[ECOLOG-L] Shallow Lakes 2014 - Call for Abstracts
8th International Shallow Lakes C 8th International Shallow Lakes Conference will be held from October 12 – 17, 2014, Antalya, Turkey. Its purpose is to provide a stimulating scientific environment for communicating the advances in the ecology of shallow lakes. This will be a forum to revise and discuss new results, foster the exchange of ideas, and synthesize current knowledge to facilitate new research collaborations. (www.shallowlakes2014.org) Scientific topics include; • Food webs along gradients in latitude, longitude and altitude • Interspecific interactions • Structures, function and metabolism of polar, temperate, subtropical, tropical and arid ecosystems • Interactions of multiple stresses • Hydrological constraints and salinity • Eutrophication and harmful algal blooms • Adaptation, plasticity and evolution of organisms • Theoretical developments • Ecosystem services and goods • Biodiversity and invasive species • Water Framework Directive and other legislations • Restoration, conservation, recovery and sustainability • Paleolimnology • Ecosystem modeling • New methods However, we welcome additional perspectives in submitted abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The Scientific Committee will review all abstracts and those which meet the scientific quality of reviewing will be selected for oral presentation. Abstracts submitted to the congress will be published in E-Book of Abstract and will be available online at Shallow Lakes 2014 web site. ➢ Selected presentations of this conference will be printed as full paper after peer reviewing in a special issue of Hydrobiologia (Springer-http://link.springer.com/journal/10750). ➢ Best Poster and Presentation for students will be awarded during Shallow Lakes 2014. Shallow Lakes 2014 Plenary Speakers Dennis Trolle, Department of Bioscience, Aarhus University, Denmark, Gabriel Yvon-Durocher, Environment and Sustainability Institute, Exeter University, UK, John Smol, Department of Biology, Queen's University, Canada, Kendra Spence Cheruvelil, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, USA, Luc De Meester, Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, University of Leuven, Belgium, Laurence Carvalho, The Centre for Ecology Hydrology, UK, Meryem Beklioğlu, Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Turkey, Brian Moss, School of Environmental Sciences, Liverpool University, UK www.shallowlakes2014.org Best Regards, Prof. Dr. Meryem BEKLIOGLU Organizing Committee Chair If you cannot view the HTML version of the newsletter, click this link: http://www.anpdm.com/newsletterweb/42465C467344415C4273414759/41405E457047415C4B734846514471 To unsubscribe from this newsletter click this link: http://www.anpdm.com/oa/10230382/41405E457047415C4B734846514471
[ECOLOG-L] Internships announcement - Cetaceans research - Last vacancies
Could you please post the following. Cetaceans research Could you please post the following. Cetaceans research internships announcement and Masters opportunities - Summer-Fall 2014 Hi everyone, On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI), I am pleased to announce that we are currently accepting internship applications for Summer and fall term 2014 (a minimum of 60 days of participation between June and November) for our research project along the North-western coast of the Iberian Pensinsula (Galician waters, Spain). The BDRI offers the interns the chance to work during many steps of the research. Your participation means that you will not only be observing the studied animals at sea, but you will also be collecting different types of scientific data, using various research methods, and helping on board the research vessel in general. When back in the lab, you will participate in the transcription of the collected data, with the database work, you will use various software’s, perform photo-identification analysis, use of GIS and more. An incredible diversity of cetaceans is present in these waters. As an internship, you will be encouraged to work hard and gain an insight of what it is actually like to work as a marine mammal researcher. An academic background in biology or natural science, coupled with motivation, willingness to work hard and interest in marine mammal’s research make the most qualified individuals. From resident populations of bottlenose dolphins, to harbour porpoises, risso’s dolphins, common dolphins, striped dolphins and pilot whales. Undergraduate and postgraduate students could, as a part of one of BDRI’s projects, present a personal research project as their thesis work. In order to do so, this is requested within your internship application. The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is no compensation for the internship positions. This means that in order for you to come and take a part of the project you will have to pay for a part of the expenses that are derived from your participation (the internship fee). The fee includes the accommodation in an apartment, and a small part of other expenses derived of your participation (use of equipment, use of boats). Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain). There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Apply early! Start and end dates are flexible. Positions are open until filled. Prior field research experience is recommended but not required. Please download the internships general information and application form at: www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/internships.pdf www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/applicationinternships.doc Send the application form, resume, recommendation letters, and cover letter by email to the email: i...@thebdri.com. See you on site! Bruno Diaz Lopez Chief Biologist and Director Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) Av. Beiramar 192, O Grove CP. 36980 Pontevedra-Spain tel. 00 34 605 521441 Selected scientific articles by the BDRI: 1. Diaz Lopez B., 2012. Bottlenose dolphins and aquaculture: interaction and site fidelity on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy). Marine Biology, 159:2161-2172. DOI 10.1007/s00227-012-2002-x 2. Diaz Lopez B. Mariño, F., 2011. A trial of acoustic harassment device efficacy on free-ranging bottlenose dolphins in Sardinia, Italy. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology 2011, pp 44(4):197-208. 3. Diaz Lopez B., 2011. Aquaculture systems. In: Handbook of Models used in Ecosystem and Environmental Management, Sven Erik Jørgensen (Ed.), CRC Press, Taylor Francis, FL.pp 241-256. 4. Diaz Lopez B., 2011. Whistle characteristics in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Mediterranean Sea: influence of behaviour. Mammalian Biology 76: 180-189. 5. Diaz Lopez, B. Shirai, J.A.B., 2010. Mediterranean common bottlenose dolphin's repertoire and communication use. In: Dolphins: Anatomy, Behavior, and Threats, (A.G. Pierce L. Correa Eds.), Nova Science Publishers, New York. Pp 129 -148. 6. Diaz Lopez, B., 2009. The bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus foraging around a fish farm: Effects of prey abundance on dolphins' behaviour. Current Zoology 55(4):243-248. 7. Diaz Lopez, B., Bunke, M. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture off Sardinia Island (Italy): ecosystem effects evaluated through a trophic mass-balance model. Ecological Modelling 212: 292-303. 8. Diaz Lopez, B. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture and bottlenose dolphins social structure.Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 62 (6): 887-894. 9. Diaz Lopez, B., Shirai, J.A.B., Bilbao Prieto, A. Méndez Fernández, P., 2008. Diving activity of a solitary wild free ranging bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus).
[ECOLOG-L] JOB: Summer Forest Inventory Technician
POSITION DESCRIPTION: One field technician is needed to assist in a study of red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) home ranges as they related to neighboring group density and foraging habitat characteristics. The study will be conducted on the Savannah River Site, a National Environmental Research Park, located near Aiken, SC, and the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, located near Hartsville, SC. Primary duties of the technician will include assisting with measurements of forest structure in southeastern pine savannas. The technician also will have opportunities to assist with RCW home range surveys. Work schedule will be 5 days/week, but weekend work may be necessary from time to time. Housing and field vehicles will be provided. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING/EDUCATION: Looking for hard-working, independent, and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in wildlife management or forestry. Applicants minimally should: 1) be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife ecology, or related field; and 2) have demonstrated experience conducting forest inventories and field research. Additionally, excellent communication skills, meticulous data collection, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are required. Applicants must be able to work independently and interact positively with a collaborative research team. Applicants should be in good physical condition and enjoy working outdoors – the ability to hike and work long hours in adverse conditions (must be willing to work long hours in hot and humid conditions, stinging/biting insects, venomous snakes) and in remote field sites is a must. Other desirable skills include: proficiency with GPS units, maps, compass, and MS Office (Access, Excel, Word). Selected applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. Must have or be willing to acquire a valid driver’s license before the start date of the position. Must be a U.S. citizen. POSITION DURATION: The position will run 1 July through 31 August 2014 and will be full time with a pay rate of $9.00/hour. Preferred start date is 26 June 2014, but is somewhat flexible. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, 31 May 2014. QUESTIONS: contact James Garabedian at jegar...@ncsu.edu TO APPLY: Please email a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the project and why you think you are a good fit for the position, transcripts, resume/CV, and contact information for three references to James Garabedian at jegar...@ncsu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Brazil Program - Enrollment Still Open
