Social Events
Welcome Reception:
Monday, October 9, 2023, 6:00pm-8:00pm Memorial League Ballroom.
GEC Reception and Banquet:
Thursday, October 12, 2023.
The GEC reception and banquet will be held at the inspiring Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Busses will be provided from the conference venue to the banquet venue, and back. Following the banquet dinner, participants will be free to explore the museum.
Every year, GEC honors and recognizes excellence in contributions to physics research, study of ionized gases, and the important contributions of students and early career researchers.
The 2023 awards presentation will take place on Thursday, October 12th at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, which is an internationally recognized cultural destination that brings the past forward by immersing visitors in the stories of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation that helped shape America.
We will begin the event with networking and beverages at the clocktower entrance and then move into the innovation center for dinner and award presentation.
The awards presented at the 2023 GEC conference will highlight the passion and impact of scientific professionals and organizations in plasma sources, diagnostics, and other areas of focus.
Awards presented:
GEC Early Career Award = https://www.apsgec.org/main/EarlyCareerAward.php
Early Career Researchers (< 10 years post PhD) represent the future driving force of Low Temperature Plasma/Collisions Science. The most accomplished individuals in this group will likely become leaders in these fields. Thus, appreciating their work and encouraging them to continue pursuing their careers is of key importance to the GEC community.
GEC Student Award for Excellence = https://www.apsgec.org/main/StudentAwardForExcellence.php
In order to encourage and recognize the important contributions students make to the Gaseous Electronics Conference, specifically, and to the plasma/atomic-molecular optical science fields, in general, the GEC Executive Committee will recognize one (1) student presenter with the GEC Student Award for Excellence. Finalists will be announced on the meeting website before the meeting and will present their work at the conference.
GEC Student Poster Prizes = https://www.apsgec.org/main/StudentPosterAwards.php
Three student posters will be selected by the GEC Executive Committee and recognized at the banquet. The GEC gratefully acknowledges the important contributions students make to GEC. The GEC gratefully acknowledges support by Springer Publishing (springer.com) toward the recognition of important contributions students make to the Gaseous Electronics Conference.
Agenda for the evening:
3:30 pm Conclude sessions for the day
4:30 pm Board buses for the museum
6:00 pm Arrive at the museum, reception
7:00 pm Dinner and award presentation
8:30 - 10 pm enjoy the museum
Cost for the event: $75/person. Please select the option during the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact Eva Keidel = eva.keidel@conferencedirect.com
Special Events
Women in Plasma Science:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The purpose of the event is to support and discuss the experiences and efforts of female researchers in science at all stages of their studies and careers.
The keynote speaker will be Prof. Amy Wendt, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lunch will be provided during the keynote presentation.
Cost for the event: $20/person. Please select the option during the registration process.
If you have any questions, please contact Eva Keidel = eva.keidel@conferencedirect.com
