Join us for a two-day hands-on training workshop using the GWB software. Learn how to construct speciation, reaction path and reactive transport models! Become an expert at using the GWB Essentials, Standard and Professional interface.

Date and location: November 18-19, 2010 - Golden, CO USA

**Those who are interested in GWB training, but cannot attend this workshop:

• Notify me when another workshop date is announced.
• Contact me with information about custom training.

"This was probably the best workshop I have attended on any topic. Others usually start out way too slow then speed up too fast through the good stuff. This one was right on target."

Heather Buss
Penn State University

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"The problem with many high end software courses is the instructors/developers spend way too much time with the geewhizzardry of the software and not enough time with the practical aspects. This course was a refreshing change."

Bill Winters
US Dept of Interior

The November 2010 GWB workshop in Golden, Colorado is designed for:

1. Current users of GWB Essentials, GWB Standard and GWB Professional who wish to become more familiar with the software's interface and features.
2. Those interested in reviewing the basics of geochemical modeling (speciation models, activity models and activity diagrams)
3. Those interested in learning detailed reaction path modeling (using redox disequilibrium, kinetics, and surface complexation)
4. Those interested in learning the basics of 1D/2D reactive transport modeling

This course assumes initial familiarity with basic principles of aqueous geochemistry theory, thermodynamics, and geochemical modeling. It is not necessary to have extensive experience with the GWB software interface prior to taking this course.

Aqueous geochemists need tools for modeling complex aqueous geochemical environments but frequently lack the time and resources required to efficiently acquire them. The GWB workshop aim to address these needs and has the following objectives:

• Become thoroughly familiar with the GWB software interface
• Learn what types of problems GWB can address, and how models are built to solve them
• Improve your understanding of aqueous geoechemistry and thermodynamics theory

Not only will you have 2 focused days to increase your familiarity with the software, reaction path modeling, and reactive transport modeling, but you will also have the opportunity to meet and learn from peers in academia, research and industry.

Tom Meuzelaar, has been with RockWare, Inc. for 11 years and has taught or co-taught more than 20 GWB short courses. He also has extensive experience modeling and consulting with the Geochemist's Workbench and is fluent in the features and nuances of the software.

"Highly competent and clear presentation and always prepared to answer questions in a very friendly and patient manner. I enjoyed listening to his presentations."

Michael Meyer
RWTH Aachen University

"Tom is an exceptional instructor. Very honest and knowledgeable"

Yevhen Yolubnyak
EERC

"Tom was quite successful in addressing an audience with different backgrounds and interests; he was able to cover the material, while allowing time to address various questions."

Micaela Preda
Geological Survey of Queensland

"Tom has been really approachable and tuned in to what workshop members where trying to accomplish with GWB. Good appraisal of GWB against PHREEQC and other codes, which to me demonstrated a real ethical approach to modeling."

Chris Ansto
Ansto Minerals

"Very good knowledge of the software. Very receptive to contributions by participants."

Ewen Silvester
Latrobe University

You will be guided along a two-day journey that begins with a comprehensive walk through reaction path modeling, and ends with an introduction to reactive transport models. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• using the GSS, Rxn, Act, Tact and SpecE8 modules in GWB: storing and manipulating water data, balancing reactions, creating activity diagrams, and running speciation calculations
• introduction to reaction path modeling using the React module
• viewing reaction path model results using the GWB Gtplot module
• kinetics of mineral dissolution/precipitation
  modeling redox disequilibrium and microbial metabolism
• sorption and surface complexation
• review of reactive transport theory
• 1D reactive transport modeling using X1T
• 2D reactive transport modeling using X2T
• viewing X1T and X2T output using Xtplot

A registration workshop fee of $799 per participant ($699 for academics, $299 student stand-by) includes all course books and materials.

The course does not include access to a computer, you will need to provide your own laptop. However, you do not need to have purchased or installed GWB - we will install the latest version on your machine for the duration of the course.

The course is limited to 7 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional workshops will be scheduled if demand exists.

You can register via our online registration system, or you can contact Tom Meuzelaar via email (tom@rockware.com), or phone (303-640-5526). Students wishing to sign-up for the stand-by list should contact Tom to be added to the list (student stand-bys are advised that workshops frequently fill to capacity in and information regarding seat availability does generally not become available until the last moment).

The workshop will be held in the RockWare offices in downtown Golden (2221 East Street, Golden CO 80401). The workshop begins at 8:30 am and continues until 5:00 pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Bagels and coffee are provided for breakfast. There are a few restaurants within walking distance, and many more within short driving distance of the workshop location.

From Denver International Airport:

Golden, Colorado, is on the western fringe of Denver, and is snugly nestled in between the edge of the Rocky Mountains (to the west) and Table Mesa (to the East). Golden is home to the Coors brewery, Colorado School of Mines, Buffalo Bill's grave, and provides immediate access to Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

Here is a list of nearby hotels:

• Dove Inn, 711 14th Street, 303-278-2209
• Golden Hotel, 800 11th St, 303-279-0100
• Table Mountain Inn, 1310 Washington Ave, 303-277-9898
• Courtyard by Marriott, 14700 W 6th Ave, 303-271-0776
• Hampton Inn, 17150 W Colfax Ave, 303-278-6600
• Marriott Denver West, 1717 Denver West Blvd, 303-273-4030
• Residence Inn by Marriott, 14600 W Sixth Avenue Frontage Rd, 303-271-0909 or 800-331-3131
• Days Inn and Suites 15059 West Colfax Ave, Golden CO 80401, 303-277-0200

Neither RockWare, Inc. nor the instructor(s) will be held responsible for ANY losses that might incur from the cancellation of the class. If the class is cancelled for any reason, RockWare will refund the registration fee within 45 days from the cancellation date but will not be responsible for other expenses.

Participant cancellation policy: participants may cancel their workshop registration at least 2 months prior to the workshop for a 100% refund, or at least 1 month prior to the workshop for a 50% refund. Cancellations within a month of the workshop are non-refundable.

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