Dear ECOLOG Community, The enrollment deadline for Antioch Education Abroad's Brazilian Ecosystems program will accepting applications until April 15th. 4-credit Summer course: 'Comparative Ecology of Brazilian Rainforest Ecosystems' Dates: 7/27 - 8/23 Non-majors welcome!! 16-credit Fall program Dates: 7/27 - 10/25 Summer course listed above - plus - 4-credit course 'Ecology and Protective Management of Brazilian Biodiversity' 4-credit Portuguese Language course 4-credit Internship + Homestay Deadline April 15 More information AND APPLICATION: www.antioch.edu/brazil I hope to hear from you, Suzanne Suzanne Kolb, Ph.D. Ecology Associate Professor of Environmental Science Director, Brazilian Ecosystems Program *www.antioch.edu/brazil http://www.antioch.edu/brazil* 937-769-1018 Antioch Education Abroad Antioch University Yellow Springs, OH 45387
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral opportunity in grassland ecology in Nebraska
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has one postdoctoral positions available in population biology. We are particularly interested in sponsoring a postdoctoral applicant with an interest in vegetation dynamics and grassland ecology. Opportunities exist for this person to examine data, participate in field work, and/or develop related theory. We have set up 800 permanently marked plots in 35 restored grasslands and remnant prairies owned by The Nature Conservancy and the Crane Trust around Grand Island, Nebraska. We are currently examining how management (including fire and grazing), site history and site environmental factors correlate with vegetation composition, diversity, and the abundance of at- risk and invasive species. We have annually monitored these plots for plant composition and abundance since 2010. In addition we have data of site history, management, soil fertility, soil texture, productivity and water availability data. We also have a Nutnet site at Cedar Point Biological Station in Western Nebraska and there are opportunities to participate in Nutnet research at this site or across the sites. http://www.nutnet.org/ Lastly Knops also part of an old field succession long term monitoring study at the Cedar Creek LTER, http://www.cedarcreek.umn.edu/research/data/datasets.php?input=e014, and there opportunities for data analysis and synthesis examining long term vegetation changes. If you are interested in a 2 year postdoctoral position please contact us. Johannes (Jean) M H Knops Chad Brassil Phone (402) 817 6957(402) 419 0076 Email: jkno...@unl.edu cbrass...@unl.edu School of Biological Sciences University of Nebraska 348 Manter Hall Lincoln, NE 68588
[ECOLOG-L] Retaliation from State Park Officials
I'm in a situation where I may be facing personal retaliation from state park employees, and I'd appreciate some advice from anyone who's dealt with this situation before. The essence is that I'm a frequent visitor to a superb state park which I've come to deeply love. Unfortunately law enforcement is nonexistent; the park is weakly staffed and they focus their attention on the campground and nearby parking lots, ignoring the many miles of trails which extend across most of the park property. The employees are poorly trained and profoundly ignorant of the park environment, and they have no interest in addressing vandalism and other abuses, much less ecological issues. I've expressed my concerns to the park management, in person and in writing, and I've also written several letters to the editor over the past few years. Nothing has changed--in fact, the neglect and abandonment have become worse than ever--and at this point I have a strong sense that the park management is gunning for me. I'm not sure what form the retaliation will take, but recent exchanges have not been positive, and some of their comments could be taken as veiled threats. I've kept a detailed record of the park's slow degradation, as well as interactions with park staff, but I sincerely doubt that simply documenting facts will make much difference here. The employees managing the park are favored in the state bureaucracy, and I'll find no help at higher levels. So I'd like to ask if anyone has had experience dealing with similar circumstances, and what other avenues I might pursue. Please contact me off-list with any advice or similar experiences, and I'll offer my thanks in advance. - J. A.
[ECOLOG-L] Stream Ecologist (tenure track) Oregon State Univ.
