The conference objectives are: to bring together a number of experts in crystal growth and epitaxy to discuss recent progress and achievements in the fields of fundamental and applied research, and to consider new applications and commercial development opportunities. The comfortable and informal atomosphere promotes interactions between participants and is expected to help integration of graduate students and young professionals whose participation is encouraged, in the international crystal growth and epitaxy community.

• Contributed talks and posters on experimental and theoretical aspects of crystal growth, epitaxy, and characterization are welcome.
• Awards will be presented for the best student papers.

Conference Chair - Howard Glass
Program Chair - Art Clawson
Local Arrangements Chair - Jim Huffman
Publications Chair - Mark Goorsky

Continuing a tradition, the conference will be held at the Stanford Sierra Camp at Fallen Leaf Lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe. Family accommodations are available. The atmosphere at the lodge is informal. Free recreational facilities include boating, fishing, tennis, and hiking.

TRANSPORTATION

South Lake Tahoe can be reached through Reno Airport via limousine to Stateline, Nevada. Courtesy transportation to and from the Camp will be provided from South Lake Tahoe Airport and Stateline, Nevada.

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