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2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry

Tucson, Arizona January 13 - 18, 2020

El Conquistador Tucson A Hilton Resort

2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry %ICP Information Newsletter, Inc.

P.O. Box 666, Hadley, MA 01035-0666 18241 Beauty Berry Ct., Lehigh Acres, FL 33972-7525 USA

Telephone (239) 674-9430, Fax (239) 674-9431 email [email protected], http://icpinformation.org

Dr. Ramon M. Barnes, Conference Chairman

2020 Winter Conference onPlasma Spectrochemistry

Tucson, ArizonaJanuary 13 - 18, 2020

El Conquistador TucsonA Hilton Resort

2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry%ICP Information Newsletter, Inc.

P.O. Box 666, Hadley, MA 01035-066618241 Beauty Berry Ct., Lehigh Acres, FL 33972-7525 USA

Telephone (239) 674-9430, Fax (239) 674-9431email [email protected], http://icpinformation.org

Dr. Ramon M. Barnes, Conference Chairman


Tucson, Arizona, January 13 -18, 2020 Plasma Spectrochemistry for Trace Element, Stable Isotope,

Elemental Imaging and Speciation Analyses The 2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, 21st in a series of biennial meetings sponsored by the ICP

Information Newsletter, features developments in plasma spectrochemical analysis by inductively coupled plasma (ICP), dc plasma (DCP), microwave plasma (M I P), glow discharge (GDL, HCL), and laser sources (LA, LI BS). The meeting will be held Monday, January 13 through Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona, (www.visitTucson.org) at the El Conquistador Tucson Resort (www.hiltonelconquistador.com). Professional development short courses at introductory and advanced levels and manufacturers' seminars will be offered Friday through Monday, January 10 - 13. Spectroscopic instrumentation and accessories will be shown during a three-day exhibition from January 14 to 16, and workshops on New Plasma Instrumentation, Clinical ICP-MS, Isotope Analysis, Elemental Imaging and Mass Cytometry, and Elemental Speciation methodology will be presented Tuesday through Friday afternoons.

Objectives and Program The continued growth in popularity of plasma sources for atomization and excitation in atomic spectroscopy and ionization

in mass spectrom etry and the need to discuss recent developments of these discharges in spectrochemical analysis stimulated the organization of this meeting. The Conference will bring together international scientists experienced in applications, instrumentation, and theory in an informal setting to examine recent progress in the field. Approximately 500 participants from 30 countries are expected to attend.

Over 300 papers describing applications, fundamentals, and instrumental developments with plasma sources will be presented in lecture and poster sessions by more than 200 authors. Symposia organized and chaired by recognized experts will include the following topics: 1) Sample introduction and transport phenomena; Micronebulization and flow processing spectrochemical analysis; 2) Nanomaterial analysis and characterization; 3) Elemental speciation, metallomics and sample preparation for speciation; 4) Plasma instrumentation, including advanced detectors, chemometrics, expert systems, on-line analysis, microplasmas, software, and remote-system automation; 5) Sample preparation, treatment and automation; 6) Excitation mechanisms, plasma phenomena and modeling; 7) Spectroscopic standards and reference materials, and high-purity materials; 8) Plasma source mass spectrometry; 9) Glow discharge atomic and mass spectrometry; 10) Stable isotope analyses; 11) Laser-assisted plasma spectrometry; 12) Advanced materials bulk and surface characterization, 13) Elemental imaging and mass cytometry, and 14) Novel plasma spectrochemical applications. Six plenary and 34 invited lectures will highlight advances in these areas. Four afternoon poster sessions will feature applications, automation, and new instrumentation. Six Heritage Lectures will be presented by distinguished scientists and investigators, who have contributed significantly to the development of plasma spectrochemistry and will address critical development areas in sample introduction, instrumentation, elemental speciation, plasma source mass spectrometry, and novel software and hardware. Awards for outstanding young investigators and senior researchers also will be presented. Plenary, invited, and submitted papers will be published in September 2020 after peer review as the official Conference proceedings.

Schedule of Activities Call for Papers, Abstracts Due, Early Bird Registration

Friday, July 12, 2019

Exhibitor Booth Reservation and Pre-Registration Due

Friday, September 20, 2019 Final Abstracts for All Papers Due

Friday, October 25, 2019

Exhibitor Reservation Deadline

Friday, October 25, 2019 Conference Pre-Registration Deadline

Friday, October 25, 2019

Hotel Reservation Deadline

Friday, December 6, 2019 Late Pre-Registration Deadline

Friday, December 13, 2019

2020 Winter Conference Professional Development Courses Friday - Monday, January 10 - 13, 2020 2020 Manufacturers' Seminars Friday - Monday, January 10 - 13, 2020 2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry Monday - Saturday, January 13 - 18, 2020 2020 Special Topic Workshops Tuesday - Friday January 14 - 17, 2020 2020 Instrument Exhibition Tuesday - Thursday, January 14 - 16, 2020 Conference Manuscripts Submission Deadline February 21, 2020

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Tucson, Arizona, January 13 – 18, 2020Plasma Spectrochemistry for Trace Element, Stable Isotope,

Elemental Imaging and Speciation AnalysesThe 2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, 21st in a series of biennial meetings sponsored by the ICP

Information Newsletter, features developments in plasma spectrochemical analysis by inductively coupled plasma (ICP), dcplasma (DCP), microwave plasma (MIP), glow discharge (GDL, HCL), and laser sources (LA, LIBS). The meeting will be heldMonday, January 13 through Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona, (www.visitTucson.org) at the El ConquistadorTucson Resort (www.hiltonelconquistador.com).Professionaldevelopment short courses at introductoryandadvanced levelsand manufacturers' seminars will be offered Friday through Monday, January 10 - 13. Spectroscopic instrumentation andaccessorieswill beshown duringa three-dayexhibition from January14 to16,andworkshopsonNewPlasma Instrumentation,Clinical ICP-MS, Isotope Analysis, Elemental Imaging and Mass Cytometry, and Elemental Speciation methodology will be

presented Tuesday through Friday afternoons.

Objectives and ProgramThe continued growth in popularity of plasma sources for atomization and excitation in atomic spectroscopyand ionization

inmass spectrometryand theneed todiscuss recentdevelopments of thesedischarges in spectrochemicalanalysis stimulatedthe organization of this meeting. The Conference will bring together international scientists experienced in applications,instrumentation, and theory in an informal setting to examine recent progress in the field. Approximately500 participants from30 countries are expected to attend.

Over 300 papers describing applications, fundamentals, and instrumental developments with plasma sources will bepresented in lecture and poster sessions by more than 200 authors. Symposia organized and chaired by recognized expertswill include the following topics: 1) Sample introduction and transport phenomena; Micronebulization and flow processingspectrochemical analysis; 2) Nanomaterial analysis and characterization; 3) Elemental speciation, metallomics and samplepreparation for speciation; 4) Plasma instrumentation, including advanced detectors, chemometrics, expert systems, on-lineanalysis, microplasmas, software, and remote-system automation; 5) Sample preparation, treatment and automation; 6)Excitation mechanisms, plasma phenomena and modeling; 7) Spectroscopic standards and reference materials, and high-purity materials; 8) Plasma source mass spectrometry; 9) Glow discharge atomic and mass spectrometry; 10) Stable isotopeanalyses; 11) Laser-assisted plasma spectrometry; 12) Advanced materials bulk and surface characterization, 13) Elementalimaging and mass cytometry, and 14) Novel plasma spectrochemical applications. Six plenary and 34 invited lectures willhighlightadvances in theseareas.Fourafternoonpostersessionswill featureapplications,automation,andnewinstrumentation.Six Heritage Lectures will be presented by distinguished scientists and investigators, who have contributed significantly to thedevelopment of plasma spectrochemistryand will address critical development areas in sample introduction, instrumentation,elemental speciation, plasma source mass spectrometry, and novel software and hardware. Awards for outstanding younginvestigatorsandsenior researchersalsowillbepresented.Plenary, invited,andsubmittedpaperswillbepublishedinSeptember2020 after peer review as the official Conference proceedings.

Schedule of ActivitiesCall for Papers, Abstracts Due, Early Bird Registration Friday, July 12, 2019Exhibitor Booth Reservation and Pre-Registration Due Friday, September 20, 2019Final Abstracts for All Papers Due Friday, October 25, 2019ExhibitorReservationDeadline Friday, October 25, 2019Conference Pre-RegistrationDeadline Friday, October 25, 2019HotelReservationDeadline Friday, December 6, 2019Late Pre-Registration Deadline Friday, December 13, 20192020 Winter Conference Professional Development Courses Friday - Monday, January 10 - 13, 20202020 Manufacturers' Seminars Friday - Monday, January 10 - 13, 20202020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry Monday - Saturday, January 13 - 18, 20202020 Special Topic Workshops Tuesday - Friday January 14 - 17, 20202020 InstrumentExhibition Tuesday - Thursday, January 14 - 16, 2020ConferenceManuscriptsSubmissionDeadline February 21, 2020

Daily Schedule of Activities Friday, January 10, 2020 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Short Course Registration (Conference Registration)

8:00 am - 11:00 pm Short Courses (Breakout rooms) Session 1 1 pm - 5 pm Session 2 7 pm - 11 pm

Saturday, January 11 7 am - 4:30, 6:30 pm Short Course Registration (Conference Registration) 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Short Courses (Breakout rooms)

Session 3 8 am - noon Session 4 1 pm - 5 pm Session 5 7 pm - 11 pm

Sunday, January 12 7:30 am - 10 pm Registration (Conference Registration) 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Short Courses (Breakout rooms)

Session 6 8 am - noon Session 7 1 pm - 5 pm Session 8 7 pm -11 pm

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome Social Mixer (Presidio Ballroom Foyer) Monday, January 13 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Registration (Conference Registration)

8:00 am - 5:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Exhibition Opening and Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Session 9 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)

Tuesday, January 14 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Registration (Conference Registration) 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom) 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom, Foyer) 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom) 3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop on Plasma Instrumentation (Presidio Ballroom) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)

Wednesday, January 15 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration) 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom) 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom) 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom) 3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop on Clinical ICP-MS (Presidio Ballroom) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)

Thursday, January 16 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration) 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom) 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom) 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom) 3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop on Elemental Speciation (Presidio Ballroom) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom) 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Conference Dinner (Last Territory Steakhouse)

Friday, January 17 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration) 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom) 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Presidio Ballroom Foyer) 3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop on Isotope Analysis (Presidio Ballroom) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Social Mixer (Presidio Ballroom Foyer)

Saturday, January 18 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration) 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom) 8:00 - 9:00 am Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom) 8:00 am - noon Session 10 Short Courses (Breakout rooms) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Session 11 Short Courses (Breakout rooms) 3:50 pm - 6:00 pm Workshop on Novel Instrumentation (Presidio Ballroom) 6:00 pm Conference Closing (Presidio Ballroom)



Daily Schedule of ActivitiesFriday, January 10, 2020 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Short Course Registration (Conference Registration)

8:00 am - 11:00 pm Short Courses (Breakout rooms)Session 1 1 pm - 5 pmSession 2 7 pm - 11 pm

Saturday, January 11 7 am - 4:30, 6:30 pm Short Course Registration (Conference Registration)8:00 am - 11:00 pm Short Courses (Breakout rooms)

Session 3 8 am - noonSession 4 1 pm - 5 pmSession 5 7 pm - 11 pm

Sunday, January 12 7:30 am - 10 pm Registration (Conference Registration)8:00 am - 11:00 pm Short Courses (Breakout rooms)

Session 6 8 am - noonSession 7 1 pm - 5 pmSession 8 7 pm - 11 pm

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome Social Mixer (Presidio Ballroom Foyer)Monday, January 13 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Registration (Conference Registration)

8:00 am - 5:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Exhibition Opening and Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Session 9 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)

Tuesday, January 14 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Registration (Conference Registration)8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)9:00 am - 6:30 pm Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom, Foyer)3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom)3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop onPlasma Instrumentation (Presidio Ballroom)5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)

Wednesday, January 15 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration)8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)9:00 am - 6:30 pm Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom)3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom)3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop on Clinical ICP-MS (Presidio Ballroom)5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)

Thursday, January 16 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration)8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)9:00 am - 6:30 pm Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom)3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom)3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop onElemental Speciation (Presidio Ballroom)5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Conference Dinner (Last Territory Steakhouse)

Friday, January 17 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration)8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Poster Session (Presidio Ballroom Foyer)3:10 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop on Isotope Analysis (Presidio Ballroom)5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Social Mixer (Presidio Ballroom Foyer)

Saturday, January 18 7:30 am - noon Registration (Conference Registration)8:00 am - 6:30 pm Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)8:00 - 9:00 am Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)8:00 am - noon Session 10 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Session 11 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)3:50 pm - 6:00 pm Workshop on Novel Instrumentation (Presidio Ballroom)6:00 pm Conference Closing (Presidio Ballroom)

Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry

Year City State 1980 San Juan Puerto Rico 1982 Orlando Florida 1984 San Diego California 1986 Kailua-Kona Hawaii 1988 San Diego California 1990 St. Petersburg Florida 1992 San Diego California 1994 San Diego California 1996 Fort Lauderdale Florida 1998 Scottsdale Arizona 2000 Fort Lauderdale Florida 2002 Scottsdale Arizona 2004 Fort Lauderdale Florida 2006 Tucson Arizona 2008 Temecula California 2010 Fort Myers Florida 2012 Tucson Arizona 2014 Amelia Island Florida 2016 Tucson Arizona 2018 Amelia Island Florida 2020 Tucson Arizona

European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry

Year City Country 1985 Leysin Switzerland 1987 Lyon France 1989 Reutte Austria 1991 Dortmund Germany 1993 Granada Spain 1995 Cambridge England 1997 Gent Belgium 1999 Pau France 2001 Harjell Norway 2003 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany 2005 Budapest

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Japan 2010 Chengdu

China 2012 Jeju

Korea 2015 Xiamen

China 2017 Mastue

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2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry Tucson, Arizona, January 13 - 18, 2020

Conference Background THE MEETING

The biennial Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry is spon-sored bythe ICP Information Newsletter, Inc., a nonprofit, philanthropic research organization located in Hadley, Massachusetts and Lehigh Acres, Florida, and organized by Dr. Ramon Barnes of the University Research Institute for Analytical Chemistry. Previous meetings were held in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico (Table). Attendance has grown from 170 in 1980 to more than 600 with worldwide scientific participation representing 30 coun-tries. Technical sessions comprise lectures and posters describing application, fundamental, and instrumentation developments with popular electrical plasma sources. The inductively coupled plasma (ICP), glow discharge sources, microwave induced plasma, direct current plasma, and laser-assisted plasma spectrochemistry are featured. New spectrometric instrumentation, novel sample introduction systems, plasma system automation, sample preparation ap-proaches, elemental speciation, spectroscopic standards, quality assurance, new diagnostic characteristics, and theoretical treatments are highlighted. More than 300 technical papers are presented, and selected papers have been published together as the Conference proceedings in Spectrochimica Acta, Part B (1981-1987), Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (1988-2018), and Journal of Analytical Bioanalytical Chemistry (1998-2006). The proceedings of the 2020 Winter Conference will appear in these major spectroscopy journals during Fall 2020.

