AOCS Processing Division
Newsletter February 2008
AOCS ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL
AOCS 2008 Annual Meeting in Seattle May 18-21, Discounted Registration Available Through February 29
AOCS is planning an excellent 99th Annual Meeting and Expo, offering participants a full technical program and many networking events. Here are some key division events to take note of:
- Sunday, May 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m.: Board Meeting
- Monday, May 19, 12:00-1:30 p.m.: Roundtable Discussion. An open invitation is extended to members of the Processing Division to attend our roundtable discussion during the AOCS meeting. It is a great opportunity to meet the board and discuss the topics and programs that you would like to see throughout the year and at our annual meetings.
- Tuesday, May 20, 12:00-2:00 p.m.: Luncheon ($35 early / $45 standard). At this year’s luncheon, we plan to invite a speaker from the venture capital community to discuss new opportunities for the fats and oils industry. Area of discussion include biofuels, biomaterials and earth-friendly products. We will also be presenting the division awards at the luncheon.
- Monday, May 19, 6:00-11:00 p.m.: Processing Hospitality
- Tuesday, May 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m. & 9:00-11:00 p.m.: Processing Hospitality
The current draft of the technical program is online. Updates and other conference information can be found at the official Annual Meeting webpage, including short courses and a complete schedule. Check back; the website will be continuously updated as new information becomes available.
This year’s Hot Topic Symposium from the Processing Division is on the topic of alternative biodiesel feedstock. Speakers are also planned to discuss oil extraction in ethanol plants as well as biodiesel plant logistics. The featured speakers come from different backgrounds and include:
- Dr. Christopher Guay, Director of Research, Community Fuels. He will be addressing the issues of different options for a small biodiesel processor.
- Mr. Jonathan Wolfson, CEO, Solazyme. He will be addressing the status of algae as a feedstock for biodiesel processing.
- Dr. Philip Marrone, Chemical Engineer, SAIC. He will be addressing the feedstocks and options for 2nd generation biofuels.
Register by February 29 to receive a discount. Remember to sign up for the division luncheon when registering. Click here for registration information.
Dates to Remember
- February 29: Last day to get special discounts through online registration
- April 11: Deadline to receive special hotel rates
- April 11: Early registration deadline
- May 9: Last day for advanced registration
- May 18-21: 99th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
Please share this information with your colleagues. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle. Click here for the Seattle visitor's guide.
We look forward to seeing you in Seattle.
Chairperson's Corner,
by Ramanathan Narayanan (Nara)
The 99th Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA (May 18-21, 2008) will be an action-packed event for the Processing Division.
We will have the following sessions on processing technologies.
Monday morning: processor topics & tribute to Dick Farmer
Monday afternoon: processing Hot Topics
We are having a Hot Topic session (sponsored by the Processing Division and IOMSA) on Tuesday morning: "Alternate oil sources for biodiesel and solutions to transportation issues faced by processors."
Processing Division luncheon will be on Tuesday.
Exhibitor Session will be on Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday morning: Joint sessions with Agricultural Microscopy & Bio Processing
Wednesday afternoon: Processing general session
Processing Division is also having a poster session this year.
Processing Division will have a Hospitality Suite open for networking and exchange of ideas within its members. In 2008, the suite will be open on Monday & Tuesday night and will be a sponsored event.
The exhibit hall will be open on Sunday evening and will close on Wednesday. It will feature new technologies & innovations in the processing area.
I look forward to seeing you all in Seattle, WA.
AOCS Offers Expanded Career Center
The AOCS career center delivers opportunities for advancement at any stage in your professional development.
AOCS and JobTarget have partnered to create a new full-service online career center. The career center focuses on assisting job seekers in the fats and oils industry and can be found on the AOCS website at http://www.aocs.org/member/jobcent.
AOCS knows how hard it is for employers to find top quality professionals, and for job seekers to find the right employer. Our career center connects member and non-member professionals in their search to find the optimal career fit.
The career center includes a Job Alert system that notifies you by email of new job opportunities that match your search criteria and an Anonymous Résumé Bank feature that enables you to list your experience and qualifications in a protected environment. The anonymous posting option allows you to stay connected to the employment market while maintaining full control of your confidential information. In return, employers have the option to pay only for the résumés that are appropriate for their job opportunity with the Pay-Per-Résumé feature.
For all your career needs and resources, visit us at http://www.aocs.org/member/jobcent.
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