2007 Georgia Basin Puget Sound Research Conference

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW CLOSED

The Puget Sound Action Team, the Georgia Basin Action Plan partners, and our generous co-sponsors invite submissions of abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the 2007 Georgia Basin Puget Sound Research Conference. This 8th biannual Conference is the premier science gathering focused on the Georgia Basin Puget Sound region, and will provide a venue for scientists, resource managers and decision makers from a wide range of disciplines to share findings and perspectives.

The 2007 Conference theme is:

Science, knowledge and action in support of a sustainable transboundary region

Representatives from the scientific community, academia (including students), First Nations and Tribes, non-profit organizations, government, and business and industry are welcome to submit abstracts.

Abstracts that address this theme from an interdisciplinary and integrative perspective are welcomed. Presentations from Coast Salish, highlighting traditional knowledge, are particularly encouraged. Reports, white papers, etc., that extend beyond the traditional science paper are welcomed, as are submissions addressing examples of transboundary ecosystem management in other regions of the world – particularly as these relate to the conference theme.

Where relevant, abstracts should address the following issues:

Abstracts addressing the topics identified below are welcome. However, the Committee encourages abstracts that address the linkages amongst categories and that consider the interfaces between them. Topics have been organized in a “Pressure-State-Response” framework to aid in categorization. The topics identified here are not intended to be exhaustive, and abstracts on additional related topics will be considered:

Habitat and Species

Stresses and Impacts

Response

Panels – Workshops – Sessions – Other Activities

The Conference Advisory Committee also invites proposals for interactive workshop sessions, facilitated panels, technical workshops, outdoor learning activities and field trips. Such proposals should include a brief description of the issue or issues being addressed, the name of the organizer and a list of likely participants. Organizers will serve as session chairs and moderators, and will ensure that panelists and facilitators of sessions and workshops fulfill all requirements including submissions of abstracts and biographies.

Submission Guidelines and Review Process

Abstract submissions are no longer being accepted.

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations as well as special sessions must be submitted on or before Wednesday,November 1, 2006. Submissions must include:

Authors are asked to submit their abstracts using the on-line submission form. The on-line form will be available open for submissions starting September 15.

Submissions will be reviewed and oral presentations and posters selected by the conference advisory committee.

Conference Timeline

Information for Students

The conference advisory committee invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit proposals for oral or poster presentations. Student papers will be presented during regular concurrent sessions. Additionally, student presentations and posters will be evaluated by a panel of judges and prizes will be awarded (1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards, at both graduate and undergraduate levels). Student presenters must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution at the time that your proposal is submitted to be considered for an award.

Proceedings

The conference organizers will produce web-based proceedings of the 2007 Georgia Basin Puget Sound Research Conference. Presenters have the option of publishing an abstract, extended abstract, PowerPoint presentation or full manuscript of their oral or poster presentation.

Presenters wishing to have papers & extended abstracts included in the proceedings are encouraged to submit these by the date of the conference. Deadline for all proceedings submissions is April 30, 2007. Guidance for the preparations and submission of full manuscripts will be provided on the conference website.

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