Some in the field consider the Winter Conference one of the technically most significant meetings convened on these topics. Eighteen European Winter Conferences have been held as well (Table). The next European Winter Conference will be in Lubljana, Slovenia (February 2021). Seven Asia-Pacific Winter Conferences have been held in China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand (Table).

THE PEOPLE The W inter Conference attempts to bring togetherthe majorfigures in the field

of plasma spectrochemistry in a comfortable and informal setting to promote maximum information exchange and conversations. We accomplish this by inviting keynote speakers, employing principals to organize and chair sessions and discussions, and by offering technical short courses taught by experts. Furthermore, experienced and novice analytical chemists seeking to share and expand their experiences in plasma spectrochem istry participate actively. Invited speakers include distinguished international experts and award recipients. Heritage lecturers, workshops, and symposia will be arranged and chaired by many of the leaders in the field.

THE LOCATION Warm-weather sites are selected for the Winter Conference to promote the

relaxed atmosphere conducive to ef-fective scientific information ex-changes. The 2020 Winter Confer-ence will be held at the El Conquista-dor Tucson, a Hilton Resort, located in Tucson, Arizona, only 20 minutes north of the Tucson International Airport (www.flytucson.com) and conveniently served by major interstate highways. Tucson is 115 miles (184 km) south of Phoenix.



2020 Winter Conference on Plasma SpectrochemistryTucson, Arizona, January 13 – 18, 2020

Conference Background

THE MEETINGThe biennial Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry is spon-

soredbytheICPInformationNewsletter, Inc.,a nonprofit,philanthropic researchorganization located in Hadley, Massachusetts and Lehigh Acres, Florida, andorganized by Dr. Ramon Barnes of the University Research Institute forAnalytical Chemistry. Previous meetings were held in Arizona, California,Florida,Hawaii, andPuertoRico(Table).Attendancehasgrownfrom 170 in1980to more than 600 with worldwide scientific participation representing 30 coun-tries. Technical sessions comprise lectures and posters describing application,fundamental, and instrumentation developmentswith popularelectrical plasmasources. The inductively coupled plasma (ICP), glow discharge sources,microwave induced plasma, direct current plasma, and laser-assisted plasmaspectrochemistryarefeatured.Newspectrometric instrumentation,novelsampleintroduction systems, plasma system automation, sample preparation ap-proaches, elemental speciation, spectroscopic standards, quality assurance,newdiagnostic characteristics,and theoretical treatments arehighlighted. Morethan 300 technical papers are presented, and selected papers have beenpublished togetheras theConferenceproceedings in SpectrochimicaActa, PartB (1981-1987), Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry (1988-2018), andJournal of Analytical Bioanalytical Chemistry (1998-2006). The proceedingsof the 2020 Winter Conference will appear in these major spectroscopy journalsduring Fall 2020.

Some in the field consider theWinter Conference one of the technicallymostsignificant meetings convened on these topics. Eighteen European WinterConferences have been held as well (Table). The next European WinterConference will be in Lubljana, Slovenia (February 2021). Seven Asia-PacificWinterConferenceshavebeenheld inChina,Japan,Korea,andThailand(Table).

THE PEOPLETheWinterConferenceattempts tobring together themajor figures in the field

of plasma spectrochemistry in a comfortable and informal setting to promotemaximum information exchange and conversations. We accomplish this byinviting keynote speakers, employing principals to organize and chair sessionsand discussions, and by offering technical short courses taught by experts.Furthermore, experienced and novice analytical chemists seeking to share andexpandtheirexperiences inplasmaspectrochemistryparticipateactively. Invitedspeakers include distinguished international experts and award recipients.Heritage lecturers, workshops, and symposia will be arranged and chaired bymany of the leaders in the field.

THE LOCATIONWarm-weather sites are selected for the Winter Conference to promote the

relaxed atmosphere conducive to ef-fective scientific information ex-changes. The 2020 Winter Confer-ence will be held at the El Conquista-dorTucson, aHiltonResort, located inTucson,Arizona,only20minutesnorthof the Tucson International Airport(www.flytucson.com)andconvenientlyserved by major interstate highways.Tucson is115 miles (184 km)south ofPhoenix.

Winter Conferenceon Plasma Spectrochemistry

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European Winter Conferenceon Plasma Spectrochemistry

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the most luxurious man-made spas, Tucson is a celebration forthe senses and a visitor's dream. Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences are resplendent throughout the City. Though Tucson is known for its colorful and creative culture, it's loved

for its beautiful resorts and guest ranches. Tucson is located in south-central Arizona along the banks of the Santa Cruz River where Interstates 10 and 19 meet. It is situated in a high desert valleysurrounded byfour mountain ranges: the Santa Catalinas to the north, the Rincons to the east, the Santa Ritas to the south and the Tucsons to the west. Tucson has more sunshine than any other city in the United States, about 350 days each year, and low year-round humidity makes high temperatures comfortable. Winter (November-March) temperatures average highs of 65°F (18°C) and an average low of 38°F (4°C) (http://vvvvw.wunderground.com/US/AZ/Tucson. htm I). El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort (www.HiltonElConquistador.com)

A luxury destination resort just northwest of Tucson, the Hilton El Conquistador Tucson Resort is set amidst500 acres in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in scenic Oro Valley. This beautiful 428-room resort is ideal for conferences or anyone seeking a recreational paradise. The granite cliffs of the Pusch Ridge rise approximately

2000 feet above the resort, providing breathtaking views. Recreationally, the resort offers 45 holes of championship golf, 31 lighted tennis courts, four sparkling pools, spa therapy, and horseback riding.

The venue, atmosphere and service bring out the best in any event. The El Conquistador offers among the most resort meeting space in Southern Arizona - 28 event spaces, plus outdoor venues totaling over 100,000 ft2. Tucson's fabulous weather makes fora perfect event. The Presidio Ballroom accommodates 780 schoolroom style,



Tucson — The Beginning of a Rich Western Culture (www.ci.tucson.az.us, www.visitTucson.org)With its mixed cultural heritage and international population, and with the world’s most amazing saguaro cactus forest and

the most luxurious man-madespas, Tucson is acelebration for the sensesand avisitor’s dream.Spanish, Mexican,and NativeAmerican influencesare resplendent throughout the City.ThoughTucson is known for itscolorful andcreativeculture, it’s loved

for its beautiful resorts and guest ranches. Tucson is located in south-central Arizonaalongthebanksof theSantaCruzRiver where Interstates10and 19meet. It is situatedina highdesert valleysurrounded byfour mountain ranges: theSanta Catalinas to thenorth, theRincons totheeast, theSantaRitas to thesouthand theTucsons to thewest.Tucson has more sunshine than any other city in the United States, about 350 dayseachyear,and lowyear-roundhumiditymakeshigh temperaturescomfortable.Winter(November-March) temperatures average highs of 65°F (18°C) and an average lowof 38°F (4°C) (http://www.wunderground.com/US/AZ/Tucson.html).El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort (www.HiltonElConquistador.com)

A luxurydestination resort just northwest of Tucson, the Hilton El ConquistadorTucsonResort issetamidst500 acres in the foothills of theSantaCatalinaMountainsin scenic Oro Valley. This beautiful 428-roomresort is ideal for conferences or anyoneseeking a recreational paradise. The granitecliffs of the Pusch Ridge rise approximately

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and the adjacent Turquoise Ballroom exhibition area (11,280 ft2 = 120 ft by 94 ft) and Foyer houses up to 50 exhibition booths and 70 poster boards. In total this provides uncrowded space forthe meeting and exhibition, posters, receptions, and conversations.

The Hilton El Conquistador Tucson is minutes away from the airport, downtown, the University of Arizona, and almost every place in Tucson.

Directions From Tucson International Airport (www.flytucson.com) follow 1-10 West to Ina Road (Exit 248). Turn right on Ina Rd. and travel east for about 5.3 miles to Oracle Road. Turn left onto Oracle and continue 2.5 miles to El Conquistador Way. Turn right and the Resort will be on the right.

From Phoenix follow 1-10 Eastto Ina Road (Exit 248). Turn left on Ina Rd. and travel east for about 5.3 miles to Oracle Road. Turn left onto Oracle and continue 2.5 miles to El Conquistador Way. Turn right and the Resort will be on the right.

THE SCHEDULE The 2020 Winter Conference will include activities beginning on Sunday, January 12, and continuing through Saturday,

January 18. The Conference will be preceded on Friday, January 10, through Monday, January 13, by 50+ fee-based, professional short courses, each lasting four hours and presented by experts on specific topics. Simultaneously, exhibitors and other providers of plasma spectrochemical instruments, supplies, and related products will offer free seminars, training programs, or user's meetings. The Conference begins with a social mixer Sunday evening, January 12, and convenes daily at 8:00 am until 6:30 pm. Lectures, posters, and panel discussions will be presented. Social gatherings are planned for evenings, and a Conference dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening, January 16 at the El Conquistador Tucson.

INSTRUMENT EXHIBITION The three-day exhibition will open on Monday evening at 6:30, January 13, with a reception in the Turquoise Ballroom

exhibition area. Spectroscopic instrumentation and chemicals, glassware, publications, and software supporting plasma spectroscopy will be displayed by approximately 40 companies and organizations. Typically, new plasma spectrochemical instrumentation is previewed here.

MANUFACTURER'S SEMINAR PROGRAM FOR PLASMA INSTRUMENTATION During the weekend Short Course program, Friday through Sunday, January 10 to 12, exhibitors and/or producers or

distributors of plasma spectrochemical instrument, supplies, and related products will present four-hour seminars, training/ education programs, or user's meetings. This program is free, although registration will be required. New or advanced customer

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and the adjacent Turquoise Ballroom exhibition area (11,280 ft2 =120 ft by 94 ft) and Foyer houses up to 50 exhibition boothsand70posterboards. Intotal thisprovidesuncrowdedspaceforthemeetingandexhibition,posters, receptions,andconversations.

The Hilton ElConquistador Tucson is minutes awayfrom the airport, downtown, the Universityof Arizona, and almost everyplace in Tucson.

Directions From Tucson International Airport (www.flytucson.com) follow I-10 West to Ina Road (Exit 248). Turn righton Ina Rd. and travel east for about 5.3 miles to Oracle Road. Turn left onto Oracle and continue 2.5 miles to El ConquistadorWay. Turn right and the Resort will be on the right.

From Phoenix followI-10 East to InaRoad(Exit248). Turn left on Ina Rd.and traveleast forabout 5.3miles toOracleRoad.Turn left onto Oracle and continue 2.5 miles to El Conquistador Way. Turn right and the Resort will be on the right.

THE SCHEDULEThe 2020 Winter Conference will include activities beginning on Sunday, January 12, and continuing through Saturday,

January 18. The Conference will be preceded on Friday, January 10, through Monday, January 13, by 50+ fee-based,professional short courses, each lasting four hours and presented by experts on specific topics. Simultaneously, exhibitorsand other providers of plasma spectrochemical instruments, supplies, and related products will offer free seminars, trainingprograms, or user's meetings. The Conference begins with a social mixer Sunday evening, January 12, and convenes dailyat8:00am until6:30 pm.Lectures,posters,andpaneldiscussionswillbepresented.Socialgatheringsare plannedforevenings,and a Conference dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening, January 16 at the El Conquistador Tucson.

INSTRUMENT EXHIBITIONThe three-day exhibition will open on Monday evening at 6:30, January 13, with a reception in the Turquoise Ballroom

exhibition area. Spectroscopic instrumentation and chemicals, glassware, publications, and software supporting plasmaspectroscopy will be displayed by approximately 40 companies and organizations. Typically, new plasma spectrochemicalinstrumentation is previewed here.

MANUFACTURER'S SEMINAR PROGRAM FOR PLASMA INSTRUMENTATIONDuring the weekend Short Course program, Friday through Sunday, January 10 to 12, exhibitors and/or producers or

distributors of plasma spectrochemical instrument, supplies, and related products will present four-hour seminars, training/education programs,oruser'smeetings.Thisprogram is free, althoughregistrationwillbe required.Neworadvancedcustomer

training, product introduction and/or demonstrations, product line descriptions, or user's group meetings and discussions are included. These seminars will be presented in parallel with the fee-based short courses.

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS Special topic workshops on new plasma instrumentation, clinical applications of ICP-MS, isotope analysis, and elemental

speciation methodologywill be held Tuesdaythrough Fridayafternoons, January 14-17, from 3:05 to 5:15 pm, with presentations on applications, plasma instrumentation, novel methodologies and procedures, and sample preparation. On Tuesday instrument manufacturers will describe new plasma source developments, and exhibitors will discuss sample introduction, alternative sources, and sample preparation. The afternoon program will parallel the exhibition and poster session. The new plasma instrumentation workshop program includes plasma source (ICP) atomic emission and mass spectrometry, and plasma accessories (e.g., chromatographic interface, electrothermal vaporizer, laser and spark ablation, special nebulizers, preconcentration and sample introduction equipment, special adapter kits), standards and sample preparation. Representatives from companies and/or exhibitors will present brief technical descriptions and discussions of their novel products and design philosophy.

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS Golf

Tucson has long been a favorite golfing getaway for celebrities and others drawn to the city's fair weather, casual lifestyle and secluded setting. No longer a well-kept secret retreat, Tucson is quickly gaining a reputation as a premier golf destination among enthusiasts worldwide. In fact, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine and Golf Digest have both recognized Tucson courses among the best in the world. The city is home to dozens of resorts, clubs and public courses that challenge every level of play. Of these, players can choose from a range of traditional courses to desert target layouts. The majorityof courses are accessible to visitors. With more than 40 courses to choose from, golf is Tucson's number-one sports attraction. Winter's fair skies make

January through April the prime season. The nine-hole Pusch Ridge course surrounds the hotel.

