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<font color="#006600"><b>The Center for Tropical Ecology and
Conservation</b></font> announces the annual fall symposium:<br>
<font color="#3333ff"><b><br>
Coastal Connections: Linking Research and Education in Tropical
Coastal Systems</b></font><br>
<font color="#990000"><br>
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007</font><br>
<br>
Antioch University New England<br>
Keene, New Hampshire<br>
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<b><u>Background</u></b><br>
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The Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC) is a non-profit
organization at Antioch University New England committed to supporting
education and research in tropical ecology, conservation and the
sustainable use of tropical ecosystems. CTEC works to create links
between New England and the tropics. Our objective is to help people
find creative, long-term solutions to the rapid loss of tropical
biodiversity in the tropics. <br>
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<b><u>Purpose</u></b><br>
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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, education and research. 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. 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 it pertains to coastal
systems.<br>
<b><u><br>
Call for Abstracts</u></b><br>
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The Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC) is currently
accepting proposals for lecture, poster and panel presentations* that
address the following goals: <br>
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1. To provide conservation researchers and educators an opportunity
to discuss current topics in both tropical and New England coastal
systems including the degradation of water quality and the 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.<br>
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2. To explore current applied research in tropical and New England
coastal 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 affects on marine environment and fauna, and the impacts
of global warming on coastal systems and migratory species such as
birds and marine mammals. <br>
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3. To investigate the role of scientists as educators and
environmental advocates in coastal tropical and New England systems.
Questions discussed 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?<br>
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4. To discuss the benefits of bringing current tropical coastal
research into the New England classroom and to explore various
techniques and lesson plans. <br>
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<u><b>Submission Guidelines</b></u><br>
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For each submission (multiple submissions considered) please include:<br>
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➢ The symposium goal you wish to address<br>
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➢ A 100-300 word or less abstract outlining presentation goals<br>
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➢ Complete contact information: name, address, phone number, email,
affiliation(s)<br>
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➢ Proposed format of your presentation (poster, panel, lecture)
along with two to three potential discussion questions related to your
submission<br>
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<b>All submissions should be sent electronically to the symposium
coordinator</b>:<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Christine_Gleason@antiochne.edu">Christine_Gleason@antiochne.edu</a><br>
Subject: Submission 2007 Symposium<br>
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For more information contact:<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Christine_Gleason@antiochne.edu">Christine_Gleason@antiochne.edu</a><br>
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Visit our website @ <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.centerfortropicalecology.org">www.centerfortropicalecology.org</a><br>
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<b>Early deadline: July 15, 2007<br>
Late Deadline: August 25, 2007 (or until spaces are full)</b><br>
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*Limited stipends available for travel based upon need<br>
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