The FOMMS 2012 Conference will be held July 22-26, 2012 at The Resort at The Mountain, nestled in the western highlands of Mt. Hood less than an hour southeast of Portland, Oregon, USA. In addition to outstanding lectures and discussion on a range of topics in molecular modeling and simulation, the conference will include mini-workshops, organized outings, and the FOMMS Medal banquet.

Registration

Conference registration is now open.

$695 Early registration on or before May 31, 2012
$895 Standard registration starting June 1, 2012
$595 Graduate Students and Post-docs

The FOMMS 2012 conference fee includes one copy of the preprint flash drive, the opening reception, continental breakfast every morning, refreshments during program breaks, evening hospitalities, and the conference banquet.

Outing Options and Fees (for Tuesday, July 24)

  • Oregon Wines Wine Tour: Columbia Gorge wines are increasingly winning high praise and recognition for their quality on the international stage. Basaltic soil and 2 different climate zones provide a rich diversity of wine in just a 30 mile area. The tour takes you to at least 4 Oregon wineries. You will be picked up at the Resort at the Mountain and begin the tour with a picnic lunch, and you will enjoy selected meats and cheeses, and fine chocolates at several of the wineries. The trip takes about 6 hours round trip. Max 35 persons. First come, first served. Cost including box lunch and tasting fees is $90 per person.

  • Whitewater Rafting on the Clackamas: The Clackamas River is one of the premier whitewater rivers in Oregon and is a popular summer rafting trip. Lush old-growth forests line the bank of this steep canyon and reflect off the crystal clear water. Rapids like Powerhouse, Roaring River, Hole-in-the-Wall, and Rock 'n Roll are guaranteed to get your blood pumping while the waves in The Narrows, Carter Bridge, Toilet Bowl and Bob's Hole will have you screaming for more. In the summer, the rapids require more maneuvering but still provide plenty of opportunities to get wet. The half day trip focuses on a shorter section of the Clackamas which has 80% of the biggest rapids on the river, so there is no shortage of whitewater fun. You will be on the river about 3 hours. The rafting company will pick you up at the resort for the 45 minute ride to the river. Max 42 persons. First come, first served. Cost including box lunch is $85 per person.

  • Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls/Mount Hood "Loop" Tour:  Upon departing the Resort, the tour will head to the town of Hood River, OR, "the windsurfing capitol of the U.S.A." The tour will drive you through downtown area and point out some of their favorite restaurants and then leave you on your own to eat and look and browse through this quaint, compact town. Next comes a trip along the on the "Old Scenic Highway" where you learn about the history of the first mountain highway of the west. The tour will stop at several waterfalls (as time permits) with interesting names like Latourell, Wahkeena, and Horsetail for short walks and photo opportunities. During the tour you will visit Multnomah Falls, Oregon's most famous and tallest waterfall at 620 feet. You will be provided plenty of time to enjoy the ten-minute walk up to the Benson Bridge between the lower and upper falls for views and photos and to visit the Nature Center and Gift Shop. Still heading west, you’ll learn about the life cycle of Pacific Northwest Salmon en route to the Bonneville Dam, and you will see migrating adult salmon through the fish-viewing windows and in the fish ladders. Finally the tour will stop at the historic Vista House for a spectacular thirty-mile view of the river and a rest stop with interesting historic photography and native wildflower exhibits. The trip takes about 6 hours round trip. First come, first served. Cost is $70 per person. No limit.

Please note that the Winery Tour and Rafting Trip have LIMITED seating, so availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets must be purchased prior to arriving at the meeting. 

Other Optional Fees

Guests may attend the welcoming reception and the banquet for additional fees. Guests are also welcome to participate in any of the outings and the attendee must purchase a separate ticket for him/herself AND guest in advance.

All additional optional fees NOT included in the registration fee are:

$40 Guest Reception - July 22 - for guests ONLY (reception is included in the registration fee for attendees)
$95 Guest Banquet - July 26 for guests ONLY (banquet is included in the registration fee for attendees)
$90 Attendee and/or Guest Oregon Wines Wine Tour 
$85 Attendee and/or Guest Whitewater Rafting on the Clackamas
$70 Attendee and/or Guest Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour 

For questions and information, send an email to rcraven@fomms.org

Robin Craven
FOMMS 2012 Conference Manager
1636 Sagewood St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 628-8700 (Pacific time)