Dear CAST Colleagues: This is a reminder about the upcoming CAST banquet at the AIChE Annual Meeting on Tuesday November 10. In addition to the usual festivities, celebrations, and antics, the CAST banquet this year will include an event to honor the contributions and support of Dr. Maria Burka in her role as NSF CBET Process Systems Program Director. You can register for the banquet at http://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual-meeting/2015/registration-info Martha Grover (CAST Secretary/Treasurer)