Arizona — The Grand Canyon State (www.visitarizona.com/places-to-visit/tucson-southern-arizonattucson; www.arizonascenicroads.com)

Arizona is a wondrous place, both geographically and culturally diverse, rich with tradition and yet young. The state was 100 years old on Valentine's Day 2012. Few travel destinations offer so great a

change of scenery in so little time. Begin a visit with a flight into Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona and one of the most easily accessible cities in the nation with direct flights from some 84 cities. Within a four-hour drive any direction, you'll find yourself in completelydifferent surroundings. Certain times of the year you could actually ski twice in one day—on both snow and water.

Don't be in a rush to leave Phoenix however, as you will find more to see and experience than you can imagine. What is your pleasure? Numerous tour operators offer a wide variety of desert sight-seeing adventures, including beautiful sunsets and moonlight magic. While enjoying the desert, add extra excitement with river rafting, paintball games, target shooting, hot air balloon rides, soaring lessons or skydiving. If you like speed, trydriving lessons at a world class driving school or enjoya NASCAR or drag race.

Arizona boasts vast open spaces and scenic beautyfrom the high lush desert area south of Tucson to the magnificent Grand Canyon area. Ranges of mountains rise from the desert floor throughout the Sonoran desert region. As you travel northward, pine covered mountain slopes lead upward to snow capped peaks in Flagstaff and in the White Mountain area which extends along the eastern state line. In areas like Sedona and Monument Valley, reddish rock formations composed of layers of volcanic rock, sandstone, limestone and shale, give the landscape striking colors and unique formations. Rock hounds find the state rich with gems and minerals created by millions of years of geological activity.

Here the night skies are some of the darkest in the country, and amateur and professional and stargazers enjoy hundreds of cloudless nights. The far reaches of the galaxy can be explored in the state's numerous observatories, planetariums and through telescopes on patios and balconies of the resorts.

Perhaps no better location in the state illustrates the extreme variety of geography in Arizona that a roadway on the northeast side of Tucson, the Sky Island Parkway or the Catalina Highway. A drive on this road takes travelers through five "life zones," beginning in the desert and ending above 9000 feet in a conifer forest at the top of Mount Lemmon. This single, 27-mile drive passes through as many life zones as a drive from the Mexican to the Canadian border.

For those who wish to experience the Old West beyond cowboy cookouts and camp fires, visit the Territorial Prison in Yuma ortake a trip to the OK Corral in Tombstone followed bya stop in Bisbee. Prescott, the original territorial capital, is built around the traditional courthouse town square and buildings in the area are carefully preserved. Several of the "Whiskey Row' bars still use the old hand-carved, ornamented back bars of the late 1800's.

Arizona is home to 22 different Native American tribes with the most reservation land in the United States. Various cultural centers and museums display beautiful hand-crafted pottery, baskets,



training, product introduction and/or demonstrations, product line descriptions, or user's group meetings and discussions areincluded. These seminars will be presented in parallel with the fee-based short courses.

SPECIALWORKSHOPSSpecial topic workshops on new plasma instrumentation, clinical applications of ICP-MS, isotope analysis, and elemental

speciationmethodologywillbeheldTuesdaythroughFridayafternoons,January14-17, from 3:05 to5:15pm,withpresentationson applications, plasma instrumentation, novel methodologies and procedures, and samplepreparation.OnTuesdayinstrumentmanufacturerswilldescribenewplasmasourcedevelopments,and exhibitors will discuss sample introduction, alternative sources, and sample preparation. Theafternoon program will parallel the exhibition and poster session. The new plasma instrumentationworkshop program includes plasma source (ICP) atomic emission and mass spectrometry, andplasma accessories (e.g., chromatographic interface, electrothermal vaporizer, laser and sparkablation, specialnebulizers, preconcentrationand sample introduction equipment, special adapterkits), standards and sample preparation. Representatives from companies and/or exhibitors willpresent brief technical descriptions and discussions of their novelproducts and design philosophy.

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONSGolf

Tucson has long been a favorite golfing getaway for celebrities and others drawn to the city’s fair weather, casual lifestyleand secluded setting. No longer a well-kept secret retreat, Tucson is quickly gaining a reputation as a premier golf destinationamong enthusiasts worldwide. In fact, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine and Golf Digest have both recognized Tucson coursesamong the best in the world. The city is home to dozens of resorts, clubs and public courses that challenge every level of play.Of these, playerscan choose from arange of traditional courses todesert target layouts.The majorityof coursesareaccessibleto visitors. With more than 40 courses to choose from, golf is Tucson’s number-one sports attraction. Winter’s fair skies make

January through April the prime season. The nine-hole Pusch Ridge course surrounds the hotel.

Arizona — The Grand Canyon State (www.visitarizona.com/places-to-visit/tucson-southern-arizona/tucson; www.arizonascenicroads.com)

Arizona is a wondrous place, both geographically and culturally diverse, rich with tradition and yetyoung. The state was 100 years old on Valentine’s Day 2012. Few travel destinations offer so great a

change of scenery in so little time. Begin a visit with a flight into Phoenix, the capital city of Arizona and one of the most easilyaccessible cities in the nation with direct flights from some 84 cities. Within a four-hour drive any direction, you’ll find yourselfin completelydifferent surroundings. Certain times of the year you could actuallyski twice in one day– on both snowand water.

Don’t be in a rush to leave Phoenix however, as you will find more to see and experience than you can imagine. What isyourpleasure? Numerous tour operatorsoffer awide varietyof desert sight-seeing adventures, includingbeautiful sunsets andmoonlight magic. While enjoying the desert, add extra excitement with river rafting, paintball games, target shooting, hot airballoonrides,soaring lessonsorskydiving. Ifyou likespeed, trydriving lessonsataworldclassdrivingschoolorenjoyaNASCARor drag race.

Arizonaboastsvastopen spacesand scenicbeautyfrom the high lushdesertareasouthof Tucson to themagnificentGrandCanyon area. Ranges of mountains rise from the desert floor throughout the Sonoran desert region. As you travel northward,pine covered mountain slopes lead upward to snow capped peaks in Flagstaff and in the White Mountain area which extendsalong theeastern state line. Inareas likeSedonaandMonumentValley, reddish rock formationscomposedof layersof volcanicrock, sandstone, limestone and shale, give the landscape striking colors and unique formations. Rock hounds find the staterich with gems and minerals created by millions of years of geological activity.

Here the night skies are some of the darkest in the country, and amateur and professional and stargazers enjoy hundredsof cloudless nights. The far reaches of the galaxy can be explored in the state’s numerousobservatories, planetariums and through telescopes on patios and balconies of the resorts.

Perhaps no better location in the state illustrates the extreme variety of geography in Arizonathat a roadway on the northeast side of Tucson, the Sky Island Parkway or the Catalina Highway.Adriveon this road takes travelers throughfive “lifezones,”beginning in thedesertandendingabove9000 feet in a conifer forest at the top of Mount Lemmon. This single, 27-mile drive passes throughas many life zones as a drive from the Mexican to the Canadian border.

For those who wish to experience the Old West beyond cowboy cookouts and camp fires, visittheTerritorialPrisoninYumaor takeatrip to theOKCorral inTombstonefollowedbyastopinBisbee.Prescott, the original territorial capital, is built around the traditional courthouse town square andbuildings in the area are carefully preserved. Several of the “Whiskey Row” bars still use the oldhand-carved, ornamented back bars of the late 1800's.

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jewelry, blankets and crafts from our numerous tribes. From ancient cliff dwellings and ruins to thriving casinos, Native American culture plays a leading role in Arizona. Over the years, Arizona has developed a worldwide reputation as a destination that showcases a rich history and a variety of cultural heritages. The state's 22 Indian nations provide visitors with a glimpse of Native American cultures and an opportunity to explore one-of-a-kind monuments and ancient dwellings.

Hopi is the only puebloan tribe of Arizona. Located in Northeastern Arizona, Hopi offers tours of the majestic mesas, where families continue to reside within ancient family dwellings. The visitor is introduced to the vast beauty of the land, its people, culture and commerce. Highly skilled as artists, the Hopi offer quality, hand crafted pottery, katsina doll carvings, hand painted pictures, silver overlay jewelry and basketry. For a complete listing of tour guides and artists, visit hopibiz.com. This website offers a range of information for the visitor.

The ancient lands of the Hualapai Tribe include incredible panoram ic vistas unequaled in all ofArizona with pristine wilderness untouched by the 21st century world. With the tribe's Grand Canyon West Tour, experience first-hand the beauty of the Grand Canyon from sunrise to sunset on a journey of a lifetime. Inaccessible to outsiders, this tour gives the opportunity to discover and survey the ancient lands of the Hualapai Tribe by hiking the trails of long ago, viewing the canyon walls from a helicopter, taking a ride on the Colorado River, whitewater rafting or just taking some time to soak in the natural beauty. The Gila Indian Center, a nonprofit tribal corporation of the Gila River Indian Community, features authentic American Indian crafts, a free historical museum and full-service restaurant with some of the best Indian fry bread around. At Nohwike' Bagowa, the White Mountain Apache Tribe's Cultural Center and Museum, visitors may explore four miles of trails, visit exhibits in an 1871 log cabin, walk down Officers' Row, and take a short drive to Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark. With the Yavapai-Apache Nation's Native Visions, you'll journey into historywith those who know best. You'll view early Native American dwellings including Montezuma Castle and the majestic red cliffs indigenous to their land. Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is presenting Native Trails at Scottsdale's Culture Quest . The program will debut its season of free noontime festivals dedicated to exploring the rich and varied cultures of Native America.

The Mexican cultural influence can be seen throughout the state, evidenced by missions and presidios established by Franciscan monks in the early 1700's. Hispanic names abound for shopping centers, residential developments, streets, schools and parks. The language, food, music, art, architecture, entertainment and traditions of Latin peoples are deeply infused in the culture of the state.

The grandeur of Arizona is beyond description in words, it must be experienced first hand — from magnificent sunrise to breathtaking sunset and into star studded night skies. Come see for yourself. We know you will return bringing with you a host of your colleagues, friends and family as there is no place like Arizona. Tucson (www.tucsonaz.gov, www.visitTucson.org)

"Tucson" is derived from the Tohono O'Odham Native American work Stjukshon (pronounced Chuk-son) for "spring at the foot of black mountain". The "black mountain" is just southwest of downtown, which is known as "A" Mountain, named for its white-rock letter "A" painted by University of Arizona students since 1915. UA was founded in 1885, and today it serves over 35,000 students. The "spring" was the Santa Cruz River, the remains of which is a sweeping sand "wash" where water still flows beneath the sand and rocks of the riverbed. Present day Tucson was founded by an Irishman (Hugh O'Connor), who served in the Spanish Army. In 1775 he established the Presidio of San Augustin de Tucson in what is now the heart of downtown Tucson in the historic El Presidio neighborhood. Tucson is the oldest continually inhabited settlement in the United States, and evi-dence of a settlement dated back to the Cienega phase (800 B.C. to 150 A.D. was uncovered in 1997. Five flags have flown over Tucson (i.e., Spain, Mexico, U.S. Confederacy, the Union, and the USA). Tucson joined the United States with the Gadsden Purchase in June 1854. Tucson's population has grown from 3,200 in 1869 to over a million in 2008.

Encompassing a 500-square-m ile valley, Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city and offers every amenity imaginable. Sur-rounded by five mountain ranges, Tucson is a perfect hub for nature lovers who are set on exploring Arizona's varied terrain. Easily accessible by the Tucson International Airport, the city is served by major airlines with connections to U.S. and international cities. Nonstop air service is available to major destinations throug hout the nation and to Mexico. Shuttle service is available to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (a 90-minute drive).

Tucson International Airport (www.flytucson.com) provides service throughout the world. The airport is served by seven major airlines with direct connections to 20 major U.S. cities and international destinations, with a connecting time of 90 minutes or less. TUS is a U.S. Port of Entrywith 24-hour U.S. Customs and Border Protection services. The airport is conveniently located, and is close to both the foothill resorts and downtown. Ground transportation is equally convenient to Tucson, with Phoenix a two-hour road trip away.



jewelry,blanketsandcrafts from our numerous tribes.From ancientcliff dwellings andruins to thrivingcasinos,NativeAmericanculture plays a leading role in Arizona. Over the years, Arizona has developed a worldwide reputation as a destination thatshowcasesarich historyandavarietyofculturalheritages.Thestate’s22 Indiannationsprovidevisitorswithaglimpseof NativeAmerican cultures and an opportunity to explore one-of-a-kind monuments and ancient dwellings.

Hopi is the onlypuebloan tribe of Arizona. Located in Northeastern Arizona, Hopi offers tours of the majestic mesas, wherefamilies continue to reside within ancient family dwellings. The visitor is introduced to the vast beauty of the land, its people,culture and commerce. Highlyskilled as artists, the Hopi offer quality, hand crafted pottery, katsina doll carvings, hand paintedpictures, silver overlay jewelry and basketry. For a complete listing of tour guides and artists, visit hopibiz.com. This websiteoffers a range of information for the visitor.

Theancient landsof theHualapaiTribe include incrediblepanoramicvistasunequaled inallofArizonawithpristinewildernessuntouched by the 21st centuryworld. With the tribe’s Grand Canyon West Tour, experience first-hand the beautyof the GrandCanyon from sunrise to sunset on a journey of a lifetime. Inaccessible to outsiders, this tour gives the opportunity to discoverand survey the ancient lands of the Hualapai Tribe by hiking the trails of long ago, viewing the canyon walls from a helicopter,taking a ride on the Colorado River, whitewater rafting or just taking some time to soak in the natural beauty. The Gila IndianCenter, a nonprofit tribal corporation of the Gila River Indian Community, features authentic AmericanIndiancrafts,a free historicalmuseum and full-service restaurantwith someof thebest Indian frybreadaround.AtNohwike’Bagowa, theWhiteMountainApacheTribe’sCulturalCenterandMuseum,visitorsmay explore four miles of trails, visit exhibits in an 1871 log cabin, walk down Officers’ Row, and takea short drive to Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark. With the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s NativeVisions,you’ll journeyintohistorywith those whoknowbest.You’ll viewearlyNativeAmerican dwellingsincludingMontezumaCastleand themajestic redcliffs indigenous to their land. FortMcDowellYavapaiNation is presenting Native Trails at Scottsdale’s Culture Quest . The program will debut its season offree noontime festivals dedicated to exploring the rich and varied cultures of Native America.

