The Electrochemistry conferences in the early years (1965-1975) were important because the field was undergoing a renaissance and the younger electrochemists needed a forum.
- Allen Bard
One of the GRCs on Research at High Pressure got a bit too "athletic." By the fourth day, most of the front row was populated by injured baseball and soccer players with bandages, crutches, and taped limbs!
- James S. Schilling
The Cancer Detection and Diagnosis GRC was excellent because the latest in the clinical proteomics and the challenges involved were discussed. Based on the discussion during the conference, guidelines for biomarker validation were established.
- Mukesh Verma
The GRC on Laser Diagnostics in Combustion provides a unique forum for multidisciplinary interaction. Combustion is an academic component of mechanical engineering, but fundamental studies use significant chemistry and physics. The GRC and its "off the record" policy has enabled candid industrial participation.
- Jay Jeffries
I remember a GRC where a large number of the attendees ended up going to the hospital after joining in a soccer game. The Thursday night session looked like a meeting of wounded soldiers.
- Dennis Klug
By choosing different areas to emphasize each year, the Condensed Matter Physics GRC helped to counterbalance the centrifugal forces endemic to such large, rapidly growing fields in the process of splitting in subfields. Much cross-fertilization resulted.
- Morrel H. Cohen