http://fw.oregonstate.edu/content/open-position-stream-ecologist The Fisheries and Wildlife Department at Oregon State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Stream Ecology. We seek an energetic, enthusiastic colleague to complement our existing strengths in teaching, research and service, and help expand our nationally and internationally recognized programs in wildlife, fisheries and conservation biology. Our interdisciplinary, collaborative research on freshwater systems includes Pacific Northwest rivers and streams, Pacific salmons, high alpine lakes, Asian wetlands, and South American freshwater fishes. Come and share the great diversity of Oregons environment and natural resources, including the Pacific Ocean, the deepest lake in the United States, extensive networks of rivers and streams, progressive urban and agricultural areas, mountains and high deserts. We invite you to visit the application website for further details about the position (posting #0012093) and information on how to apply. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: #9679; PhD or equivalent advanced degree in ecology, fisheries, conservation biology, zoology, or a related biological discipline; #9679; Strong interest and enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate teaching; #9679; Experience conducting ecological research in lotic ecosystems; #9679; Strong record of peer-reviewed and refereed publications, appropriate for the level of experience; #9679; Ability to identify significant natural resource problems; #9679; Strong collaboration, communication and organizational skills; #9679; Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: #9679; Post-doctoral or post-graduate professional experience; #9679; Demonstrated research relating to one of the following areas of stream and river ecology: populations, community, ecosystem or restoration ecology, hydrology or landscape ecology; #9679; Demonstrated excellence or significant potential for excellence in teaching of undergraduate and graduate students; #9679; Demonstrated capacity for collaboration and outreach; #9679; Success in obtaining extramural funding through grants or contracts; #9679; Experience supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; #9679; Commitment to promotion and enhancement of diversity as demonstrated by recruitment or mentorship of students from backgrounds underrepresented in the discipline. For full consideration, applications must be received by April 14, 2014. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[ECOLOG-L] Forest Ecology Technicians
Forest Ecology Technician Positions in N. Arizona. For more information please contact Travis Woolley - twool...@tnc.orgmailto:twool...@tnc.org. See below for details and application instructions. Job Title: Forest Ecology Technician Job ID: 41995 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Science Technician I provide assistance to science staff in collection of ecological field data in forested settings of Northern Arizona. Daily tasks including navigating to field plots using GPS, measuring forest structure (e.g., tree heights and diameters, understory cover estimation) using diameter tapes and laser, and recording detailed information from measurements onto field data sheets. Position is supervised by N. Arizona Forest Ecologist and daily work will be performed with US Forest Service Liaison. Work will be performed on the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. Field housing (including kitchen) will be provided on the Kaibab National Forest. Position duration will be approximately 5 -6 weeks (Mid-late May to early July), but potential for extension is possible based on needs of the program. Valid Driver's License required. The Science Technician I may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may: * require minor physical exertion and/or muscular strain * present occasional possibility of injury * require long hours in isolated settings BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Associate's degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources. * Experience performing duties emphasizing detail-oriented and numerical tasks, specifically collection of ecological field data. * Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software and Web browsers. * Experience using Geographic Positioning Systems hardware (e.g., Trimble, Garmin) and/or software. * Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of people ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered high risk drivers. Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, a 401k plan, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TO APPLY To apply to position number 41995, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 28 . Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. You must click submit to apply for the position. You may select save for later if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicanthttp://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf user guide http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf or contactapplyh...@tnc.orgmailto:applyh...@tnc.org. EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process
[ECOLOG-L] International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology Athens GA
The 10th International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology will take place in Athens, Georgia, USA, June 22-27, 2014. Contributions from all aspects of earthworm ecology (e.g. earthworm effects on soil properties, earthworm- microbial-plant interactions, earthworm invasion issues) are welcome. Abstract deadline is March 28, 2014. For more information visit the conference website: https://sites.google.com/site/10thisee/ , or email to the Conference Planning Committee: isee.athens@gmail.com. Katalin Szlavecz Dept of Earth and Planetary Sciences Johns Hopkins University szlav...@jhu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Field Course in Tropical Conservation Ecology
