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GLCACS 27th Annual Conference 

Thriving with Fast-Advancing
Science and Technology

  • Time & Location:

Apr 26th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Abbott Laboratories, AP52 Conference Center

200 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064

  • Event Agenda:

 

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Sign-in, Networking & Light Refreshment

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Opening Remarks

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. Tao Sun

Research and Career at Large-Scale Scientific Facility

Associated Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University

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Dr. Jianhui Hong

A Burning Passion

Director of Technology and Product Optimization at Cimarron Energy Inc., recognized expert in flaring and venting abatement technology used in industrial chemical processes

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Dr. Shirley Meng

The Global Race for Better Batteries

Professor at University of Chicago, recognized in battery technology and its EV applications

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Dr. Gregory Venburg

Former Sr. R&D director of Valent Biosciences

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Dr. Shirley Meng

Professor of University of Chicago

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Dr. Lilly D'Angelo

Former Sr. VP of Global R&D of Tate & Lyle

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Dr. Huqiu Zhang

Principal at Sevee & Maher Engineers Inc. (SME)

11:20 AM – 12:10 PM Career Development Panel Discussions: Rising Above Workplace Challenges

Panelists of this year:

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12:10 PM – 12:40 PM Career Career Development Workshop - Resume Clinic & Mock Job Interview (Partly overlapped with Career Fair & Lunch)

 

Workshop: “Resume Clinic and Mock Job Interview” hosted by  Dr. Ling Ye, President, CM Square Consulting LTD.

See details on "Call for Resume"!

 

Resume submission here by April 20th. 

12:20 PM – 1:50 PM Career Networking (Career Fairs and Free Lunch Session)

Participants from the past year include employees from local companies, such as

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Student Research Presentation Contest

2025 GLCACS Student Presentation Contest Guide

Student Presentation Schedule and Abstracts _ Session 1

Student Presentation Schedule and Abstracts _ Session 2

(This program is supported by the generous donation from Fu-Lu Foundation)

 

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Networking Dinner (optional)

Address: Hunan Hibachi Buffet, 3900 Northpoint Blvd, Waukegan, IL 60085.

Payment of $10 each is made at the restaurant

Conference Registeration

Online registration only

Registration closes on Apr. 21st

Student Presentation Application

Online registration only

Application and abstract upload 

before Apr. 4th

Presentation slides submission to GLCACS.student@gmail.com by April 21, 2025.

Applicants still need to fill in the Conference Registration Form

2024 Annual Conference Highlights and Contest Awardees

Past Events

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