Short Courses
February 24-28, 2024 | San Diego Convention Center | San Diego, California, USA
One of the foremost laboratory science conferences, Pittcon’s Short Courses cover significant topics in bioanalytics, cannabis, energy, enviroscience, food science, forensics, industry, life sciences, nanotechnology, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and many more.
2024 On Site Preview
View 2024 Short Courses being offered in San Diego. More information and schedule will be available in October.
View 2024 Short Courses being offered in San Diego. More information and schedule will be available in October.
◉ 2024 Short Courses Dates + Times
Saturday, February 24 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Sunday, February 25 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Monday, February 26 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Tuesday, February 27 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Wednesday, February 28 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Sunday, February 25 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Monday, February 26 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Tuesday, February 27 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Wednesday, February 28 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Online Courses
Short Courses aren’t just once a year! Online courses are offered April through December.
Short Courses aren’t just once a year! Online courses are offered April through December.
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2024 Short Courses Preview
| SC Title | Track | Instructor Name | Company or Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical LC-MS/MS Method Development | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Perry Wang | FDA |
| HPLC and UHPLC for Practicing Scientists 1: Fundamentals | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Michael Dong | MWD Consulting |
| HPLC and UHPLC for Practicing Scientists 2: Applications, Method Development, and Troubleshooting | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Michael Dong | MWD Consulting |
| Solid Phase Microextraction: Theory and Practice | Environment & Energy | Janusz Pawliszyn | University of Waterloo |
| Practical LC-MS/MS Method Validation for Practicing Scientists | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Perry Wang | FDA |
| Process Analytical Technology: Out of the Lab and Into the Line | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Jim Rydzak | Specere Consulting |
| How to be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer | Professional & Career Development | Raj Santhappa | Laboratory Safety Institute |
| Lifecycle Management of Your Analytical Procedures in Compliance with the FDA, ICH and USP | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Kim HuynhBa | Pharmalytik |
| Prepare Your Analytical Laboratory for Quality Audit and Inspection | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Kim HuynhBa | Pharmalytik |
| Effective Technical Communication for Analytical Chemists | Professional & Career Development | Kim HuynhBa | Pharmalytik |
| Introduction to Design of Experiments for Method Development | Bioanalytics & Life Sciences | Robert Thompson | Oberlin College |
| Industrial Problem Solving Using Thermal Analysis Techniques | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Anthony Parker | A. A. Parker Consulting, LLC |
| Industrial Problem-Solving Using Surface FTIR Techniques | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Anthony Parker | A. A. Parker Consulting, LLC |
| Language and Matter: Technical Writing for Analytical Scientists and Managers | Professional & Career Development | Anthony Parker | A. A. Parker Consulting, LLC |
| Mastering GC: Beginner to Expert in One Day! | Environment & Energy | Lee Polite | Axion Analytical Labs, Inc. |
| Practical Maintenance and Troubleshooting in Gas Chromatography | Environment & Energy | Jaap de Zeeuw | CreaVisions |
| Method Translation and Modelling in Gas Chromatography | Environment & Energy | Jaap de Zeeuw | CreaVisions |
| Analysis of Microplastics in Water | Environment & Energy | Damia Barcelo | IDAEA-CSIC |
| Improve Your LC Separations – What to Do Next When C18 Does or Doesn’t Work | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Merlin Bicking, Ph. D. | ACCTA, INC. |
| Interpretation of Electrospray Mass Spectra of Small Molecules | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Michael Thurman | University of Colorado |
| Industrial Applications of Raman, Mid-/Near-/Far-Infrared Spectroscopy in Material and Life Sciences | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Heinz Wilhelm Siesler | University Duisburg-Essen |
| Handheld Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Anywhere, Anytime by Anybody | Bioanalytics & Life Sciences | Heinz Wilhelm Siesler | University Duisburg-Essen |
| Measurement Uncertainty Practical Applications | Bioanalytics & Life Sciences | Melanie Ross | ANAB |
| Fast GC-MS Analysis: How to Achieve Fast Separation to Increase Sample Throughput and Productivity | Bioanalytics & Life Sciences | Yelena Sapozhnikova | USDA |
| The Art of Structure Elucidation of Small Molecules Using Mass Spectrometry | Bioanalytics & Life Sciences | Dejan Nikolic | University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Effective Communication for Non-Native English Speakers | Professional & Career Development | Dottie Li | TransPacific Communications |
