2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona
January 15 - 20, 2024
El Conquistador Tucson
A Hilton Resort
2024 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 wc2024@chem.umass.edu, http://icpinformation.org
Dr. Ramon M. Barnes, Conference Chairman

2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
Plasma Spectrochemistry for Trace Element, Stable Isotope,
Elemental Imaging and Speciation Analyses
The 2024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, 23rd in a series of biennial meetings sponsored by the ICPInformation Newsletter, features developments in plasma spectrochemical analysis by inductively coupled plasma (ICP), dc
plasma (DCP), microwave plasma (MIP), glow discharge (GDL, HCL), and laser sources (LA, LIBS, LAMIS). The meeting will
be held Monday, January 15 through Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona, (www.visitTucson.org) at the El
Conquistador Tucson Resort (www.hiltonelconquistador.com). Professional development short courses at introductory andadvanced levels and manufacturers' seminars will be offered Friday through Monday, January 12 - 15. Spectroscopic
instrumentation and accessories will be shown during a three-day exhibition from January 16 to 28, 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 ionizationin mass spectrometryand 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 400 participants from
20 countries are expected to attend.
Over 200 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 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/smart systems, online 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 highpurity 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 thedevelopment 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
2024 after peer review as the official Conference proceedings.

Schedule of Activities
Call for Papers, Preliminary Abstracts Due, Early Bird Registration
Friday, July 21, 2023
Exhibitor Booth Reservation and Pre-Registration Due
Friday, September 22, 2023
Final Abstracts for All Papers Due
Friday, October 20, 2023
Exhibitor Reservation Deadline
Friday, October 20, 2023
Conference Pre-Registration Deadline
Friday, October 20, 2023
Late Pre-Registration Deadline
Friday, December 15, 2023
Hotel Reservation Deadline
Friday, December 22, 2023
2024 Winter Conference Professional Development Courses Friday - Tuesday, January 12 - 16, 2024
2024 Manufacturers' Seminars
Friday - Monday, January 12 - 15, 2024
2024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
Monday - Saturday, January 15 - 20, 2024
2024 Instrument Exhibition
Tuesday - Thursday, January 16 - 18, 2024
2024 Special Topic Workshops
Tuesday - Friday, January 16 - 19, 2024
Conference Manuscripts Submission Deadline
February 21, 2024
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Friday, January 12, 2024 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Saturday, January 13

7 am - 4:30, 6:30 pm
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Sunday, January 14

7:30 am - 10 pm
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Short Course Registration (Conference Registration)
Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Session 1
1 pm - 5 pm
Session 2
7 pm - 11 pm
Short Course Registration (Conference Registration)
Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Session 3
8 am - noon
Session 4
1 pm - 5 pm
Session 5
7 pm - 11 pm
Registration (Conference Registration)
Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Session 6
8 am - noon
Session 7
1 pm - 5 pm
Session 8
7 pm - 11 pm
Welcome Social Mixer (Presidio Ballroom Foyer)
Registration (Conference Registration)
Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)
Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)
Exhibition Opening and Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)
Session 9 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Registration (Conference Registration)
Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)
Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom, Foyer)
Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom)
Workshop on Plasma Instrumentation (Presidio Ballroom)
Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)
Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)
Session 10 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Registration (Conference Registration)
Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)
Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom)
Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom)
Workshop on Clinical ICP-MS (Presidio Ballroom)
Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)
Social Mixer (Turquoise Ballroom)
Session 11 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Registration (Conference Registration)
Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)
Exhibition (Turquoise Ballroom)
Poster Session (Turquoise Ballroom)
Workshop on Elemental Speciation (Presidio Ballroom)
Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)
Conference Dinner (Last Territory Steakhouse)
Registration (Conference Registration)
Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)
Poster Session (Presidio Ballroom Foyer)
Workshop on Isotope Analysis (Presidio Ballroom)
Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)
Social Mixer (Presidio Ballroom Foyer)
Registration (Conference Registration)
Conference Session (Presidio Ballroom)
Heritage Lecture (Presidio Ballroom)
Session 12 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Session 13 Short Courses (Breakout rooms)
Workshop on Novel Instrumentation (Presidio Ballroom)
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2024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
Conference Background

