MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY'S 1995 SPRING MEETING
APRIL 17-21, 1995 - SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT HOTEL - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
PROGRAM & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Contents


1995 SPRING MEETING CHAIRS

Marcia H. Grabow
Room 1A-216
AT&T Bell Laboratories
P.O. Box 636
Murray Hill, NJ 07974-0636
Phone: (908) 582-7093
Fax: (908) 582-3420
mhg@allwise.att.com

George M. Pharr
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Metals and Ceramics Division
Building 4500-S, MS 6116
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P.O. Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6116
Phone: (615) 576-7245
Fax: (615) 574-7659
pharr@ricevml.rice.edu

Jeffrey Y. Tsao
Semiconductor Materials, MS 0603
Sandia National Laboratories
P.O. Box 5800
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0603
Phone: (505) 844-7092
Fax: (505) 844-8985
jytsao@sandia.gov


SYMPOSIA

A: Amorphous Silicon Technology - 1995
B: Defect and Impurity Engineered Semiconductors and Devices
C: Strained Layer Epitaxy - Materials, Processing, and Device Applications
D: Materials - Fabrication and Patterning at the Nanoscale
E: isible Light-Emitting Materials and Devices
F: Low-Dielectric Constant Materials - Synthesis and Applications in Microelectronics
G: Structure and Properties of Multilayered Thin Films
H: Fullerenes, Fullerene-Polymer Composites, Carbon Nanotubes and Their Applications
I: Mechanical Behavior of Diamond and Other Forms of Carbon
J: Hard Coatings for Plastic Substrates - Materials, Processes, and Properties
K: High-Temperature Superconductors - Material and Fabrication Issues for Applications
L: Magnetic Ultrathin Films, Multilayers, and Surfaces
M: Electromechanical Phenomena in Complex Fluids
N: Polymer/Inorganic Interfaces
O: Ultraclean Semiconductor Processing Technology and Surface Chemical Cleaning and Passivation
P: Rapid Thermal and Integrated Processing IV
Q: Film Synthesis and Growth Using Energetic Beams
R: Modeling and Simulation of Thin-Film Processing
S: Electronic Packaging Materials Science VIII
T: Materials Reliability in Microelectronics V
U: Thin Films for Integrated Optics Applications
V: Flat Panel Display Materials
W: Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion - Batteries, Capacitors, and Fuel Cells
X: Frontiers of Materials Research
Y: Materials for Environmental Protection - The Control of Air Quality
Z: Polymers in Medicine and Pharmacy
AA: Materials in Sports and Recreational Activities


SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Outstanding Young Investigator
A. Paul Alivisatos
University of California-Berkeley
"Symmetry Effects in Semiconductor Nanocrystals"

Wednesday, April 19
5:00 p.m., Marina E/F
San Francisco Marriott

This MRS award has been established to recognize outstanding interdisciplinary materials research by a young scientist or engineer and will be presented to A. Paul Alivisatos, University of California-Berkeley, during the Plenary Session on Monday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Presidio Room. Alivisatos will present his talk on Wednesday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. in Marina E/F.

Graduate student award winners who are presenting significant and timely research at the 1995 Spring Meeting as an author or co-author of a symposium paper will receive their awards during the Plenary Session on Monday evening, April 17.

Electronic Publications Initiatives: Technical societies and commercial publishers must begin to experiment with the use of electronic systems in a variety of ways that can enhance the value of published material for the research and applications community.

Electronic systems available today may be used to assist and improve the various functions of publishing, such as: abstract or manuscript submission * peer review process editorial setup and printing * delivery of a technical article, journal, book or database *search and retrieval * archival storage; libraries.

This forum is intended to provide up-to-date reports on new initiatives of technical publishers and demonstrations of the state of the art in action. It is also intended to promote thought and discussion about how MRS may best apply electronic formats in the near future to enhance the dissemination of materials research articles and information. Opinions and ideas from participants and from all MRS members will be solicited.

Publisher's Displays: Monday, April 17, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.; Tuesday, April 18, 8:30 a.m. - noon: Mezzanine Hallway

Interactive displays and descriptive material from commercial publishers and technical societies publishing books and journals: The displays will demonstrate software developed for all phases of the manuscript submission, reviewing and editorial process, and for search/retrieval and delivery/display/printing of articles by the reader/customer. Hands-on test-drive displays will be encouraged.

Electronic Publishing Initiatives Forum
Tuesday, April 18, 7:00 p.m., Nob Hill Room

Symposium X, Frontiers of Materials Research, presents a series of authoritative reviews for the nonspecialist. Box lunches are available for purchase at the door for noon-time talks for your convenience. Be sure to check the Meeting Guide available at the Meeting for final scheduling details.


