<> 2018 GIA Symposium October 7-9, 2018 Carlsbad, CA GIA is pleased to invite you to submit abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations for the 2018 GIA Symposium – “New Challenges. Creating Opportunities.” If you think your research would be of interest to the larger gem and jewelry community, we encourage you to submit an abstract. <http://connect.gia.edu/UBqN0IM0iE0WxY034Z000Ct> The GIA Research Track <http://connect.gia.edu/eZ0tDM03000EWY0BI4riN0x> covers the following topics: Diamond Identification Colored Stone/Pearl Identification Gem Localities and Gem Formation Gem Characterization General Gemology New Technologies and Techniques in Gem Identification Abstracts may be submitted through June 1, 2018. You do not need to be registered for Symposium to submit an abstract. Notice of acceptance for presentation will be sent by July 1, 2018. All oral and poster presenters must register to attend Symposium by July 31, 2018. The GIA Symposium will be held October 7 – 9, 2018 at The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. Symposium will be attended by those throughout the gem and jewelry industry, from seasoned executives to recent graduates. You will have the opportunity to network, build new relationships and meet up with friends and colleagues. Register for Symposium <http://connect.gia.edu/UBsN0IM0iE0WxY034Z000Et> or Submit an Abstract <http://connect.gia.edu/UBqN0IM0iE0WxY034Z000Ct> at symposium.GIA.edu <http://connect.gia.edu/UBtN0IM0iE0WxY034Z000Ft> On behalf of Dr. Wuyi Wang, GIA Vice President of Research and Development, and Dr. Jim Shigley, GIA Distinguished Research Fellow, we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, The 2018 GIA Symposium Organizing Committee For questions regarding the event, email symposium@gia.edu <http://connect.gia.edu/y4YWtBNZ0x0iMEG0Iu00030> symposium.GIA.edu <http://connect.gia.edu/Xxi0NvE0Z000MYItB034WH0> <http://connect.gia.edu/VtEx000xY40M300WiIBNJZ0> <http://connect.gia.edu/E0x0W0NyEKt0Z0BM3Y0Ii04> <http://connect.gia.edu/P000Z0xWiE0NLI0Y0tzM4B3> <http://connect.gia.edu/TAZWY0N04000tEM30iIBxM0> <http://connect.gia.edu/y4YWtBNZ0x0iMEG0Iu00030> Gemological Institute of America, Inc. World Headquarters The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008 ©2002 - 2018 Gemological Institute of America, Inc. GIA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All rights reserved. GIA.edu <http://connect.gia.edu/B400BW3MZ000I0YE0tNiNBx> Update Your Information <http://connect.gia.edu/txMN3B0YWt0iC00ZEI0004O> Unsubscribe <http://discover.gia.edu/UnsubscribePage.html?mkt_unsubscribe=1&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWmpKaE9Ua3hNelJpTURsaCIsInQiOiJwT2xlTlM5MmNtV1dCWC9wL2xjdUJ6bU9WcnRDeWEzR2Y0VlQrYXZNbSt1NjArRzc5cTZudUViUFJkQ3poQkpNbDU0OS9jRFozbThCNlRvbHoxMGFUbElQM2NPb1R5bWk0N2Y4LzdaalgvaFYrMnduTkNPM3BSYlZlS1l4SUNLVCJ9> Privacy Policy <http://connect.gia.edu/a0300i04BW0t00DMPEZYINx>