Comfortable walking clothes and shoes are recommended for those coming on the tour. Seminar Instructors A. Elena Charola, Independent Consultant in Conservation Dr. A. Elena Charola obtained her degree in Chemistry from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata in Argentina and completed her post-doctoral work at New York University. Margaret Thomson, Technical Manager, National Building Construction, Chemical Lime Company Dr. Thomson received her undergraduate and graduate training as a Geologist. She worked for the National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Research in Construction, for five years, focusing on the problem of deterioration of building materials. He is the Chair of The Masonry Society's Existing Masonry Committee, serves as a technical consultant to the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute, and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Concrete Institute, and the Association for Preservation Technology.
Lunch is provided in the registration fee.