The conference is organized to address broadly the field of membranes and membrane processes. The technical program is divided into nine oral sessions and one poster session to cover different types of membranes as well as their respective separation processes. The program will highlight new developments in the field, as well as research opportunities for the future.

The conference will follow the established format of morning and evening sessions of oral presentations, accompanied by poster presentations. Industrial and academic experts on membrane technology are encouraged to participate and present their work.

This conference is co-sponsored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Separations Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the North American Membrane Society and the European Membrane Society.

Conference Organization
Conference Chair:
Dr. Norman N. Li, President of NL Chemical Technology, Inc. 479 Business Center Dr., Suite 100, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 USA. T: 1-847-824 2888, F: 1-847-824 2898, E: NLChem@aol.com

Conference Co-Chairs
: Prof. Enrico Drioli, Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, University of Calabria, Contrada Arcavacata, 87030 Rende (CS), Italy. T: 39-984 492039/402706, F: 39-984-402103, E: e.drioli@unical.it
Prof. William J. Koros, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712-1062 USA. T: 1-512-471 5866, F: 1-512-471 7060, E: koros@che.utexas.edu

Conference Organizing Committee
Herman Bieber (United Engineering Foundation), D. Bhattacharyya (University of Kentucky), Enrico Drioli (University of Calabria), Winston Ho (University of Kentucky), William Koros (University of Texas), Norman Li (NL Chemical Technology), Ian Roman (DuPont), Andrew Zydney (University of Delaware).

Submission of Abstracts for FREE FORUM Poster Presentations
The conference organizing committee welcomes additional abstracts for FREE FORUM poster presentations at this conference. Please submit a one page abstract by August 30, 2001. Abstracts should be submitted electronically following the instructions given in On-line Abstract Submission. If unable to submit the abstract electronically, please contact the Foundation.

Poster Paper Session Chairs: Dr. Glenn Lipscomb, Dr. Marianne Nystrom, and Prof. Benjamin Sun. Conference Publication

Only abstracts will be published and distributed to conference participants.

United Engineering Foundation Conferences Fellowship Program
The United Engineering Foundation sponsors a Conference Fellowship Program. Applicants are limited to those currently active in engineering or related professions with a direct interest in the conference topic. They must be within ten years of their B.S. degree at the time their applications are submitted. The stipend is sufficient to cover the conference registration fee and on-site room and board. Transportation expenses are not included. Application information may be obtained from the WWW or by fax from the Foundation (1-212-591-7441) and must be submitted by July 13, 2001.

United Engineering Foundation Conferences Program
This conference is sponsored by the United Engineering Foundation. The Conferences Program was established in 1962 to provide an opportunity for the exploration of problems and issues of concern to engineering from many disciplines. The format of the conference provide morning and evening sessions in which major presentations are made. Available time is included during the afternoons for ad hoc meetings and informal discussions and is designed to enhance rapport among participants and promote dialogue on the developments of the meeting. We believe the conferences have been instrumental in generating ideas and disseminating information to a greater extent than is possible through more conventional forums. All participants are expected to contribute actively to the discussions.

Transportation to "Il Ciocco"
Transportation from the Pisa Airport to "Il Ciocco" is by the complimentary conference center bus or mini-coach that will leave Pisa Airport (baggage claim area) at 4:00 pm, Sunday October 14. Please plan to be in Pisa no later than 3:30 pm as there will be only one bus. It will first stop at the Airport at 4:00 pm and 15 minutes later be at the Train Station. Look for the Il Ciocco hostess carrying a sign. If you are arriving by train, wait outside the main entrance and look for the bus - it may stop across the street, depending on traffic.

There are daily direct flights to Pisa from London, Paris and Frankfurt. The railway station at Pisa is equally accessible as it is on the Tirrenia line where almost hourly Inter-City trains, among others, arrive from the South (Naples and Rome) and from northern Europe via Turin and Milan. There will also be a return bus to Pisa and Friday afternoon at 1:30 after the conference adjournment. If you plan a holiday in Italy, the hotel can help you book rooms at other hotels.

If you are coming by automobile, take Motorway A-11 until the exit for Lucca. The distance from Lucca to "Il Ciocco" is approximately 40 km on a scenic mountain road.

If you should arrive after the bus departs, your transportation options to Il Ciocco will be considerably more expensive and/or inconvenient. Be sure to book transportation will gets you to Pisa in the early afternoon. Should you arrive early, you can check your luggage at the train station and visit the Tower.

Conference Excursion
Two optional excursions to Barga and Lucca (and Pisa) are planned . There will be a sign-up sheet at the hotel registration desk for those who are interested in participating. The excursion fee (paid directly to the hotel) will cover rental of the bus. Any museum entrance fees will be extra. A boxed lunch will be provided. See List of Excursions (an adobe pdf file).

Day Trips for Guests
Il Ciocco typically offers a very reasonably priced day trip via van or coach to a local area of interest (e.g., Florence, Siena, Lucca) that may be of interest to guests of participants. Information regarding day-trips will be available at the hotel desk and at registration.

Early bird special for those who register before August 15, 2001. These conference fees are:
-Participant (sharing a room with another participant) $ 1095.00
-Participant (single room or sharing with guest) $ 1195.00
-Bona fide Graduate Students $ 700.00
-Guest $ 390.00

For those who register after August 15, 2001. These conference fees are:
-Participant (sharing a room with another participant) $ 1195.00
-Participant (single room or sharing with guest) $ 1295.00
-Bona fide Graduate Students $ 800.00
-Guest $ 390.00

Please send us your registration form as soon as possible.

All participants are required to complete and return the enclosed registration form and payment information form (an Adobe pdf file) by August 15, 2001. There is a discounted price for registering before this date and, in addition, we cannot guarantee hotel space for any registrations received after this date.

All conference payments must be received by September 15, 2001. We can only guarantee you a room at the hotel if payment for the conference has been received by this date. ROOM RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE MADE WITHOUT PREPAYMENT, PURCHASE ORDER, OR SIGNED ORGANIZATIONAL PLEDGE OF PAYMENT.

Because of guarantees made with the hotel for room and meal functions, no shows, late arrivals, missed meals and early departures cannot receive fee adjustments.

The Foundation will reserve your accomodations for the conference period. If you wish to guarantee pre or post conference accomodations see attached
Pre and Post Conference Reservation Request Form (An Adobe pdf file).

Payment must be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars, payable to the UNITED ENGINEERING FOUNDATION. Checks or money orders in any other currencies are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Payment is to be sent to:

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference in order for a full refund to be issued. Cancellations received thereafter are subject to a $200 cancellation fee and any direct expenses incurred by the Foundation. A transfer of registration may be made at any time.

If you have a disability and may require accommodation in order to participate fully in this conference, please make a note on the registration card. A Foundation representative will contact you to discuss your specific needs.

If you have special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian or a food allergy), please make a note on your registration card. The chef needs to know this information in advance if we are to accommodate you.

Smoking in prohibited at UEF conferences & Conference functions.

Should you have specific questions regarding your registration, please contact Donna Milone at the United Engineering Foundation at 1-212-591-7836. You may also send your questions by fax (1-212-591-7441) or e-mail (engfnd@aol.com).

Information on United Engineering Foundation Conferences can be found on the UEF web site: http://www.engfnd.org