Re: [ECOLOG-L] Biodiversity Symposium - Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
I agree wholeheartedly with Professor Resetarits. As someone who grew up in the Philadelphia area, was a frequent visitor to the Academy in my youth, and indeed spent one summer conducting research at the Academy, this announcement really jangled my nerves. It's huge overreach, and could easily have been avoided. Of the speakers, at least Lucinda McDade was directly involved with the Academy, but several of the other speakers involve areas that simply have never been covered by the Academy. I would have like to have seen at least one appreciation of the Academy of Natural Sciences offered by someone from the region, or by someone with regional experience and historical perspective. Thomas J. Givnish Henry Allan Gleason Professor of Botany University of Wisconsin givn...@wisc.edu http://botany.wisc.edu/givnish/Givnish/Welcome.html On 09/19/12, Resetarits, William wrote: I always try to keep my comments on ECOLOG positive, and that involves biting my tongue quite a bit, but this really is quite beyond the pale. 200 years of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of DREXEL UNIVERSITY! Really? The utter hubris involve in this simple title is staggering to anyone with a sense of history of science and any sense of decorum. While I applaud the historic merger of the Academy with Drexel, surely someone must have noticed how incredibly egotistical and inaccurate the title of this symposium is. It is an impressive lineup, and I would attend if in the area, but REALLY! There is less than 1 year of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, and 199 years of research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. I thought this kind of branding nonsense was limited to corporations and political parties. Why not A Bicentennial Symposium to Celebrate 200 Years of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and then mention the historic merger of the Academy with Drexel. A certain level of subtlety and humility often goes a lot further than blatant and totally inaccurate self promotion. Shame on you Drexel for trying to claim credit for 199 years of research in the Natural Sciences that you had nothing to do with. You potentially gain a lot of credibility by this merger, unless you continue to handle it badly. William J. Resetarits, Jr. Professor Department of Biological Sciences Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 79409-3131 Phone: (806) 742-2710, ext.300 Fax (806) 742-2963 http://www.myweb.ttu.edu/wresetar/ On 9/19/12 5:19 PM, Don Charles char...@ansp.org wrote: Please join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia on October 11 - 12, 2012 as we explore current and future research on the diversity of life with a focus on evolutionary history, ecology, and environmental quality. Biodiversity: From Evolutionary Origins to Ecosystems Function A Bicentennial Symposium to Celebrate 200 Years of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University http://www.ansp.org/symposium ansp.org/symposiumhttp://ansp.org/symposium The two-day conference will open at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, with tours of the Academy's collections and environmental labs. We will close with a poster session and reception on the evening of Friday, October 12. SPEAKERS - Title and abstract of all talks are on-line: ansp.org/symposium/talkshttp://ansp.org/symposium/talks http://www.ansp.org/explore/our-research/bicentennial-symposium/talks/ Thursday, October 11 - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Leidy Medal Presentation and keynote by DOUGLAS J. FUTUYMA, Stony Brook University Friday, October 12 9:00 a.m. Welcome 9:15 a.m. LUCINDA A. McDADE, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden 10:00 a.m. J. PATRICK KOCIOLEK, University of Colorado Museum of Natural History 11:00 a.m. DANIEL OTTE, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 11:45 a.m. DAVID TILMAN, University of Minnesota 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 2:00 p.m. SANDRA KNAPP, Natural History Museum in London, England 2:45 p.m. WAYNE P. MADDISON, University of British Columbia and Director of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum 3:30 p.m. SHAHID NAEEM, Columbia University 4:30 p.m. Panel discussion 5:30 p.m Poster session and reception SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE Thursday, October 11, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA USA The conference opens with an opportunity to tour the Academy's historic collections and environmental labs. All departments will be open for registrants to visit. The presentation of the Academy's prestigious Leidy Award and an address by its distinguished recipient Douglas Futuyma, distinguished professor of ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University will be followed by a welcome reception in the museum. Friday, October 12, 2012 Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (PISB), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA USA Friday is filled with speaker
[ECOLOG-L] Biodiversity Symposium - Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Please join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia on October 11 - 12, 2012 as we explore current and future research on the diversity of life with a focus on evolutionary history, ecology, and environmental quality. Biodiversity: From Evolutionary Origins to Ecosystems Function A Bicentennial Symposium to Celebrate 200 Years of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University http://www.ansp.org/symposium ansp.org/symposiumhttp://ansp.org/symposium The two-day conference will open at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, with tours of the Academy's collections and environmental labs. We will close with a poster session and reception on the evening of Friday, October 12. SPEAKERS - Title and abstract of all talks are on-line: ansp.org/symposium/talkshttp://ansp.org/symposium/talks http://www.ansp.org/explore/our-research/bicentennial-symposium/talks/ Thursday, October 11 - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Leidy Medal Presentation and keynote by DOUGLAS J. FUTUYMA, Stony Brook University Friday, October 12 9:00 a.m.Welcome 9:15 a.m. LUCINDA A. McDADE, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden 10:00 a.m. J. PATRICK KOCIOLEK, University of Colorado Museum of Natural History 11:00 a.m. DANIEL OTTE, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 11:45 a.m.DAVID TILMAN, University of Minnesota 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 