Research Methods in the 21st Century highlighted at FSCT Advancements in Coatings Series, May 18-20.The FSCT FSCT Federation of Societies for Coating Technology FSCT Fire Support Control Terminal will introduce its first 2005 Advancements in Coatings Series (ACSeries) with a three-day conference on "Research Methods in the 21st Century: A Toolkit for Competitive Advantage." To be held at the New Orleans Marriott Sheraton New Orleans, located at 500 Canal Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 42-story, 449 feet (137 m)-tall skyscraper. in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , LA, from May 18-20, this program will explore emerging technologies and techniques that provide the user with competitive advantages in developing new coating products. A primary focus is on design of experiment and high throughput research and development. In addition to the conference, the program will highlight products and services of suppliers related to this area through tabletop exhibits. Learning Objectives * To enhance awareness of newer methods and tools for conducting research and development. * To learn about new methods of designing experiments and analyzing experimental data; high throughput methods, their implementation and use; other resources that can be used to enhance or improve research activities. * To see how these methods could impact current research activities through real-world examples. * To provide resources for further investigation and exploration. Program Schedule Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Morning Session 7:15-8:00 am -- Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00-8:30 am -- Introduction/Overview--Dean C. Webster, North Dakota State University North Dakota State University, at Fargo; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered and opened 1890 as North Dakota Agricultural College, achieved university status in 1960. 8:30-9:30 am -- High Throughput System for the Development of New Marine Coatings--Dean C. Webster, North Dakota State University 9:30-9:45 am -- Break 9:45-11:45 am -- Use of Applied Statistics in Coatings Research and Development--Richard R. Roesler, Bayer MaterialScience Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) is an independent subgroup within Bayer AG. It was created as part of the restructuring of Bayer AG from the former business group Bayer Polymers, with certain of its activities being spun off to Lanxess AG. , LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control 11:45 am-12:45 pm -- Lunch (on your own) Afternoon Session 12:45-2:45 pm -- Use of Applied Statistics in Coatings Research and Development--Richard R. Roesler, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC 2:45-3:00 pm -- Break 3:00-4:00 pm -- High Throughput Experimentation: A Modern Workflow for Coatings R & D--Stephanie Strazisar, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC 4:00-5:00 pm -- Combinatorial Materials Research in Industry--A Tool to Optimize Coatings Formulations--Wolfgang Schrof, BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California) BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company) BASF Builders Association of South Florida 5:00 pm -- Summary 5:00-7:00 pm -- Reception/Exhibition Thursday, May 19, 2005 Morning Session 7:15-8:00 am -- Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:00 am -- Maximizing Return and Knowledge Extraction from Experimental Data Using Models and Informatics--Michael J. Doyle, Accelrys Inc. 9:00-10:00 am -- Parallel and High Throughput Measurement Methods for Coatings and Thin Films--Michael Fasolka, NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology. 10:00-10:30 am -- Break 10:30-11:00 am -- Measuring Surface Tensions of Problematic Coatings--Victor P. Janule, Chem-Dyne Research Corp. 11:00-11:30 am -- Some Theoretical Considerations for Controlling the Viscosity of a Coating with a Blend of Particles with Significantly Different Shapes--Richard D. Sudduth, Esgard, Inc. 11:30 am-1:00 pm -- Lunch with Exhibitors Afternoon Session 1:00-1:30 pm -- Design of Experiments: It IS Easier Than You May Think--Peter J. Hunt, Productivity Management Consultants 1:30-2:00 pm -- Statistical Design of Experiments for the Coatings Formulator--Rick Caldwell, Reichhold, Inc. 2:00-2:30 pm -- Design and Structure of a Global DOE Program at Rhodia--Richard Rosen, Rhodia 2:30-3:00 pm -- Break 3:00-3:30 pm -- Digital Imaging Particle Analysis in Coatings Research--Lew Brown, Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. 3:30-4:00 pm -- High Throughput Experimentation Using Commonly Available Lab Equipment--Richard R. Roesler, Bayer MaterialScience 4:00-4:30 pm -- Study of the Impact of the Alkyd al·kyd n. A widely used durable synthetic resin derived from glycerol and phthalic anhydride. Also called alkyd resin. [alky(l) + (aci)d.] Noun 1. Resin's Variability in the Coating Properties--Cenira Cristine Verona, Killing S.A. Tintas e Adesivos 4:30-5:00 pm -- How to Design and Analyze Mixture Designs that Include Process Factors and/or Categorical That which is unqualified or unconditional. A categorical imperative is a rule, command, or moral obligation that is absolutely and universally binding. Categorical is also used to describe programs limited to or designed for certain classes of people. Variables--Mark J. Anderson, Stat-Ease, Inc. Friday, May 20, 2005 Morning Session 7:15-8:00 am -- Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:00 am -- Researching the Public Literature for Coatings Technology Information--Phillip W. Charest, Chemical Abstracts Service 9:00-10:00 am -- Know-How for Design and Optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. of Functional Organic Coatings Using Combinatorial Chemistry Combinatorial chemistry involves the rapid synthesis or the computer simulation of a large number of different