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Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference Third Call for Abstracts [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs195/1111564157628/img/6.png] Plenary Speaker Update On Sunday March 3rd of SEEC 2013, preceding our undergraduate and graduate awards ceremony for poster and oral presentations, we will be showcasing a presentation by our plenary speaker. This is a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate and graduate attendees alike to gain insights from a experienced and extremely well known scientist in our field. [Dr. Keith Hobson]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks0nbLkAdM2jGwzwlw1jpMeCBT9m9L3UEhyf5my0iBLitHuo58HABPrMenISJot_F-fCbHjgNF8YQzVKatL0E36OOyIQOQ4h9AsCi6GaNiwArkbhI6S2poclXP0-AZ5R8RUgbFbDl1xSQn8d23f3Mk1RllcrBkMWmJ8ThvKqq6gnHA==> Dr. Keith Hobson is a senior research scientist with the Canadian federal government (Environment Canada) and an adjunct professor in the Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan. Over the last 25 years, Hobson and colleagues have developed and championed the use of naturally occurring stable isotopes in the biosphere as a means of elucidating numerous aspects of animal ecology. Most recently, this research has focused on using isotopes and other markers to forensically track animal origins and migration. While specializing on terrestrial birds, Hobson's migration work has included a variety of taxa ranging from butterflies to whales and has typically involved a strong conservation component. Hobson has authored many hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific papers and has received numerous awards recognizing his contribution to ornithology including the American Ornithologist's Union Elliott Coue's Memorial Award, the Cooper Ornithological Society's Loye and Alden Miller Research Award and the Society for Canadian Ornithologist's Doris Heustis Speirs Award. Currently, Hobson is the editor of the journal Avian Conservation and Ecology. [Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference] Lodging and Social Update Lodging is being provided by the La Quinta Inn and Suites within the UCF Research Park. SEEC has negotiated a special rate of $99/night based on 4 person occupancy that also includes breakfast. This offer expires on February 8, 2013 so be sure to book your room before then. To book your room call 1-866-527-1498 and use this code: 0180GRRPWJ. Again this discount expires on February 8, 2013, so be sure to book your room soon. Additional information can be found at the travel information page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks0Yp6MeaMP_BPnkugxxMtCj_szK43t2uwYeJNQ0LD4MBwXaAUFauVAlc1QVhVpObeEJM0NedzHmB0_8QvWto7_5FGYPs3XbW-yl9j-ELyNemtqiHenagMfxd6Oqe0O--GxNAE9HbpMUpmr3xl_DcbnM>. [Conference Hotel]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks0Yp6MeaMP_BPnkugxxMtCj_szK43t2uwYeJNQ0LD4MBwXaAUFauVAlc1QVhVpObeEJM0NedzHmB0_8QvWto7_5FGYPs3XbW-yl9j-ELyNemtqiHenagMfxd6Oqe0O--GxNAE9HbpMUpmr3xl_DcbnM> In addition to presentations and speakers, SEEC is offering a number of fun and friendly networking opportunities during the three day event. * Friday night, a Biology trivia session at a local restaurant will be offered that will pit universities against each other in a race for prizes. * Saturday night, following presentations, we will head to a restaurant and bar on the beautiful UCF campus where we will hold a banquet dinner and silent auction which will include a number of donated items from our sponsors including a brand new kayak! * Sunday afternoon we will have first come first serve excursion opportunities with lab staff from our very own Biology department, check out the list of available excursions<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks3saQWpC8JQQ3sDQok8RQh8fIS7i_XvI2vkFnLWZRmmP-euiQrz3pGTYVo76pSTfsUiatc2oMUdrS16gqOTIL7w-vWCtbqdr0Qyqb25ypTijmdWzLH9-yOd6KWb4ZIRbTR8z8TfOpmVsg==>. [Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference] Third call for abstracts SEEC is a conference run by students for students is being hosted at the University of Central Florida (UCF) on March 1st - 3rd of 2013. SEEC offers a friendly atmosphere for undergraduate, graduate, and post doctoral