Dear MARMAM subscribers,
We are pleased to announce the American Cetacean Society's 16th International
Conference to be held November 2-4, 2018 in Newport Beach, CA.
Whales & Us: The Next Generation
ACS's International Conference is a highly respected gathering of scientists,
educators, conservationists, students, hobbyists and anyone with an interest in
cetaceans and their ocean environment.This conference will focus on the future
of whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation. Activities will include speaker
sessions with world-renowned experts, a poster session including a student
research poster contest, a photography contest, a silent auction, book
signings, an art show, vendor exhibits, and much more. We will also hold our
traditional pre-conference all-day whale watching trip on Friday November 2nd,
and will venture out into the rich southern California waters between Catalina
Island and Orange County.
More info can be found here: https://www.acsonline.org/2018-conference
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: DEADLINE EXTENDED
Abstracts for the Poster Session and Student Research Poster Contest will now
be accepted through August 19th, 2018.
- Poster Session: This session will showcase a variety of programs and projects
based out of educational institutions, agencies, and non-profit organizations.
It isintended to encourage discussion and facilitate the exchange of current
information pertaining to cetacean research, conservation, policy, and
education.
- Student Research Poster Contest: We invite graduate and undergraduate
students to present their work in the ACS Conference Student Contest. The
contest is for poster presenters, with a $250 First-Place prize for the top
presenter, a $150 Second-Place prize, and a $100 Third-Place prize. First,
second- and third-place winners will be recognized at the conference Sunday
morning and will be featured in an upcoming issue of the ACS Spyhopper
newsletter. The student contest provides an opportunity for students at
universities and institutions to gain presentation experience in a professional
environment and provides a forum in which existing professionals and scientists
may meet their rising peers. Abstract submissions will be accepted from current
undergraduate or graduate students, student interns, and recently graduated
students (within the past year) who conducted their work prior to graduation.
Student authors must be from accredited institutions of higher education.
For submission guidelines and details, please visit :
http://www.acsonline.org/assets/docs/ACS_2018_Conference/poster%20session%20guidelines%202018%20ACS.final.pdf
Poster session-related inquiries can be sent to post...@acsonline.org
See you in November!
Sincerely,
The American Cetacean Society Conference Poster Committee
AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY
P.O. Box 51691
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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