Eastern Analytical Symposium 2012 - Energizing Analytical Solutions
Spring has come to the Northeast, a sure sign of the continuity of the cycle of life. With the arrival of Spring, we see the first fruits of another annual cycle. Even though it is six months away, planning for EAS 2012 is in full swing as the daffodils show their blooms in my backyard.
As in the past, an exciting and varied invited technical program has been constructed, thanks to the efforts of the program committee led by Mary-Ellen McNally, program chair for 2012. Whether your interests are in specialized measurement techniques, sophisticated analysis of data, pharmaceutical studies, cultural heritage, forensics, laboratory management, or other subspecialties, the invited sessions at EAS provide the most up-to-date information you will find anywhere. Check out the list of papers in these sessions; I am sure you will find sessions that relate to your work. The invited sessions are complemented by excellent contributed papers that provide a window on the latest developments in laboratories of our colleagues. At the moment we are developing sessions based on what you have submitted. As sessions are completed they will be on our EAS website, so you will be able to access this information earlier than in the past.
Of course, the EAS is much more than the papers in the technical program. Our exposition continues to provide attendees with connection to the innovations of a wide range of companies serving the analytical community. Glancing through these pages, you will see who has already committed to exhibiting at EAS 2012; check back often, as companies continue to sign up throughout the year. Remember that EAS is YOUR PLACE to interact with representatives of the companies that service the analytical community. Everything is in one place – EAS. AND, do a favor for suppliers with whom you work by telling them that EAS is THE PLACE to meet clients like you in an environment that allows comfortable interaction.
Another mission of the Eastern Analytical Symposium is education. For EAS 2012, the short course committee, headed by Judy Lin, has assembled a wide range of short courses to address the many unique educational needs of the analytical community, from courses on aspects of chromatography to data analysis to pharmaceutical analysis to method development and validation. In addition, the seminar program developed by Barbara Hillery has presentations for high school and undergraduate students and teachers about various aspects of analytical chemistry. In 2012, workshops are being offered that will help attendees develop professional skills in resumé writing and interview techniques. Just click on the Education link to see more details. Add to all of this our continuing commitment to helping potential employers and employees connect at our Employment Bureau; it means that YOU are the focus of EAS.
Lastly I point out changes that are happening at EAS this year. For one, you may be used to looking for the printed Preliminary Program of EAS in your mail. This year we are putting all the information you would have found there on the website so you can have it at your fingertips as quickly as it is “ready for prime time.” In fact, you will be able to watch the development of the myriad of activities, from the technical program to exhibits and the educational activities as they happen, rather than waiting until June. Everything you would have found in the print version will be found at the website faster. Of course, if you have difficulty finding some specific piece of information, just drop us an email at askeas@eas.org, and we shall be happy to keep you up-to-date on the development of the EAS.
With spring flowers blooming, it seems as if November is a long way off, but it is actually just around the corner. Please plan to come to Somerset November 12-15, feel the energy, and enjoy the act of learning. Come to EAS 2012!
Cecil Dybowski
President
EAS 2012