Save the date: American Physical Society 2012 March Meeting, Feb. 27-March 2 in Boston
The American Physical Society's 2012 March meeting will focus on some of the most dynamic and cutting-edge research areas in physics. The topics on tap include high temperature superconductivity, biophysics, and advanced materials, as well as talks and sessions dedicated to social issues, medical technology, energy, and national security. The meeting takes place February 27–March 2 at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Mass.
Registration is free for journalists. Contact James Riordon (riordon@aps.org, 301-209-3238) to register as press. Meeting details, including housing information and the complete meeting schedule, are available at: http://aps.org/meetings/march/index.cfm.
Here is a brief list of some of the topics that will be highlighted in subsequent press releases and press conferences at the 2012 APS March meeting.
Soft robots: mobile, agile, and fast
Session P52 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/163850
"Nanostethoscope" probes living organisms using atomic force microscopy
Session H1 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160923
Microwave imaging through walls for urban reconnaissance
Session D20 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160563
Making e-readers and other electronics out of paper
Session B42 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/159863
Tracking word and language evolution with Google
Session J54 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/162218
Imaging method for measuring Botox efficacy
Session A1 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/158646
The physics of ponytails
Session H52 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/161532
Electronic devices made from spider silk
Session W49 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/166712
The kitchen as a lab, featuring chef superstars Ferran Adria and Jose Andres
Session G1 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160915
Carbon nanotube scaffolding for spinal cord repair
Session W39 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/165330
Physics of color reflective displays: revolution in display technology
Session X20 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/sessionindex2/?SessionEventID=167000
Textured nanostructures for anti-icing on airplanes and other surfaces
Session B46 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/159902
Fukushima: impact and lessons
Session W20 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/SessionIndex2/?SessionEventID=169119
Improving the safety of Soviet-era nuclear reactors
Session L37 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/162997
Cheating bacteria curb evolution of antibiotic resistance
Session Q42 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/164388
Designer materials and mapping out the materials genome
Session A7 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/158717
Fractal behavior marks cancer cells
Session D42 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/160830
K-12 science education: closing the gap with the leading nations
Session J2 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/SessionIndex2/?SessionEventID=161585
Algae-herding for the biotech industry
Session Y48 -- http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/166689
Exploring a fern's natural, ultrafast catapult system
Session Z40 -- http://meeting.aps.org/Meeting/MAR12/Event/168274
Provided by American Physical Society
