All events will be held at McCrone Research Institute in Chicago, unless otherwise noted.

Monday, July 12

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Presentations: Techniques and Instrumentation
McRI Lecture Room

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Southern-Style Gourmet BBQ Dinner
McRI Garden

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Evening with Brian: “Banishing the Microscope,” presentation by scientist and author Prof. Brian J. Ford
McRI Lecture Room

Tuesday, July 13

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Presentations: Environmental and Industrial Microscopy
McRI lecture room

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Reception with Exhibitors
McRI Exhibit Room

Wednesday, July 14

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Presentations: Chemical and Forensic Microscopy
McRI Lecture Room

6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
SMSI Awards Dinner
The Berghoff Restaurant, 17 W. Adams Street, Chicago

Thursday, July 15

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Workshop: Animal Hair Identification with Jason Beckert (Part 1)
McRI Classroom

Friday, July 16

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Workshop: Animal Hair Identification with Jason Beckert (Part 2)
McRI Classroom

Check this page periodically for schedule updates.