2:00 p.m.SANDRA KNAPP, Natural History Museum in London, England 2:45 p.m.WAYNE P. MADDISON, University of British Columbia and Director of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum 3:30 p.m. SHAHID NAEEM, Columbia University 4:30 p.m.Panel discussion 5:30 p.m Poster session and reception SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE Thursday, October 11, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA USA The conference opens with an opportunity to tour the Academy's historic collections and environmental labs. All departments will be open for registrants to visit. The presentation of the Academy's prestigious Leidy Award and an address by its distinguished recipient Douglas Futuyma, distinguished professor of ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University will be followed by a welcome reception in the museum. Friday, October 12, 2012 Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (PISB), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA USA Friday is filled with speaker sessions in PISB, Philadelphia's newest landmark for scientific research and the future of integrated science at Drexel. The day ends with a closing reception and poster session. CALL FOR POSTERS - ansp.org/symposium/postershttp://ansp.org/symposium/posters http://www.ansp.org/explore/our-research/bicentennial-symposium/posters/ Undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students are encouraged to submit an abstract in the area of ecology and evolution. FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION AND FEES ansp.org/symposiumhttp://ansp.org/symposiumhttp://www.ansp.org/explore/our-research/bicentennial-symposium/
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Biodiversity Symposium - Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
I always try to keep my comments on ECOLOG positive, and that involves biting my tongue quite a bit, but this really is quite beyond the pale. 200 years of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of DREXEL UNIVERSITY! Really? The utter hubris involve in this simple title is staggering to anyone with a sense of history of science and any sense of decorum. While I applaud the historic merger of the Academy with Drexel, surely someone must have noticed how incredibly egotistical and inaccurate the title of this symposium is. It is an impressive lineup, and I would attend if in the area, but REALLY! There is less than 1 year of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, and 199 years of research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. I thought this kind of branding nonsense was limited to corporations and political parties. Why not A Bicentennial Symposium to Celebrate 200 Years of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and then mention the historic merger of the Academy with Drexel. A certain level of subtlety and humility often goes a lot further than blatant and totally inaccurate self promotion. Shame on you Drexel for trying to claim credit for 199 years of research in the Natural Sciences that you had nothing to do with. You potentially gain a lot of credibility by this merger, unless you continue to handle it badly. William J. Resetarits, Jr. Professor Department of Biological Sciences Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 79409-3131 Phone: (806) 742-2710, ext.300 Fax (806) 742-2963 http://www.myweb.ttu.edu/wresetar/ On 9/19/12 5:19 PM, Don Charles char...@ansp.org wrote: Please join the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia on October 11 - 12, 2012 as we explore current and future research on the diversity of life with a focus on evolutionary history, ecology, and environmental quality. Biodiversity: From Evolutionary Origins to Ecosystems Function A Bicentennial Symposium to Celebrate 200 Years of Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University http://www.ansp.org/symposium ansp.org/symposiumhttp://ansp.org/symposium The two-day conference will open at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, with tours of the Academy's collections and environmental labs. We will close with a poster session and reception on the evening of Friday, October 12. SPEAKERS - Title and abstract of all talks are on-line: ansp.org/symposium/talkshttp://ansp.org/symposium/talks http://www.ansp.org/explore/our-research/bicentennial-symposium/talks/ Thursday, October 11 - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Leidy Medal Presentation and keynote by DOUGLAS J. FUTUYMA, Stony Brook University Friday, October 12 9:00 a.m.Welcome 9:15 a.m. LUCINDA A. McDADE, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden 10:00 a.m. J. PATRICK KOCIOLEK, University of Colorado Museum of Natural History 11:00 a.m. DANIEL OTTE, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 11:45 a.m.DAVID TILMAN, University of Minnesota 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 2:00 p.m.SANDRA KNAPP, Natural History Museum in London, England 2:45 p.m.WAYNE P. MADDISON, University of British Columbia and Director of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum 3:30 p.m. SHAHID NAEEM, Columbia University 4:30 p.m.Panel discussion 5:30 p.m Poster session and reception SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE Thursday, October 11, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA USA The conference opens with an opportunity to tour the Academy's historic collections and environmental labs. All departments will be open for registrants to visit. The presentation of the Academy's prestigious Leidy Award and an address by its distinguished recipient Douglas Futuyma, distinguished professor of ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University will be followed by a welcome reception in the museum. Friday, October 12, 2012 Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (PISB), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA USA Friday is filled with speaker sessions in PISB, Philadelphia's newest landmark for scientific research and the future of integrated science at Drexel. The day ends with a closing reception and poster session. CALL FOR POSTERS - ansp.org/symposium/postershttp://ansp.org/symposium/posters http://www.ansp.org/explore/our-research/bicentennial-symposium/posters/ Undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students are encouraged to submit an abstract in the area of ecology and evolution. FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION AND FEES ansp.org/symposiumhttp://ansp.org/symposiumhttp://www.ansp.org/explore/ our-research/bicentennial-symposium/
