GLCACS 27th Annual Conference
Thriving with Fast-Advancing
Science and Technology
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Time & Location:
Apr 26th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Abbott Laboratories, AP52 Conference Center
200 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064
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Event Agenda:
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM Invited Plenary Speeches: “Thriving with the Fast-Advancing Science and Technology” from 3 invited speakers, including:
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Dr. Shirley Meng, Professor at University of Chicago, recognized in battery technology and its EV applications
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Dr. Yi-Yin Ku, former Senior Research Fellow at AbbVie, recognized for leading the development of anti-HCV drug in AbbVie
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Dr. Jianhui Hong, Director of Technology and Product Optimization at Cimarron Energy Inc., recognized expert in flaring and venting abatement technology used in industrial chemical processes
11:20 AM – 12:50 PM Career Development Panel Discussions: Thrive in your career by design
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM Career Networking (Career Fairs and Lunch Session)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Student Research Presentation Contest
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Networking Dinner (optional)
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Invited Plenary Speechers:
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This year's annual meeting theme highlights:
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Share and exchange insights on “Fast-Advancing Science and Technology” through plenary speaker’s presentations and the student’s research presentations
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Showcase and encourage technology excellence and fulfilling careers through exemplifying the speaker’s career experiences, panel presentations and discussions on career development, job fairs, and student research presentation contests
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“Thriving” and “Fast-Advancing” wording express the challenges and urgency for our professionals to keep up with technological advancement and commit to high-standard career success
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