students from around the southeast to engage one another and solicit helpful critiques of their research. SEEC also gives students that are not presenting the opportunity to learn from others about giving a research presentation or poster. While anyone with an interest in ecology or evolution is welcome to attend SEEC, those planning on presenting posters or talks have an abstract submission deadline of February 1st 2013 at 5pm EST, that can be completed at the registration page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks2OX8xcxX4vD8KJSAD0LRxXPnbEOtA-l-pV2xqvnRoxHRh8VIcuXm6k9ZH5WuP11NiBDchnVb9sk1kBIW7Wf3siN1rMbN742zfjCkNKlhrl3IEwDE6wD1bOZ4x-jY7KvAXUETpg8rtNT36J9TkJ1nQWIothR0_3j86jRZWYCQvc5g==>. Early registration fees are only $35, and can be paid with the submission of your 200 word abstract. Poster presenters should plan to use a 36"x48" landscape format poster, and oral presenters should create a 12 minute PowerPoint presentation on a Windows compatible USB storage device. Cash prizes will be awarded in four categories, undergraduate poster, undergraduate oral presentation, graduate poster, and graduate oral presentation. In addition to presentations and speakers, SEEC is offering a number of fun and friendly networking opportunities during the three day event. On Friday night, a Biology trivia session at a local restaurant will be offered that will pit universities against each other in a race for prizes. Saturday night, following presentations, we will head out to a restaurant and bar on the beautiful UCF campus where we will hold a banquet dinner and silent auction. Additionally, over lunch on Saturday, one of our post doctoral fellows, Joshua Reece, will be giving an R statistical seminar for those interested in attending. The seminar will focus on how to use R to combine phylogenetic and ecological studies, more additional information is available about the R seminar<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks0ULB14ncWGTWYXqcIQGhA9SUi_2_CNS7ICkm22KiNi5XOrLJ4AvsgJ4ydfVuWICfHHQOS7x0CFHqqsW6hjQGiCvvxOhhHrdtcx36mW2EhWMOtAVhFNZNWXEzH80qzITAScn8J0LWUT8bA2r0DBv1Y6tFixlMSFsHo9XLWgtw0U28nApUFacMCeCBRQg_fqMgU=>. The presentation of awards will be held Sunday morning, and that afternoon we will have first come first serve excursion opportunities with lab staff from our very own Biology department, check out the list of available excursions<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks3saQWpC8JQQ3sDQok8RQh8fIS7i_XvI2vkFnLWZRmmP-euiQrz3pGTYVo76pSTfsUiatc2oMUdrS16gqOTIL7w-vWCtbqdr0Qyqb25ypTijmdWzLH9-yOd6KWb4ZIRbTR8z8TfOpmVsg==>. Our plenary speaker on Sunday morning will be Dr. Keith Hobson, a research scientist at the University of Saskatchewan and former editor of Waterbirds. Dr. Hobson's research focuses on the conservation of arboreal systems and how stable isotopes can be used to understand migratory patterns in various taxa. Lodging is being provided by the La Quinta Inn and Suites within the UCF Research Park. SEEC has negotiated a special rate of $99/night based on 4 person occupancy that also includes breakfast. This discount expires on February 8, 2013, so be sure to book your room soon. The booking code can be found at the travel information page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks0Yp6MeaMP_BPnkugxxMtCj_szK43t2uwYeJNQ0LD4MBwXaAUFauVAlc1QVhVpObeEJM0NedzHmB0_8QvWto7_5FGYPs3XbW-yl9j-ELyNemtqiHenagMfxd6Oqe0O--GxNAE9HbpMUpmr3xl_DcbnM>. Sincerely, Joshua Solomon & Jason Strickland Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference [Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference] Please follow SEEC 2013 [Follow us on Twitter]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks2EJ0kTwhB0dHCUzCYFwlDgoBSxjYTGSe-q72jjpDZu78kxsH938FKlkKzGlfnUhk3lWPD3uYk3KrKtSLKyoeFdHQBx6ty8sni7E-Ku1NqpGw==> [Like us on Facebook]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00142ly49U3Ks0zQ3XPAWh98soHCgb0AODuka31kov23OQtCIWDGnIae9Z5mOLNds5wlI-33EpTs_KEpfzMPSqi5swlgSeNPXgAlp4W2dieElHVfBmZy3O04vsYBhrgMIYfa_2nhzxGv3Do5TvIf5Ff2Q==> $35 Early registration special price of $35 good until February 1st 2013. Must register, pay via paypal, and submit abstracts if applicable before offer expiration. 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