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PITTCON AT A GLANCE

The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, (Pittcon), is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote science education programs. The net financial proceeds from The Pittsburgh Conference fund educational programs and institutions impacting the science education experience for students attending schools ranging from elementary through the post secondary level.


GENERAL INFORMATION & HISTORY

    Pittcon is organized by 95 dedicated volunteers who work in or are retired from various scientific disciplines. This dynamic group of people are formed into committees and are assisted by a highly skilled eleven member staff. The Conference is sponsored by two technical societies, the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP).

    The first Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, with its Exposition of Modern Laboratory Equipment opened on February 15, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Henry Freiser, the first exposition chairman, debuted the Conference with 14 exhibitors, 25 booths, 56 technical papers, and 800 attendees.


PITTCON 2011 NUMBERS AT-A-GLANCE

    Pittcon 2011 Registration
    Total Conferee 9,599
    Media 213
    Undergraduate Student 318
    Total Non-Exhibitor 10,130
    Exhibitor 7,069
    Total Registration 17,199


TECHNICAL PROGRAM

    The Pittcon Technical Program, an annual highlight of the Conference, offers more than 2,200 technical sessions on topics ranging from the latest techniques and applications in analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy to emerging scientifc disciplines such as nanotechnology, genomics, drug discovery, and bioterrorism.


SHORT COURSES

    Pittcon Short Courses offers skill-building training for chemical professionals that adds significant value to their Pittcon experiences. Courses ranging in length from one half day to two days and are taught by experienced professionals who are experts in their fields.


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