Wednesday, March 10, 2010

42nd Annual Southeast Regional ACS Undergraduat Research Conference

This is a reminder that The 42nd Annual Southeast Regional ACS Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) will be held on Thursday and Friday (April 8 – 9) at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA.

Welcome activities on Thursday (5:00 – 8:00 pm) will include student groups participating in a liquid nitrogen ice cream contest. Student clubs please contact cdockery@kennesaw.edu for more information. We will also have a t-shirt swap where student groups bring chemistry t-shirt designs to share and trade with other clubs in the region.

Highlights of the full program on Friday will feature two speakers (morning and evening) who will share their expertise in applications of surface-initiated polymerization reactions, and problems associated with counterfeit drugs and current methods of identifying counterfeits.

We will also have graduate school recruiting information from schools in the Region including; the University of Georgia, Clemson University, Florida Atlantic University, and Kennesaw State University.

Deadline for abstracts submission and registration is Friday, March 26. This conference offers a unique opportunity for students to discuss research and exchange ideas in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Details on abstract guidelines and submission as well as registration can be found in the menu of the SURC 2010 Home page