The RAMS^® 2009 "Reliability as a Competitive Advantage: From Theory to Practice" Call For Papers and Tutorials is open. For more information on the theme, paper topics, tutorial proposals, and deadlines, be sure to look at the Call for Papers. This information provides you with the details on how to create and submit your proposals and abstracts. We invite your submissions now. Just remember, we have a tight schedule to maintain and all submissions must be received no later than April 21, 2008. If you have any trouble with submitting abstracts, please contact the Program Chairman, Dr. Richard Cassady (cassady@uark.edu).

This RAMS Symposium is unique in the field of conferences around the world. It is produced and supported by ten professional societies that share the common objectives of improving safety, reliability, and efficiency. The last Symposium held in Las Vegas, NV on January 23-26, 2008 was attended by over 700 scientists, engineers, academics, and students from 33 countries. There is no doubt that these three tenets are of growing importance in the world community over an increasing range of products and processes.

In January 2009, RAMS 2009 will mark its 55^th year in Fort Worth, Texas. Regardless of the products, systems, and processes that create your reliability universe, there is a great deal more to learn than can be obtained in any classroom, library and literature search. Please join us in Fort Worth for a rich human-based experience where we can learn from each other.