General Information
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Call for Abstracts

The task of integrating across length and time scales for applying fundamental materials behavior to engineering use is still an iterative process that takes time and may not necessarily yield reliable results. Even models and simulation techniques that are presently used in materials science involve a variety of length scales ranging from atomistic levels to the systems engineering levels.

The aim of this conference is to assemble an interdisciplinary group of practioners from the fundamental sciences to those involved in engineering practice. A variety of materials applications will be explored ranging from the aerospace industry to the biotechnology industry. By bringing together specialists in different technological applications, we hope to establish a discussion of generic scientific and engineering methodologies on ways fundamental materials science is integrated into engineering systems in a wide array of applications. Some of the disciplines to be represented in this conference include: materials science, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, computer science and mathematics. The industrial representation will include: the aerospace industry, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and catalysis, microelectronics and biomedical engineering to mention a few. With such diverse community we expect to initiate a discussion that will explore new paradigms of materials development that will accelerate the pathway from materials synthesis to final application.

Conference Program
The programming of the sessions is designed to encourage interactions and discussion across disciplinary lines:

1. Designer needs in materials applications
   1. Aerospace
   2. Microelectronics
   3. Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
   4. Catalysis and Chemical Processing
   5. Sensor technology
2. Experimental strategies
   1. Component matched testing
   2. High throughput experimentation techniques
   3. Lifetime and reliability
   4. Process optimization
   5. Design of experiment strategies
   6. Combinatorial synthesis and processing
3. Computational strategies
   1. Modeling techniques
   2. Atomistic simulations vs engineering scale simulations
   3. Mathematical and algorithmic techniques
   4. Visualization tools for the designer
4. Integration strategies
   1. Case studies
   2. Data mining and databases
   3. Computer networking
   4. Role of engineering education

Conference Organization
Conference Chair: Professor Krishna Rajan, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12380-3590 [Tel: 1-518-276-6126; Fax: 1-518-276-8554; E: rajank@rpi.edu]
Conference Co-Chair: Dr. K.K. Sankaran, Boeing Corporation, St. Louis, MO [Tel: 1-314-233-8680; Fax: 1-314-232-0888; Krishnan.k.sankaran@boeing.com]

Conference Publication
The organizers intend to publish a post conference book of selected presentations from the conference. All registrants will receive a copy.

Poster Session(s)
Poster Sessions will be a significant part of the conference program, since they offer the unique opportunity for focusing on specific topics of interest and expanding beyond the limitations of the oral presentations.

Submission of Abstracts
Original papers for either oral or poster presentations at the above listed sessions are invited. If you wish to be considered for an oral or poster presentation, please submit a one page abstract by July 15, 2001. Abstracts should be submitted electronically following the instructions given in On-line Abstract Submission. If unable to submit the abstract electronically, please contact the Foundation. All abstracts will be reviewed by the oral and poster session chairs, and you will be notified whether your abstract has been accepted for an oral or poster presentation.

United Engineering Foundation Conferences Fellowship Program
The Engineering Foundation sponsors a Conference Fellowship Program. Applicants are limited to those currently active in engineering or related professions with a direct interest in the conference topic. They must be within ten years of their B.S. degree at the time their applications are submitted. The stipend is sufficient to cover the conference registration fee and on-site room and board. Transportation expenses are not included. Application information may be obtained from the WWW or by fax from the Foundation (1-212-591-7441) and must be submitted by August 11, 2000.

United Engineering Foundation Conferences Program
This conference is sponsored by the United Engineering Foundation. The Conferences Program was established in 1962 to provide an opportunity for the exploration of problems and issues of concern to engineering from many disciplines. The format of the conference provides morning and evening sessions in which major presentations are made. Available time is included during the afternoons for ad hoc meetings and informal discussions and is designed to enhance rapport among participants and promote dialogue on the developments of the meeting. We believe the conferences have been instrumental in generating ideas and disseminating information to a greater extent than is possible through more conventional forums. All participants are expected to contribute actively to the discussions.

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