Winter Conferenceon Plasma Spectrochemistry
THE MEETING
Year City
State
The biennial Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry is spon- 1980 San Juan
Puerto Ricosored by the ICP Information Newsletter, Inc., a nonprofit, philanthropic 1982 Orlando
Floridaresearch organization located in Hadley, Massachusetts and Lehigh Acres, 1984 San Diego
California
Florida, and organized by Dr. Ramon Barnes of the University Research 1986 Kailua-Kona
Hawaii
Institute for Analytical Chemistry. Previous meetings were held in Arizona, 1988 San Diego
California
California, Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico (Table). Attendance has grown 1990 St. Petersburg
Floridafrom 170 in 1980 to more than 600 with worldwide scientific participation 1992 San Diego
California
representing 30 countries. Technical sessions comprise lectures and posters 1994 San Diego
California
describing application, fundamental, and instrumentation developments with 1996 Fort Lauderdale Florida
popular electrical plasma sources. The inductively coupled plasma (ICP), glow 1998 Scottsdale
Arizonadischarge sources, microwave induced plasma, direct current plasma, and 2000 Fort Lauderdale Florida
laser-assisted plasma spectrochemistry are featured. New spectrometric 2002 Scottsdale
Arizona
instrumentation, novel sample introduction systems, plasma system automa- 2004 Fort Lauderdale Floridation, sample preparation approaches, elemental speciation and metallomics, 2006 Tucson
Arizona
spectroscopic standards, quality assurance, new diagnostic methods, and 2008 Temecula
California
theoretical treatments are highlighted. More than 300 technical papers are 2010 Fort Myers
Floridapresented, and selected papers have been published together as the Confer- 2012 Tucson
Arizonaence proceedings in Spectrochimica Acta, Part B (1981-1987), Journal of 2014 Amelia Island
FloridaAnalytical Atomic Spectrometry (1988-2020), and Journal of Analytical 2016 Tucson
Arizona
Bioanalytical Chemistry (1998-2006). The proceedings of the 2024 Winter 2018 Amelia Island
FloridaConference will appear in these major spectroscopy journals during Fall 2024. 2020 Tucson
Arizona
Some in the field consider the Winter Conference one of the technically most 2022 Tucson
Arizonasignificant meetings convened on these topics. Nineteen European WinterEuropean Winter Conference
Conferences have been held as well (Table). The next European Winteron Plasma Spectrochemistry
Conference will be in Berlin, Germany (March 2025). Seven Asia-Pacific Winter Year CityCountry
Conferences have been held in China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand (Table).
1985 Leysin
Switzerland
1987 Lyon
France1989
ReutteAustria
THE PEOPLE
1991
DortmundGermany
The Winter Conference attempts to bring together the major figures in the
1993
GranadaSpain
field of plasma spectrochemistry in a comfortable and informal setting to1995
Cambridge
Englandpromote maximum information exchange and conversations. We accomplish
1997
Gent
Belgium
this by inviting keynote speakers, employing principals to organize and chair
1999
Pau
Francesessions and discussions, and by offering technical short courses taught by
2001
Harjell
Norwayexperts. Furthermore, experienced and novice analytical chemists seeking to2003
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany
share and expand their experiences in plasma spectrochemistry participate
2005
Budapest
Hungary
actively. Invited speakers include distinguished international experts and award
Italy
recipients. Heritage lecturers, workshops, and symposia will be arranged and 2007 Taomina
2009
Graz
Austriachaired by many of the leaders in the field.
2011 Zaragoza
Spain
2013 Krakow
PolandTHE LOCATION
2015 Münster
Germany
Warm-weather sites are selected for the Winter Conference to promote the 2017 St Anton
Austria
relaxed atmosphere conducive to 2019 Pau
Franceeffective scientific information ex- 2023 Lubljana
Sloveniachanges. The 2024 Winter Confer- 2025 Berlin
Germany
ence will be held at the El ConquisAsia-Pacific Winter Conference
tador Tucson, a Hilton Resort, loon Plasma Spectrochemistrycated in Tucson, Arizona, only 20 2005 Chiang Mai
Thailandminutes north of the Tucson Interna- 2006 Bangkok
Thailandtional Airport (www.flytucson.com) 2008 TsukubaJapanand conveniently served by major 2010 Chengdu
Chinainterstate highways. Tucson is 115 2012 Jeju
Korea
miles (184 km) south of Phoenix.
2015 Xiamen
China
2017
MastueJapan42024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Tucson, Arizona, January 15–20, 2024

