Rich in both history and culture and with an impressive array of attractions, there is no shortage of things to do in Atlanta. Here we’ve compiled a list of some of the more popular interest should you have time to venture away from the Pittcon venue and explore this amazing city. We also offer recommendations on where to eat and how to get around.

Articles

Guide to Atlanta

To the history buffs in The Column’s readership, the fact that Atlanta derives its name from the Lost City of Atlantis may be common knowledge (and has no doubt helped win many games of Trivial Pursuit). However, did you know that the original name of the City of Atlanta was the more mundane and improbable “Terminus,” based on the fact that it sprouted up at the end of an old rail line? This piece of trivia is one of the surprises with regard to the city of Atlanta amongst a host of others that bode well for the annual Pittcon Conference, set to take place at the Georgia World Congress Center between 13–18 March 2011.

While in Pittcon why not take the time to get to know Atlanta a little better?

Introducing Atlanta...

Pittcon 2011, held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 13–18, will showcase the latest advances in the separation sciences across a wide array of disciplines, including liquid and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and hyphenated techniques. The diverse technical program includes nearly 2000 oral presentations and poster sessions, while the product exposition will showcase the most recent developments in sophisticated laboratory instrumentation. An annual highlight of the conference is the presentation of awards to leading scientists for recognition of their contributions in their respective fields.

The diverse program includes nearly 2000 oral presentations and poster sessions, while the product exposition will showcase the most recent developments.

Pittcon 2011: the Latest Advances

Penny Gardner reminisces on her past visits to Pittcon and offers a glimpse into what to expect at this year's event.

The Column-03-13-2011

Guide to Atlanta

Introducing Atlanta...

Pittcon 2011: the Latest Advances

Message from the President