(189e) Preview of Fomms 2006, the Third Conference on Foundations of Molecular Modeling and Simulation

FOMMS 2006 (www.fomms.org) will be held July 9-14, 2006 at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington. Sponsored by CACHE and AIChE's Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum (CoMSEF), it will showcase the applications and theory of computational quantum chemistry, molecular science, and engineering simulation.

The motivation for this conference is the continual need for precise control of product properties, the accurate prediction of physical properties, and the development of a fundamental understanding of the chemical process that allows the efficient creation of new products that meet specific marketplace demands. Theoretical and algorithmic advances along with modern computing technology routinely lead companies to capture the cash value of truly sustainable, far-reaching competitive advantage.

A molecular-level understanding of these chemical processes leads to model mechanisms that are robust, pertinent, scalable, and most importantly, integratable across statistical, chemical, and engineering technologies. The future for these methods is extremely bright as they continue to prove their value to the chemical and chemical-related industries in the coming decade.