Calendar of Events
This page is provided for announcements of meetings, symposia, workshops, and other events of interest hosted by aquatic science societies and organizations. New entries may be found at the top of this list. Entries are removed after the meeting occurs. You may submit your announcement for posting using a convenient online form.
- Physical microenvironments modulating biological interactions in the Ocean
- XV Peruvian Geological Congress
- 2nd Single-Cell Genomics Workshop-Redefining Microbial Genomics
- Genetic Biocontrol of Invasive Fish & Mussels Symposium
- International Conference on Ecosystems, Organisms, Innovations-12
- 2nd International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICE 2010)
- SIL 31st Congress
- Gordon Research Conference, The Metabolic Basis of Ecology
- Second International Sclerochronology Conference
- 21st International Diatom Symposium
Physical microenvironments modulating biological interactions in the Ocean
Dates: January 17-21, 2011
Location: Aspen, Colorado
The research symposium "Physical microenvironments modulating biological interactions in the Ocean" will be held at the Aspen Center for Physics from January 17 to 21, 2011. The meeting will address how physical microenvironments affect marine organisms, focusing on seven ‘microscale’ themes. See web.mit.edu/aspenoceansymp for more information on themes, invited speakers and deadlines, or email aspenoceansymp@gmail.com. A mixture of invited talks, contributed short talks, posters and discussion sessions, as well as ample time for informal interactions, will foster novel views and collaborations at the interface between physics, biology and chemistry. The symposium is organized by Roman Stocker, Thomas Kiørboe, Pete Jumars, George Jackson, Mimi Koehl and Thomas Powers, with support from the Hayashi Fund for Ocean Research, the Moore Foundation, and the Agouron Institute. We look forward to seeing you in Aspen in January!
XV Peruvian Geological Congress
Dates: september 27 - october 1, 2010
Location: Cusco, Perú
The XV Peruvian Geological Congress, in Cusco Perú, september 27 - october 1, 2010, invites professionals, students and people interested in the geosciences, to register to participate not only in conferences, symposia and forums but also in trips and technical courses before and after the main days of Congress. And, of course, to enjoy Cusco, its rich history, natural attractions, art and cuisine. Those who want to give a paper should do so as soon as possible in the form of Extended Abstracts. Also we have a program to encourage young researchers in Earth Science. The information referent in the website http://www.congresosgp.com E.nail:congreso@sgp.org.pe
2nd Single-Cell Genomics Workshop-Redefining Microbial Genomics
Dates: September 19-24, 2010
Location: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Building on the success of our first single cell genomics workshop in 2007, Bigelow
Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is pleased to announce that the next workshop will be
held in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Sept 19-24, 2010. Our main goal is to gather the
different groups that develop, use, or plan using microbial single cell genomics
technology, exchange information, and thereby enable this emerging field to make
faster progress. We envision the workshop participants as a mix of about 60 principal
investigators, postdocs, and graduate students.
WORKSHOP WEBSITE: http://www.bigelow.org/scgc/workshop2010
DEADLINES: For full consideration, please fill out an application form at:
http://www.bigelow.org/scgc/workshop2010 and forward it to the workshop
coordinator Nicole Poulton (npoulton@bigelow.org) on or before June 25, 2010. The
number of participants will be limited to 60. If the number of applications exceeds this
target, participant selection will be based on 1) applicant’s research relevance to the
topic of the workshop and 2) broadening participant diversity. Applicants will be
notified of their participation (acceptance or rejection) to the workshop by July 9th, 2010
and accepted participants will be required to complete an online registration form by
July 23, 2010 – at this time, information regarding hotel accommodations and travel
support (pending funding availability) will be provided.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the workshop coordinator, Nicole Poulton, npoulton@bigelow.org
Genetic Biocontrol of Invasive Fish & Mussels Symposium
Dates: June 21 - 24, 2010
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
This international symposium will address the potential of genetic biocontrol against established invasive finfish and mussel species and the risks associated with its use. Genetic biocontrol strategies have the capability of being more effective and targeted than current control methods, all of which have major flaws. Turning methods into practical tools requires identifying and successfully addressing obstacles and concerns.
Details: http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/biocontrol
International Conference 'Ecosystems, Organisms, Innovations-12'
Dates: 23-24 June 2010
Location: Moscow; Russia
TOPICS: Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geography Science, Chemical Science, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Education, Other.
