Below is the schedule for the 2011 Symposium & Workshop. Additional information can be found under Plenary Session, Technical Sessions, and Short Courses

Monday, November 28, 2011

3:00–7:00 pm

Registration Desk Open

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

7:00 am–6:00 pm

Registration Desk Open

7:30–9:00 am

Continental Breakfast – Exhibits Open (Poster Group 1 and Booths)

9:00–11:30 am

Plenary Session

12:15–1:15 pm

Buffet Lunch

12:30–1:45 pm

Exhibits Open (Poster Group 1 and Booths)

1:45–4:30 pm

Afternoon Concurrent Technical Sessions 

  • Session 1A – Role of Fire in the Carbon Cycle under Climate Change


  • Session 1C – Energy Management and Technologies for DoD Buildings


4:30–7:00 pm

Technical Exchange Reception – Exhibits Open (Poster Group 1 and Booths)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

7:00 am–6:00 pm

Registration Desk Open

7:30–8:30 am

Continental Breakfast Exhibits Open (Poster Group 2 and Booths)

8:30–11:45 am

Morning Concurrent Technical Sessions 

  • Session 2A – Challenges to Military Readiness Posed by Climate Change
  • Session 2B – Classification Applied to Munitions Response – Development
  • Session 2C – Impact of Particulate Emissions from Gas Turbine Powered Aircraft


11:45 am–1:00 pm

Buffet Lunch

12:30–1:45 pm

Exhibits Open (Poster Group 2 and Booths)

1:45–4:30 pm

Afternoon Concurrent Technical Sessions 



  • Session 3B – Classification Applied to Munitions Response – Production Applications
  • Session 3C – Renewable Energy on DoD Installations
  • Session 3D – Environmental Molecular Diagnostic Tools: Innovations and Applications

4:30–7:00 pm

Technical Exchange Reception – Exhibits Open (Poster Group 2 and Booths)

Thursday, December 1, 2011

7:00 am–2:00 pm

Registration Desk Open

7:30–8:30 am

Continental Breakfast

Morning Concurrent Technical Sessions and Short Courses

8:30–10:00 am

  • Short Course 2 – Estimating DNAPL Source Zone Natural Attenuation

8:30–11:30 am

  • Short Course 1 – Implementing Classification on a Munitions Response Project

8:30–11:45 am

  • Session 4A – Pacific Island Restoration Challenges
  • Session 4B – Microgrids for Energy Security on DoD Installations
  • Session 4C – Best Management Practices for Controlling Munitions Constituents on Operational Ranges

10:30 am–12:30 pm

  • Short Course 3 – Thermal Treatment Technologies: Lessons Learned

12:15–1:00 pm

SERDP and ESTCP Funding Opportunities Briefing and Q&A by the Executive DirectorDuring this briefing, Dr. Marqusee will provide an overview of SERDP and ESTCP investment strategies, funding levels, and areas of emphasis as well as a summary of opportunities to conduct research and technology demonstrations. This “how to play” briefing will offer valuable information on the solicitation processes for those who would like to understand how to submit proposals for upcoming funding opportunities. (Presentation)

1:30–5:30 pm

Afternoon Short Course



SYMPOSIUM ENDS