Welcome

The Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Research in Smart Structure Technology (ANCRiSST) will hold its 5th Annual Workshop in Boston, MA, USA on July 29 - August 1, 2009. This consortium was established in 2002 and currently consists of 20 research Institutions.

The purpose of the Workshop is to assess the current progress of smart materials and structures technology and to develop synergies among researchers in various disciplines from different countries that will facilitate joint research projects that are of such scope and magnitude that cannot be easily carried out by the individual centers.

In addition, two Short Courses will be offered before the conference on July 29th, 2009. Namely:

After the workshop, we will hold a Mini Symposium on August 1. The symposium will be focused on International SHM Test Bed. All participants are welcome to attend the symposium.

The workshop will consist of keynote lectures, technical presentations, and panel discussions. Technical papers are sought in all areas related to smart materials and smart structures. Contributions of papers from non-ANCRiSST members are also welcome. Topics may include the following areas:

Important Dates:

April 15, 2009: Deadline to abstract submission. (extended)

April 21, 2009: Deadline to abstract acceptance. (extended)

June 30, 2009: Extended Deadline to apply for house on Northeastern's Campus

June 30, 2009: Extended Deadline to register for short courses

June 30, 2009: Extended Deadline to register for ANCRiSST 2009 for reduced fee

July 7, 2009: Extended Deadline to obtain conference rate at Boston's Colonnade Hotel

July 20, 2009: Extended Deadline to submit full paper.

July 29, 2009: Pre-Program Short Courses

July 30-31, 2009: ANCRiSST Workshop

August 1, 2009: Mini-Symposium on SHM Test Bed

We invite you to participate in ANCRiSST 2009.

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