This year the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) again chairs the National Organization of Test, Research, and Training Reactors (TRTR) and will hold the annual conference on September 14-17, 1999 in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
It is fitting that NIST, where modern nuclear technology had many of its roots 60 years ago at what was then the National Bureau of Standards, hosts this conference as the century ends.
The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is one of the foremost neutron measurement and research laboratories in the world, serving more than 1500 participants from over 200 organizations worldwide. Its broad range of instrumentation, which includes the only cold neutron guide hall in the U.S., supports a diverse research community in the areas of physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, engineering and environmental sciences. In these and other measurement areas, NIST has led the way in the development of new neutron measurements and application.
Conference participants will benefit from:
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Registration
The registration fee of $250 includes conference materials, a reception, coffee breaks, lunches, and two banquets. Please register as soon as possible. Space is limited for the banquets and the spouse/guest program. In order for your name to appear on the preliminary participants list, registration must be received by August 30, 1999.
To register, fill out the registration form, and send it to TRTR, 1903 Bishop Castle Drive, Olney, MD 20832. Checks should be made (in U.S. funds) to "TRTR." Electronic mail may be sent to: trtr@simelectronics.com.
Please note: TRTR does not accept credit cards or purchase orders. There are no refunds after payment has been made.
Call for Papers
If you wish to make a presentation or be included in the program, please send a short description of the topic or an abstract, to Tawfik Raby, TRTR Chairman.
Technical Exhibit and Poster Session
A technical exhibit to show and demonstrate advances in reactor technology and equipment, along with a poster session, are planned as part of the overall conference program.
Location
All meetings and exhibits, with the exception of the reception and banquets, will be held at:
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Administration Building (Bldg. 101)
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
Sessions will be held in the Green Auditorium, exhibits in the Employees Lounge. NIST is located approximately 25 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
Phone System
Special phones will be installed at registration for the duration of the conference. The message number is 301-975-2997. Phones will be available at the registration area on Tuesday evening at the Gaithersburg Hilton. Call 301-977-8900 and ask for the TRTR registration desk. Messages will be posted on a message board at the registration area.
Accommodations
The Gaithersburg Hilton, 620 Perry Parkway, is the conference hotel. A block of rooms has been reserved for TRTR at the special rate of $94, plus 12% tax, single or double. The rooms will be held until August 28, 1999. After that date, rooms will available at the regular, prevailing rate of the hotel. Make your reservation early and mention TRTR to get the special rate. Use the form for hotel reservations or call the hotel directly at (301) 977-8900. The hotel is located a short distance from NIST and the Shady Grove Metro Station. The hotel provides shuttle service, by pre-arrangement, to NIST, the Metro Station, and other Gaithersburg locations.