Gibbs or Bust J. Willard Gibbs

The Thirtieth Annual
Gibbs Conference on Biothermodynamics

Touch of Nature Conference Center
Carbondale, Illinois
September 24-27, 2016

Conference Venue

Camp Fire This year's conference will be held at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center in Carbondale, IL. An extension of Southern Illinois University, Touch of Nature sits on over 3,100 acres of forested hills, and the conference center is adjacent Little Grassy Lake. The environment is ideal for canoeing, hiking, and camping.

Things to Bring

Because of the rustic environment, conference participants, particularly those staying in the cabins, should carefully consider what they pack. To assist attendees with packing, participants who are staying in cabins will be notified via email in the weeks before the conference.

Directions and Contact Information

Directions to Touch of Nature can be found on their website, or by using the information below.

Touch of Nature Envrionmental Center
1206 Touch of Nature Rd.
Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 453-1188

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Important Dates

July 1 Applications Due
July 22 Notification of Application Acceptance
Aug. 12 Final Abstracts and Registration Due
(No refunds after this date.)
Sept. 24-27 Conference Dates

News and Updates

Another Successful Year
With this year's conference over, please remember to fill out your survey and let us know your opinion about the meeting. The conference photo will be placed on the Gibbs Society website.

Gibbs Society Board