What is unique about the conference and make it an attractive option to submit your work: (i) the registration/publication fee is very reasonable; (ii) a distant participation is possible, no need to attend in person; (iii) the proceedings are published as a series that is included in the authoritative international Ulrich’s databases of reviewed serial editions; the reference to the proceedings has a format of a reviewed journal; (iv) the event is widely covered by mass media.
This is the 12th of the series of International Poster Session Conferences started in 1999. Abstracts of the conferences are published.
ORGANIZERS: Independent organizing committee, including scientists and representatives of Moscow State University, Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Hydrobiological Society (RAS), SIL, EcoEthics International Union (EEIU), and other national and international scientific organizations; the permanent organizing committee started in 1999, organized 11 conferences of this series.
DETAILS: No personal attendance is needed. The posters sent by mail will be displayed/exhibited by organizers on behalf of the authors. Non-attendees can receive some feedback from other participants by email. Abstracts should be no longer than 350 words (with the title). The best posters presented by students (including those sent by mail) will receive honorary diplomas.
Important: There is no sponsorship. The organizing committee does not award grants. No grants for travel, no grants for registration / publication fee. The applications for sponsorship will not be considered.
CONTACT: Abstracts submission: by email in .rtf or .txt format. Please send abstracts to the address: ar55[at]yandex.ru; saostro[at]online.ru.
Posters: please send posters by paper mail to: Dr. S.Ostroumov, Faculty of Biology, M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia.
PUBLICATION OF PROCEEDINGS: in the next volume (No. 16) of the serial ‘Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions’, which is included in the authoritative international Ulrich’s databases of reviewed serial editions; the reference to your work will have the format: J. Smith. Discovery of a new phenomenon in biology and environmental science. - Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, 2010, vol. 16, p. 21.
FEES in U.S. dollars: when the fee is at a dicount rate, it is $59 for non-attendees and $39 for students (non-attendees); After May 14 (17:00 Moscow time), 2009 the fees are $74 for non-attendees and $54 for students (non-attendees). The fee is $400 for those who attend the Conference (non-students); $200 for students (who attend the Conference).
The address for sending your fees: (PLEASE send to Dr. PAGE an email mssg BEFORE you send your payment):
David S. Page, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Emeritus
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME 04011 USA
Email: dpage@bowdoin.edu
http://academic.bowdoin.edu/faculty/D/dpage/
http://www.dspage.com
COVERAGE OF THE CONFERENCE BY MASS MEDIA. The conference is regularly covered by several editions, including journals and newspapers. Some examples are given in a separate file, see at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergei_Ostroumov/blog/701_How_the_series_of_conferences_Ecosystems_Organisms_Innovations_was_covered_by_mass_media;
Also, we invite nominations for candidates to receive the honorary titles of Aquatic Ecologist of the Year and Ecologist of the Year, with your rationale for your nomination. The process of nomination and selection of the finalists will be finished at the conference.
DEADLINES: Registration is currently open; May 14, 2010 for registration fees at a discount rate; May 20 (17:00 Moscow time), 2010 for the abstracts (by email), June 2 for posters (by paper mail). We also accept the materials and the fee after the deadline, but in that case the registration fee increases by $15 for all categories of participants. Sending preliminary information on your intention to submit an abstract/poster is strongly encouraged.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Sergei Ostroumov: ar55[at]yandex.ru, saostro[at]online.ru.
Laboratory of Physico-Chemistry of Biomembranes; Faculty of Biology, M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119234, Russia;
http://blog.researchgate.net/masterblog/745_Conference_Ecosystems_Organisms_Innovations;
http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergei_Ostroumov/blog/700_Call_for_Abstracts_International_Conference_Ecosystems_Organisms_Innovations-12_2010;
http://www.researchgate.net/group/International_Conference_Ecosystems_Organisms_Innovations-12_Moscow;
2nd International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICE 2010)
Dates: 11-12 October 2010
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Topics: The International Conference on Entrepreneurship 2010 (ICE 2010) approach focuses on the entrepreneurship research from theoretical and practical perspective using English, Arabic and Malays as the medium of presentations. This will provide the best avenue for the researchers all over the world. The ICE 2010 will also provide a platform for participants to coordinate their knowledge and expertise in monitoring, analyzing, assessing the theme and issues in entrepreneurship.
Deadline: 16 July 2010
Email: ice@globalresearch.com.my
SIL 31st Congress
Dates: 15-20 August 2010
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
We will review our understanding and knowledge of inland water ecosystems, identify the threats and possible solutions, ensure that young scientists become empowered and in so doing ensure the sustainability of our planet's fragile inland water ecosystems.
