2008 Brian Stockdale Memorial AwardIn addition to the previously announced registration and travel to the 2008 Patent Information Users Group Anual Conference for the winner of the 2008 Brian Stockdale Memorial Award, the hosts of three fee-based workshops have graciously agreed to include free registration to their workshops. The workshops are as follows: Stephen Adams of Magister Ltd. will present a workshop entitled, "Update On Worldwide Patent Database Coverage For The Searcher," on the morning of Saturday, May 17. Dan Phelps will present a workshop entitled, "I Didn't Know Excel Could Do That!" on the afternoon of Saturday, May 17. Lucy Akers and Aalt van de Kuilen will present a workshop entitled, "Basics of Patenting Processes and Approaches for Patent Searching" on the morning of Thursday, May 22. The deadline for applying for the PIUG Brian Stockdale Memorial Award has been extended to March 10, 2008. If you've previously applied for the award and believe you still qualify, you are welcome to update the essay you submitted in earlier so you can be considered for the 2008 award. Updated Award AnnouncementPIUG, Inc., The International Society for Patent Information, is pleased to announce that applications for the 2008 Brian Stockdale Memorial Award are now being accepted. BackgroundThis award is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Brian Stockdale who travelled extensively throughout the world imparting his knowledge of patent searching. Brian's career encompassed positions with Derwent, SmithKline Beecham, and Technology and Patent Research International. As Brian was so well known internationally and trained many patent information professionals, his work was highly regarded. Brian always relished each new search as a challenge and loved working with the people in this industry. Brian is dearly remembered by his friends and colleagues most of all for his dry wit, keen intellect, and ease of meeting people and socializing wherever he went. As one of the world's most talented patent information search professionals, he is sorely missed. This is our tribute to his personal dedication in training colleagues, particularly those new to the field of chemical patent searching. Award PackageThe award covers membership in PIUG for the current year, conference registration, and standard travel expenses up to an amount not exceeding $2000, and workshop registration to assist the award recipient in attending one PIUG Annual Conference, an International Conference for Patent Information Professionals. This award is generously underwritten by Thomson Scientific, Technology and Patent Research International, Magister Ltd., Dan Phelps, Lucy Akers, Aalt van der Kuilen, and PIUG. Award Selection ProcessThe award recipient will be new to the patent information profession, with less than 3 years total work experience in the field of patent information. Alternately, the recipient will be a student currently enrolled in a college or university with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in patents, preferably a career in patent information. Potential candidates must submit a short essay, not to exceed 500 words, describing their professional or educational interests, as well as their need for financial assistance with respect to conference attendance. Submissions must include the candidate's name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and email address as well as a description of his or her patent information experience and current employer/university name and address. Essays must be sent to simmons.es @ pg.com on or before March 10, 2008. The award recipient will be notified on or before April 1, 2008. The award recipient will be recognized during the PIUG annual meeting, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington VA, USA, on May 17-22, 2008. See conference details on the PIUG website.
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