The Mexican cultural influence can be seen throughout the state, evidenced by missions and presidios established byFranciscanmonks in theearly1700's.Hispanicnamesabound forshoppingcenters, residentialdevelopments,streets, schoolsand parks. The language, food, music, art, architecture, entertainment and traditions of Latin peoples are deeply infused inthe culture of the state.

The grandeur of Arizona is beyond description in words, it must be experienced first hand – from magnificent sunrise tobreathtaking sunset and into star studded night skies. Come see for yourself. We know you will return bringing with you a hostof your colleagues, friends and family as there is no place like Arizona.Tucson (www.tucsonaz.gov, www.visitTucson.org)

“Tucson” is derived from the Tohono O’Odham Native American work Stjukshon (pronounced Chuk-son) for “spring at thefoot of black mountain”. The “black mountain” is just southwest of downtown, which is known as “A” Mountain, named for itswhite-rock letter “A” painted by University of Arizona students since 1915. UA was founded in 1885, and today it serves over35,000 students.The “spring”was the SantaCruzRiver, the remains of which is asweeping sand “wash”where water still flowsbeneath the sand and rocks of the riverbed. Present day Tucson was founded by an Irishman (Hugh O’Connor), who servedin the Spanish Army. In 1775 he established the Presidio of SanAugustindeTucson inwhat isnowtheheartofdowntown Tucsonin the historic El Presidio neighborhood. Tucson is the oldestcontinually inhabited settlement in the United States, and evi-denceofasettlementdatedback to theCienega phase(800B.C.to 150 A.D. was uncovered in 1997. Five flags have flown overTucson (i.e., Spain, Mexico, U.S. Confederacy, the Union, andthe USA). Tucson joined the United States with the GadsdenPurchase in June 1854. Tucson’s population has grown from3,200 in 1869 to over a million in 2008.

Encompassinga500-square-milevalley, Tucson isArizona’ssecond-largest city and offers every amenity imaginable. Sur-rounded by five mountain ranges, Tucson is a perfect hub fornature lovers who are set on exploring Arizona’s varied terrain. Easily accessible by the Tucson International Airport, the cityis served by major airlines with connections to U.S. and international cities. Nonstop airservice isavailable tomajordestinationsthroughout thenationandtoMexico.Shuttleserviceis available to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (a 90-minute drive).

Tucson International Airport (www.flytucson.com) provides service throughout theworld. Theairport isserved bysevenmajorairlines withdirect connections to20majorU.S.cities and international destinations, with a connecting time of 90 minutes or less. TUS isa U.S.Port of Entrywith 24-hour U.S.Customs and BorderProtection services.Theairportis conveniently located, and is close to both the foothill resorts and downtown. Groundtransportation is equally convenient to Tucson, with Phoenix a two-hour road trip away.

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Activities and Attractions (see www.tucsonattractions.com) Tucson is also a haven for hikers and cyclists. Surrounded by five mountain ranges with hundreds

of trails, travelers can hike year round —the mild winters allow hiking in the lower elevations and in summer the trails of the high mountains are perfect getaways. Tucson is the gateway to Saguaro National Park, which is located on both sides of the city. Saguaro National Park offers numerous trails for pedestrians and peddlers that wind between large saguaros. The Sonoran Desert is the only place in the world where the giant saguaro cactus grows. Home to the world's most recognizable cactus, Saguaro National Park showcases the majesty of the saguaro. Forests of huge saguaro cactuses populate the park, and visitors can choose from more than 150 miles of hiking trails. Hiking is possible even in summer in the early mornings and late afternoons,

or, for a change of pace, Mt. Lemmon offers cool summer hiking through pine-tree forests. One of Tucson's most unique features is nearby Mt. Lemmon, which boasts, of all things, a ski resort. Located in the Santa Catalina Mountains, it is the southernmost ski resort in the nation. In summer, Mt. Lemmon attracts hikers to its cool elevations. Spreading out from the Santa Cruz River Valley, Tucson's landscape spans cactus-studded deserts, subter-ranean habitat and, at times, snow-capped mountains. Most of the bike shops in town rent

mountain bikes, including for groups. If sightseeing is a favorite activity, then hot air balloons are a favored mode of transportation. Companies offer a 60 to 90 minute journey, combining low-level views of the beautiful desert landscape, javelina, deer, and red-tailed hawks with spectacular panoramas from higher elevations. For those preferring to stay on the ground, horses and Jeeps carry passengers throughout the desert and foothills.

Visited bywell over a million tourists a year, lush Sabino Canyon, the largest of the canyons that drain the Catalina Mountains on the north side of Tucson, offers an excellent com bination tour and hike. Starting from the parking area, trams carry passengers uphill on a winding 4.5-mile road that crisscrosses Sabino Creek, narrating the trip on the way. Many people disembark at the top and hike back, wading through the seasonally running creek and examining the vegetation and wildlife close up. Closed to private vehicles, the recreation area provides a glimpse of desert beauty.

For an even closer look at the native flora and fauna, visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on the west side of town. Museum workers have built natural-looking enclosures for housing, trying to emulate the native conditions these animals might find in the desert. Mountain lions, bighorn sheep, bears and prairie dogs are some of the desert denizens found here. Tucson Botanical Gardens is another excellent display of desert habitat. To the north, Tohono Chul Park is a 48-acre oasis featuring many indigenous plants, as well as a selection of plants that were farmed by the prehistoric residents or that were introduced by the Spanish and American settlers.

Established in 1937, the Amerind Foundation and Art Gallery is a non-profit research institution devoted to the study, preservation, and interpretation of prehistoric and historic Native American cultures. Housed in beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival style buildings, the Amerind Museum contains one of the finest collections of Indian artifacts in the world.

Located on the east side of Tucson is Colossal Cave Mountain Park. This interesting, crystal-filled cave has been used for over a thousand years by Native Americans. Walk and scramble through the cave by electric light or candlelight, or take horseback rides around the 2,000-acre park, visiting the historic La Posta Quemada Ranch. At least 11 species of bats call the cave home.

Tucson is a hotbed of astronomical activity, with Kitt Peak National Observatory, just over an hour's drive southwest of Tucson, is the showpiece. An 18-story-high observatory and the world's largest solar telescope are just some of the toys maintained here. Tours are given both night and day, but the nighttime viewing is restricted and only by reservation. The Whipple Observatory on Mt. Hopkins, south of Tucson, is operated by the Smithsonian Institution. The world's fourth largest multiple-mirror telescope, located on the summit, is a joint project with the University of Arizona. The U of A's on-campus Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium houses another 16-inch telescope in an outdoor observatory, as well as hands-on exhibits.

Space exploration is also the theme of several museums in and around Tucson. The Pima Air & Space Museum, with its abundant meeting space and huge collection of aircraft both indoors and out, offers self-guided and group tours, both to the Museum and to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The Titan Missile Museum south of town preserves the only Titan II missile left intact, still in its silo and relegated to history. Combination tickets are available for all three tours.

Other historic buildings and museums abound in Tucson. The most visited is the "White Dove of the Desert," the Mission San Xavier del Bac. Built by Tohono O'odham Indians under the direction of Spanish priests, the mission was started in 1700. A$2 million restoration was completed in 1997 resulting in an unbelievably beautiful and ornate edifice, a must-see on any Tucson visit. The chapel is still used for Mass, and votive candles still flicker in silent vigil.

Downtown Tucson boasts many historic buildings, from the old houses of the Presidio Districtto the colorful Barrio houses, some of which have been converted into office buildings. Archaeologists have uncovered artifacts in the downtown area dating back 4000 years, and current renovations are underway. The Fox Theater, an art deco movie house, underwent extensive renovations in 2004.

Even further back in time, before the Spanish explorers, prehistoric residents left their art on rock canvases. The petroglyphs they chiseled can be seen today in places like Signal Hill at Saguaro National Park. Today's Tucson carries on these artistic traditions. Hundreds of outdoor murals grace buildings throughout the city, one of them on the entrance wall at the Tucson



Activities and Attractions (see www.tucsonattractions.com)Tucson is also a haven for hikers and cyclists. Surrounded by five mountain ranges with hundreds

of trails, travelerscanhike year round–the mildwintersallowhiking in the lowerelevationsand insummerthe trails of the high mountains are perfect getaways. Tucson is the gateway to Saguaro National Park,which is located on both sides of the city. Saguaro National Park offers numerous trails for pedestriansand peddlers that wind between large saguaros. The SonoranDesert is the onlyplace in the world wherethe giant saguaro cactus grows. Home to the world’s most recognizable cactus, Saguaro National Parkshowcases themajestyof thesaguaro.Forests ofhugesaguarocactuses populate the park,and visitorscanchoose from more than150milesof hiking trails.Hiking ispossibleeven insummer in theearlymorningsand lateafternoons,

or, for a change of pace, Mt. Lemmon offers cool summer hiking through pine-tree forests.One of Tucson’s most unique features is nearby Mt. Lemmon, which boasts, of all things,a ski resort. Located in the Santa Catalina Mountains, it is the southernmost ski resort inthenation. Insummer, Mt.Lemmonattractshikers to its coolelevations.Spreadingout fromthe Santa Cruz River Valley, Tucson’s landscape spans cactus-studded deserts, subter-ranean habitat and, at times, snow-capped mountains. Most of the bike shops in town rent

mountainbikes, including forgroups. If sightseeingisa favoriteactivity, thenhotair balloonsareafavoredmodeof transportation.Companies offer a 60 to 90 minute journey, combining low-level views of the beautiful desert landscape, javelina, deer, andred-tailed hawks with spectacular panoramas from higher elevations. For those preferring to stay on the ground, horses andJeeps carry passengers throughout the desert and foothills.

Visitedbywelloveramillion touristsayear, lushSabinoCanyon, the largestof thecanyons thatdrain theCatalinaMountainsonthenorthsideofTucson,offersanexcellentcombination tourandhike.Starting fromtheparkingarea, tramscarrypassengersuphill ona winding4.5-mile road that crisscrossesSabino Creek, narrating the tripon theway. Manypeople disembark at the top and hike back, wading through the seasonally running creek andexaminingthevegetationandwildlifecloseup.Closedtoprivatevehicles, therecreationareaprovidesa glimpse of desert beauty.

For an even closer look at the native flora and fauna, visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museumon the west side of town. Museum workers have built natural-looking enclosures for housing, tryingtoemulate thenativeconditions theseanimalsmight find in thedesert.Mountain lions,bighornsheep,bears and prairie dogs are some of the desert denizens found here. Tucson Botanical Gardensis another excellent display of desert habitat. To the north, Tohono Chul Park is a 48-acre oasisfeaturing many indigenous plants, as well as a selection of plants that were farmed by the prehistoric residents or that wereintroduced by the Spanish and American settlers.

Established in 1937, the Amerind Foundation and Art Gallery is a non-profit research institution devoted to the study,preservation, and interpretation of prehistoric and historic Native American cultures. Housed in beautiful Spanish ColonialRevival style buildings, the Amerind Museum contains one of the finest collections of Indian artifacts in the world.

Located on the east side of Tucson is Colossal Cave Mountain Park. This interesting, crystal-filled cave has been usedfor over a thousand years by Native Americans. Walk and scramble through the cave by electric light or candlelight, or takehorseback rides around the 2,000-acre park, visiting the historic La Posta Quemada Ranch. At least 11 species of bats callthe cave home.

Tucson is a hotbed of astronomical activity, with Kitt Peak National Observatory, just over an hour’s drive southwest ofTucson, is the showpiece. An 18-story-high observatory and the world’s largest solar telescope are just some of the toysmaintainedhere.Toursaregivenbothnightandday,but thenighttimeviewing is restrictedandonlybyreservation.TheWhippleObservatory on Mt. Hopkins, south of Tucson, is operated by the Smithsonian Institution. The world’s fourth largest multiple-mirror telescope, located on the summit, is a joint project with the University of Arizona. The U of A’s on-campus FlandrauScience Center and Planetarium houses another 16-inch telescope in an outdoor observatory, as well as hands-on exhibits.

Space exploration is also the theme of several museums in and around Tucson. The Pima Air & Space Museum, with itsabundant meeting space and huge collection of aircraft both indoors and out, offers self-guided and group tours, both to theMuseum and to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The Titan Missile Museum south of town preserves the onlyTitan II missileleft intact, still in its silo and relegated to history. Combination tickets are available for all three tours.

Other historic buildings and museums abound in Tucson. The most visited is the “White Dove of the Desert,” the MissionSan Xavier del Bac. Built byTohono O’odham Indians under the direction of Spanish priests, the mission was started in 1700.A$2millionrestorationwascompleted in1997resulting inanunbelievablybeautifulandornateedifice,amust-seeonanyTucsonvisit. The chapel is still used for Mass, and votive candles still flicker in silent vigil.

Downtown Tucsonboastsmanyhistoricbuildings, from theoldhouses of the Presidio District to thecolorfulBarriohouses,some of which have beenconverted into office buildings. Archaeologists have uncovered artifacts in the downtown area datingback 4000 years, and current renovations are underway. The Fox Theater, an art deco movie house, underwent extensiverenovations in 2004.

