Both oral and poster presentations are planned. All replies to this First Announcement should be made before February 1, 2001. This early return is essential to permit the planning of reservations of facilities and other logistical matters. There is no guarantee that late replies will be considered in this planning process. A second Email announcement will be sent by mid 2001, and a final Email announcement will be sent by Dec. 2001.
All interested persons can access regularly updated information at the conference Web site.
Reno and its adjacent city of Sparks have a combined population of about 300k people. They are nestled in a valley of the Truckee River at an altitude of about 1500 m, at the foot of the partly forested eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Weather and climate information, as well as geographical, recreational and cultural information can be obtained at the WEB links below. Reno is also about a 5-hour drive from the San Francisco area. Registration deadlines will be stated in later announcements.