ACA Announces Call for Papers for the 2011 CoatingsTech Conference

ACA is seeking technical papers and student posters for the 2011 CoatingsTech Conference to be held March 14-16, 2011, at the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare.

Embracing the theme of "The New Face of Innovation," this 2nd biennial conference seeks to provide a multi-track forum for all professionals in the coatings industry. Sessions will provide insight into advancements in the coatings industry and provide a look at the future of coatings technology from industry leaders.

The CoatingsTech Conference Task Force is seeking papers in the following areas:

  • Advances in Analytical Methods
  • Corrosion and Adhesion
  • Concrete Coatings
  • Green Chemistry
  • High Throughput
  • Waterborne Technology
  • Manufacturing/Processing
  • Nanotechnology
  • Pigments/Additives
  • Regulation/Legislative Update
  • Weathering/Durability

General Deadline:

Submission of Abstract - Oct. 1, 2010
Notification of Acceptance - Nov. 1, 2010
Submission of Completed Paper - Feb. 11, 2010

The conference will also host the following paper competitions:

Roon Awards

  • The submitted abstract must be directly related to the protective coatings industry.
  • The paper must be original work not previously published.
  • Submission Deadline: Sept. 15, 2010

John A. Gordon Best Paper Award

  • The submitted abstract will be evaluated on technical merit, including objectivity and experimental design.
  • Must be relevant to coatings technology and its impact on the coatings industry
  • Submission Deadline: Oct. 1, 2010


A.L. Hendry Student Award
The submitted abstract must be results of original research on a subject related to coatings technology, or present a significantly insightful, comprehensive review of a field of coatings technology.

  • Only research projects of a senior thesis as part of an undergraduate of Masters Degree will be accepted. Students in a Ph.D track will not be accepted.
  • Submission Deadline: Oct. 1, 2010

Student Poster Sessions

  • Please submit a proposed title and a maximum 300-word abstract of the poster.
  • Each entry will be provided a display board to highlight the research project and must be staffed during the scheduled poster session times.
  • Displays will be judged on the following criteria: (1) scientific content, (2) originality/novelty, and (3) quality of display.
  • Submission Deadline: Oct. 31, 2010

To submit your article online, please click here.

 

For more information: on the Call for Papers criteria, contact ACA's Starsha Valentine at 202.462.6272 or svalentine@paint.org.

Date Posted: July 15, 2010