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 andthe most luxurious man-made spas, Tucson is a celebration for the 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 Arizonaalong the banks of the Santa Cruz River where Interstates 10 and 19 meet. It is situatedin a high desert valley surrounded by four mountain ranges: the Santa Catalinas to thenorth, 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 lowof 38°F (4°C) (http://www.wunderground.com/US/AZ/Tucson.html).
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 amidst 500 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 for a perfect event. The Presidio Ballroom accommodates 780 schoolroom style,52024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Tucson, Arizona, January 15–20, 2024

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. Intotal thisprovides uncrowdedspaceforthe meetingandexhibition,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 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 Conquistador
Way. Turn right and the Resort will be on the right.
From Phoenix follow I-10 East to 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 2024 Winter Conference will include activities beginning on Sunday, January 14, and continuing through Saturday,
January 20. The Conference will be preceded on Friday, January 12, through Tuesday, January 16, 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, training
programs, or user's meetings. The Conference begins with a social mixer Sunday evening, January 14, 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 18 at the El Conquistador Tucson.

INSTRUMENT EXHIBITION
The three-day exhibition will open on Monday evening at 6:30, January 17, 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 12 to 15, exhibitors and/or producers or
distributors of plasma spectrochemical instruments, 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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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.

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
Special topic workshops on new plasma instrumentation, clinical applications of ICP-MS, isotope analysis, and elemental
speciation methodologywill be held Tuesdaythrough Fridayafternoons, January16 - 19, from 3:05 to 5:20 pm, with presentations
on applications, plasma instrumentation, novel methodologies and procedures, and sample
preparation. On Tuesdayinstrument 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, andplasma accessories (e.g., chromatographic interface, electrothermal vaporizer, laser and spark
ablation, special nebulizers, preconcentration and sample introduction equipment, special adapterkits), 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 lifestyleand 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 makeJanuary 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-southernarizona/tucson; 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 achange 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 in any direction, you’ll find yourself
in completely different 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 isyour pleasure? Numerous tour operators offer a wide variety of desert sight-seeing adventures, including beautiful sunsets andmoonlight 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 beauty from 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 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 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 Arizonathat 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 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, visit
the Territorial Prison in Yuma or take 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 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.
Arizona is home to 22 different Native American tribes with the most reservation land in the UnitedStates. Various cultural centers and museums display beautiful hand-crafted pottery, baskets,
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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 thatshowcases a rich historyand 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, wherefamilies 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 panoramic vistas unequaled in all of Arizona 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 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 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 breadaround. 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 takea short drive to Kinishba Ruins National Historic Landmark. With the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s Native
Visions, you’ll journey into history with 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 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 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 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 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 servedin the Spanish Army. In 1775 he established the Presidio of San
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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 evidence of a settlement dated back to the Cienega phase (800 B.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 Gadsden
Purchase in June 1854. Tucson’s population has grown from3,200 in 1869 to over a million in 2008.
Encompassing a 500-square-mile valley, Tucson is Arizona’s
second-largest city and offers every amenity imaginable. Surrounded 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 city
is served by major airlines with connections to U.S. and international cities. Nonstop airservice is available tomajor destinations throughout 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 theworld. 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 isa U.S. Port of Entry with 24-hour U.S. Customs and Border Protection services. The airport
is 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 hundredsof 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 earlymornings 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 fromthe Santa Cruz River Valley, Tucson’s landscape spans cactus-studded deserts, subterranean 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, 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.
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 combination tour and hike. Starting from the parking area, trams carrypassengers
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 andexamining 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 Museumon 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 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 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 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 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 onlyby reservation. The Whipple
Observatory on Mt. Hopkins, south of Tucson, is operated by the Smithsonian Institution. The world’s fourth largest multiplemirror 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 theMuseum 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 anyTucson
visit. The chapel is still used for Mass, and votive candles still flicker in silent vigil.
Downtown Tucson boasts manyhistoric buildings, from the old houses of the Presidio District to the colorful Barrio houses,
some of which have been converted 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 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
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Museum of Art.
Around 150 art galleries make their home in Tucson, manynear the 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 andthe 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 SymphonyOrchestras, Arizona Opera Company, Ballet Folklorico Arizona and Arizona Theater Company. The Tucson Gem, 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 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 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 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 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 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 wasestablished 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 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-andtumble 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 replaysof 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-andtumble 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 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. 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 “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 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.
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2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort
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2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
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Conference Registration Fees

