Please join us in St. Louis for the International Biotechnology Enhanced by Cloud Computing Workshop and 2012 MCASTA Symposium. Following the success of previous symposiums, we plan to continue with a mix of traditional MCASTA activities and some new events.
Researchers are encouraged to submit an abstract of their studies using the Abstract Submission Form (click here to download) to one of tracks listed below by August 3, 2012. The abstract submission should follow requirements listed below:
1. The abstract should be 500 words or less
2. The abstract file should be named as TrackNumber_AuthorLastName_AuthorFirstName (e.g., 107_Smith_Mary)
3. The abstract should be submitted via email with a subject line “TrackNumber: AuthorFirstName AuthorLastName” (e.g., 107 Mary Smith) to BOTH the track chair of a proper track and to mcasta.stl@gmail.com
Tracks and track chairs
Track 106A: Biomedical and Cloud Computing Track: Dr. Stephen Wu (stevewu0728@yahoo.com)
Research, studies, and cases in biomedical, medical information system, and their applications leveraging Cloud Computing are welcome.
Track 106B: Transportation and Information Technology: Dr. Yao-Jan Wu (yaojan@slu.edu)
Studies and cases all fields of transportation and/or computer/information technology are welcome. Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases in applying information technologies to support transportation planning and operations.
Track 107: Young Scholars Poster Presentation (NEW!!): Mr. Ying Chau (Allen) Liu (yl6pc@mst.edu) and Mr. David Lee (DLEE@DOM.wustl.edu) (View Details)
The Young Scholars Poster Presentation track is a great opportunity for college and graduate students to present their research and receive feedback from field experts and/or a diversified group of audiences.
Faculty advisors are encouraged to nominate their students to present their research.
Track 108A: Track Biofuel and Cloud Computing Track: Dr. Tuan-Hua David Ho (ho@biology2.wustl.edu)
Biofuel researchers from all fields are encouraged to submit their studies and cases. Special emphasis will be given to studies and cases that apply Cloud Computing into biofuel research.
Track 108B: Information Technology in Daily Life: Ms. Cheng Yu (cheng_yu@mastercard.com)
Researchers from all fields of Social Science and Literature are encouraged to submit their studies for presentation.
Track 110A: Life’s three choices: School, Career, and Entrepreneurship (NEW!!) (人 生 三 決 擇: 升學, 就業, 創業): Dr. Bih-Ru Lea (leabi@mst.edu)
A panel with representatives from faculty, corporate executives, public agency leaders, and business owners to discuss key issues facing parents and students in making school choices, career decisions, and starting a business.
Students of all ages, parents, and anyone who are interested in those topics are encouraged to join the panel discussions.
Track 110B: Global Investment: Dr. Hung Gay Fung (FungH@msx.umsl.edu)
Presentations in issues related to global investment are welcome. Special emphasis will be given to studies, practices, and cases in global investment environment comparison, challenges and issues facing investment decision, and critical factors in making investment choices.