2nd International School on the Characterization of Organic Residues in Archaeological Materials

2nd International School on the Characterization of Organic Residues in Archaeological Materials

2nd ISCORAM

Siena (Italy), June 14-18, 2010

Identification and characterization of organic residues in archaeological materials, such as ceramics, is a fascinating field of modern archaeology and archaeometry. These residues allow to obtain information on the original content of the materials, on their function and use. They can also give information on dietary and customs of people who used them. Actually several chemical methodologies can be used for the characterization of organic materials.

The 2nd ISCORAM school continues the series of the previous edition held in Grosseto (Italy).

The school is aimed at giving the background and the state-of-the-art on the characterization of organic residues in archaeological materials.

Different approaches, such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and spot tests will be presented together with a lot of examples of their applications in archaeology. Laboratory practice will have an important role in the school. Lecturers are qualified scientists worldwide.

Participants

2nd ISCORAM is addressed to graduate, Ph.D. and postgraduate students, researchers and professionals in the archaeological and chemical fields interested and/or committed in the characterization and investigation on archaeological materials.

Main Topics

- Sampling of archaeological materials
- Archaeological chemistry: organic markers
- Derivatization
- Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS)
- Mass Spectrometry and Tandem Mass Spectrometry
- Organic residues in lacustrin, fluvial and marine sites
- The long history of adhesive substances, from Prehistory to Middle Ages
- Plant resins
- Spot tests

Program

The work will start on June 14th afternoon and will finish on June 18th with lunch.
The school will run for five consecutive days with lectures and laboratory practice.
A detailed program will be available soon.
The official language of the school is English.

Scientific Committee


Luis Barba - Univ. of México

Giovanna Bianchi - Univ. of Siena

Miguel Angel Cau - Univ. of Barcelona

Carlo Citter - Univ. of Siena

Maria Perla Colombini - Univ. of Pisa

Gianluca Giorgi - Univ. of Siena

Alessandra Pecci - Univ. of Barcelona

Organizing Committee

Gianluca Giorgi - Univ. of Siena
Alessandra Pecci - Univ. of Barcelona

Lecturers

The following invited lecturers have already confirmed their participation as teachers of the 2nd ISCORAM:

Maria Perla Colombini - University of Pisa (Italy)

Richard Evershed - University of Bristol (UK)

Gianluca Giorgi - University of Siena (Italy)

Francesca Modugno - University of Pisa (Italy)

Alessandra Pecci - University of Barcelona (Spain)

Martine Regert - CÉPAM CNRS, Valbonne (France)

Venue

The 2nd-ISCORAM school will take place at the Certosa of Pontignano, the prestigious Congress Centre and guest accommodation of the University of Siena.
Its unique location in the typical Tuscan countryside (about 8 km from Siena downtown) and the special atmosphere makes the Certosa an ideal place for the workshop activities.
The work will start on June 14th afternoon and will finish on June 18th with lunch.
Siena is easily reachable from the international airports in Pisa, Florence and Rome.

Application


The number of participants is limited to 40.
The applicants will be accepted on the basis of the submitted Curriculum Vitae.
In order to have a balanced attendance from different countries, national distribution will also be taken into consideration.


Download the application form

The application request, as well as Curriculum Vitae, should be sent to: 2iscoram@gmail.com
Applicants will be notified of acceptance within one week from application.
Application will be considered complete only upon payment of the registration fee.
https://sites.google.com/site/2iscoram/application-1/ApplicationFORM.doc?attredirects=0&d=1

Registration and accomodation fees

a) Registration fees
include n. 4 lunches, refreshments, program portfolio, book of abstracts

Students * Before 31.5.2010: € 300.00
After 31.5.2010: € 400.00

Others Before 31.5.2010: € 600.00
After 31.5.2010: € 700.00



b) Accommodation fees (price per person).

include 3 dinners, 1 social dinner, 4 breakfasts, 4 night accommodation in the Certosa di Pontignano (double room):


Students * Before 31.5.2010: € 450.00
After 31.5.2010: € 600.00

Others Before31.5.2010: € 600.00
After 31.5.2010: € 750.00



Single room: supplement € 100 for all the period.

* Certification of student status together with the registration form is required.

Personal travel costs and personal additional expenses are not included in the registration fees