BeforeAfter
After–– October 20, 2023 ––December 15, 2023
Conference*
$550
$850
$1100
Exhibitor**
$130
$425
$730
Student***
$ 75
$130
$290
Postdoctoral***
$100
$260
$480
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Short Course Enrollment (each course)
$120
$240
$365
Student Short Course Rate
$25
$30
$50
Conference Dinner (includes taxes and gratuity), Thursday, January 20, 2022
Conference Dinner (adult)
$ 70
$ 71
$ 73
Conference Dinner (child under 12)
$ 35
$ 35
$ 35
Additional or Duplicate, Shirt, Abstracts
Souvenir T Shirt (Size ___ )
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$ 23
Conference Abstracts (duplicate)
$ 24
$ 36
$ 60
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to ICP Information Newsletter. Conference dinner is not included in the registration fee.
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2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
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2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
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2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Call for Abstracts and Titles
Preliminary titles and abstracts (50 words) are solicited on
original plasma spectrochemical research, methods and applications. A submission form is available on page 19. The title
and abstract submission deadline is July 21, 2023. Accepted
titles will be acknowledged in August and assigned program
times, and final abstracts will be due October 20, 2023. 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 thefollowing, and papers covering other plasma-related topics
are 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, spectrometers, and software innovations• Sample introduction, transport phenomena, and modeling• Sample preparation, treatment, and automation; high-purity
materials, and quality assurance• Spectrochemical chemometrics, AI, and expert systems• Spectroscopic standards, reference materials, and databases
• Stable isotope analyses and applications
Abstracts and titles for the Workshop on New Plasma
Instrumentation (Tuesday, January 16) from manufacturesand vendors also will be accepted with the same guidelines asconference presentations. A $00 registration fee is required
for Workshop speakers.

Program Outline Example
Monday, January 15, 2024
8:00 Opening and Welcome
1. Sample Introduction and Transport Phenomena
8:05 (PL1) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL1) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL2) Invited Lecture

1:00
1:30
5:30
6:30

2. Nanomaterial Analysis and Characterization(IL3) Invited Lecture(IL4) Invited Lecture(HL1) Heritage Lecture
Exhibition Opening and Social Mixer

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
3. Laser Assisted Plasma Spectrochemistry
8:00 (PL2) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL5) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL6) Invited Lecture
4. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
1:00 (IL7) Invited Lecture
1:30 (IL8) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS1) Workshop New Plasma Instrumentation
5:30 (HL2) Heritage Lecture
6:30 Social Mixer

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5. Fundamentals, Instrumentation, and Mechanisms
8:00 (PL3) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL9) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL10) Invited Lecture
6. Novel Plasma Instrumentation, Advanced Plasma
Detectors, and Microplasma Systems
1:00 (IL11) Invited Lecture
1:30 (IL12) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS2) Workshop Speciation Methodology
5:30 (HL3) Heritage Lecture
6:30 Social Mixer

Thursday, January 18, 2024
7. Elemental Speciation, Metallomics
8:00 (PL4) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL13) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL14) Invited Lecture

8. Imaging Plasma Mass Spectrometry
and Biodistribution Analysis
1:00 (IL15) Invited Lecture
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1:30 (IL16) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS3) Workshop Biological, Clinical Analysis
5:30 (HL4) Heritage Lecture
7:00 Conference Dinner

