235th ACS National Meeting in New Orleans -- press briefing schedule

Reporters attending the meeting can gather with scientists in an informal setting in our Press Center in Room 206 of the Morial Convention Center. Scientists will summarize their research and field questions. Offsite reporters can enter a virtual version of this Chat Room over the Internet. In addition to seeing and hearing the real-world activity, offsite reporters can submit questions.

Like hosts of a traditional chat room, we never know how many participants will join a session. Each session will proceed, regardless of attendance, so that digital transcripts can be made and posted online as a resource for individuals unable to attend.

Chat Room sessions begin at noon on Sunday, April 6, and continue during the week. A full schedule will also be available at www.acs.org. For now, get a head start by registering at Ustream.tv, a live, interactive online video site.

To register with Ustream.tv, go to http://ustream.tv/sign-up-step-1. It’s free and only takes a minute or two to sign up. To join the chat room during one of our sessions, visit http://www.ustream.tv/channel/acs-live-from-new-orleans and click the “Login” button at the top right of the Ustream window. Ustream requires the latest version of Adobe Flash, which can be downloaded without charge at http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/.

Use the chat box to the right of the video window to submit questions to the researchers. After the press conference is complete, recorded versions of the sessions and accompanying chat transcripts will be available by going to the ACS Press Room (www.acs.org) and clicking on “Chat Sessions.”

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