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The 2000 Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting Report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2012

Winnie Wong-Ng
Affiliation:
Ceramics Division, NIST

Abstract

Keeping with tradition, the 2000 MRS annual meeting again took place in Boston Copely Plaza from November 27 to December 1. The 2000 meeting was well organized and well attended, with a total of 4600 attendees representing industrial, academic, and government sectors. The rich technical program was multi-disciplinary (41 symposia) to meet the needs of the attendees. A total of 4000 papers were presented. There were a number of memorable lectures, several special seminars on policy and funding, an award ceremony, a new educational seminar series that focused on the scientific basis and practical application of commercial tools. The meeting also highlighted an elaborate exhibit, poster sessions and other well organized events. This report summarizes various events which took place at the meeting.

Type
International Reports
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2001

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