[SEMCO] Call for Abstracts/Coastal Connections Symposium

[Sheri DeRosa]

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

Background

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.

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, 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.

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: 

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.

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. 

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?

4.    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:

?    The symposium goal you wish to address

?    A 100-300 word or less abstract outlining presentation goals

?    Complete contact information:  name, address, phone number, email, 
affiliation(s)

?    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:

Christine_Gleason at antiochne.edu
Subject:  Submission 2007 Symposium

For more information contact:
Christine_Gleason at antiochne.edu

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

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