| How to Deliver a Winning Technical Presentation | Professional & Career Development | Dottie Li | TransPacific Communications |
| Power Networking Across Cultures | Professional & Career Development | Dottie Li | TransPacific Communications |
| Introduction to Multi-Function Thermal Injection: Analytical Pyrolysis-GC-MS: Theory, Applications, and Additional Techniques | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Karen Sam | CDS Analytical |
| Green Analytical Chemistry | Professional & Career Development | Doug Raynie | South Dakota State University |
| Sampling and Sample Preparation from Chromatography | Environment & Energy | Doug Raynie | South Dakota State University |
| Wastewater Microbiology & Process Control | Environment & Energy | Toni Glymph-Martin | Wastewater Microbiology Solutions |
| Creating a Successful Method Using Ion Chromatography | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Jay Sheffer | Metrohm USA |
| A Deep Dive into Proficiency Testing and ILC for the Cannabis Industry | Cannabis & Psychedelics | Morgan Keefer | A2LA |
| Statistics, Calibration Strategies and Data Processing for Analytical Measurements | Environment & Energy | Nimal De Silva | Department Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ontario |
| Supervisory Skills for Technical Managers | Professional & Career Development | Elizabeth Treher | The Learning Key |
| Coaching and Mentoring in Technical Organizations | Professional & Career Development | Elizabeth Treher | The Learning Key |
| Streamlining Your Laboratory with Python | Professional & Career Development | Mark Russo | The College of New Jersey |
| Introduction to Python Programming in the Laboratory | Professional & Career Development | William Neil | LabAutoWXN |
| LC-MS/MS: Principles, Applications, Tips & Tricks | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Matthew Vergne | Lipscomb University |
| Practical NMR Spectroscopy | Professional & Career Development | Damodaran Achary | University of Pittsburgh |
| Introduction to Solid State NMR Spectroscopy | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Damodaran Achary | University of Pittsburgh |
| Decoding the Enigma of Overtone and Combination Bands: An Accessible Guide to Interpreting NIR Spectra | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Krzysztof Bec | University of Innsbruck |
| Applied Method Development for Gas Chromatography and Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Diane Turner | Anthias Consulting Ltd |
| Green Analytical Chemistry Approach in Pharmaceutical Industries to Develop Sustainable Practices | Pharmaceuticals & Biologics | Hardik Bhatt | Institute of Pharmacy Nirma University |
| Introduction to Quantitative Spectroscopy for Near Infrared and Raman Instrumentation | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Deborah Peru | DP Spectroscopy and Training, LLC |
| Applications and Techniques Using Combustion Ion Chromatography | Environment & Energy | Jay Sheffer | Metrohm USA |
| Applied GC & GC-MS Maintenance | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Diane Turner | Anthias Consulting Ltd |
| Titration Method Development & Electrode Care Course | Professional & Career Development | Eduardo Simões, MSc | Metrohm USA |
| Applied Troubleshooting for GC & GC-MS | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Diane Turner | Anthias Consulting Ltd |
| Applied Method Development for LC & LC-MS | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Giles Edwards | Anthias Consulting Ltd |
| Applied LC & LC-MS Maintenance | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Giles Edwards | Anthias Consulting Ltd |
| Applied Troubleshooting for LC & LC-MS | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Giles Edwards | Anthias Consulting Ltd |
| Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy for Advancing Materials Research | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Donna Gosselin | JEOL USA |
| Enhancing Your Lab Informatics Systems (LIMS/ELN) Through Lean Lab Principles | Professional & Career Development | Aimee Zwart | CSols, Inc. |
| Scientific Data Management and Instrument Integration | Professional & Career Development | Burkhard Schaefer | Splashlake |
| Fundamentals and Recent Developments of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Kateryna Artyushkova | Physical Electronics |
| Nanoscale Surface Chemical Imaging with Auger Electron Spectroscopy: Fundamentals and Applications | Instrumentation & Nanoscience | Ashley Maloney | Physical Electronics |
| Mass Spectrometry Imaging by TOF-SIMS in Materials & Bio-Medical Research | Bioanalytics & Life Sciences | Gregory L. Fisher | Physical Electronics |
| Cannabis Testing Bootcamp | Cannabis & Psychedelics | Tania Sasaki | Confidence Analytics |
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Short Courses for Professional Development
With almost 50 topics to choose from, Pittcon’s in-depth, professional quality Short Courses are a valuable, yet affordable opportunity for continuing education. Here are just a few of the topic areas to consider:
- Atomic Spectroscopy
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemometrics
- Data Management and Data Analysis
- Environmental Analysis
- Gas Chromatography
- Homeland Defense
- Industrial Hygiene and Safety
- Life Sciences
- Liquid Chromatography
- Mass Spectrometry
- Microscopy
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Professional & Career Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sample Preparation
- Statistics
- Validation