i Announcement and Calif or Papers 1991 Joint Meeting FACSSIPacif ic Conference October 6-11,1991 Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California, USA A combined meeting of the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS) and the Pacific Conference on Chemistry and Spectroscopy will be held in 1991. FACSS is considered by many to be the premier annual technical analytical conference. The Pacific Conference is a regional meeting of the American Chemical Society and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy. This joint meeting will provide a program with expanded technical coverage with an emphasis in emerging technologies in analytical, spectroscopic, chemical, and biochemical science. The deadline for submission of your title and a preliminary 100 word brief is March 25, 1991.A title submission form appears on the next page. For information concerning the scientific program, please contact James Holcombe, FACSSPacific Conference Program Chairman, Dept. of Chemistry] University of Texas, Austin, TX 7871 2. Nominations are requested for the Tomas Hirschfeld Student Awards, which will be presented at the conference for the most outstanding papers submitted by graduate students. The student nominees will give their papers at the FACSS/Pacific Conference. To be considered for these awards, students must submit the title of their paper, two letters of nomination and any reprints/preprints and a 250 word abstract to the program chairman by March 25, 1991. Contributed papers are solicited in all areas of analytical chemistry including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, laser spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, process analysis, computers and software, environmental analysis, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and clinical analyses. In addition, papers in the fields of biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical, atmospheric and environmental chemistry will be presented.The scientific program will also include various Award Symposia. For general information please contact one of the General Chairmen: Richard Deming, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, CA 92634 (71 4)-773-2170 or Connie Sobel, 1800 N. Altadena Dr., Passadena, CA 91 107 (81 8)-794-0737. For other information please contact: FACSS, P.O.Box 278, Manhattan, KS 66502 or phone (301)-846-4797.11 1991 Joint Meeting FACSSPacific Conference Title Submission Form Preliminary 100 word brief: _j ~~ Title Deadline: March 25.1991 Topic Codes Title: Please print clearly or type ( maximum of 3 from Topic Code List) Authors: Corresponding Author Information: First Name M.1.- LastName CompanyAJniversity Address City State Zip Code Country Phone ( 1 Preferred Format *: Talk 0 Poster 0 Either * Actual format may be determined by space availability and format of similar talks in your topical area. I Affiliations: ACS Anachem Coblentz CFDV 0 ISA 0 RSCU SASU Other0 I [Please check author(s) affdiation(s). Excess funds may be distributed amongst supporting organizations in relation to participation.] ToDic Codes; A Atomic Spectroscopy B Biomed /Biological/Pharmacological Analyses C Chromatography D Electroanalytical E Lasers F Mass Spectroscopy G Molecular Spectroscopy H Process Control/Compu ters/Chemometrics J Solid State/Surfaces/Materials K Other Analytical L Other Chemistry Sessions: L1 Biochemistry/Biotechnology L2 Inorganic Chemistry L3 Organic Chemistry LA Physical Chemistry L5 Atmospheric Chemistry L6 Environmental Chemistry Please send this completed form to: FACSS P.O.Box 278 (1928 Leavenworth for overnight express) Manhattan, KS 66502... 111 Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Did you miss the 1990 FACSS Conference? We're sorry if you were unable to attend FACSS this year. We thought you might be interested in purchasing a copy of the final program which includes all of the abstracts.If you would like a copy please send a check in theamount of $10.00 (U.S. funds) made payable to: FACSS XVII. Mail ~ X X FACSS, PmOm BOX 1405, Frederick, MD 217024405 Please be sure to include your name and address. Thanks! Web looking forward to seeing you in Anaheim !iv Federation of Ana I y t i ca I Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Nominations for the Tomas Hirschfeld Student Awards 1991 FACSS/Pacific Conference October 6-1 1 1991 Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA Nominations are requested for the Tomas Hirschfeld Student Awards, which will be presented at the Joint Meeting of the FACSS/Pacific Conference. Awards are given for the most outstanding papers submitted by graduate students in the field of analytical chemistry. The student nominees will present 20 minute papers at the 1991 FACSS/Pacific Conference. To be considered for these awards, students must submit the title of their paper, two letters of nomination, any reprints/preprints and a 250 word abstract to : James Holcom be, FACSS/Pacific Conference Program Chairman, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712. The deadline for submission of all materials is March 25, 1991. The awardees' travel expenses will be paid by FACSS. For further information concerning the Tomas Hirschfeld Student Awards contact either of the Student Award Co-chairs: F. Monte Evens Conoco Inc. P. 0. Box 1267 P.O. Box2727 Ponca City, OK 74603 Ivan L. Glaze American Cast Iron Pipe Co. Birmingham, AL 35202 (405)-767-3850 (205)-325-7988