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The 38th Gibbs Conference on Biothermodynamics 

Dates: Sept. 28 - Oct 1, 2024

Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center,

Carbondale, IL 

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

Organizers

Lauren Porter and Janice Robertson

Keynote

       Susan Marqusee

Ackers Lecturer

        Patricia Clark

Program

The full list of speakers may be viewed here.

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. 

Committees and Other Contributors to Conference Organization

Ackers Lecturer Selection Committee

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

 

Fundraising Committee

Tonya Zeczycki (Chair) and Ernie Fuentes

JotForm Account Management

Nick Fitzkee (license) and James R. Horn

JotForm Application Site & Registration Revision

Madeline Shea (Chair), James R. Horn and Tonya Zeczycki

 

Local Arrangements Committee

Carlos Castañeda (Chair), Emma Morrison and Tori Dunlap

Trainee members: TBD

Poster Committee

Clarissa Durie (Chair), Joe Emerson and Peggy Daugherty

Trainee members: Emery Usher and TBD

 

Presentation Logistics Committee

Kurt Piepenbrink (chair) and Elizabeth Duran

Trainee members: Rabab Mahdi and TBD

Program Book Committee

Madeline Shea (Chair), Greg DeKoster and David Bain

Registration – PayPal

Nicholas C. Fitzkee and Karen A. Lewis

 

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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