PLENARY SESSION

Robert Langer
Kenneth J. Germeshausen Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Monday, April 17, 1995
6:00 p.m., Presidio Room
San Francisco Marriott

Langer will focus on two important applications of biomaterials: drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. A theme interspersed throughout this talk is that materials scientists can play a major role in medical research by intentionally synthesizing materials for medical applications in sharp contrast to the current approach which has largely involved using off-the-shelf materials to address these problems.


MEETING ACTIVITIES

A major exhibit displaying the latest analytical and processing equipment will be held Tuesday afternoon through Thursday in the Buena Vista/Sea Cliff Ballrooms, San Francisco Marriott, adjacent to the technical meeting rooms. Meeting participants are invited to attend a reception on Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the 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.

Job Placement Bulletin Board: A Job Placement bulletin board for MRS meeting and short course attendees will be open Tuesday through Thursday during the 1995 Spring Meeting adjacent to the Exhibit. For Job Placement information, contact: June Maier, Membership Department, Materials Research Society, 9800 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-6006; (412) 367-3004, ext. 402 * Fax (412) 367-4373 * E-Mail: info@mrs.org. Note: Onsite management of the MRS Job Placement Service will be by representatives of the MRS University Chapter of University of Rochester.

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.


STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Symposium Aide Positions: Graduate students who plan to attend the 1995 Spring 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 working a minimum of four half-day sessions, aides will earn a waiver of the student registration fee, a full-year MRS student membership (July 1, 1995, through June 30, 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.

Student Mixer: All graduate students and members of MRS University Chapters are invited to attend a reception on Monday, April 17, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the San Francisco Marriott. 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.

Graduate Student Special Talk Sessions:Check the Meeting Guide available at the meeting for the Graduate Student Special Talk Session schedule.

Student Tipsheet: Click here for more information especially for Srudents attending the 1995 MRS Spring Meeting.


SHORT COURSE AND TUTORIAL PROGRAM

The Materials Research Society will present eight (8) short courses and three (3) tutorials at the 1995 Spring Meeting. The short courses focus on the characterization, preparation, and fabrication of advanced materials and related matters. The tutorials are designed to inform individuals about subjects that are outside their immediate area of interest or to better acquaint them with an area that they may be newly entering. The Short Course and Tutorial Program is held in parallel with the Meeting at the same location, and the schedule is arranged so that course attendees can attend short courses, tutorials, and symposia on related subjects.

Participants in any type of materials research, development, or processing - from industry, university, or government laboratory - are invited to take advantage of the educational service offered by this outstanding program. Class sizes are limited. We encourage you to REGISTER EARLY to ensure your place in these stimulating and vital courses!

Benefits of MRS Short Courses and Tutorials
This program is designed for professional scientists, engineers, managers, and technical staff involved in research, development, and processing of materials. It offers:

* UP-TO-DATE courses on the latest technological developments
* Courses which COMPLEMENT SYMPOSIUM TOPICS
* SPECIALTY courses with in-depth instruction
* SURVEY courses on fundamental topics
* Instructors who are EXPERTS in their field
* Opportunities to find SOLUTIONS to your problems

Student Scholarships
Scholarships are available to full-time graduate and undergraduate students. The course fees are $130 for a one-day or one-and-a-half-day course; $200 for a two-day course; and $250 for a three-day course. The student fee for a half-day tutorial is $25. Applications are available from MRS Headquarters. The application deadline is March 31, l995.

Special Discounts: Short course attendees who register for two or more course days may also register for the 1995 Spring Meeting for an additional $105.

Facilities registering three or more persons at the same time in one short course receive a 10% discount for the third and all additional persons.

Registration/General Information: To register for any of the short courses or tutorials described on the following pages, complete the preregistration form (email your request for a registration form to: info@mrs.org). Early registration by telephone or fax is encouraged. You may also register at the Meeting. Attendance is limited in all short courses and tutorials; therefore, preregistration is strongly advised. Tuition for each short course will be $25 higher after March 31, l995. For a Short Course and Tutorial Program brochure or general information, contact:

Materials Research Society

HOW TO REGISTER

By Mail or Fax
To register, complete the preregistration form (e-mail your request for a form to: info@mrs.org) The preregistration fees for the MRS 1995 Spring Meeting are: $295 for MRS members; $345 for nonmembers; $75 for student members; $85 for student nonmembers; and $105 for MRS short course attendees registered for two or more short course days.

Register by March 31, 1995, to take advantage of preregistration fees. Registrations received after March 31, 1995, will be charged at-meeting rates ($50 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., Friday, March 31, 1995.

