Dates: Sept. 28 - Oct 1, 2024

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center,

Carbondale, IL 

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GPS Address: 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda, IL 62958

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Organizers

Lauren Porter and Janice Robertson

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Keynote

       Susan Marqusee

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Ackers Lecturer

        Patricia Clark

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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

Tonya Zeczycki (Chair), Ernie Fuentes, Scott Showalter

 

Local Arrangements Committee

Emma Morrison and Tori Dunlap

Trainee members: TBD

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Poster Committee

Sean Fanning, Peggy Daugherty

 

Presentation Logistics Committee

Kurt Piepenbrink (chair), Clarissa Durie and Elizabeth Duran

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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 and Jim Horn

 

Saturday Night Thermo Co-Organizers

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

 

SharePoint Guru

James R. Horn

 

Speaker Nominating Committee

Lauren Porter, Janice Robertson, Aaron Lucius, and Doug Barrick

 

Webmasters for Gibbs Society - www.gibbssociety.org

Sarah E. Bondos and Trevor Creamer

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