Friday, January 19, 2024
9. Atmospheric, Environmental, Bioecological Sciences
8:00 (PL5) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL17) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL18) Invited Lecture
10. Stable Isotope and Forensics Analyses
1:00 (IL19) Invited Lecture
1:30 (IL20) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS4) Workshop Stable Isotope Methodology
5:30 (HL5) Heritage Lecture
6:30 Social Mixer

Saturday, January 20, 2024
11. Earth, Marine, and Geological Sciences
8:00 (PL6) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL21) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL22) Invited Lecture
12. Advanced Materials, Surfaces, and Interfaces
Petroleum and Semiconductor Materials
1:00 (HL6) Heritage Lecture
2:00 (IL23) Invited Lecture
2:30 (IL24) Invited Lecture
6:30 Conference Closing

Conference Travel and Registration Grants
The 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 present
recent research results at the 2024 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 thesegrants are solicited, and donations can be made with registration (see Registration form) or directly at any time. Travel andRegistration Grant rules and application forms can be obtained from the Conference chairman.

Book Travel and Hotel Early
Tucson is a very popular Winter holiday destination, andairline 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 totake advantage of early bird rates. For assistance with hotelarrangements at El Conquistador Tucson, contact Mr. Steve
Lepow at memeetingplanners@gmail.com. He also has obtained conference discounts for airport shuttles.

Heritage Lectures
Six Heritage Lectures will be presented by distinguishedscientists 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.
The Heritage Lecture series was initiated at the 2010 WinterConference, and the following Heritage lectures have beenpresented:
2022 Winter Conference
Rambling ThroughPlasma Spectrometryfor Fundamental,
Environmental and Societal Challenges: A Fascinating
Journey, Olivier Donard, LCABIE-IPREM, France
The Arsenic Enigma Probed Through Plasma Spectrochemistry, Kevin Francesconi, University of Graz
From ICP Emission to Mass Spectrometry and Isotope
Ratio Measurements, Naoki Furuta, Chuo University
Navigating the Twists and Turns of the Evolving Field of
Plasma Spectrochemical Analysis as an Academic
Scientist, Paul B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University
An Exploration Geologist’s Foray into Plasma Spectrochemistry, Simon Jackson, Geological Survey of Canada
2020 Winter Conference
Being Lucky, Gary M. Hieftje, Indiana University
Mirabile Dietu: Isotope Measurements as a Truth Serum,
Michael Ketterer, Northern Arizona University
From Pyramids to Plasma - The Heritage of Analytical
Chemistry in Africa, Rob McCrindle, Tshwane University,
South Africa
Open Box Before Eating Pizza - A Relevant Perspective,
Richard E. Russo, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
From There to Here to Another (There and Back Again),
Scott D. Tanner, Canada
2018 Winter Conference
Reflections on Decisions Made: Ultratrace Elemental
Analysis, Ralph Sturgeon, National Research Council of
CanadaLifelong 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 ofMatter with Atomic Spectrometry, Alfredo Sanz-Medel,
University of Oviedo
AJourneyin the Life of a Practical Atomic Spectroscopist,
Isaac (Joe) Brenner, Brenner Scientific2016 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 PlasmaSpectrochemical Methods
for Solving Analytical Problems, José A.C. Broekaert,
University of Hamburg