Even furtherback in time,before theSpanishexplorers,prehistoric residents left their arton rock canvases.Thepetroglyphsthey chiseled can be seen today in places like Signal Hill at Saguaro National Park. Today’s Tucson carries on these artistictraditions. Hundreds of outdoor murals grace buildings throughout the city, one of them on the entrance wall at the Tucson

Museum of Art. Around 150 art galleries make their home in Tucson, manynearthe downtown Arts District. Established in 1986, the District

includes artists' studios and cafés, some of which sell paintings along with a steaming cup of coffee. The Tucson Arts District Partnership sponsors Thursday night ArtWalks from September through May that include a number of these showrooms and the historic Temple of Music and Art. Venues for the performing arts also abound. A number of dance and theater groups offer performances year-round, both indoors and out. Some of the more notable are the Tucson Pops and Symphony Orchestras, Arizona Opera Company, Ballet Folklorico Arizona and Arizona Theater Company. The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is the world's largest gathering of gem show exhibitors and buyers, and the shows are held annually in January and February. Shopping

Finding a memento of the trip to Tucson is also an exciting adventure for travelers. Serious shoppers will delight in the broad inventory of practical and whimsical gift items to be found at many homegrown specialty shops and major national retailers. Numerous smaller shopping opportunities are scattered in and around town, offering an inventory of things Southwestern from museum-quality Native American textiles and jewelry to Mexican folk crafts and cowboy memorabilia. On a larger scale, explore five major malls featuring hundreds of well-known stores and restaurants. Southern Arizona

Replete with natural wonders, history and culture, Southern Arizona has been romancing visitors with its Old West charm for decades. The region's most populous city is Tucson, thriving with plush golf courses and resorts, flourishing art scenes and historical heritage. With Old West towns and guest ranches, the region is a perfect Arizona getaway for visitors who want to relive the past. Or, for those with an eye to the future, the region is also host to astronomy centers and the futuristic experiment of Biosphere 2. A number of Southern Arizona's rich riparian areas and rugged mountain ranges are also ranked as some of the world's best birding sites.

Venturing south of Tucson, visitors can go back in time, underground or into another country-all within a two-hour drive from "the Old Pueblo". Comprising Cochise and Santa Cruz counties, southern Arizona offers artist colonies, golf resorts, authentic 19th-century mining and Old West towns including Tubac, Nogales, Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin, Benson, Safford, Willcox, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Tombstone, and Bisbee, and prime birding spots that draw more hummingbirds, cranes and other species than just about anywhere in North America. All this plus stunning geologic formations at Chiricahua National Monument and Kartchner Caverns State Park make the region renowned for a wealth of sightseeing options and entertaining experiences.

Spain and Mexico's cultural influences in southern Arizona are abundantly evident in places like Tubac, which was established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio, or fort. Today, artists are a more likely sight in this town than a military garrison would be. Some 80 unique shops and galleries populate the village, many offering handmade crafts, original works of art and exquisite imports. The annual festival in February brings artists from across the country. Its historic roots remain, though, preserved at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, where the award-winning volunteers, "Los Tubaquefios," demonstrate life as it was in 18th-century Arizona.

Visitors to Tucson are only a few hours away from the fascinating history of Southern Arizona in which lies in the mystique of the Wild West. Much of the story was written in the mining towns and ranches of the Arizona frontier. Of the rough-and-tumble towns that sprang up during the rush for mineral wealth after Arizona was proclaimed a territory, Tombstone was by far the most notorious. Once considerably larger than Tucson, Tombstone is quiet these days, but visitors can watch replays of the gunfights that used to break out along Allen Street. The best known of them took place at the OK Corral, now a popular tourist attraction, as is Boot Hill, the town's once-busy boneyard. Bisbee, another Old West town, has traded the rough-and-tumble of Brewery Gulch for the elegance of the arts. Though they still take underground tours of the Queen Mine, most visitors come to browse the galleries and collections that are housed in the historic buildings. Sierra Vista, a growing meeting destination in its own right, has an Old West past, also, being located next to historic Ft. Huachuca. Built in 1877 to aid in the Indian Wars, Ft. Huachuca's original Victorian-style officer's quarters are still in use. A museum showcases military paraphernalia, and the Buffalo Soldier's Memorial — a tribute to African-American soldiers who fought on the frontier — was established here also. Sierra Vista is better known these days as "The Hummingbird Capital of the U.S." owing to its location near the Huachuca Mountains. Ramsey Canyon Preserve, owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy, attracts birders from all over the world. To the east, the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area protects over 36 miles of the San Pedro River and is home to more than 350 species of birds.

Kartchner Caverns State Park in Benson is the new star of the Southwest, an hour's drive from Tucson. This limestone cave opened as a state park in November 1999 and is the only living cave in the world open to visitors. New for 2004, the "Big Room" is now open, adding 225 additional tours each day.

Just to the northwest, Patagonia and Elgin are the center of a burgeoning wine-making region. The limestone terrain is ideal for growing grapes, and many compare it to France. Now a thriving artists' community, the unique community of Tubac offers over 100 shops, studios and galleries. It is known for "Where Art and History Meet." The Tubac Center of the Arts is a place for showcasing and encouraging the arts. The center includes an exhibit space, a performance stage, gift shop, art library and Members' Gallery. As for history, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is the site of the remains of a Spanish fort, and exhibits displays of early frontier life. Tumacacori National Historic Park preserves a mission established by Spanish priests.



Museum of Art.Around 150artgalleriesmake their homeinTucson, manynear thedowntownArtsDistrict.Established in1986, theDistrict

includes artists’ studios and cafés, some of which sell paintings along with a steaming cup of coffee. The Tucson Arts DistrictPartnership sponsors Thursday night ArtWalks from September through May that include a number of these showrooms andthe historic Temple of Music and Art. Venues for the performing arts also abound. A number of dance and theater groupsoffer performances year-round, both indoors and out. Some of the more notable are the Tucson Pops and SymphonyOrchestras,ArizonaOperaCompany,BalletFolkloricoArizonaandArizonaTheaterCompany.TheTucsonGem,Mineraland Fossil Showcase is the world’s largest gathering of gem show exhibitors and buyers, and the shows are held annually inJanuary and February.Shopping

Finding a memento of the trip to Tucson is also anexciting adventure for travelers. Serious shoppers will delight in the broadinventory of practical and whimsical gift items to be found at many homegrown specialty shops and major national retailers.Numerous smaller shopping opportunities are scattered in and around town,offering an inventoryof things Southwestern frommuseum-quality Native American textiles and jewelry to Mexican folk crafts and cowboy memorabilia. On a larger scale,explore five major malls featuring hundreds of well-known stores and restaurants.Southern Arizona

Replete with natural wonders, history and culture, Southern Arizona has been romancing visitors with its Old West charmfor decades. The region’s most populous city is Tucson, thriving with plush golf courses and resorts, flourishing art scenesand historical heritage. With Old West towns and guest ranches, the region is a perfect Arizona getaway for visitors who wantto relive the past. Or, for those with an eye to the future, the region is also host to astronomy centers and the futuristicexperiment of Biosphere 2. A number of Southern Arizona’s rich riparian areas and rugged mountain ranges are also rankedas some of the world’s best birding sites.

Venturing south of Tucson, visitors can go back in time, underground or into another country-all within a two-hour drivefrom “the Old Pueblo”. Comprising Cochise and Santa Cruz counties, southern Arizona offers artist colonies, golf resorts,authentic 19th-century mining and Old West towns including Tubac, Nogales, Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin, Benson, Safford,Willcox, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Tombstone, and Bisbee, and prime birding spots that draw more hummingbirds, cranes andother species than just about anywhere in North America. All this plus stunning geologic formations at Chiricahua NationalMonument and Kartchner Caverns State Park make the region renowned for a wealth of sightseeing options and entertainingexperiences.

Spain and Mexico’s cultural influences in southern Arizona are abundantly evident in places like Tubac, which wasestablished in 1752 as a Spanish presidio, or fort. Today, artists are a more likely sight in this town than a military garrisonwould be. Some 80 unique shops and galleries populate the village, many offering handmade crafts, original works of art andexquisite imports. The annual festival in February brings artists from across the country. Its historic roots remain, though,preserved at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, where the award-winning volunteers, “Los Tubaqueños,” demonstratelife as it was in 18th-century Arizona.

Visitors to Tucson are only a few hours away from the fascinating history of Southern Arizona in which lies in the mystiqueof the Wild West. Much of the story was written in the mining towns and ranches of the Arizona frontier. Of the rough-and-tumble towns that sprang up during the rush for mineral wealth after Arizona was proclaimed a territory, Tombstone was byfar the most notorious. Once considerably larger than Tucson, Tombstone is quiet these days, but visitors can watch replaysof the gunfights that used to break out along Allen Street. The best known of them took place at the OK Corral, now a populartourist attraction, as is Boot Hill, the town’s once-busy boneyard. Bisbee, another Old West town, has traded the rough-and-tumbleof BreweryGulch for the eleganceof thearts. Though theystill take underground tours of the QueenMine, most visitorscome to browse the galleries and collections that are housed in the historic buildings. Sierra Vista, a growing meetingdestination in its own right, has an Old West past, also, being located next to historic Ft. Huachuca. Built in 1877 to aid in theIndian Wars, Ft. Huachuca’s original Victorian-style officer’s quarters are still in use. A museum showcases militaryparaphernalia, and the Buffalo Soldier’s Memorial – a tribute to African-American soldiers who fought on the frontier – wasestablished here also. Sierra Vista is better known these days as “The Hummingbird Capital of the U.S.” owing to its locationnear the Huachuca Mountains. RamseyCanyon Preserve, owned and operated byThe Nature Conservancy, attracts birdersfrom all over the world. To the east, the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area protects over 36 miles of the SanPedro River and is home to more than 350 species of birds.

Kartchner Caverns State Park in Benson is the new star of the Southwest, an hour’s drive from Tucson. This limestonecave opened as a state park in November 1999 and is the only living cave in the world open to visitors. New for 2004, the “BigRoom” is now open, adding 225 additional tours each day.

Just to the northwest, Patagonia and Elgin are the center of a burgeoning wine-making region. The limestone terrain isideal for growing grapes, and many compare it to France. Now a thriving artists’ community, the unique community of Tubacoffers over 100 shops, studios and galleries. It is known for “Where Art and History Meet.” The Tubac Center of the Arts isa place for showcasing and encouraging the arts. The center includes an exhibit space, a performance stage, gift shop, artlibrary and Members’ Gallery. As for history, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is the site of the remains of a Spanish fort,and exhibits displays of early frontier life. Tumacacori National Historic Park preserves a mission established by Spanishpriests.


Tucson, Arizona, January 13 - 18, 2020 HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort 10000 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY MAIL/FAX/EMAIL TO: M&E Meeting Planners, %Steve Lepow, 18 Holbrook St, Palmer, MA 01069 USA

Telephone 860-885-4556, FAX 413-324-2990, E-mail [email protected]

ARRIVAL DATE (Month/Day/Year) CHECKOUT DATE The El Conquistador Tucson Resort conference room rate is $139.00 per night (single, double

occupancy) plus 14.55% tax ($20.22) fora total of $159.22. Triple room rates are $25 per night additional. (A rollaway bed is an additional $20 per night). Children under 18 years old stay free in their parent's room as long as beds do not need to be added. Depending on availability room rates are guaranteed for reservations received by December 6, 2019.

CONFERENCE RATE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR RESERVATIONS RECEIVED AFTER DECEMBER 6, 2019.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND COMPLETE ONE (1) RESERVATION FORM PER ROOM

ATTENDEE NAME:

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP/POSTAL: COUNTRY:

WORK PHONE: CELL:

FAX: EMAIL:

SHARING WITH:

KING BED OR 2 QUEENS?

SPECIAL ROOM NEEDS (HANIDCAPPED/OTHER):

TOTAL DEPOSIT AMOUNT*:

CREDIT CARD TYPE (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER, DINERS):

CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXPIRATION DATE:

NAME ON CREDIT CARD: SECURITY CODE:

CARD HOLDER'S BILLING ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP/POSTAL: COUNTRY

SIGNATURE: DATE: Reservations will not be processed without a signature. Guests must have a credit card available at check in. The

credit card will not be charged by the hotel until the end of the stay. No charges will be processed in advance. Guests who fail to arrive on the scheduled arrival date will be considered "No-Shows". Any reservation not cancelled 10 days before arrival date, as well as "No-Shows", will be subjectto a one-night room (and tax) cancellation fee. Reservation changes or cancellations must be submitted in writing (byemail) to [email protected], and they must be received ten (10) days before arrival. For airport shuttle from/to TUS and the hotel, please contact [email protected].




Tucson, Arizona, January 13 – 18, 2020HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort10000 North Oracle Road, Tucson,AZ 85704

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY MAIL/FAX/EMAIL TO:M&E Meeting Planners, %Steve Lepow, 18 Holbrook St, Palmer, MA 01069 USA

Telephone 860-885-4556, FAX 413-324-2990, E-mail [email protected]

ARRIVALDATE________________(Month/Day/Year)_CHECKOUTDATE______________________The El Conquistador Tucson Resort conference room rate is $139.00 per night (single, double

occupancy)plus14.55% tax($20.22) fora total of $159.22. Triple roomratesare$25 pernight additional.(A rollawaybed is an additional$20 pernight). Children under18 years old stay free in their parent's roomas long as beds do not need to be added. Depending on availability room rates are guaranteed forreservations received by December 6, 2019.

CONFERENCE RATE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR RESERVATIONS RECEIVED AFTERDECEMBER 6, 2019.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND COMPLETE ONE (1) RESERVATION FORM PER ROOM

ATTENDEE NAME:

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP/POSTAL: COUNTRY:

WORK PHONE: CELL:

FAX: EMAIL:

SHARING WITH:

KING BED OR 2 QUEENS?

SPECIAL ROOM NEEDS (HANIDCAPPED/OTHER):

TOTAL DEPOSIT AMOUNT*:

CREDIT CARD TYPE (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER, DINERS):

CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXPIRATION DATE:

NAME ON CREDIT CARD: SECURITY CODE:

CARD HOLDER’S BILLING ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP/POSTAL: COUNTRY

SIGNATURE: DATE:Reservationswill notbeprocessedwithoutasignature.Guestsmusthavea credit cardavailableat check in.The

credit cardwill not be chargedbythehoteluntil theendof thestay.Nochargeswill beprocessed inadvance. Guestswho fail toarriveon thescheduledarrivaldatewillbeconsidered “No-Shows”.Anyreservationnotcancelled10daysbeforearrivaldate,aswellas “No-Shows”,willbesubject toaone-night room(andtax)cancellation fee.Reservationchangesorcancellationsmustbesubmitted inwriting (byemail) [email protected],and theymustbe received ten (10) days before arrival. For airport shuttle from/to TUS and the hotel, please [email protected].

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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Rates

The special conference room rate (single or double) is $139.00 plus room tax (14.55%). Additional charge for a third person in the same room is $25 per person, per night (plus tax), or a rollaway bed charge is $20 per night (plus tax). Children under 18 may stay for free in their parent's room using existing bedding.

