[labnetwork] Nanotechnology Session Track Added to IEST Annual Technical Meeting

[Heather Wooden]

The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) announces
that a new track of sessions has been added to ESTECH 2013, the 59th Annual
Technical Meeting and Exposition of IEST, which will be held in conjunction
with the University, Government, Industry Micro/Nano (UGIM) consortium.
Presentation abstracts for the new track, Operation and Management of
Nanotechnology Research and Manufacturing Facilities, are now being
accepted on the following topics:



Nanotechnology Facility Management

   - Management systems
   - Scheduling and billing
   - Space utilization and prioritization
   - Rules and enforcement
   - Priorities: Research vs. Education
   - Staff management structures
   - Fostering collaboration
   - International partnerships and collaboration

Dealing with Anomalies

   - Emergency planning and response
   - PM shutdown management
   - Recovery from events

Financial Management

   - Charging models
   - Income streams
   - Reporting

Materials Management

   - Chemical procurement and distribution
   - Decommissioning equipment and nanotechnology facilities
   - ITAR and Homeland Security issues
   - Priorities for equipment purchases
   - Processing equipment selection
   - Collaboration and cross-contamination
   - Sustainability opportunities in nanotechnology cleanrooms
   - Training and education

The deadline for abstracts is September 17, 2012. For more information on
submitting presentation abstracts, contact Heather Wooden at
marketing at iest.org or 847-981-0100.



ESTECH 2013, the 59th Annual Technical Meeting and Exposition of IEST,
offers technical conference sessions, continuing education training
courses, working group meetings, and exhibits in the fields of
contamination control; design, test, and evaluation; product reliability;
aerospace; and nanotechnology. The conference will take place April 29-May
2, 2013,  in San Diego, California.



More information about IEST can be found at www.iest.org.

Heather Wooden
IEST Marketing and Meeting Coordinator
Arlington Place One
2340 S. Arlington Heights Road
Suite 100
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-981-0100 ext. 20
E-mail: hwooden at iest.org

Mark your calendars for the 2012 IEST Fall Conference - November 12-15 in
northshore suburban Chicago.

*IEST - Membership Is a Best Practice - www.iest.org*
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