2nd CALL FOR PAPERS

This is the second Call for Papers for Inter/Micro 2008 an internationally recognized meeting dedicated to applied microscopy. The 2008 Inter/Micro conference will span 5 days, July 7-11th. The first three days will consist of a symposium to be held at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel featuring daily presentations.

Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, Inter/Micro seeks speakers on all aspects of microscopy, methods and materials. If accepted, speakers receive a 40% discount on conference fees and the opportunity to have their talk published in The Microscope , a journal published quarterly by McCrone Research Institute.

Papers are being solicited in the following subjects:

• Photomicrography and Scientific Digital Imaging
• Microscopes (confocal, fluorescence, scanning tunneling, polarizing, etc.)
• White Powder and Bio Terrorism Threats
• Resources, Books, Atlases, Databases
• Historical Topics
• Criminalistics, Forensic Microscopy & Trace Evidence (fibers, explosives, paint, glass, drugs, inks, etc.)
• Art Conservation and Authentication
• Pharmaceuticals
• Environmental and Hazardous Dusts, Aerobiology (asbestos, mold, fungal spores, indoor air quality)
• Geographical Sourcing
• Teaching Microscopy/Education
• Microscopy Tricks of the Trade
• Micro-Analytical Methods (SEM/EDS, TEM, FTIR, Raman)
• Other: Industrial Microscopy, Crystallography, Mineralogy

Abstract Guidelines: Please follow these 3 easy steps:

• Abstracts should not exceed 200 words;
• Abstracts may be submitted by email to intermicro@mcri.org or by mail (zip, floppy and CD accepted);
• Abstracts should include: title, author name(s), company name, address, telephone, fax, and e-mail address. Submit abstracts as a word document; no PDFs please.

Authors will be notified if their abstract has been accepted or rejected.

Speaker Information: A computer for PowerPoint presentations, LCD projectors, overhead and 2×2 slide projectors will be available. Speakers should prepare for a 20 minute talk, plus 2-3 minutes for questions/comments. Speakers are invited to the hospitality suite prior to their presentation, in order to preparations for their talk.

Registration: Attendees can register online at www.mcri.org or email, fax or call McRI to request a registration form. Any other questions may also be directed to: intermicro@mcri.org, 312-842-7100 or 312-842-1078 (fax).

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago at the 60th Anniversary Inter/Micro Symposium!