out
The Boston Marriott and Westin Hotels/Copley Place and the Sheraton Boston/Prudential Plaza offer a variety of food and beverage options. Breakfast carts for those on the run to gourmet dining are available for your convenience. Check with the information desks for the location and offerings of outlets between the hotels. There are also a number of local establishments within easy walking distance should you care for a fancy dinner, ethnic cuisine, or a quick bite.
GENERAL INFORMATION
*AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Materials Research Society wishes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by taking those steps necessary to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded from participation in MRS meetings. If you have a disability requiring accommodation at the 1995 Fall Meeting, please attach a written description of your needs.
*IF YOU ARE MAKING AN ORAL PRESENTATION
Standard audio-visual equipment available in each symposium room is an overhead projector, a 35mm slide projector with remote capability, screen, and a pointer. When appropriate, a lapel microphone will also be available. If you are using transparencies or slides:
* Make charts and graphs clear and legible:
* A horizontal format, for both slides and viewgraphs, otherwise part of the image is too low for the audience in back to see.
* 18 to 24 pt. for a standard page size viewgraph (overhead transparency).
* Bold, thick black letters.
* Position material near the top of the visual to assure maximum visibility.
* Keep words to a minimum.
* Use color for variety and emphasis.
* Presentation:
* Approximately one visual per minute of oral talk.
* No more than six to seven supporting facts per visual.
* Remember to talk to the audience, not to the screen.
* IF YOU ARE MAKING A POSTER PRESENTATION
Poster boards will be 4' high and 6' wide. To assist you in preparing your abstract for a poster presentation:
* Print the Title in extra-large characters (at least 1.25 inches high) across the top of your display.
* Edit text for brevity and efficiency.
* Display your material in large print so it may be read from a distance.
* Bring a sign-up pad for those who may want additional information from you.
* Be sure to remove your poster at the end of the evening.
MRS FUTURE MEETINGS
1996 Spring Meeting
April 8-12
Exhibit: April 9-11
San Francisco, California
Abstract Deadline: November 1, 1995
Meeting Chairs :
Thomas F. Kuech
University of Wisconsin-Madison
(608) 263-2922, Fax (608) 262-5434/265-3782
kuech@engr.wisc.edu
Clifford L. Renschler
Sandia National Laboratories
(505) 844-0324, Fax (505) 844-4816
clrensc@sandia.gov
Chuang Chuang Tsai
Xerox Palo Alto Research Center
(415) 812-4515, Fax (415) 493-6349
tsai.parc@xerox.com
1996 Fall Meeting
December 2-6
Exhibit: December 3-5
Boston, Massachusetts
Meeting Chairs:
Werner Lutze
University of New Mexico
(505) 277-7964, Fax (505) 277-5433
brbl@unm.edu
Karen Maex
IMEC - Germany
(32) 1628-1358, Fax (32) 1628-1214
maex@imec.be
Karl Sieradzki
Arizona State University
(602) 965-8990, Fax (602) 965-1384
karl@icarus.eas.asu.edu
Kenneth E. Voss
Engelhard Corporation
(908) 205-5146, Fax (908) 205-5300
ken voss/6568364@mcimail.com
1997 Spring Meeting
March 31 - April 4
Exhibit April 1-3
San Francisco, California
Meeting Chairs :
Linda G. Cima
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(617) 253-0013, Fax (617) 258-8224
lgcima@athena.mit.edu
David J. Eaglesham
AT&T Bell Laboratories
(908) 582-3768, Fax (908) 582-4228
dave@physics.att.com
Alexander H. King
State University of New York, Stony Brook
(516) 632-8499, Fax (516) 632-9528
aking@boundaries.eng.sunysb.edu
1997 Fall Meeting
December 1-5
Exhibit: December 2-4
Boston, MA
Meeting Chairs :
Harry A. Atwater
California Institute of Technology
(818) 395-2197, Fax (818) 795-7258
haa@daedalus.caltech.edu
Dean W. Face
Dupont Central R&D
(302) 695-9227, Fax (302) 695-2721
faced@esvax.dnet.dupont.com
Peter F. Green
Sandia National Laboratories
(505) 845-8929, Fax (505) 844-2974
pfgreen@sandia.gov
A. Lindsay Greer
Cambridge University - United Kingdom
(44) 223-334308, Fax (44) 223-334373
alg13@phoenix.cambridge.ac.uk
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