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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 University
Lasers at Work in Atomic Spectroscopy: A Long Flaming
and Sparking Combination of Diagnostic and Analytical
Aspects, Nicoló 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
Personal Odyssey, Trials, Tribulations, Problems, andSuccesses. Henry Longerich, Memorial University of
Newfoundland
Flow Injection Analysis -- From Beaker to Microfluidics.
Jaromir (Jarda) Ruzicka, University of Hawaii, Manoa
SpectrochromatographyElementalSpeciation,Retrospect,
Perspective and Prospects. Peter C. Uden, University of
Massachusetts,Amherst
2010 Winter Conference:
From Academic Research to Real World Problems (andVice Versa), Jean-Michel Mermet, Tramoyes, France
Over 50 Years of Atomic Spectroscopy, James D.
Winefordner, University of Florida, GainesvilleSome Memories of 20 Years Development and Applicationof ICP Emission Spectrometry, Knut D. Ohls, Erding,Germany
Isotope Ratio Measurements: Highlights, Pitfalls,
Frustrations — 40 Years of Experience in the Field, Klaus
G. Heumann, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Thirty-Seven Years of Plasma Spectrochemistry at FDA’s
ElementalAnalysisResearch/ForensicChemistryCenter,
Fred L. Fricke, US Food and Drug Administration
The Glow Discharge: A Splendidly Versatile Source,
Willard W. Harrison, University of Florida, Gainesvillenew fields of use for plasma spectrochemistry.
At the 2024 Winter Conference two awards will be presented to scientists who have made noteworthy contributions
to 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 worldwidetosubmittheirapplications fortheseawards.For informationand details, visit www.thermoscientific.com/wpcaward. Documentation can be submitted to wpc.award@thermofisher.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific will present the awards at the 2024
Winter Conference. In addition to having his/her contributions
to the field recognized by the scientific community and theindustry, 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 WinterConference. Awardees have included Don Douglas andEduardo Bolea-fFernandez (2022), Scott D. Tanner andGerado Gamez (2020), R. Sam Houk and Jorge Pisonero(2018), Nicoló Omenetto and Steven Ray (2016), Gary M.
Hieftje (2014), J. Sabine Becker (2012), and Ramon M. Barnes(2010).

ProfessionalDevelopmentCourses

Professional development short courses at introductory
and advanced levels and manufacturers’ seminars will beoffered Friday through Wednsday, January 12 - 17, andSaturday, January 20, 2024. Course details, instructors, andtimes will be announced shortly.
These courses and seminars have been developed to meetthe needs of today’s plasma spectrochemistry professional
and to offer creative solutions for solving industry challenges,
generating cost savings, and expanding skillsets needed toadvance personal and professional knowledge via the latest
technology and best practices. Instructors for each course will
share their extensive plasma spectrochemistry expertise in asmall group setting. Topics include plasma spectrochemistry
analyses, instrumentation, techniques and sample introduction 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
Winter Conference Award
Elemental and Isotopic ICP-MS Analysis
Environmental Monitoring ICP-MS-Based Isotopic Methods
in Plasma Spectrochemistry
Environmental Sampling Techniques
The 2024 Winter Conference Award in Plasma SpectroField Flow Fractionation – ICP-MS/
chemistry, sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific, recogFlow Injection Analysis Techniques
nizes achievements in conceptualization and development of
Glow Discharge Atomic and Mass Techniques
novel instrumentation as well as the elucidation of fundamental
High-Resolution ICP-MS
events or processes involved in plasma spectrochemistry. The
Human Body Fluids and Tissues Analyses
Award also acknowledges the authorship of significant reICP-MS Biodistribution Studies of Nanoparticles
search papers or books that have had an influential role in new
ICP-MS Introduction, Advanced Topics
advancements as well as outstanding applications that open
Interferences Identification and Correction in ICP-MS
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2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION TITLE AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
Submission Deadline: July 21, 2023
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 21, 2023,
to 2024 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 wc2024@umass.edu

CLASSIFICATION. Which of the following best describes your contribution?
A. Symposium: Sample introduction/transport phenomenon,  Nanomaterial analysis,  Elemental speciation,
 Chromatography and 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, laser
ablation, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy,  Glow discharge,  Imaging mass spectroscopy, mass cytometry, Plasma source mass spectrometry,  Stable isotope analysis, forensics,  Quality assurance
B. 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 the material to be presented represents original research or development, which at the 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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Meeting andExhibition
Center2024 Winter Conferenceon Plasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 10 – 16, 2016

January 15 – 20, 2024, Tucson, Arizona

wc2024@chem.umass.edu
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202024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Tucson, Arizona, January 15–20, 2024

MEETINGSWith over 100,000 sq ft of flexible
indoor and outdoor meeting space, the El
Conquistador will host the 2020 WinterConference by offering two 12,000 sq ft
ballrooms, one for the exhibition and one
for the meeting, as well as spectacularoutdoor venues with views of Pusch
Ridge.
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER

The 11,000 sq ft Executive Conference Center is an exceptional venue forsatellite meetingswith eight distinct meeting rooms, including a boardroom with abuilt-in 70” LED television.

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