Speaker Nominations Sought Young Scientists Symposium 2007, University of Michigan
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan seeks nominations for its third annual Young Scientists Symposium on March 10, 2007. The annual symposium, supported by Dr. Nancy Walls and the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, brings together outstanding young scientists from throughout the United States to focus on a particular theme. The theme for the 2007 symposium is Evolutionary Ecology. One major goal of the symposium is to highlight the work of young scientists who are poised to make significant contributions to the development of their fields. Speakers must be early in their scientific careers, generally finishing graduate students or post-doctoral scholars. We expect to invite about eight speakers to the 2007 symposium, for whom we will cover the expenses of travel, food, and accommodation. As well as giving research talks at the symposium, invited speakers will be asked to judge a graduate student poster competition. Speakers will be selected based on nominations from members of the scientific community. There are two parts to the nomination process. First, a nominator must send a one-page letter to the committee, describing the contributions that the nominee is making to research in Evolutionary Ecology. The nomination letter should also address the ability of the nominee to present a lively and engaging seminar. Second, the nominee should send curriculum vitae and a seminar abstract to the committee. All materials should be sent by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by October 31, 2006. The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan strongly encourages nominations of women and minorities. Questions about the symposium or the nomination process should be sent to the email address above.
