Registration Open for IES 2018 Research Symposium

Symposium will explore latest research around the biological effects of light.

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Courtesy IES

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) will hold its fourth research symposium–Light + Human Health: Circadian, Biological + Behavioral–April 8 – 10, 2018, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown. The symposium will focus on topics that address the biological effects of light. There are two featured keynote speakers. The first is Samer Hattar, Senior Investigator and Chief, Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms (SLCR), National Institute of Mental Health whose research focuses on light effects on circadian rhythms, sleep, mood and learning. The second keynote will be presented by Craig Zimring, Professor; Director, SimTigrate Design Lab, Georgia Tech, whose work focuses on evaluating “…the relationships between the physical environment of healthcare and other facilities and human satisfaction, performance, and behavior.” The symposium will also include a tour of the SimTigrate Design Lab at Georgia Tech.

Deadline to book rooms is March 25, 2018. Full details can be found on the IES conference webpage.

About the Author

Elizabeth Donoff

Elizabeth Donoff is Editor-at-Large of Architectural Lighting (AL). She served as Editor-in-Chief from 2006 to 2017. She joined the editorial team in 2003 and is a leading voice in the lighting community speaking at industry events such as Lightfair and the International Association of Lighting Designers Annual Enlighten Conference, and has twice served as a judge for the Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section’s (IESNYC) Lumen Award program. In 2009, she received the Brilliance Award from the IESNYC for dedicated service and contribution to the New York City lighting community. Over the past 11 years, under her editorial direction, Architectural Lighting has received a number of prestigious B2B journalism awards. In 2017, Architectural Lighting was a Top Ten Finalist for Magazine of the Year from the American Society of Business Publication Editors' AZBEE Awards. In 2016, Donoff received the Jesse H. Neal Award for her Editor’s Comments in the category of Best Commentary/Blog, and in 2015, AL received a Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Media Brand (Overall Editorial Excellence).Prior to her entry into design journalism, Donoff worked in New York City architectural offices including FXFowle where she was part of the project teams for the Reuters Building at Three Times Square and the New York Times Headquarters. She is a graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Me., and she earned her Master of Architecture degree from the School of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis.

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