The Fiber Society’s Fall 2009 Annual Meeting and Technical Conference will take place October 28–30 at the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, U.S.A. To submit technical papers, visit www.thefibersociety.org and follow the link; submission deadline is August 31, 2009. Major themes for the conference include: polymer science and nanotechnology; processing technology; dyeing, finishing and biotechnology; medical textiles; industrial textiles; textile testing; fashion design, costume history and aesthetics; and international aspects of retailing, marketing and management.

In conjunction with the conference, Clemson University’s Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films will present its “Advanced Fiber Process Development Workshop” on October 27. For information, visit www.thefibersociety.org.