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Dear MARMAM Subscribers:
The Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation
announces the annual fall symposium:
Coastal Connections: Linking Research and Education in Tropical Coastal Systems
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
Antioch University New England
Keene, New Hampshire
Purpose
The purpose of this symposium is to bring together researchers, educators and advocates from New England and tropical coastal systems to discuss contemporary applied research and how that research can be used in the New England classroom. The symposium format is based upon two major themes, research and education. The research portion of the symposium will focus on current applied research in tropical and New England coastal systems. Participants will engage in conversations regarding the scientific aspects of this research as well as the roles of advocacy and education as they pertains to coastal systems. The education section will include discussions on best practices for
incorporating tropical coastal systems into the New England classroom. Lesson plans for these topics will be available. Upon completion of the symposium continuing education certificates for all educators will be offered.
Call for Abstracts
The Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC) is currently accepting proposals for lecture, poster and panel presentations* that address the following goals:
Ø To provide conservation researchers and educators an opportunity to
discuss current topics in both tropical and New England coastal systems
including the degredation of water quality and impacts of coastal pollution
on marine fauna. The potential impacts of global climate change on
coastal systems will be addressed in relation to the above topics.
systems including but not limited to: the impacts of ecotourism on marine
mammals, coastal marine mammal protection and management across
state and national borders, coastal erosion and runoff and its effects on
marine environments and fauna, and the impacts of global warming on
coastal systems and migratory species such as birds and marine
mammals.
Ø To investigate the role of scientists as educators and environmental
advocates in coastal tropical and New England systems. Discussion
questions will include: When is it appropriate for a researcher to bring
their data and knowledge to the general public, how is a scientific
advocate received by the scientific community and when is it
appropriate for a scientist to become an educator?
Ø To discuss the benefits of bringing current tropical coastal research into the
New England classroom and to explore various techniques and lesson
plans.
Submission Guidelines
For each submission (multiple submissions considered) please include:
Ø A 100-300 word or less abstract outlining presentation goals
Ø Complete contact information: name, address, phone number, email,
affiliation (s)
Ø Proposed format of your presentation (poster, panel, lecture) along with
two to three potential discussion questions related to your submission.
All submissions should be sent electronically to the symposium coordinator:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Submission 2007 Symposium
For more information contact:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Visit our website @
www.centerfortropicalecology.org
Early deadline: July 15, 2007
Late Deadline: August 25, 2007 (or until spaces are full)
*Limited stipends available for travel based upon need
Who's that on the Red Carpet? Play & win glamorous prizes.
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