The Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) has provided, for over 75 years, the best conferences in a wide variety of scientific fields. The format is quite different from most professional meetings in many respects. The speakers are all invited, and extensive periods are provided for both the lectures and the post-lecture discussions. The speakers are chosen for their expertise, recent research advances, and/or novelty of approach. The participants, limited in number to about 130, all stay in college dormitories, have cafeteria-style meals together, and socialize during the free periods in the afternoon and late evening. This environment provides an international and diverse forum for scientific discussion, to identify research needs and opportunities, as well as fertile areas for developing innovative ideas concerning the conference topic.
Corrosion was one of the very first GRC topics; the first GRC on corrosion took place in 1941. As a result, the biennial GRC on High Temperature Corrosion has a rich tradition, is well supported and regularly attended by the best researchers in the field. Typically about 20-30% of the attendees are graduate students; the GRC format is particularly beneficial for graduate students and other young researchers because of the ready access to the leaders in the field from around the world. All conference delegates are encouraged to present posters describing their own work. The posters are displayed in the area where most of the socializing occurs, so there is plenty of time and opportunity for detailed technical discussions.
Corrosion was one of the very first GRC topics; the first GRC on corrosion took place in 1941. As a result, the biennial GRC on High Temperature Corrosion has a rich tradition, is well supported and regularly attended by the best researchers in the field. Typically about 20-30% of the attendees are graduate students; the GRC format is particularly beneficial for graduate students and other young researchers because of the ready access to the leaders in the field from around the world. All conference delegates are encouraged to present posters describing their own work. The posters are displayed in the area where most of the socializing occurs, so there is plenty of time and opportunity for detailed technical discussions.
