Join the Team
AACC International’s various committees need you! Here’s your chance to exchange ideas and perspectives with other volunteers through committee work. Committee options are available
online. President-Elect Mary Ellen Camire has begun making her appointments and would like to place you. If you are interested in a committee, contact
Susan Kohn by the end of the month.
Congratulations, 2008-2009 AACC Intl. Foundation Award Winners!
The AACC International Scholarship & Fellowship Committee named a total
of seven graduate and one undergraduate scholarship winners this year, all funded through the AACC International Foundation. Awards will be presented in September. A listing of awardees is available on
AACCnet.
Latest Issue of CEREAL FOODS WORLD
The July-August issue of
CEREAL FOODS WORLD, which focuses on quality assurance and food safety, will be posted later this week. 
ANNUAL MEETING
Diverse Group of Universities and Companies Presenting in Hawaii
Representatives from over 100 different universities and 80 companies from 30 countries will present their research at this year’s annual meeting. The central location in the Pacific Rim is attracting attendees and speakers from all over the world.
Abstracts Online Now
Abstracts for the 2008 Annual Meeting are available online in PDF format. Visit the
meeting website for more information.
Advanced Registration Deadline is July 24
The advanced registration deadline is almost here. Save significantly by registering before July 24! Visit the
meeting website now to register.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ferulate 08 Conference
August 25-27, 2008 * St. Paul, MN
Scientists from academia and industry are meeting in St. Paul, MN, U.S.A., to share new information on hydroxycinnamates and related plant phenolic compounds gathered over the last decade. The
Ferulate 08 Conference will be held August 25-27, 2008 and is sponsored by AACC International. Last minute posters are welcome. The deadline for the abstract submission is August 1, 2008.
58th Australian Cereal Chemistry Conference
August 31–September 4, 2008 * Queensland, Australia
The website is now
live for the 58th Australian Cereal Chemistry Conference, now under the direction of the AACC Intl. DownUnder Section.
The conference will be at the same venue with largely the same program,
invited speakers, and format. Visit the
new website for details!
FOUNDATION NEWS
View the Spectacular Hawaiian Sunrise and Support the Foundation
Join AACC Intl. Foundation September 21 for the first "Party for a
Purpose." Cruise, don't snooze - board the luxury catamaran Makani to
enjoy a light breakfast, the Waikiki coastline, and aquamarine waters.
Space is very limited! Register for this once-in-a-lifetime event when you register for the meeting. Contact
Karen Deuschle, +1.651.994.3804, if you have already registered and want to add this cruise.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Attention Consultants!
AACC International is offering you one more way to share your services. A Consultant Directory will be published in the September/October issue of CEREAL FOODS WORLD. This CFW issue will be mailed as part of a special packet to industry VIPs. Orders must be received by August 8.
Contact Karen Deuschle, +1.651.994.3804,
or download the
order form to be a part of this printed directory.
DIVISION ACTIVITIES
Nominations for Two Rheology Division Awards Due July 12
Nominations are being accepted through Saturday for the Young Scientist Award,
recognizing
scientists who have completed their academic training within the last five
years and have demonstrated outstanding ability in cereal-based rheology and
texture related research, and the George W. Scott Blair Lecture
Award, presented to a
scientist who has shown exceptional ability in research areas involving rheology
and texture as related to cereal based products. More information
online.
SECTION ACTIVITIES
Donate Now to Help Send Students to the Annual Meeting
The AACC International Pioneer Section has recently donated to the Student Travel Award Fund, and your help is needed too! This is your opportunity to play a role in this valuable program, designed to assist the grain science leaders of tomorrow by supporting their travel costs to the Annual Meeting. Please contact
Michael Tilley or visit
AACCnet to pledge your support.
Your generous donation is greatly appreciated!
AACC INTERNATIONAL PRESS
Save Up to $50 on Analytical Grain and Food Science Titles
Featured
analytical grain and food science titles are $10 to $50 off through
Thursday, July 10, 2008. Plus, AACC International Members will receive an extra 10% off with their membership discount. Members, remember to sign in when ordering online to get your membership discount. Order today, call toll-free 1.800.328.7560 or
shop online.