Gordon Research Conference, The Metabolic Basis of Ecology
Dates: 18-23 July 2010
Location: Biddeford, Maine, USA
TOPICS: predictive ecology, scaling, stoichiometry, ecosystem dynamics, nutrient cycling, community ecology, ecological impacts of warming, physiological ecology, regulation of metabolic systems across scales including ecosystem and earth system
The Gordon Conference on Metabolic Basis of Ecology is set to explore the consequences of metabolism upon the structure and functioning of life at different levels of organization, from cells to organisms to communities to ecosystems. This conference should be of great interest to aquatic scientists working on both freshwater and marine systems. The meeting site (University of New England) is spectacular - on the coast of Maine with opportunities for sea kayaking, swimming, deep-sea fishing, etc etc. It is also pretty easy to reach via Boston.
Many scientists consider these GRC meetings to be the best meetings they have attended.
The conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of distinguished scientists from a diverse but complementary set of disciplines that are working at the forefront of metabolic approaches in ecology or whose research provide new paths for integration and understanding. This diversity in speakers’ interests is intended to ensure dynamic exploration of metabolism by the conference participants, with a primary goal of identifying key future areas for research in metabolic ecology and evolution. The ultimate goal of this meeting is to foster new collaborative interactions that will help us to move towards a more complete understanding of the metabolic laws that govern the structure and function of living organisms, and the communities and ecosystems in which they reside.
DEADLINES: 27 JUNE 2010 for applications, though early booking is recommended as numbers are limited.
CONTACT INFORMATION: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2010&program=metbasis
David Atkinson davida@liv.ac.uk
Tel. +44 (0) 151 795 4527
Second International Sclerochronology Conference
Dates: 24 – 30 July 2010
Location: Mainz, Germany
The 2nd International Sclerochronology Conference will be held this summer in Germany. See http://www.scleroconferences.de
Registration and abstract submission is open between 20 March and 20 April.
Sclerochronology is the study of physical and chemical variations in the accretionary hard tissues of organisms, and the temporal context in which they formed. Sclerochronology focuses primarily upon growth patterns reflecting annual, monthly, fortnightly, tidal, daily, and sub-daily increments of time entrained by a host of environmental and astronomical pacemakers. Familiar examples include yearly banding in reef coral skeletons or daily and annual growth increments and lines in mollusk shells. Sclerochronology is analogous to dendrochronology, the study of annual rings in trees, and equally seeks to deduce organismal life history traits as well as to reconstruct records of environmental and climatic change through time and space.
Who should attend?
Dendrochronology revolutionized our understanding of the timing and nature of past environmental change. Coral sclerochronology expanded and refined this understanding by contributing data from low latitude marine settings. Now studies of other mineralized organisms are set to provide information from mid and high latitudes (both in the marine and terrestrial realms), facilitating comprehensive, integrated reconstruction of environmental history. The new data, commonly but not exclusively derived from mollusks, are often of very high temporal resolution, providing a record of change over timescales from years to as little as hours. Being based on biomineralized materials the techniques involved are applicable to studies in deep time as well as the more recent past. Sclerochronology has already made a significant contribution to our knowledge of past climate change: there is immense scope for further work and for research integrated with approaches involving other 'banded' records (tree rings, teeth, otoliths, speleothems, varves etc.). As well as to climate change, sclerochronology is being applied in pollution monitoring, studies of life history traits, ecophysiology, diet, migration and diverse other contexts.
Anyone working on or interested in the formation and interpretation of growth increments in accretionary hard parts of invertebrate and vertebrate organisms, their geochemistry and crystal fabrics or the underlying processes of biomineralization, should attend this conference. Come to Mainz, share your thoughts and help to bring this fast-developing field forward!
21st International Diatom Symposium
Dates: 29 August to 3 September 2010
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
TOPICS: St. Cloud State University and the Science Museum of Minnesota are pleased to be the host institutions for the 21st International Diatom Symposium (IDS). The IDS is held biannually and returns to North America for the first time since 2002 and to the United States for the first time since 1990. The first symposium was held in 1970 in Bremerhaven, Germany and has moved around the world under the supervision of the International Society for Diatom Research. The meeting attracts hundreds interested in all aspects of diatom sciences. The meeting has a collegial atmosphere and provides opportunity to network and socialize.
DEADLINES:
Early registration closes 1-April-10
Abstract submission begins 15-January-10
Abstract submission deadline 1-April-10
CONTACT:phytolab@stcloudstate.edu
web.stcloudstate.edu/phytolab/ids21