Workshops

Technical information workshops

There are three scheduled workshops for NABS 2001 in La Crosse on Sunday June 3, with hours tentatively set for 9 am to 4 pm, lunch included.

Communicating Science to Non-Scientists and Decision-Makers

The NABS 2000 Executive Committee Meeting recommended that the Technical Information Workshop for 2001 be targeted to a series of presentations on how to communicate science to non-scientist managers and decision-makers. It is expected that presenters will include a mix of both NABS members who have personal experience in advocacy and science communication, as well as professionals from outside of NABS. Organizer: Nick Aumen E-mail: naumen@bellsouth.net  Tel: 561-732-3684 (ext. 117) Cost: $45.00 (lunch and workbook). Steering committee: Susan Davies, Michael Barbour, Steve Canton, Cliff Dahm, Bob Ourso, Brian Hill, and Irwin Polls

• Improving the scientist/manager interaction: what needs to be done
  Col. Terrence (Rock) Salt, Executive Director, South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. Florida International University, University Park, OE 148, Miami FL 33199 USA
• Build the field and they will come: talking science to publics, politicians, and wonks
  Dr. Jack Stanford, Jessie M. Bierman Professor of Ecology and Director, Flathead Lake Biological Field Station, The University of Montana, 311 Bio Station Lane, Polson, MT, 59860-9659 USA.
• Ecological assessment of aquatic resources: application, implementation, and communication
  Dr. Michael T. Barbour, Tetra Tech, Inc., 10045 Red Run Blvd., Suite 110, Owings Mills, MD 21117 USA.
• The challenges in articulating and communicating science for ecosystem restoration: lessons from experience in the Everglades and Kissimmee River
  Steve Light, Director, Environment and Agriculture Program, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, 2105 First Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 USA.
• Communicating aquatic ecology to a governor's appointees - science at the state level
  Dr. Steve Canton, Chadwick Ecological Consultants Inc., 5575 S. Sycamore Street, #101, Littleton, CO 80120 USA.
• Ensuring an effective scientist/practitioner connection: the less-traveled two-way street, experiences in the grassroots, local, and federal realms
  Mr. Kenneth T. Belt, P.E., and Dr. Richard V. Pouyat, Urban Forestry Ecological Research Unit, USDA Forest Service, Syracuse, NY, and Baltimore Ecosystem Study, Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Site, Rm. 134 TRC Bldg., University of Maryland at Baltimore County, 5200 Westland Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21227 USA
• Science, journalism, and the benthos: how bottom dwellers can get their day in the sun
  Cheryl Dybas, National Science Foundation, Office of the Director, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1245, Arlington VA 22230 USA

Taxonomy and Systematics of the Freshwater Molluscs of North America

The 2001 taxonomic workshop will address the diversity of freshwater mollusks of North America. The plan for the morning session is to have five speakers cover the diversity and systematic problems of the Unionoida [Bogan], Sphaeriidae [Mackie], and freshwater gastropods [Burch] and a discussion of the molecular phylogeny of the Pleuroceridae. Another presentation will cover the available library and web-based molluscan resources [K. Cummings]. The afternoon will be devoted to discussions of identification problems, discussion of the keys provided in the workbook, and examination of materials brought to the workshop.  Organizer: Art Bogan E-mail: arthur.bogan@ncmail.net  Tel: 919-733-7450 (ext. 753) Fax: 919-715-2254 Cost: $45.00 (lunch & workbook)

The Biology, Ecology and Distribution of North American Crayfishes

The workshop will consist of discussions on the biology, ecology, and distribution of North American crayfishes. In addition there will be an overview of the classification and taxonomy of the crayfish family Cambaridae. Important characters used for genus and species level identifications will be presented, and there will be a hands-on session during which participants will be able to learn how to identify crayfishes. Participants are encouraged to bring some of their own specimens for identification. The presenters will bring additional specimens for review. Microscopes and other materials will be provided.

Organizer: Bob DiStefano e-mail: dister@mail.conservation.state.mo.us   Tel. (573) 882-9880 Fax. (573) 882-4517 Cost: $45.00 (includes lunch and workbook)

Taxonomy Fair

The Technical Information Committee will sponsor another Taxonomy Fair on Thursday June 7, from 8 am - 1 pm. Dave Penrose is again coordinating the event and is in the process of lining up taxonomists. The "Fair" format consists of taxonomy stations, each posted by a recognized expert of a taxonomic group. Participants are free to bring their own specimens to these expert stations and are able to gain personal access to the gurus of aquatic invertebrate taxonomy. As a special addition to the "Fair," Marion Havlik will provide a display of valves from immature mussels from the Upper Mississippi River.

Anyone wishing to obtain further information on the Taxonomy Fair or the other technical information workshops should contact: Susan Davies Technical Issues Committee Chairperson E-mail: susan.p.davies@state.me.us   Tel: 207-287-7778 Fax: 207-288-7719

GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOP

The Graduate Resources Committee is offering a FREE student workshop and business luncheon at the Annual Meeting in La Crosse, Wisconsin (limited to the first 75 student registrants). The workshop is designed to further student development and promote interactions among student members and senior scientists. A schedule for the workshop is listed below.

Sunday, June 3

9:00-9:15 am

General Gathering and Welcome

9:15-10:00 am

Improving Paper and Poster Presentation Skills - Pam Silver, Associate Professor, Penn State Erie

10:00-10:45 am

Tricks of the Trade: Helpful Hints for Graduate Students - Michelle Baker, Assistant Professor, Utah State University

10:45-11:00 am

Break

11:00-12:00 pm

Careers in Aquatic Sciences: a Panel Discussion - Dan Hornbach, Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Macalester College; Robert Stelzer, Postdoctoral Associate, Institute of Ecosystem Studies; Bruce Vondracek, Assistant Leader, Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (Note: additional panelists will be involved in discussion)

12:00-1:00 pm

Graduate Student Business Luncheon

Space is limited! To register, complete the registration form below and e-mail (preferred) or mail it to Candice Bauer by April 1. Candice Bauer Department of Biological Sciences University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN 46556-0369 E-mail: goy.1@nd.edu 

GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM

1 ) Name:

2) Affiliated Institution:

4) Student Status: ___ Undergraduate or ___ Graduate

5) Are you currently a student member of NABS (or will you by April 1, 2001)? ___ YES ___ NO

6) Will you be participating in the Graduate Student Workshop? ___ YES ___ NO

7) Will you be attending the business luncheon? ____ YES ____ NO

8) Meal Preference: ___ Regular or ___ Vegetarian

***PLEASE COPY THIS FORM AND SEND COMPLETED FORM TO CANDICE BAUER BY 1 APRIL 2001***