Conference guests are provided complimentary access to Elements Fitness Center (equivalent to $10 per person, per day).

Taxes and Service Charges Currently, Resort rooms are taxed at a rate of 14.55%. All other resort purchases may be subject to sales tax. Please note

that these taxes are subject to change under Arizona State tax laws.

Check-In/Out Time The check-in time is 4:00 pm; check-out time is 11:00 am. All guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as

rooms become available. The Bell Staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day.

Early Departure Fee In the event a guest who has requested a room checks out before the guest's reserved checkout date, the Hotel will add

an early checkout fee of $50.00 to the guest's individual account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. The Hotel will inform attendees of this potential charge at check-in.

Gratuities (Optional) The following gratuities are suggested and will be at the individual guest's discretion:

* Porterage: $5.00 in and $5.00 out per person * Maid Services: $5.00 per room per night

Resort Value Pack (Optional) All of the following amenities and services are available at $10.00 per room, per night, plus applicable tax, and will be offered

as an option to purchase by guests upon check in. ♦ Wellness Center Admittance ($10.00 value per day) ♦ Country Club Fitness Center Access ($10.00 value per day) ♦ 10% off Tennis/Golf Pro Shop merchandise purchase ♦ Half off Tennis Court Fee (Without value pack $20.00 per hour) ♦ Rent one demo racquet and get a second rental free ($4.50 value) ♦ $5.00 off overnight Valet parking (Without value pack $11.00 per night)

Resort Parking (Optional) Self-parking is available without charge. Valet parking is available for a service fee.



El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton ResortRates

The special conference room rate (single or double) is $139.00 plus room tax (14.55%). Additional charge for a third personin the same room is $25 per person, per night (plus tax), or a rollaway bed charge is $20 per night (plus tax). Children under18 may stay for free in their parent’s room using existing bedding.

Conference guests are provided complimentary access to Elements Fitness Center (equivalent to $10 per person, per day).

Taxes and Service ChargesCurrently, Resort rooms are taxed at a rate of 14.55%. All other resort purchases may be subject to sales tax. Please note

that these taxes are subject to change under Arizona State tax laws.

Check-In/Out Time

The check-in time is 4:00 pm; check-out time is 11:00 am. All guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated asrooms become available. The Bell Staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailableand for guests attending functions on departure day.

Early Departure Fee

In the event a guest who has requested a room checks out before the guest’s reserved checkout date, the Hotel will addan early checkout fee of $50.00 to the guest’s individual account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advisethe Hotel at or before check-in of anychange in planned length of stay. The Hotel will inform attendees of this potential chargeat check-in.

Gratuities (Optional)

The following gratuities are suggested and will be at the individual guest’s discretion:* Porterage: $5.00 in and $5.00 out per person* Maid Services: $5.00 per room per night

Resort Value Pack (Optional)

All of the followingamenities andservices areavailable at$10.00 per room, pernight, plusapplicable tax,and will be offeredas an option to purchase by guests upon check in.♦ Wellness Center Admittance ($10.00 value per day)

♦ Country Club Fitness Center Access ($10.00 value per day)

♦ 10% off Tennis/Golf Pro Shop merchandise purchase

♦ Half off Tennis Court Fee (Without value pack $20.00 per hour)

♦ Rent one demo racquet and get a second rental free ($4.50 value)

♦ $5.00 off overnight Valet parking (Without value pack $11.00 per night)

Resort Parking (Optional)

Self-parking is available without charge. Valet parking is available for a service fee.

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Tucson, Arizona, January 13 - 18, 2020 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE SUMMARY

Conference Registration Fees Before After After

— October 25, 2019 — December 13, 2019 Conference* $550 $850 $1100 Exhibitor** $130 $425 $730 Student*** $ 75 $130 $290 Postdoctoral*** $100 $260 $480 Single Day*** (2 days max) @ per day $210/day $365/day $480/day

Short Course Enrollment (each course) $120 $240 $365 Student Short Course Rate $25 $30 $50

Conference Dinner (includes taxes and gratuity), Thursday, January 16, 2020 Conference Dinner (adult) $ 65 $ 69 $ 73 Conference Dinner (child under 12) $ 32 $ 33 $ 35

Additional or Duplicate, Shirt, Abstracts Souvenir T Shirt (Size ) $ 18 $ 20 $ 23 Conference Abstracts (duplicate) $ 24 $ 36 $ 60

* Conference registration includes Conference abstracts, souvenirs and tee shirt, and one-yearsubscription to ICP Information Newsletter. Conference dinner is not included in the registration fee.

** Conference registration for personnel of organizations participating in Conference exhibition and includes Conference abstracts and souvenir shirt only. Exhibitors must be registered as employees of an exhibiting firm. Conference dinner is not included in the Exhibitor registration fee.

*** Conference registration includes Conference abstracts and souvenir shirt only. Only full-time students are eligible for student registration. Enclose a letter signed by the academic advisor.

No registration fees are charged for accompanying persons, family, or children.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund available if written request postmarked before December 13, 2019; 50% refund if request postmarked no later than December 20, 2019. No refund for requests postmarked after December 20, except for medical reasons with doctors verification.

New subscriptions to the ICP Information Newsletter for 2019 and 2020 are available at a special 10% discount [$60.30 (US, Canada), $82.80 (Europe, South America), $91.80 (Asia, Pacific, etc.)].

Tax-deductible contributions are solicited to our Conference Travel and Registration Grant funds for students and overseas visitors. Do not overlook your corporate gift matching programs. Please send payment with Registration form to WINTER CONFERENCE, %Ramon Barnes, ICP

Information Newsletter, Inc., 18241 Beauty Berry Ct, Lehigh Acres, FL 33972-7525 USA. Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3361420.

American Express, MasterCard, or Visa may be employed to pay for your registration. Please enclose the following information with your registration form: Paid by: ❑ Check or money order; ❑ American Express; ❑ Master Card; ❑ VISA Cardholder's Name (as printed on card) : Credit Card Account No. (All digits) Expiration date Security Code Card Holders Billing Address: CardholderSignature: Date

2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, %ICP Information Newsletter, Inc., 18241 Beauty Berry Ct., Lehigh Acres, FL 33972-7525; P.O. Box 666, Hadley, MA 01035-0666 USA

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Tucson, Arizona, January 13 – 18, 2020CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE SUMMARY

Conference Registration Fees Before After After–– October 25, 2019 –– December 13, 2019

Conference* $550 $850 $1100Exhibitor** $130 $425 $730Student*** $ 75 $130 $290Postdoctoral*** $100 $260 $480Single Day*** (2 days max) @ per day $210/day $365/day $480/day

Short Course Enrollment (each course) $120 $240 $365Student Short Course Rate $25 $30 $50

Conference Dinner (includes taxes and gratuity), Thursday, January 16, 2020Conference Dinner (adult) $ 65 $ 69 $ 73Conference Dinner (child under 12) $ 32 $ 33 $ 35

Additional or Duplicate, Shirt, AbstractsSouvenir T Shirt (Size ___ ) $ 18 $ 20 $ 23Conference Abstracts (duplicate) $ 24 $ 36 $ 60

* ConferenceregistrationincludesConferenceabstracts,souvenirsandteeshirt,andone-yearsubscriptionto ICP Information Newsletter.Conference dinner isnot included in the registration fee.

** Conference registration for personnel of organizations participating in Conference exhibition andincludes Conference abstracts and souvenir shirt only. Exhibitors must be registered as employeesof an exhibiting firm. Conference dinner is not included in the Exhibitor registration fee.

*** Conference registration includes Conference abstracts and souvenir shirt only. Only full-timestudents are eligible for student registration. Enclose a letter signed by the academic advisor.

No registration fees are charged for accompanying persons, family, or children.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund available if written request postmarked before December 13,2019; 50% refund if request postmarked no later than December 20, 2019. No refund for requestspostmarked after December 20, except for medical reasons with doctor's verification.

New subscriptions to the ICP Information Newsletter for 2019 and 2020 are available at a special 10%discount [$60.30 (US, Canada), $82.80 (Europe, South America), $91.80 (Asia, Pacific, etc.)].

Tax-deductible contributions are solicited to our Conference Travel and Registration Grant funds forstudents and overseas visitors. Do not overlook your corporate gift matching programs.Please send payment with Registration form to WINTER CONFERENCE, %Ramon Barnes, ICP

Information Newsletter, Inc., 18241 Beauty Berry Ct, Lehigh Acres, FL 33972-7525 USA.Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3361420.

American Express, MasterCard, or Visa may be employed to pay for your registration. Please enclosethe following information with your registration form:Paid by: Check or money order; American Express; Master Card; VISACardholder's Name (as printed on card) :_____________________________________________CreditCardAccountNo. (Alldigits)___________________Expirationdate_______SecurityCode_____Card Holder's Billing Address:_____________________________________________________CardholderSignature:______________________________________________Date__________

2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, %ICP Information Newsletter, Inc.,18241 Beauty Berry Ct., Lehigh Acres, FL 33972-7525; P.O. Box 666, Hadley, MA 01035-0666 USA

Dr. Ramon Barnes, Conference Chairman, Telephone (239) 674-9430, Fax (239) [email protected], http://icpinformation.org


Tucson, Arizona, January 13 - 18, 2020 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

A. Registration Please Type or Print Clearly FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY E-MAIL Telephone (Business) (Cell) FAX

Please indicate: ❑ Author ❑ Co-author ❑ Attending (❑ Single day ❑ Short Course Only) ❑ Exhibitor ❑ Student* (❑ Predoctoral ❑ Postdoctoral) *Only full-time students are eligible for student registration. Academic advisor must countersign registration.

Tee Shirt Size: ❑ Extra Extra Large ❑ Extra Large ❑ Large ❑ Medium ❑ Small ❑ Lady's sizes B. Accompanying Person(s), Transportation, Accommodations (Information purposes only)

Give names of accompanying person: Spouse or Children (Names/Ages) Other Arrival Date/Time Airline Departure Date Hotel: ❑ Hilton Tucson El Conquistador ❑ Other

C. Conference Registration Fees Before After After Enter Amount Subtotal October 25, 2019 December 13, 2019

❑ Conference $550 $850 $1100 $ ❑ Exhibitor $130 $425 $730 $ ❑ Student $ 75 $130 $290 $ ❑ Postdoctoral $100 $260 $480 $ ❑ Single Day _ days (2 days max) @ $210 $365 $480 per day $ $

D. Short Course Enrollment (each) $120 $240 $365 [indicate below] ❑ Student* Short Course $25 $30 $50 [indicate below]

Mark Date, Time Fill-in Course Number (SX- 00) and Name ❑ (1) Jan 10, 1 pm S_ - $ ❑ (2) Jan 10, 7 pm S_ - $ ❑ (3) Jan 11, 8 am S_ - $ ❑ (4) Jan 11, 1 pm S_ - $ ❑ (5) Jan 11, 7 pm S_ - $ ❑ (6) Jan 12, 8 am S_ - $ ❑ (7) Jan 12, 1 pm S_ - $ ❑ (8) Jan 12, 7 pm S_ - $ ❑ (9) Jan 13, 7 pm S_ - $ ❑ (10) Jan 18, 8 am S_ - $ ❑ (11) Jan 18, 1 pm S_ - $ $

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Tucson, Arizona, January 13 – 18, 2020CONFERENCEREGISTRATION

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Call for Abstracts and Titles Preliminarytitles and abstracts (50 words) are solicited on

original plasma spectrochemical research, methods and ap-plications. A submission form is available on page 19. The title and abstract submission deadline is July 12, 2019. Accepted titles will be acknowledged in August and assigned program times, and final abstracts will be due October 25, 2019. An abstract processing fee ($50) will be waived for on-time submissions, and a post-deadline processing fee penalty will be added for late submissions. Symposium topics include the following, and papers covering other plasma-related topics are encouraged:

Symposia on Trace Elements, Stable Isotope, and Elemental Speciation Analyses

• Biological Imaging and Speciation Analyses • Certified Reference Materials, Quality Control, Metrology • Chemicals, Pure Reagents, Ultrapure Water • Clinical Biomonitoring, Imaging, and Mass Cytometry • Earth, Marine, and Geological Sciences • Environmental, Agricultural, and Food Sciences • Fundamental Processes, Basic Studies • Petroleum Materials, Products, and Organic Solvents • Pharmaceutical, Supplements, Nutraceutical Analysis • Plasma Instrumentation, Sample Presentation • Provenance, Authentication, Source Origin, Forensics • Radioisotopes and Nuclear Materials Analyses • Semiconductor Materials Analyses • Solids, Surfaces, Interfaces, and Nanomaterials

Symposium Topics • Elemental speciation and speciation sample preparation • Excitation mechanisms and plasma phenomena • Flow injection and fractionation spectrochemical analysis • Glow discharge atomic and mass spectrometry • Inductively coupled plasma atomic and mass spectrometry • Laser ablation and induced breakdown spectrometry • Microwave atomic and mass spectrometry • Micronebulization systems, microplasma systems • Plasma chromatographic detectors, combined systems • Plasma instrumentation, automation, detectors, spectro-

meters, and software innovations • Sample introduction, transport phenomena, and modeling • Sample preparation, treatment, and automation; high-purity

materials, and quality assurance • Spectrochemical chemometrics, and expert systems • Spectroscopic standards, reference materials, and data

bases • Stable isotope analyses and applications

Abstracts and titles for the Workshop on New Plasma Instrumentation (Tuesday, January 14) from manufactures and vendors also will be accepted with the same guidelines as conference presentations. A $250 registration fee is required for Workshop speakers.

