The GIS/Remote Sensing/Telemetry working group of the Wildlife Society is soliciting applications for $500 travel awards to attend the Wildlife Societys Annual 2008 Conference in Miami, Florida. A total of four awards will be provided in the following categories:
2 Graduate Student awards: Must be a current graduate student or have graduated in 2008. 1 Undergraduate Student award: Must be a current undergraduate student or have graduated in 2008. 1 Young Professional award: Must have graduated from undergraduate or graduate school within the previous 2 years. Individual applicants must be a member of the Wildlife Society at the national level. Graduate student and young professional applicants must be presenting a poster or oral presentation at the conference. Preference will be given to applicants whose research emphasizes GIS, remote sensing, or telemetry. Undergraduate applicants are not required to present but should have research interests or experience in the areas of GIS, remote sensing or telemetry. To apply for the travel grant, send a copy of your presentation abstract (graduate and young professional applicants), a 1-page CV, and a 1-page letter stating your professional interests and why you should be considered for the award to Shawn Crimmins ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Make sure to mention which travel grant you are applying for. You may also mail your application to Shawn Crimmins, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, 10355 Rustic Road, Missoula, MT 59802. Graduate student and young professional award recipients will be asked to write a small piece describing their research for our newsletter. Undergraduate award recipients will be asked to write a paragraph on benefits gained by attending the meetings. The application deadline is September 30, 2008. Award recipients will be notified by October 15, 2008. Greg Forcey, Chair Geographic Information Systems/Remote Sensing/Telemetry Working Group of The Wildlife Society
