PacSurf2022

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Volcano Eruption Not Expected to Impact PacSurf 2022

Maunaloa volcano on Hawai‘i Island began erupting on Sunday, November 27, at approximately 11:30 p.m., with the lava contained within the summit caldera at the top of the 13,681-foot volcano. The situation is being closely monitored around the clock by scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, which are providing regular updates.

As November 28 at of 6:30 a.m., Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms that lava has exited Maunaloa summit and can be seen on the northeast flank. The northeast flank is not populated and does not pose a threat to any communities at this time.

There is no need to change travel plans to Hawaiʻi Island at this time as its two major airports – Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO) – are operating normally. However, it is highly recommended that you check with your airline on the status of your flight.

Accommodations and Activities: All accommodations, activities, and attractions on the island are also operating normally. The Maunaloa summit backcountry (managed by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park) continues to be closed.

Maunaloa Road is closed from Kīpukapuaulu. The main section of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains open.

Additional updates are available on the official Hawai‘i travel website at https://www.gohawaii.com/special-alerts-maunaloa

Overview

The AVS Pacific Rim Symposium on Surfaces, Coatings and Interfaces (PacSurf 2022) will be held on the Big Island of Hawaii from December 11-15, 2022. This conference is being organized by AVS with a Steering Committee composed of representatives from Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States. Symposium attendees will interact during morning and evening sessions that will include plenary, invited, and contributed presentations.The main topics for PacSurf 2022 will be focused on the latest advances in Biomaterial Surfaces & Interfaces, Energy Harvesting & Storage, Nanomaterials, Plasma Processing, and Thin Films. We will have morning and evening technical sessions with the afternoons free for other activities and discussions.

The conference will be held in the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa on the Big Island of Hawaii. We are confident you will benefit by attending PacSurf 2022 and networking with the other attendees.

Early Registration and Hotel Deadline:
November 18, 2022

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General Chair

Dave Castner
University of Washington, USA

Program Chair

Ellen Fisher
University of New Mexico, USA

PacSurf 2022 Health & Safety Plan

To promote the safety of everyone attending PacSurf 2022, we will monitor the guidance and requirements of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), State of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Department of Health, and the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19 safety practices. Therefore, this Attendee Safety Plan may change from time to time through the last day of PacSurf 2022 in December 2022.

For COVID testing nearby there is an Urgent Care Clinic at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort (16 minutes from the Marriott). You may call 808-880-3321 to book an appointment or https://kohalacoasturgentcare.com.

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Key Dates and Downloads

Abstract Submission Deadline:
August 3, 2022

Author Acceptance Notifications:
August 31, 2022

Early Registration Deadline:
November 18, 2022

Hotel Reservation Deadline:
November 18, 2022

Manuscript Deadline:
April 20, 2023

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