Program Outline Example Monday, January 13, 2020

8:00 Opening and Welcome 1. Sample Introduction and Transport Phenomena

8:05 (PL1) Plenary Lecture 9:00 (ILI ) Invited Lecture 9:30 (I L2) Invited Lecture

2. Nanomaterial Analysis and Characterization 1:00 (I L3) Invited Lecture 1:30 (I L4) Invited Lecture 5:30 (HL1) Heritage Lecture 6:30 Exhibition Opening and Social Mixer

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 3. Laser Assisted Plasma Spectrochemistry

8:00 (PL2) Plenary Lecture 9:00 (I L5) Invited Lecture 9:30 (I L6) Invited Lecture

4. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy 1:00 (I L7) Invited Lecture 1:30 (I L8) Invited Lecture 3 - 6:30 Poster Session 3:15 - 5:15 (WS1) Workshop New Plasma Instrumentation 5:30 (HL2) Heritage Lecture 6:30 Social Mixer

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5. Fundamentals, Instrumentation, and Mechanisms

8:00 (PL3) Plenary Lecture 9:00 (I L9) Invited Lecture 9:30 (ILIO) Invited Lecture

6. Novel Plasma Instrumentation, Advanced Plasma Detectors, and Microplasma Systems

1:00 (I L11) Invited Lecture 1:30 (I L12) Invited Lecture 3 - 6:30 Poster Session 3:15 5:15 (WS2) Workshop Speciation Methodology 5:30 (HL3) Heritage Lecture 6:30 Social Mixer

Thursday, January 16, 2020 7. Elemental Speciation, Metal lomics


8. Imaging Plasma Mass Spectrometry and Biodistribution Analysis

1:00 (IL15) Invited Lecture 16




Call for Abstracts and TitlesPreliminary titles and abstracts (50 words) are solicited on

original plasma spectrochemical research, methods and ap-plications.A submission form isavailable onpage 19.The titleand abstract submission deadline is July 12, 2019. Acceptedtitles will be acknowledged in August and assigned programtimes, and final abstracts will be due October 25, 2019. Anabstract processing fee ($50) will be waived for on-timesubmissions, and a post-deadline processing fee penalty willbe added for late submissions. Symposium topics include thefollowing, and papers covering other plasma-related topicsare encouraged:

Symposia on Trace Elements, Stable Isotope, andElemental Speciation Analyses

• Biological Imaging and Speciation Analyses• Certified Reference Materials, Quality Control, Metrology• Chemicals, Pure Reagents, Ultrapure Water• Clinical Biomonitoring, Imaging, and Mass Cytometry• Earth, Marine, and Geological Sciences• Environmental, Agricultural, and Food Sciences• Fundamental Processes, Basic Studies• Petroleum Materials, Products, and Organic Solvents• Pharmaceutical, Supplements, Nutraceutical Analysis• Plasma Instrumentation, Sample Presentation• Provenance, Authentication, Source Origin, Forensics• Radioisotopes and Nuclear Materials Analyses• Semiconductor Materials Analyses• Solids, Surfaces, Interfaces, and Nanomaterials

Symposium Topics• Elemental speciation and speciation sample preparation• Excitation mechanisms and plasma phenomena• Flow injection and fractionation spectrochemical analysis• Glow discharge atomic and mass spectrometry• Inductively coupled plasma atomic and mass spectrometry• Laser ablation and induced breakdown spectrometry• Microwave atomic and mass spectrometry• Micronebulization systems, microplasma systems• Plasma chromatographic detectors, combined systems• Plasma instrumentation, automation, detectors, spectro-

meters, and software innovations• Sample introduction, transport phenomena, and modeling• Sample preparation, treatment, and automation; high-purity

materials, and quality assurance• Spectrochemical chemometrics, and expert systems• Spectroscopic standards, reference materials, and data

bases• Stable isotope analyses and applications

Abstracts and titles for the Workshop on New PlasmaInstrumentation (Tuesday, January 14) from manufacturesand vendorsalso will beaccepted with the sameguidelines asconference presentations. A $250 registration fee is requiredfor Workshop speakers.

Program Outline ExampleMonday, January 13, 2020

8:00 Opening and Welcome1. Sample Introduction and Transport Phenomena

8:05 (PL1) Plenary Lecture9:00 (IL1) Invited Lecture9:30 (IL2) Invited Lecture

2. Nanomaterial Analysis and Characterization1:00 (IL3) Invited Lecture1:30 (IL4) Invited Lecture5:30 (HL1) Heritage Lecture6:30 Exhibition Opening and Social Mixer

Tuesday, January 14, 20203. Laser Assisted Plasma Spectrochemistry


4. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy1:00 (IL7) Invited Lecture1:30 (IL8) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session3:15 - 5:15 (WS1) Workshop New Plasma Instrumentation5:30 (HL2) Heritage Lecture6:30 Social Mixer

Wednesday, January 15, 20205. Fundamentals, Instrumentation, and Mechanisms


6. Novel Plasma Instrumentation, Advanced PlasmaDetectors, and Microplasma Systems

1:00 (IL11) Invited Lecture1:30 (IL12) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session3:15 - 5:15 (WS2) Workshop Speciation Methodology5:30 (HL3) Heritage Lecture6:30 Social Mixer

Thursday, January 16, 20207. ElementalSpeciation, Metallomics


8. Imaging Plasma Mass SpectrometryandBiodistribution Analysis

1:00 (IL15) Invited Lecture

Conference Travel and Registration Grants The Winter Conference sponsor, the ICP Information

Newsletter Inc., is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that will offer Conference Travel and Registration Grants to students and international scientists, who wish to present recent research results at the 2020 Winter Conference. This grant program is supported by fund raising and donations from individuals and corporate sponsors, and no Conference registration fees are used. Tax-deductible gifts for these grants are solicited, and donations can be made with registra-tion (see Registration form) or directly at any time. Travel and Registration Grant rules and application forms can be ob-tained from the Conference chairman.

Book Travel and Hotel Early Tucson is a very popular Winter holiday destination, and

airline flights, hotels and other reservations often are booked well in advance. We recommend that you make your hotel, travel, and conference arrangements as early as possible to take advantage of early bird rates. For assistance with hotel arrangements at El Conquistador Tucson, contact Mr. Steve Lepow at [email protected]. He also has ob-tained conference discounts for airport shuttles.

1:30 (I L16) Invited Lecture 3 - 6:30 Poster Session 3:15 - 5:15 (WS3) Workshop Biological, Clinical Analysis 5:30 (HL4) Heritage Lecture 7:00 Conference Dinner

Friday, January 17, 2020 9. Atmospheric, Environmental, Bioecological Sciences 8:00 (PL5) Plenary Lecture 9:00 (I L17) Invited Lecture 9:30 (I L18) Invited Lecture

10. Stable Isotope and Forensics Analyses 1:00 (I L19) Invited Lecture 1:30 (I L20) Invited Lecture 3 - 6:30 Poster Session 3:15 - 5:15 (WS4) Workshop Stable Isotope Methodology 5:30 (HL5) Heritage Lecture 6:30 Social Mixer

Saturday, January 18, 2016 11. Earth, Marine, and Geological Sciences


12. Advanced Materials, Surfaces, and Interfaces Petroleum and Semiconductor Materials

1:00 (HL6) Heritage Lecture 2:00 (I L23) Invited Lecture 2:30 (I L24) Invited Lecture 6:30 Conference Closing

2018 Winter Conference Reflections on Decisions Made: Ultratrace Elemental

Analysis, Ralph Sturgeon, National Research Council of Canada

Lifelong Learning, Norbert Jakubowski, BAM - Federal Institute for Materials Research, and Testing Division

Science According to Calvin & Hobbes, David Koppenaal, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

An Academic Life Exploring the Increasing Complexity of Matter with Atomic Spectrometry, Alfredo Sanz-Medel, University of Oviedo

AJourney in the Life of a Practical Atomic Spectroscopist, Isaac (Joe) Brenner, Brenner Scientific

2016 Winter Conference Tools of the Trade — From Flow Injection to Laser

Ablation, Alan G. Cox and Cameron McLeod, University of Sheffield

The Boundary Conditions for Scientific Research, Kay Niemax, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing

49 Years of Atomic Spectroscopy — From Nebulizers to Detectors — Time Marches On, M. Bonner Denton, University of Arizona

Innovative Research on Plasma Spectrochemical Methods for Solving Analytical Problems, Jose A.C. Broekaert, University of Hamburg

ICP-MS From the Eye of a Beholder Part II, Robert S. Houk, Iowa State University

2014 Winter Conference? Back to the Future, Barry L. Sharp, Loughborough University Lasers at Work in Atomic Spectroscopy: A Long Flaming

and Sparking Combination of Diagnostic and Analytical Aspects, NicolO Omenetto, University of Florida

High Power or Low Power; Reflections on a Plasma Spectrochemical Controversy and Some Professional Lessons Learnt, Les Ebdon, University of Bedfordshire

Make Big Plans - Aim High in Hope and Work, Michael J. Collins, CEM Corporation

Observations on Commercial Analytical Instrumentation Development, Andrew T. Zander, Torrance, California

Spectroscopic Imaging: ASpatial Odyssey, FreddyAdams, University of Antwerp

2012 Winter Conference? The Paradigm Change of the Instrumental Revolution. Leo

de Galan, Schiedam, The Netherlands Scientific Research: Creativity and Discovery. Chris Enke,

University of New Mexico Paradigm Shifts in Analytical Plasma Spectrometry. Gary

Horlick, University of Alberta Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: A

17 Personal Odyssey, Trials, Tribulations, Problems, and

2020 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Tucson, Arizona, January 13-18, 2020

Heritage Lectures Six Heritage Lectures will be presented by distinguished

scientists and investigators, who have contributed significantly to the development of plasma spectrochemistry and will ad-dress critical development areas in sample introduction, instru-mentation, elemental speciation, plasma source mass spec-trometry, and novel software and hardware.

The Heritage Lecture series was initiated at the 2010 Winter Conference, and the following Heritage lectures have been presented:


1:30 (IL16) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session3:15 - 5:15 (WS3) Workshop Biological, Clinical Analysis5:30 (HL4) Heritage Lecture7:00 Conference Dinner

Friday, January 17, 20209. Atmospheric, Environmental, Bioecological Sciences8:00 (PL5) Plenary Lecture9:00 (IL17) Invited Lecture9:30 (IL18) Invited Lecture

10. Stable Isotope and Forensics Analyses1:00 (IL19) Invited Lecture1:30 (IL20) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session3:15 - 5:15 (WS4) Workshop Stable Isotope Methodology5:30 (HL5) Heritage Lecture6:30 Social Mixer

Saturday, January 18, 201611. Earth, Marine, and Geological Sciences


12. Advanced Materials, Surfaces, and InterfacesPetroleum and Semiconductor Materials

1:00 (HL6) Heritage Lecture2:00 (IL23) Invited Lecture2:30 (IL24) Invited Lecture6:30 Conference Closing

Conference Travel and Registration GrantsThe Winter Conference sponsor, the ICP Information

Newsletter Inc., is a tax-exempt philanthropic organizationthat will offer Conference Travel and Registration Grants tostudents and international scientists, who wish to presentrecent research results at the 2020 Winter Conference. Thisgrant program is supported by fund raising and donationsfrom individuals and corporate sponsors, and no Conferenceregistration fees are used. Tax-deductible gifts for thesegrants are solicited, and donations can be made with registra-tion (see Registration form) or directly at any time. Travel andRegistration Grant rules and application forms can be ob-tained from the Conference chairman.

Book Travel and Hotel EarlyTucson is a very popular Winter holiday destination, and

airline flights, hotels and other reservations often are bookedwell in advance. We recommend that you make your hotel,travel, and conference arrangements as early as possible totake advantage of early bird rates. For assistance with hotelarrangements at El Conquistador Tucson, contact Mr. SteveLepow at [email protected]. He also has ob-tained conference discounts for airport shuttles.

Heritage LecturesSix Heritage Lectures will be presented by distinguished

scientistsand investigators,whohavecontributedsignificantlyto the development of plasma spectrochemistry and will ad-dresscriticaldevelopmentareas insampleintroduction, instru-mentation, elemental speciation, plasma source mass spec-trometry, and novel software and hardware.

TheHeritageLectureserieswas initiatedat the2010WinterConference, and the following Heritage lectures have beenpresented:

2018 Winter ConferenceReflections on Decisions Made: Ultratrace Elemental

Analysis, Ralph Sturgeon, National Research Council ofCanada

Lifelong Learning, Norbert Jakubowski, BAM - FederalInstitute for Materials Research, and Testing Division

Science According to Calvin & Hobbes, David Koppenaal,Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

An AcademicLifeExploringthe IncreasingComplexityofMatter with Atomic Spectrometry, Alfredo Sanz-Medel,University of Oviedo

AJourneyin theLifeofaPracticalAtomicSpectroscopist,Isaac (Joe) Brenner, Brenner Scientific

2016 Winter ConferenceTools of the Trade — From Flow Injection to Laser

Ablation, Alan G. Cox and Cameron McLeod, University ofSheffield

The Boundary Conditions for Scientific Research, KayNiemax, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing

49 Years of Atomic Spectroscopy — From Nebulizers toDetectors — Time Marches On, M. Bonner Denton,University of Arizona

InnovativeResearchonPlasmaSpectrochemicalMethodsfor Solving Analytical Problems, José A.C. Broekaert,University of Hamburg

ICP-MS From the Eye of a Beholder Part II, Robert S. Houk,Iowa State University

2014 Winter Conference:Back to the Future, BarryL. Sharp,Loughborough UniversityLasers at Work in Atomic Spectroscopy: ALong Flaming

andSparkingCombinationof Diagnosticand AnalyticalAspects, Nicoló Omenetto, University of Florida

High Power or Low Power; Reflections on a PlasmaSpectrochemical Controversy and Some ProfessionalLessons Learnt, Les Ebdon, University of Bedfordshire

Make Big Plans - Aim High in Hope and Work, Michael J.Collins, CEM Corporation

Observationson CommercialAnalytical InstrumentationDevelopment, Andrew T. Zander, Torrance, California

SpectroscopicImaging:ASpatialOdyssey,FreddyAdams,University of Antwerp

2012 Winter Conference:TheParadigmChangeof theInstrumentalRevolution.Leo

de Galan, Schiedam, The NetherlandsScientificResearch:CreativityandDiscovery.ChrisEnke,

University of New MexicoParadigm Shifts in Analytical Plasma Spectrometry. Gary

Horlick, University of AlbertaInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: A

Personal Odyssey, Trials, Tribulations, Problems, and

Successes. Henry Longerich, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Flow Injection Analysis -- From Beaker to Microfluidics. Jaromir (Jarda) Ruzicka, University of Hawaii, Manoa

Spectrochromatography Elemental Speciation, Retrospect, Perspective and Prospects. Peter C. Uden, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

2010 Winter Conference: From Academic Research to Real World Problems (and

Vice Versa), Jean-Michel Mermet, Tramoyes, France Over 50 Years of Atomic Spectroscopy, James D.

