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History of ALMA Conferences

YearConference ThemesPresidents

2008

Tools of the Trade
Waltham, MA

Lynne Garone
E Ink Corporation

2007

Better, Faster, Cheaper: The Lab Manager Needs All Three!
San Antonio, TX

Phil Edwards
NOVA Chemicals

 

Presentations available for downloading:

  • Faster, Cheaper, and … Just Right — The Role of Rapid Response Groups in the Analytical Organization. Raphael Aviles, Rohm and Hass Company.
    Download PDF (1.4MB).
  • People Costs — The Analytical ACS Salary Survey — Overview & Trends. Michael Heylin, American Chemical Society.
    Download PDF (20KB).
  • Enabling Better, Cheaper, Faster Through LIMS — A Cost / Benefit Analysis. Darla J. Emig, Corning Incorporated.
    Download PDF (140KB).
  • Leveraging Technology, Business Process Engineering, and Flexible Staffing Solutions to Achieve Increased Operational Efficiency in the Laboratory. Michael Zachowski, Astrix Technology Group.
    Download PDF (433KB).
  • Albemarle Analytical Excellence Program. Larry S. Simeral, Albemarle.
    Download PDF (294KB).
  • Business Planning And Analytical Services: Understanding Analytical Service In the Corporate Organization. Mike Neag, ICI Paints, Strongsville, Ohio
    Download PDF (1.3MB).
  • Analytical Instrumentation: Selection, Cost vs. Business Requirement. Sabah Al-Maawali, Petroleum Department of Oman, Oman
    Download PDF (68KB).

2006

The Hard and Soft Side of Laboratory Management: Leading the People / Managing the Process
Portland, OR

Alexander Debets
Organon Development R&D

2005

Managing a Modern Laboratory
Gaithersburg, MD

Lyn Faas
Seattle Public Utilities

2004

Operating the Analytical Laboratory as a Business and Measuring Its Performance
Agilent Technologies, Wilmington, DE

John Sadowski
Air Products and Chemicals

2003

The Changing World and Challenges Facing the Analytical Organization and Scientist
Pittsburgh, PA

Karina Langseth-Manrique
Amersham Health AS

2002

Leading Your Laboratory to Success
St. Louis, MO

Andrew McFarland
Atofina

2001

Beyond Motivation to Engagement
Houston, TX

Wayne Rohrbaugh
Ashland, Inc.

2000

People: The Source of Laboratory Value
Hewlett-Packard Headquarters, Palo Alto, CA

Wayne Colllins
Solvay Polymers, Inc.

1999

Measuring Performance for the 21st Century
Argonne National Laboratories, Argonne, IL

Robin Hood
Wayne State University

1998

Managing the Analytical Laboratory: Current Practices and Future Probabilities
Phoenix, AZ

Keith Darlington
Atochem, North America

1997

Issues for the 21st Century
Orlando, FL

Cynthia Mussinan
Intl. Flavors and Fragrances

1996

Managing People in a Technical Environment
Morristown, NJ

Karl Van Dyke
Amway Corporation

1995

Managing Innovation in a Regulated Environment
Grand Rapids, MI

Anthony Montana
Warner-Lambert

1994

Current Perspectives on Analytical Laboratory Management
Xerox Training Center, Leesburg, VA

David Duchamp
The Upjohn Company

1993

The Analytical Laboratory of the Future: Preparing for the 21st Century
Louisville, KY

Tom Lyttle
Tulane University

1992

Laboratory Instrumentation Options: Purchase, Lease, Service
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Barry Diamondstone
NIST

1991

Analytical Chemistry —Progress with Quality
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

John Pivinski
Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc.

1990

Environmental Chemistry—A New Decade of Growth
Research Triangle Park, NC

Jane Strouse
University of California

1989

ALMA and Analytical Chemistry—A Look to the 1990s
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

William Jacobsen
Westinghouse Savannah River Co.

1988

Technology Transfer—Chemometrics
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

Edward Olson
The Upjohn Company

1987

Building Management Teams and Instrumentation for the 1990s
Dearborn, Michigan

Gregory Meisener
University of Pittsburgh

1986

Laboratory Certification and Resources for Research
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

David Green
Argonne National Laboratory

1985

New Areas for Cooperation
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL

Thomas Erickson
Owens Corning Fiberglas

1984

Quality in the Analytical Laboratory
Owens-Corning Fiberglas

Bill Baitinger
Purdue University

1983

Improved Productivity in the Laboratory Through Better Management
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Tom Farrar
University of Wisconsin

1982

Obsolescence in the Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory—Possible Solutions
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Tom Lyttle
Iowa State University

1981

Instrument Service and Maintenance and Laboratory Operation
Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Claude Lucchesi
Northwestern University

1980

Laboratory Organization, Operation, and Funding Mechanisms
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Organizing Committee:
Claude Lucchesi, Northwestern University; Tom Lyttle, Iowa State University; Rudy Haidle, Northwestern University

 
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