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July 23-28, 2023 Suresh Advani (Chair) and Erik Thostenson (Co-chair)

University of Delaware – Center for Composite Materials and Department of Mechanical Engineering Newark, Delaware – USA ICCM24 – Welcome to !

Baltimore… Crossroads of Northeast & Mid-Atlantic States CCM: The Conference Host

Founded in 1974, CCM is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary center of excellence for composites education and research

Host to 8 NSF/DoD (ARO, ARL and ONR) Centers of Excellence (COE) since 1985 Total research expenditures (1985-present): $250M

ARL Composite ARL Composite Applied ARL Materials Center Materials Technology Research & Technology NSF Center of of Excellence Excellence & ARL CRA ARL Materials MEDE Division Hopkins ARO/ARL University TARDEC Vehicle RDECOM BRAC from ONR Advanced Materials FAA Center Consortium Structures CRADA CCM Founded Research Initiative Watertown Intelligent Processing Center of Excellence

1974 19781985 1994 1996 1997 2001 2007 2010 2022 UD‐CCM Industrial Consortium CCM: The Conference Host

• Three-Part Mission • Educate Scientists and Engineers • Conduct Basic and Applied Research • Transition Technology to Industry • More than 200 faculty/staff/students: 5 colleges and 12 departments involved CCM: The Conference Host

• More than 2500 alumni working in Industry, Government Labs or Academia • Previous Conference Organization Experience at University of Delaware: • American Society for Composites • Flow Processes in Composites Manufacturing • Texcomp ICCM 24 will Kick-off CCM’s 50th Anniversary Celebration UTC: The Partnering Conference Support Team

• Long and successful history of conducting conferences of all sizes and scope • Conducts successful conferences in support of Industry, Academia and the Department of Defense (DOD) for over 47 years • Staff consists of conference/exhibit managers, IT specialists, programmers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, print production specialists Baltimore

The Baltimore Convention Center is Just Steps Away From the Inner Harbor • National Aquarium • Restaurants • Historic Ships • Nightlife/Sports • Maryland Science • Shopping Center • Hotels The Baltimore Convention Center

www.bbcenter.org Preliminary Conference Schedule

• 9 Plenary Lectures • 15 Parallel Technical Sessions (with ample space for expansion) • Poster / Mini Oral Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday • Extensive Opportunities for Networking • Lunch Provided ICCM24 Conference Registration

Conference Registration Fees (USD) Full Conference Registration Early Bird $995 Standard $1,195 Onsite $1,395 Student $495 Partial Conference Registration Three Day Registration $895 Two Day Registration $595 One Day Registration $295 Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotels Every ICCM 24 Conference hotel is located around the scenic Baltimore Inner Harbor • Hilton Baltimore • Lord Baltimore Hotel • Hyatt Regency Baltimore • Crowne Plaza Baltimore Downtown – • Sheraton Inner Harbor Inner Harbor • Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor • Hampton Inn Baltimore – Downtown at Camden Yards Convention Center • Days Inn Inner Harbor • Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore • Renaissance Baltimore Hotel (Marriott)

www.Baltimore.org Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotels

Deluxe, Moderate, and Budget-friendly Hotels typically range in price from $150 to $200 (USD) Traveling to Baltimore

• Three major airports serve Baltimore • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) • Washington Dulles International Airport Baltimore Washington • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport International (BWI) • BWI has more than 650 flights daily to more Dulles than 70 international and domestic destinations (IAD) serving over 25 million passengers Washington • Light Rail ($1.60) links directly to the National (DCA) Convention Center and the Baltimore Inner Harbor hotels (27 minutes)

www.Baltimore.org Washington Dulles (IAD) Baltimore-Washington (BWI) Washington National (DCA) Traveling to Baltimore

• Three major airports serve Baltimore • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) • Washington Dulles International Airport • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport • BWI has more than 650 flights daily to more than 70 international and domestic destinations serving over 25 million passengers • Light Rail ($1.60) links directly to the Convention Center and the Baltimore Inner Harbor hotels (27 minutes)

www.Baltimore.org Attending ICCM24 in Baltimore

Attendees of ICCM24 will be well recognized in Baltimore with welcome signs throughout the Harbor and downtown, and opportunities for many discounts! • “Show Your Badge” for special savings at restaurants, attractions, museums and shops • The Inner Harbor is walkable to many attractions, hotels and restaurants • No need for a car to get around – FREE Bus • Book in the Group Hotel Block and take advantage of discounted accommodations • Many Hotels are connected directly to Baltimore Convention Center • Baltimore is very International Visitor Friendly • Many Options for Guests to keep busy as Attendees are enjoying sessions

www.Baltimore.org It is Easy to Get Around in Baltimore!

By Train By Road East Coast Highway Artery (I-95) Through Baltimore Baltimore’s Penn Station • Connects to convention center directly FREE Charm City Circulator Bus via light rail By Ride Sharing / Taxi • Washington DC accessible via MARC commuter trains and Amtrak. • MARC trains run regularly from Taxi Baltimore’s Penn Station to Washington Ride Share Union Station By Water • One-way fares less than $10 (current • Charter Boats/Cruises/Tours fare $8) – overall trip time of ~40 minutes • Baltimore Water Taxi offers continuous service to more than 35 attractions

www.Baltimore.org Things to Do Around the Harbor The Inner Harbor is just a short walk from the Convention Center and ICCM24 Hotels A sampling of attractions include… • Restaurants & Entertainment presenting a varied menu of culinary delights • National Aquarium • Camden Yards (Orioles baseball games) • Cruises available in the Inner Harbor & Beyond • • Historic Tour Ships in the Inner Harbor • World Trade Center Baltimore • Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine • Port Discovery Children’s Museum

www.Baltimore.org Nearby Attractions Historic, Hip and Trendy areas are within close proximity to the Inner Harbor • Baltimore’s Museums Cover the • Federal Hill Spectrum • Fell’s Point • Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland • Harbor East African American History & Culture • Mount Vernon • National Great Blacks in Wax Museum • Little Italy • Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum • B&O Railroad Museum • Hampden • Baltimore Museum of Art • Canton • The Walters Art Museum • Station North • American Visionary Art Museum • Bromo Tower and Highlandtown • Maryland Historical Society Arts and Entertainment Districts • Star-Spangled Banner Flag House

www.Baltimore.org Baltimore’s Climate

Baltimore is a great place to visit during Month High Low January 41°F/5°C 24°F/‐4°C any season, with warm weather February 44°F/6°C 26°F/‐3°C prevailing from April through October March 53°F/11°C 34°F/‐1°C April 65°F/18°C 43°F/6°C May 74°F/23°C 53°F/11°C June 83°F/28°C 62°F/16°C July 88°F/31°C 67°F/19°C August 85°F/29°C 66°F/18°C September 79°F/26°C 58°F/14°C October 68°F/20°C 46°F/7°C November 56°F/13°C 37°F/2°C December 45°F/7°C 28°F/‐2°C

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