2014 SUMMER COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT (June 15-July 10) FIELD COURSE IN TROPICAL CONSERVATION ECOLOGY (TCE B-14) COURSE LOCATION: Bocas del Toro Biological Station, Boca del Drago, Isla Colon, Republic of Panama. The biological station is located on a hill facing the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by lowland tropical wet forests. Coral reef, sea grass and mangrove ecosystems lie adjacent to the station and limestone caves, rocky intertidal shores and beaches are accessible from the station. The juxtaposition of the two most biologically diverse ecosystems provides tremendous opportunities for education and research in animal behavior. See: http://itec-edu.org/tropical-animal-behavior/, for details. INSTRUCTOR: Julie E. Helson, Ph.D., Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation., email: juliehel...@gmail.com, Specialty: conservation ecology, ecological theory applied to current environmental problems, community ecology, plant-insect interactions. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with a sound foundation in ecological concepts and field techniques as applied to conservation ecology in a tropical setting. The material covered is equivalent to a university upper level course in conservation ecology. The course will include a discussion of general conservation biology topics and principals, as well as taking a more focused look at conservation issues affecting developing countries in the tropics and especially the Neotropics (e.g., uncontrolled development, burgeoning tourism, population growth, deforestation, pollution, and the over-utilization of marine resources). Students in this course will also work closely with the local communities (e.g., local schools to develop conservation education programs; and the local indigenous Ngöbe community to analyze the effects of tourism) . The course is divided into five distinct categories: formal classroom lectures (written exam); informal field lectures; readings, discussions and critiques presented by students; group field projects; and individual research projects. Formal lectures. Formal lectures will take place in the classroom and will include the use of PowerPoint presentations and chalkboard. Lectures will also provide information to orientate students for both group and individual projects. Informal lectures will be provided periodically during orientation walks (when you first arrive), during group field projects and in discussion groups. Lecture topics will include: · What is Conservation Biology? · Defining Biodiversity · The Conservation Biologist's Toolbox · Valuing Biodiversity · Threats to Biodiversity (Habitat destruction, Habitat fragmentation, Overexploitation, Invasive species, Climate change, Fire) · Documenting and Predicting Extinctions · Conserving Species and Populations / Consequences of Small Populations · Conservation Planning, Priorities, and Management (Protected Areas) · Conservation Outside Protected Areas · Sustainable Development · From Conservation Theory to Practice Readings. Readings corresponding to lecture subjects will be assigned from the text and from relevant articles in the primary literature. In addition, each student will read, critique, and provide oral reports on published papers brought to Bocas. Required Text Sodhi N.S., and Ehrlich P.R. (eds.) (2010). Conservation Biology for All. Oxford University Press Inc., New York, U.S.A. (Available online) Required journal articles will be provided to students before the field semester. Other Important Books on Conservation Biology Primack R.B. (2012). A Primer of Conservation Biology (5th ed.). Sinauer Associates Inc., Sunderland, MA, U.S.A. Primack R.B. (2010). Essentials of Conservation Biology (5th ed.). Sinauer Associates Inc., Sunderland, MA, U.S.A. Van Dyke F. (2008). Conservation Biology - Foundations, Concepts, Applications (2nd ed.). Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands. Group Field Projects and Exercises. These are research or instructional projects designed by the faculty and will be worked on by students in small groups (3-4 individuals). When appropriate, all data will be pooled at the end of an assignment creating a class dataset. The purpose of these projects is for students to gain experience with sampling techniques and equipment commonly used in conservation ecology fieldwork. For each project, students will be expected to collect data, analyze data (when appropriate), and write a report. Each small group of students will be expected to present the results of one project orally to the class. There will be 3-6 group projects. Individual Research Projects. Each student will be responsible for designing and completing an original research project, which may deal with any topic in conservation. In consultation with the instructor, students will chose their research topic, drawing from experiences during groups projects, lectures, and
[ECOLOG-L] Smithsonian Botanical Symposium, April 24-25, 2014, Washington D.C.
We are pleased to announce the lineup of speakers for the 2014 Smithsonian Botanical Symposium: * Brian Bowen, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology * Mauricio Diazgranados, Department of Botany, Smithsonian Institution * Erica Goss, University of Florida * Jonathan Price, University of Hawaii at Hilo * Susanne Renner, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, Germany. * Rachel Warnock, Department of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution * Ben Winger, University of Chicago and the Field Museum The deadline to submit abstracts for poster presentations has been extended until March 25. Visit http://botany.si.edu/sbs/ for more information. There will be no registration fee this year, but attendees must register online at http://botany.si.edu/sbs/. Visit the website, call 202-633-0920, or email s...@si.edu for more information. Smithsonian Botanical Symposium April 24-25, 2014 Washington, D.C. http://botany.si.edu/sbs/ “Location, Location, Location...New Advances in the Science of Biogeography” Presented by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, Department of Botany In collaboration with the United States Botanic Garden Supported by the Cuatrecasas Family Foundation The distribution of the earth’s biodiversity is not random in space and time. Individual species ranges and entire ecosystems are uniquely shaped by the intersection of ecological and geographic constraints, opportunity, and evolutionary history. Scientists have long sought to recognize these distribution patterns and to understand their underlying processes. Significant advances have been made in the science of biogeography, which weaves together biology and geosciences, as knowledge of our planet’s geologic history has improved and as new analytical tools and sources of data have become available. We anticipate even greater discoveries and major syntheses in the future and this exciting scientific discipline is more relevant today than ever, especially in the face of global climate change that will drastically reshape the biogeography of life on earth. The 12th Smithsonian Botanical Symposium, hosted by the Department of Botany and the United States Botanic Garden, will celebrate the past contributions of biogeography and look toward future ones that bring a deeper understanding of the relationship between our planet and its biota. The invited speakers will address why “location” matters with a wide range of modern studies and applications on the geography of life. Thursday, April 24 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Opening Reception and Poster Session, The United States Botanic Garden Friday, April 25 9:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m. Lectures and Discussion, Baird Auditorium, NMNH 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Closing Reception, Museum Rotunda, NMNH