but structurally related molecules. Introduction Synthesis of molecules in a combinatorial fashion can quickly lead to large numbers of molecules. Tools--Radislav Potyrailo, GE Global Research Center 10:00-10:30 am -- Break 10:30-11:00 am -- Goniospectrophotometry and Effect Color Rendering--Henri Debar de·bar tr.v. de·barred, de·bar·ring, de·bars 1. To exclude or shut out; bar. 2. To forbid, hinder, or prevent. , ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. Color Inc. 11:00-11:30 am -- Determining Uniformity of Measurement in Accelerated Weathering Instruments--Allen F. Zielnik, Atlas Material Testing Technology 11:30 am-12:00 noon--From Academia to Paint Shop--Foam or Not Foam--Ralf R. Schnelle, Tego Coating & Ink Additives 12:00-1:00 pm -- Lunch (on your own) Afternoon Session 1:00-1:30 pm -- Completing the Opacity Refers to being "opaque," which means to prevent light from shining through. For example, in an image editing program, the opacity level for some function might range from completely transparent (0) to completely opaque (100). Calculation: Monte Carlo Method Monte Carlo method Statistical method of approximating the solution of complex physical or mathematical systems. The method was adopted and improved by John von Neumann and Stanislaw Ulam for simulations of the atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project. for Predicting the Opacity of Paint Films--Andrew C. Blakeney, University of Nottingham The University of Nottingham is a leading research and teaching university in the city of Nottingham, in the East Midlands of England. It is a member of the Russell Group, and of Universitas 21, an international network of research-led universities. 1:30-2:00 pm -- Process Capability Studies for the Development of a High Quality, Combinatorial Workflow for Marine Coatings--Bret Chisholm, North Dakota State University 2:00-2:30 pm -- Combinatorial Formulation and Evaluation of Removable Protective Coatings on Bronze--Andrew M. Huovinen, North Dakota State University 2:30-3:00 pm -- High Throughput Quantitative Nanomechanical Characterization A rather long and fancy word for analyzing a system or process and measuring its "characteristics." For example, a Web characterization would yield the number of current sites on the Web, types of sites, annual growth, etc. of Materials--Seth Downs, Hysitron, Inc. 3:00 pm -- Closing Comments/Adjournment Who Should Attend Scientists, formulators, and engineers from academic, government, and industrial laboratories who are involved in any aspect of coating development would benefit in exploring these new methodologies. Anyone involved in the value chain--suppliers and developers of resins, pigments, additives, and other ingredients, those developing new coating products, and those who are developing product specifications and using coatings will be able to learn something new that could impact and enhance their effectiveness. Managers and sales personnel will benefit by increasing their awareness of the new tools available and their impact on R & D. Hotel Accommodations The New Orleans Marriott, located along Canal Street Canal Street may refer to:
Travel Arrangements New Orleans International Airport serves the region. USAirways is offering meeting fares on certain ticket classes. Contact USAirways at 877.874.7687 and mention Gold File Number 13613355 for more details--or--contact FSCT's Travel Desk (serviced by GTI/Carlson Wagonlit Travel) to place your airfare air·fare n. Fare for travel by aircraft. Noun 1. airfare - the fare charged for traveling by airplane fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance reservations. Full details on travel arrangements are available on the FSCT website, www.coatingstech.org. Ground Transportation Airport Shuttle An airport shuttle is a shuttle bus that transports airline passengers to and from a commercial airport. Passengers wait at the shuttle stop for the bus to arrive, and at appointed areas where shuttle pick-up and drop-off are allowed at the airport. , the official shuttle carrier at the New Orleans International Airport, offers shared ride shuttle transportation from the airport to the Marriott. Ticket desks are located on the ground level of the airport, by baggage claim Noun 1. baggage claim - an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided . Credit card payments are accepted. The one-way fee is $13 per person and round trip fee is $25. This shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotel from 4:00 am to 11:00 pm. For return service to the airport, 24-hour advance reservations are required. Airport shuttles operate white vans. The trip takes approximately 35-45 minutes. Contact Airport Shuttle at 504.522.3500 to place an online shuttle reservation. Taxi Service from the Airport is available outside the baggage claim areas. The airport taxi fare is a flat rate of $28. Registration Fees Registration includes course handouts, continental breakfasts and breaks each day, an opening reception on Wednesday evening, and lunch on Thursday. Early Bird Registration: Register through April 20 to receive the following discounted rates: FSCT Member--$695; Nonmember--$795.* Regular Registration: After April 20, registration fees are: FSCT Member--$795; Nonmember--$895.* To Register To register online or download a registration form, go to www.coatingstech.org. Registration brochures are also available by contacting FSCT. Mail or fax completed forms with payment to FSCT, 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422-2350; voice: 610.940.0777; fax: 610.940.0292; email: fsct@coatingstech.org. Visit www.coatingstech.org for updates. *Save by signing up for FSCT membership. Call for details at 610.940.0777 X 4954, or sign up online at the FSCT website, www.coatingstech.org/membership/join_now.html. |
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