At the Meeting: Registrants will receive a Meeting Guide and the Abstracts book at the MRS Registration Desk located in the ballroom lobby of the San Francisco Marriott.

If you have already registered and paid 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.

Registration Hours: At-meeting registration will begin Sunday, April 16, in the San Francisco Marriott ballroom lobby.

Meeting and Short Course/Tutorial Registration:
Sunday, April 16 ........... 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, April 17............7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday,
April 18-20 ............7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 21 .......... 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.


COMPLIMENTARY MRS MEMBERSHIP

All paid registrants for the MRS 1995 Spring Meeting will receive complimentary MRS membership through June 30, 1996.

Attention Nonmember Registrants: Your MRS benefits will commence July 1, 1995.


LODGING/TRAVEL

San Francisco Marriott Hotel
55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(800) 228-9290 Nationwide
(415) 896-1600 Main Desk
(415) 442-6755 Reservations
Reservation Fax (415) 442-0141

$124/single* $144/double*

Check-In: 4:00 p.m. Check-Out: Noon


DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: March 17, 1995

A block of rooms has been reserved for MRS meeting attendees at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel (30 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport). When making your reservations, mention the Materials Research Society to receive the special rates.
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Alternate Hotel

King George Hotel $89/single* $99/double*
334 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-1783
(415) 781-5050
Fax (415) 391-6976 Located four blocks from the San Francisco Marriott

Hotel reservations can be made through Giselle's Travel Bureau with a credit card. Call (800) 523-0100; Fax (916) 565-0936, and mention the MRS 1995 Spring Meeting to receive the special rate.

Other Accommodations

YMCA $24/single* $34/double*
220 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 885-0460

* plus California & local taxes - 12%

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis; each individual is responsible for making own reservation. Refer to MRS Meeting to receive special rates.

Air Travel Arrangements: The official travel management company for the Materials Research Society's 1995 Spring Meeting is Giselle's Travel Bureau. They will guarantee the lowest fares on any airline at time of booking. Call Giselle's, 800-523-0100, and mention the Materials Research Society's meeting, Monday - Friday, 7:30 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 major U.S. airports upon request * Car rental savings

Local Transportation: The San Francisco Airporter service between the airport and downtown San Francisco hotels is $10 one way, or $14 round trip. Cab fares are approximately $25-$30 each way.

Parking: Parking at the San Francisco Marriott is $24 per day (in/out privilege - valet only). Public parking is available within easy walking distance of the hotel at an average cost of $12 for 24 hours.

CHILD CARE: Check with the Concierge Desk for a comprehensive roster of licensed and bonded sitters.



SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco Regional Info
Bay Area Restaurant Guide

San Francisco is known as a crossroads to everywhere. If you plan on extending your stay in San Francisco before or after the meeting, you have numerous choices both in the city and nearby. In this convenient 46.6 square-mile peninsula, you will find cable cars to ride (one block from the San Francisco Marriott Hotel), the Cable Car Museum, Fisherman's Wharf, The Presidio (the original fortress was established by the Spanish in 1776), Old Fort Point (a Civil War fortress in the Presidio), Mission Dolores (the oldest structure in the city), Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge with its pedestrian walk open daily, over 40 museums, including the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum (art), the Asian Art Museum, the California Academy of Sciences (natural science), and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

It is also within easy driving distance of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, the Monterey-Carmel peninsula, Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Sacramento (California's Capitol), Point Reyes National Sea Shore and Muir Woods, mining towns of the Mother Lode, the Mendocino Coast, and Silicon Valley.

The temperature in San Francisco is noted for its year-round consistency - the sea acts as a thermostat. Daytime temperatures selcom rise above 750, with cooler evenings. If you take time to explore San Francisco, a pair of comfortable shoes is a must and bring a raincoat for protection against rain or evening fog.


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 Spring Meeting, please attach a written description of your needs.


MRS FUTURE MEETINGS

1995 Fall Meeting
November 27 - December 1
Boston, Massachusetts

Meeting Chairs:

Michael J. Aziz
Harvard University
(617) 495-9884, Fax (617) 495-9837
aziz@das.harvard.edu

Berend T. Jonker
Naval Research Laboratory
(202) 404-8015, Fax (202) 767-1697
jonker@anvil.nrl.navy.mil

Leslie J. Struble
University of Illinois-Urbana
(217) 333-2544, Fax (217) 333-9464
lstruble@civilgate.ce.uiuc.edu

1996 Spring Meeting
April 8 - 12
San Francisco, California

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) 844-9624
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
Boston, Massachusetts

Meeting Chairs:

Werner Lutze
University of New Mexico
(505) 277-7964, Fax (505) 277-5433
brbl@unmb.unm.edu

Karen Maex
IMEC
(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



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