W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — ASTM International’s committee on weathering and durability (G03) is sponsoring a seminar on "Current Topics in Weathering Science and Technology" Jan. 22, 2018, at the Sheraton New Orleans, Louisiana. The seminar will be held in conjunction with the January standards development meetings of the committee.

The objective of the seminar is to provide researchers in industry, academia and government laboratories a venue for presenting current topics and issues for discussion within the weather community. This may include evaluation of new technology, new applications for existing technology, advances in analysis of results and understanding material degradation, repeatability and reproductivity of weathering tests, and more.

Online registration is now open and will close on Jan. 17, 2018. After this date, register on-site. Registration questions can be directed to Tessa Sulkes (610.832.9677 or e-mail symposia@astm.org). For technical information or questions, contact the seminar chairman David Burns (dmburns@mmm.com).

To register for the seminar, or for more information, including fees and hotel accommodations, visit http://www.astm.org/G032018REG.