Winefordner, University of Florida, Gainesville Some Memories of 20Years Developmentand Application

of ICP Emission Spectrometry, Knut D. Ohls, Erding, Germany

Isotope Ratio Measurements: Highlights, Pitfalls, Frustrations —40 Years of Experience in the Field, Klaus G. Neumann, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Thirty-Seven Years of Plasma Spectrochemistryat FDA's Elemental Analysis Research/Forensic Chemistry Center, Fred L. Fricke, US Food and Drug Administration

The Glow Discharge: A Splendidly Versatile Source, Willard W. Harrison, University of Florida, Gainesville

The 2020 Heritage Lectures will be presented by the following leaders:

2020 Heritage Lectures Olivier F.X. Donard, I PREM, France Gary M. Hieftje, Indiana University Michael Ketterer, Northern Arizona University Rob McCrindle, Tshwane University, South Africa Richard E. Russo, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Scott D. Tanner, Canada

Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry

The 2020 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectro-chemistry, sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific, recog-nizes achievements in conceptualization and development of novel instrumentation as well as the elucidation of fundamental events or processes involved in plasma spectrochemistry. The Award also acknowledges the authorship of significant re-search papers or books that have had an influential role in new advancements as well as outstanding applications that open new fields of use for plasma spectrochemistry.

At the 2020 Winter Conference two awards will be pre-sented to scientists who have made noteworthy contributions to the field of plasma spectrochemistry as judged by an international selection committee. One award is for a senior scientist, and the second award will be for a young scientist, who will be no older than 45 years at the time the award is announced. Thermo Fisher Scientific invites scientists world-wide to subm ittheirapplications forthese awards. For information and details, visit www.thermoscientific.com/wpcaward. Docu-mentation can be submitted [email protected].

Thermo Fisher Scientific will present the awards at the 2020 Winter Conference. In addition to having his/her contributions to the field recognized by the scientific community and the industry, the selected scientists will also receive a $5000 prize, a certificate, and trophy during the award ceremony.

The first award was presented during the 2010 Winter Conference. Awardees have included R. Sam Houk and Jorge Pisonero (2018), NicolO Omenetto and Steven Ray (2016), Gary M. Hieftje (2014), J. Sabine Becker (2012), and Ramon M. Barnes (2010).

Professional Development Courses Professional development short courses at introductory

and advanced levels and manufacturers' seminars will be offered Friday through Monday, January 10 - 13, and Satur-day, January 18, 2020. Course details, instructors, and times will be announced shortly.

These courses and seminars have been developed to meet the needs of today's plasma spectrochemistry professional and to offer creative solutions for solving industry challenges, generating cost savings, and expanding skillsets needed to advance personal and professional knowledge via the latest tech nology and best practices. Instructors for each course will share their extensive plasma spectrochemistry expertise in a small group setting. Topics include plasma spectrochemistry analyses, instrumentation, techniques and sample introduc-tion and preparation approaches as illustrated below. Arsenic and Mercury Speciation in Biological Samples Plasma Spectrochemical Interferences Clean Microwave Digestions for Ultra-Trace Analysis Clinical ICP-MS Analyses Contamination Control for Trace Element Analysis Direct Analysis with Ambient Mass Spectrometry Elemental Impurities: USP <232> and <233> Elemental Speciation Analysis and Metallomics Elemental Testing in Toxicology Elemental and Isotopic ICP-MS Analysis Environmental Monitoring I CP-MS-Based Isotopic Methods Environmental Sampling Techniques Field Flow Fractionation — ICP-MS/

Flow Injection Analysis Techniques Glow Discharge Atomic and Mass Techniques High-Resolution ICP-MS Human Body Fluids and Tissues Analyses ICP-MS Biodistribution Studies of Nanoparticles ICP-MS Introduction, Advanced Topics Interferences Identification and Correction in ICP-MS Interferences Identification and Correction in ICP-OES Isotope Dilution ICP-MS of Elemental Traces and Species Isotopic Analysis for Beginners Laser Ablation Fundamentals, Applications, and Directions Laser Ablation ICP Mass Spectrometry Laser Ablation ICP-MS Isotopic Analysis Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LI BS) Matrix Effects in ICP Techniques Microwave-Assisted Sample Preparation for Spectrochemistry Nebulizer Diagnostics and Characteristics Nebulizers for Modern Sample Introduction Petroleum and Petroleum Products Analyses Pharmaceutical Applications of Atomic Spectrometry Plasma Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Measurements Plasma Source Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry Preparing Your Laboratory for Trace Analyses

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Successes. Henry Longerich, Memorial University ofNewfoundland

Flow Injection Analysis -- From Beaker to Microfluidics.Jaromir (Jarda) Ruzicka, University of Hawaii, Manoa

SpectrochromatographyElementalSpeciation,Retrospect,Perspective and Prospects. Peter C. Uden, University ofMassachusetts,Amherst

2010 Winter Conference:From Academic Research to Real World Problems (and

Vice Versa), Jean-Michel Mermet, Tramoyes, FranceOver 50 Years of Atomic Spectroscopy, James D.

Winefordner, University of Florida, GainesvilleSomeMemoriesof20YearsDevelopmentandApplication

of ICP Emission Spectrometry, Knut D. Ohls, Erding,Germany

Isotope Ratio Measurements: Highlights, Pitfalls,Frustrations —40Yearsof Experience intheField,KlausG. Heumann, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Thirty-SevenYears ofPlasma Spectrochemistryat FDA’sElementalAnalysisResearch/ForensicChemistryCenter,Fred L. Fricke, US Food and Drug Administration

The Glow Discharge: A Splendidly Versatile Source,Willard W. Harrison, University of Florida, Gainesville

The 2020 Heritage Lectures will be presented by thefollowing leaders:

2020 Heritage LecturesOlivier F.X. Donard, IPREM, FranceGary M. Hieftje, Indiana UniversityMichael Ketterer, Northern Arizona UniversityRob McCrindle, Tshwane University, South AfricaRichard E. Russo, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryScott D. Tanner, Canada

Winter Conference Awardin Plasma Spectrochemistry

The 2020 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectro-chemistry, sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific, recog-nizes achievements in conceptualization and development ofnovel instrumentationaswellas theelucidationof fundamentaleventsorprocesses involved inplasmaspectrochemistry.TheAward also acknowledges the authorship of significant re-search papersor books that havehad an influential role in newadvancements as well as outstanding applications that opennew fields of use for plasma spectrochemistry.

At the 2020 Winter Conference two awards will be pre-sented to scientists who have made noteworthycontributionsto the field of plasma spectrochemistry as judged by aninternational selection committee. One award is for a seniorscientist, and the second award will be for a young scientist,who will be no older than 45 years at the time the award isannounced. Thermo Fisher Scientific invites scientists world-widetosubmittheirapplicationsfortheseawards.For informationand details, visit www.thermoscientific.com/wpcaward. Docu-mentationcanbe submitted [email protected].

ThermoFisherScientificwillpresent theawardsat the2020Winter Conference. In addition to having his/her contributionsto the field recognized by the scientific community and theindustry, theselectedscientistswill alsoreceivea$5000 prize,a certificate, and trophy during the award ceremony.

The first award was presented during the 2010 WinterConference.Awardeeshave includedR.Sam HoukandJorgePisonero (2018), Nicoló Omenetto and Steven Ray (2016),Gary M. Hieftje (2014), J. Sabine Becker (2012), and RamonM. Barnes (2010).

ProfessionalDevelopmentCoursesProfessional development short courses at introductory

and advanced levels and manufacturers’ seminars will beoffered Friday through Monday, January 10 - 13, and Satur-day, January 18, 2020. Course details, instructors, and timeswill be announced shortly.

Thesecoursesandseminarshavebeendevelopedtomeetthe needs of today’s plasma spectrochemistry professionaland to offer creative solutions for solving industry challenges,generating cost savings, and expanding skillsets needed toadvance personal and professional knowledge via the latesttechnologyand bestpractices. Instructors for eachcourse willshare their extensive plasma spectrochemistry expertise in asmall group setting. Topics include plasma spectrochemistryanalyses, instrumentation, techniques and sample introduc-tion and preparation approaches as illustrated below.Arsenic and Mercury Speciation in Biological SamplesPlasma Spectrochemical InterferencesClean Microwave Digestions for Ultra-Trace AnalysisClinical ICP-MS AnalysesContamination Control for Trace Element AnalysisDirect Analysis with Ambient Mass SpectrometryElemental Impurities: USP <232> and <233>Elemental Speciation Analysis and MetallomicsElementalTesting in ToxicologyElemental and Isotopic ICP-MS AnalysisEnvironmental Monitoring ICP-MS-Based Isotopic MethodsEnvironmentalSamplingTechniquesField Flow Fractionation – ICP-MS/

Flow Injection Analysis TechniquesGlow Discharge Atomic and Mass TechniquesHigh-Resolution ICP-MSHuman Body Fluids and Tissues AnalysesICP-MS Biodistribution Studies of NanoparticlesICP-MS Introduction, Advanced TopicsInterferences Identification and Correction in ICP-MSInterferences Identification and Correction in ICP-OESIsotope Dilution ICP-MS of Elemental Traces and SpeciesIsotopic Analysis for BeginnersLaser Ablation Fundamentals, Applications, and DirectionsLaser Ablation ICP Mass SpectrometryLaser Ablation ICP-MS Isotopic AnalysisLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)Matrix Effects in ICP TechniquesMicrowave-AssistedSamplePreparationforSpectrochemistryNebulizer Diagnostics and CharacteristicsNebulizers for Modern Sample IntroductionPetroleum and Petroleum Products AnalysesPharmaceutical Applications of Atomic SpectrometryPlasmaDiagnostics:Fundamentals,MeasurementsPlasma Source Time-of-Flight Mass SpectrometryPreparing Your Laboratory for Trace AnalysesReaction and Collision Cells for ICP-MS


Tucson, Arizona, January 13 - 18, 2020 CONFERENCE PRESENTATION TITLE AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

Submission Deadline: July 12, 2019 I (we) plan to submit a paper as a D lecture (15 minutes), D poster, D computer poster, D either. TITLE

AUTHOR NAME(S) [give full names of all authors, underline presenting author]:

COMPLETE POSTAL AND E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES) [give full address of all authors]:

Please type a 50-word descriptive abstract, sign below, and return this form by July 12, 2019, to 2020 Winter Conference, Attention: R. Barnes, ICP Information Newsletter, 18241 Beauty Berry Ct, Lehigh Acres, FL 33972-7525 or PO Box 666, Hadley, MA 01035-0666; fax (239) 674-9431, e-mail [email protected]

CLASSIFICATION. Which of the following best describes your contribution? A. Symposium: O Sample introduction/transport phenomenon, 0 Nanomaterial analysis, 0 Elemental speciation, 0 Chromatographyand plasma detectors, 0 Automation, plasma instrumentation, detector systems, 0 Artificial intelligence, chemometrics, software, 0 On-line and remote analysis, 0 Sample preparation, treatment, 0 Spectroscopic standards and reference materials, 0 Excitation mechanisms and plasma phenomena, 0 Laser-assisted plasma spectrochemistry, laser ablation, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, 0 Glow discharge, 0 Imaging mass spectroscopy, mass cytometry, 0 Plasma source mass spectrometry, 0 Stable isotope analysis, forensics, 0 Quality assurance B. Application: 0 Agriculture/Botany, 0 Biology, 0 Chemicals, 0 Energy, 0 Environment, 0 Food, 0 Geology, 0 High-purity materials, O Industrial products, 0 Medicine/Clinical/Forensic, 0 Metals, 0 Nanomaterials, 0 Petroleum, 0 Semi/superconductor, O Stable isotopes, 0 Water, 0 Other ; 0 Workshop on New Plasma Instrumentation

PUBLICATION. Which of the following best describes your intentions for publication of the proposed paper? O submission to Conference proceeding journal:

0 Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry. O submission to ICP Information Newsletter. 0 submission to another journal. 0 no plan to submit manuscript.

CERTIFICATION. I (we) certifythat the material to be presented represents original research ordevelopment, which atthe time of the Conference will previously not have been published or presented in public. SIGNATURE DATE COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS (if not included above):

TELEPHONE/FAX/EMAIL:

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Tucson, Arizona, January 13 – 18, 2020CONFERENCE PRESENTATION TITLE AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

Submission Deadline: July 12, 2019

I (we) plan to submit a paper as a lecture (15 minutes), poster, computer poster, either.

TITLE

AUTHOR NAME(S) [give full names of all authors, underline presenting author]:

COMPLETE POSTAL AND E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES) [give full address of all authors]:

Please type a 50-word descriptive abstract, sign below, and return this form by July 12, 2019,to 2020 Winter Conference, Attention: R. Barnes, ICP Information Newsletter, 18241 Beauty Berry Ct, Lehigh Acres,

FL 33972-7525 or PO Box 666, Hadley, MA 01035-0666; fax (239) 674-9431, e-mail [email protected]

CLASSIFICATION. Which of the following best describes your contribution?A. Symposium: Sample introduction/transport phenomenon, Nanomaterial analysis, Elemental speciation,Chromatographyand plasma detectors,Automation, plasma instrumentation, detector systems,Artificial intelligence,chemometrics, software,On-line and remote analysis,Sample preparation, treatment,Spectroscopic standards andreference materials, Excitation mechanisms and plasma phenomena, Laser-assisted plasma spectrochemistry, laserablation, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Glow discharge, Imaging mass spectroscopy, mass cytometry, Plasma source mass spectrometry, Stable isotope analysis, forensics, Quality assuranceB. Application: Agriculture/Botany, Biology, Chemicals, Energy, Environment, Food, Geology, High-purity materials, Industrial products,Medicine/Clinical/Forensic,Metals, Nanomaterials, Petroleum, Semi/superconductor, Stable isotopes,Water, Other ____________________________; Workshop on New Plasma Instrumentation

PUBLICATION. Which of the following best describes your intentions for publication of the proposed paper? submission to Conference proceeding journal: Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry.

submission to ICP Information Newsletter. submission to another journal. no plan to submit manuscript.

CERTIFICATION.I (we) certify that thematerial tobe presented represents original research ordevelopment, whichat the time of the Conferencewill previously not have been published or presented in public.SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________ DATE ________________COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS (if not included above):

TELEPHONE/FAX/EMAIL:

...............................................................................................................................................................................Received: Manuscript No. Paper Registration2020-_______-_______

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