October 14-17, 2023

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center,

Carbondale, IL 

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Organizers

Tonya Zeczycki and Krishna Mallela

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Keynote: Dan Herschlag

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Ackers Lecturer: Karen Fleming 

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Mission Statement

The Gibbs Society of Biological Thermodynamics is committed to advancing the development and application of thermodynamic principles to understand biological systems; fostering the professional growth of early-career trainees; promoting an equitable, accessible, and inclusive biothermodynamics community; and hosting an annual conference that includes significant opportunities for trainee oral presentations. 

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Committees and Other Contributors to Conference Organization

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Ackers Lecturer Selection Committee

Vince J. LiCata (Chair) 2021 –
and current members of the Gibbs Society Board of Directors

 

Fundraising Committee

Ernie Fuentes (Chair), Lisa Warner and Allyn Schoeffler

 

Local Arrangements Committee

Carlos Castañeda (Chair) Tori Dunlap and Emma Morrison

 

Poster Committee

Steve Whitten (Chair) and Sean Fanning

 

Presentation Logistics Committee

Stephen Fried (chair), Clarissa Durie and Kurt Piepenbrink
Trainee members:  TBD

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Program Book Committee

Madeline Shea (Chair), Greg DeKoster and David Bain

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Registration – JotForm and PayPal

Nicholas C. Fitzkee

 

Saturday Night Thermo Co-Organizers

Ana Marie Soto and Vince J. LiCata
Trainee members:  TBD

 

SharePoint Guru

James R. Horn

 

Speaker Nominating Committee

Krishna Mallela, Tonya Zeczycki

 

Webmasters for Gibbs Society - www.gibbssociety.org

Sarah E. Bondos and Chiwook Park (2020 – present)

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