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Program at a Glance
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Robert A. Welch Hall (WEL) Building
Open interactive map centered on the Welch building
Reception and Check-in
Welch Convocation Center – Rooms WEL 2.122 and WEL 2.140
- 7:45 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. : Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Welch Convocation Center – Room WEL 2.122
Plenary Talks
- 8:45 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. : Introductory Remarks
- 9:00 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. : Dr. Perla Balbuena, Texas A&M University
- 9:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. : Dr. Gerardine Botte, Texas Tech University
- 10:30 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. : Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M University
- 11:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. : Break
- 11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. : Dr. Judith Jeevarajan, UL Research Institutes
- 12:15 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. : Dr. Joaquin Resasco, UT Austin
Lunch Break and Networking Session
New Welch Hall – Room WEL 2.306
- 1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. : Lunch Break
Poster Session, Reception, and Exhibition
Welch Public Corridor – WEL 2.300/2.200
- 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. : Poster Session and Refreshments
Plenary Speakers
Dr. Perla Balbuena
University Distinguished Professor
Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Texas A&M University
Dr. Gerardine Botte
Founder and Director, CASFER NSF Engineering Research Center
Professor, Chemical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus
Associate Department Head & Professor, Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University
Dr. Judy Jeevarajan
Vice President & Executive Director
Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI)
UL Research Institutes
Dr. Joaquin Resasco
Assistant Professor
Lyondell Chemical Company Endowed Faculty Fellowship in Engineering, UT Austin
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Poster Session
The poster session is open to all attendees. Posters may be presented by undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs and researchers, as well as to industry and national labs. Reserve a spot for your poster as you complete your registration.
Poster titles need to be confirmed by 12:00 pm, September 7, 2024.
The poster session is an excellent opportunity for networking, building relationships with peers from other institutions across Texas and meet with industry and research representatives.
All registered presenters will also enter a poster competition with awards sponsored by ECS!
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Location
WEL 2.122 (Welch Convocation Hall)
Robert A. Welch Building
105 E 24TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78712
Parking
The Workshop will be held at the Robert A. Welch Building (Welch Hall, or WEL) on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. It is recommended to park in any of the dedicated UT parking garages (more information below). However, Free parking can be found along 30th, 31st and 32nd Street north of campus (10 minutes walk). Metered parking by the city is also available on Dean Keaton Street closer to the venue.
Closest Visitor Parking: Speedway Garage
Lodging/Accommodations
Are you planning to stay in Austin before or after the symposium? We recommend the Days Inn by Wyndham Austin/University and the Moxy Austin – University, both conveniently located close to campus and just a short walk from Welch Hall. These hotels offer comfortable accommodations with excellent amenities. Enjoy easy access to local attractions and dining along Guadalupe Street.
Visiting Austin
The workshop location is near to the many recreational and cultural attractions of the Austin Hill Country. The Austin campus is the site of 17 libraries and several world-class museums, and just a short walk or ride away from central Austin attractions: The Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, the Texas State Capitol, Congress Avenue, and 6th Street and the Warehouse shopping and entertainment districts. Known as “The Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin is a vibrant mix of Texas friendliness and cosmopolitan sophistication, with opportunities for outdoor recreation activities.
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