From: Delong, Michael D Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 3:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: 2015 symposium International Society for River Science
The International Society for River Science invites submissions of special sessions for our 4th biennial meeting. Information for sessions is provided below. Go to http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/isrs2015/index.htm to learn more about the conference. Sincerely, Mike CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION PROPOSALS The program for the International Society for River Science (ISRS) 4th Biennial Symposium will consist of Special Sessions (oral platform presentations organized by individuals), Contributed Oral Presentations (grouped into sessions by topic), and Contributed Poster Presentations (grouped into sessions by topic). SPECIAL SESSION PROPOSALS Conferees are encouraged to propose Special Sessions focusing on the interdisciplinary aspects of riverine connectivity including intersections between the physical, natural, and socio-economic sciences. Proposals that foster international participation are highly encouraged. Possible Special Session topics may include but are not limited to the following: Connectivity as a driver of physical and biological processes Rivers and human conflict Nutrient delivery and transformation Effect of agriculture on conveyance Restoration of large river ecosystems Contaminant dynamics in riverine ecosystems Environmental monitoring of large river ecosystems Policy and management Hydrologic connectivity and climate change Social, economic, and environmental goals for watersheds Commercial navigation of multi-resource river systems Urbanization/landscape transformation in river basins Ecosystem services in rivers Conservation biology in river ecosystems Invasive species Education, public outreach, and engagement Each oral platform Special Session will be comprised of 8 presentations (time slots). Time slots for oral presentations are limited to 20 minutes (including 5 minutes for questions and discussion), but multiple time slots (i.e., 40 or 60 minutes) may be offered to Special Session speakers at the discretion of the Special Session organizers. Session organizers are responsible for recruiting a minimum of 4 presentations. The Program Committee will work with Special Session organizers to complete the session with appropriate oral presentations that were submitted as contributed papers. Special Session proposals must be submitted by November 1, 2014. Special Session proposals will include the following: * Title of Special Session * Synopsis (maximum 60 words) that describes the content theme of the Special Session to be used in posting session information to the Symposium website. * Description (maximum 400 words) that provides background information, objectives, and significance of the proposed Special Session. * Names(s) and contact information of Special Session Organizers (maximum 2) * Name(s) and contact information of Special Session Chair(s) (if different from Organizer(s)) * Names, contact information, and preliminary titles of a minimum of 4 Special Session presentations Special Session proposal submissions must be made using the ISRS Symposium online Special Session form available online<https://uwlacrosse.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0oorGmYb1Orxljv>. Prior to accessing the form, it is advisable to have available all required information needed to complete the Special Session proposal. The Program Committee will review the proposals and notify organizers of acceptance or refusal by November 15, 2014. Authors of presentations that are part of Special Sessions must themselves submit their abstract by January 7, 2015. Special Session organizers and presenters as well as authors of contributed oral or poster presentations must register for the ISRS 4th Biennial Symposium and are responsible for costs associated with attending the conference. For more information, contact Roger Haro or Ron Rada at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Go to http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/isrs2015/speakers.htm for information on featured speakers at ISRS 2015 Michael D. Delong, Ph.D. Professor and Director Large River Studies Center Biology Department Winona State University Winona, MN 55987 507-457-5484; fax 457-5681 International Society for River Science (ISRS) Promoting River Research, Conservation, and Management http://www.riversociety.org
