2009 Symposium of the North Eastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP)University of Arizona Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Laboratory

SNEAP 2009
Hosted by The AMS Laboratory, Department of Physics
University of Arizona
October 4-9, 2009
Marriott University Park, Tucson, AZ

Click here to register now! Registration is now open for the 2009 Symposium of the Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP 2009) conference to be held October 4-9, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona. Click here for the mailable/faxable registration form.

It is important to note that registration is going to be an all in one registration package that cannot be itemized out. Registration will include the Opening Reception, the Mirror laboratory tour, two excursions and all meals except for Wednesday's dinner. Registration is $675 per person and Guests may attend for $500 per person.

Your registration fee is not considered a donation to the University of Arizona Foundation. Treasury rules permit income tax deductions for educational expenses - registration fee plus travel - to maintain or improve professional skills. Please consult your tax professional on your specific situation.

Hotel Information
Marriott Universary Park Marriott University Park
880 E. Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
www.marriott.com

Phone: +1 520-792-4100
Fax: + 1 520-882-4100

On-site parking: $11 USD daily
Valet parking: $15 USD daily

Transportation Information
Arizona Stagecoach offers shuttle service from the Tucson International Airport to the Marriott University Park Hotel. Click here for full details.

SNEAP Overview
SNEAP is a community of personnel involved with electrostatic particle accelerators and their use. Founded in 1968, the organization gathers annually to discuss and exchange information to the benefit of all those who attend.

The topics covered include ion sources, electrostatic and rf accelerators, telemetry and control systems, cryogenic systems, safety issues and many other topics relevant to the operation of small to medium sized electrostatic accelerator laboratories. The meeting format includes submitted papers, laboratory reports, contributed papers and open discussions. Space for vendors is made available to permit attendees to speak directly with manufacturers and their representatives and to inspect many new devices and products.

Attendees include representatives from Universities, National Laboratories, and Industrial Research Laboratories from the U.S. and many other countries including Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, and others.

Schedule
Click here to view the agenda in PDF format.

Conference Excursions
Old Tucson Old Tucson
Voted "Best Western Movie Set" by True West magazine, and listed among five one-of-a-kind Tucson sites by USA Today.

Just fifteen minutes from Tucson at the base of the Tucson Mountains lays a preserved slice of Americana, Old Tucson Studios. Passing through the gates of an old frontier town, visitors from around the globe are transported back to a time when fearless men with six shooters ruled the Old West. Saunter down the streets of Hollywood's most famous movies; walk in the footsteps of movie legends like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and hundreds more.

In addition to its historic role as a film location, Old Tucson Studios is Southern Arizona's premier outdoor entertainment venue with a full array of live shows, thrilling stunts, Old West dramas, saloon musicals, and trail rides.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert.

Other Tour Opportunities
If you are interested in taking a half or full day tour, please contact one of the following tour companies recommended by the Tucson Convention and Visitor's Bureau:

Tourist and Visitor Information

For information on attractions, events, dining, and other Tucson information, please visit the Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.visittucson.org.

Questions?

Please contact Jena' Pinson at M.Y. Events, Inc. with any questions or concerns.

Phone: + 1 480-557-0263

Email: JPinson@MYEvents.biz

Future Conferences
We encourage you to explore the upcoming CAARI 2010 conference!

21st International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry -- www.caari.com

SNEAP 2009 Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support of the 2009 SNEAP conference!

UA Science   NEC   Office Depot
Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau Swagelok
Varian   National Instruments