General Information                 

Registration Policies & Hours

We strongly encourage you to pre-register using our on-line registration program which will ensure faster confirmation. Those of you wishing to register via mail or fax may complete the PDF form and send it to the following address to be received no later than September 27, 2010:

AVS
c/o Experient
P.O. Box 4088
Frederick, MA 21705
Fax: 301-694-5124

All pre-registered attendees will collect their badge, tickets, and other materials when they report to the AVS-57 Registration Area at the Albuquerque Convention Center. You will use the Pre-Registration terminals to generate your badge and collect your materials from the Print Station.

All registrants must have their badge and badge holder to gain admission to the technical sessions and exhibition.

Registration Rates

Registration Type	Pre-Registration (Ends 09/27/10)	On-Site Registration (After 09/27/10)
*Member	$585	$625
**Non-Member	$680	$720
*Student Member	$110	$120
**Student Non-Member	$135	$145
*Early Career Member (within 5 yrs of highest degree)**	$295	$320
**Early Career Non-Member (within 5 yrs of highest degree)**	$340	$365
One Day	$250	$275
AVS Honorary Member	$0	$0
AVS Emeritus Member	$0	$0
(Sun) Graphene Tutorial	$100	N/A
(Sun) Graphene Tutorial Student	$75	N/A
(Sun) Nanoparticles Tutorial	$100	N/A
(Sun) Nanoparticles Tutorial Student	$75	N/A
Exhibits Only	FREE Admission	FREE Admission

Symposium Registration Cancellation Policy
All Symposium cancellation/refund requests must be submitted by Friday, October 8, 2010 in writing to:

Yvonne Towse
Registration Coordinator
AVS
125 Maiden Lane, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Fax: 212-248-0245
Email: yvonne@avs.org

*Please note that all refunds will be issued via check within 30 days after the meeting. All refunds are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.

Other Conditions

• You will be charged for all registrations received. A $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
• No Purchase Orders will be accepted. All registration fees are NON-TRANSFERABLE.
• No one under the age of 12 (including infants and toddlers) will be permitted on the exhibit floor.
   

Lost Badge Policy

Please note that we will be imposing a $20 fee for replacement badges so please remember to bring your badge and keep it in a safe place throughout the week.

JVST Manuscript Publication Information
The papers from this Symposium will be published in the July/August 2011 issue of the Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A. The manuscript submission deadline is November 8, 2010. Accepted authors interested in publishing, please contact:

Nancy Schultheis
AVS Publications Office
Caller Box 13994
100 Park Drive, Suite 105
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
919-361-2787 Fax: 919-361-1378
Email: publications@avs.org

AVS Membership Renewal Feature
The 2011 membership renewal dues will be included within the symposium registration fees for all Full, Student, Early Career, Honorary, and Emeritus members. No further action will be required and 2011 membership will take effect on January 1, 2011. Any questions, see Angela Klink at the AVS Store (Booth 138) or via email (angela@avs.org)

Complimentary AVS Membership Offer

If you have paid the full, student, or Early Career non-member registration fee, you will receive a complimentary AVS electronic membership for 2011. If you wish to receive a JVST print subscription you must pay any additional fees. For more information, stop by AVS Booth 138 in the Exhibit Hall during the week of the Symposium or contact:

Angela Klink
AVS
125 Maiden Lane, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10038
212-248-0200 X221 Fax: 212-48-0245
Email: membership@avs.org

Recording Equipment Policy

The use of video recording equipment, cameras, or audio equipment at any AVS International Symposium, Short Course, or Topical Conference is prohibited without prior written approval of AVS. Anyone in violation of these policies will be removed from the premises immediately. AVS reserves the right to reproduce, by any means selected, any or all of these presentations and materials.

Additional Notes

AVS will be providing PC’s in all session rooms in addition to switchboxes which should allow for a quick and easy transition between presentations. All authors are encouraged to visit the Presenters Preview Room Tijeras to test the equipment prior to their presentation.

AVS will not publish an Abstract Book so you must review and print abstracts of interest. All abstracts, as well as a personal scheduler, have been available on our website since early July. Computer terminals with a program link will be available on the second level of the Convention Center Still having should you need to reference any abstracts during the week.

Exciting 2010 Events


Welcome Mixer for Attendees & Exhibitors
Will take place on Monday from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in Ballroom B of the Albuquerque Convention Center. The Mixer is a casual gathering where attendees and exhibitors can enjoy some refreshments and spend time together prior to the opening of the Exhibit Hall.

AVS Membership Booth and Store Booth 138
Browse through AVS Educational materials (books, training DVDs and monographs); trinkets, souvenirs and logo items. Learn about the advantages and benefits of AVS membership and find out how to get more involved in AVS events and activities in Booth 138 in the Exhibit Hall.

AVS Career Center Booth 138
Looking for a position or seeking qualified candidates for a job opening? If so, please register at the AVS Career Center located in the Exhibit Hall in Booth 138.

Art Zone Booth 539
See the entries in the 2010 art contest and vote for your favorites. Winners will take home cash prizes! To participate in the contest, contact Della Miller della@avs.org for instructions of how to submit your art. Submission deadline October 1, 2010. 1st Place takes home $500! 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $100

Exhibit Hall Refreshment Breaks
Visit the Exhibit Hall during the morning and afternoon technical session breaks. There will always be something special being offered in the Hall.

Complimentary Lunches in the Exhibit Hall
Full week attendees will receive two vouchers redeemable on Tuesday and Wednesday for lunch concessions located in the Exhibit Hall. Stop by the Exhibit Hall between 12 Noon-2:00 p.m. to grab a bite to eat and network with exhibitors and fellow colleagues.

AVS Raffle Zone Booth 138
Be sure to enter your raffle tickets to participate in the daily raffles being held Tuesday-Thursday in the Exhibit Hall Raffle Zone Booth 138! Thanks to our generous sponsors we have some really exciting prizes this year.

Ask The Experts Booth 128
The AVS Vacuum Technology Division and Duniway Stockroom, SAES Getters and Brooks Automation are sponsoring an Ask The Experts (ATE) booth which will offer a special open forum to discuss and help solve vacuum related issues. Are you experiencing: Puttering Pumps? Garbled Gauges? Spurious Species? Come and Ask the Experts!

Students, Postdocs and Early Career Members
On Monday there will be a special Professional Development session on “Townhall Meeting: NSF Funding and Research Opportunities for Industrial, Government & Academic Researchers.” •The Job Information Forum will again be held on Tuesday. Join us for special events throughout the week. Please continue to check the Symposium website for additional information.

AVS Companion Tours
 In addition to the technical program, AVS offers tours of Albuquerque and the surrounding area for your enjoyment. For additional information, contact Marilyn Ruzic, Tour Coordinator, companiontours@avs.org

Free Caricature Booth 101
Visit Booth 511 (Kratos) to get your ticket validated for a free caricature in the special event booth

Free Massage Booth 201 Visit Booth 201 (Vacuum Research) to get your ticket validated for a free massage in the special events booth