Advance registration has ended; however, you may register on-site ($30 additional fee applies) at the check-in desk (conference wing) at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.

Registration Fees
Full Registration: $650 ($550 on or before April 12, 2010 – early deadline extended)
One-Day Registration: $450
Student Registration (must be full-time student): $150
Note: post doctoral students must register at the Full Registration fee.

Fees: The fees cover the items and meals as indicated below. Registrants are responsible for all other meals and lodging.

Registration Policies:
Full Registration Fee includes a CD-rom of conference proceedings (all extended abstracts), daily lunches, and one ticket for the Wednesday evening banquet.

One-Day Registration includes a CD-rom of conference proceedings (all extended abstracts), admission to technical sessions for one day, and lunch for one day. If attending Wednesday evening banquet, one-day registrants must purchase banquet ticket ($50 additional fee).

Student Registration (must be full-time student – university photo and evidence of current registration status required at on-site registration desk) includes a CD-rom of conference proceedings (all extended abstracts) and daily lunches. If attending Wednesday evening banquet, student registrants must purchase banquet ticket ($50 additional fee).

Travel Grants (students and post docs): Note: a limited number of travel grants will be available for full-time students and post-doctoral researchers. To be considered for receipt of travel honorarium, pending funding availability, review the travel grant information on the registration form and check the applicable box.

How to register:You can register online or by mailing the printable registration form (with a check, money order, purchase order, or letter of authorization from your employer or sponsoring organization).

Credit card payment can be accepted only with online registration.

On-site conference registration: Conference registration will be held at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel (conference wing) during the following times: Sunday, June 27, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Monday, June 28, Tuesday, June 29, and Thursday, July 1, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m;, and Wednesday, June 30 and Friday, July 2, 7:00 a.m. - noon.

Confirmation: PPenn State Conferences will confirm your registration. You will be alerted promptly of any cancellations or changes. If some unforeseen event forces Penn State to cancel or postpone the program, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any related costs, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Refunds: If your request to withdraw is received by June 7, 2010, we can issue a partial refund. Send your written request by fax to 814-863-5190 or by e-mail to ConferenceInfo1@outreach.psu.edu. A $300 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may send an authorized substitute.

Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the conference planner at 814-863-5100 at least two weeks prior to the conference.

H1N1 Notice: Please help lessen the spread of flu this season. Both seasonal and H1N1 influenza are expected to affect many people this year. The exclusion of ill persons from public, school, and group gatherings is key to lessening the spread of the flu. If you are ill, please remain at home during your illness and recovery. If you have a fever (100° F or higher), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends limiting contact with others until you have been without a fever for at least 24 hours.