Pittcon 2010 Announces Conferee Networking Topics
The Pittcon Networking Committee announced the topics for the Conferee Networking Sessions for Pittcon 2010, March 1- 4, at the Orange County Convention Center (Orlando, Florida). These sessions are a networking opportunity for registered conferees with similar interests to get together in an informal setting to brainstorm and share ideas.
The Pittcon Networking Committee announced the topics for the Conferee Networking Sessions for Pittcon 2010, March 1- 4, at the Orange County Convention Center (Orlando, Florida). These sessions are a networking opportunity for registered conferees with similar interests to get together in an informal setting to brainstorm and share ideas.
Out of a total of 115 topic submissions, 44 were selected by the Pittcon Conferee Networking Committee. Of those selected, 41 will run Monday through Wednesday (morning and afternoon), and new for this year, 3 sessions will be scheduled for Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be 16 session topics that were carried over from previous years.
Methodology of the sessions varies and includes atomic spectroscopy, biospectroscopy, chemical methods, data analysis, education, high-energy spectroscopy, liquid chromatography, spectrometry, near infrared, sensors, and many more.
For more information, visit:
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