The 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) will be held from November 2-13, 2016 in San Diego, CA, USA. PICES welcomes abstract submissions from a wide range of topics contributing to the 18 sessions and 10 workshops included in the program. There is financial support for early career scientists and researchers from developing countries to attend the symposium.
Deadline for Early Registration, Abstract Submission, and Financial Support Applications is June 20, 2016.
Background
Building on the foundational results from the past 25 years of PICES existence, we now embark on the next 25 years of PICES that should lead to better observations, improved understanding of mechanisms of change, and ultimately better predictions of status and trends in North Pacific ecosystems. Forecasting the effects of natural and anthropogenic change, especially climate change, will allow adaptation based on the ecological, societal, and economic resilience of our coasts and oceans. Increasing resilience is a key societal challenge and will only be possible with increased scientific knowledge of the North Pacific and intergovernmental collaborations like those developed within PICES.
Venue
The 25th Annual Meeting will take place at:
OMNI San Diego Hotel
675 L St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Phone: 619-231-6664
To ensure a discounted $150 price, book OMNI Hotel here:
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-diego/meetings/pices-annual-meeting
If there are problems with the online reservations, please contact Ana Scones: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +1 619-645-6531
Important Dates
June 20 - Deadlines for early registration, abstract submission and financial support application
August 10 - Deadlines for abstract acceptance and financial support grant notification
August 24 - Deadlines for presentation and attendance confirmation, financial support acceptance confirmation.
October 18 - Deadline for registration fee refund
Scientific Program and Structure
The scientific program is built around 13 topic sessions and 5 poster sessions, including the Science Board Symposium "25 Years of PICES: Celebrating the Past, Imagining the Future". Additionally there are 10 scientific workshops included in the program. The complete schedule as well as the list of all sessions and workshops together with names of conveners and invited speakers can be found on the meeting website:
http://meetings.pices.int/meetings/annual/2016/pices/scope
Registration
We urge interested participants to pre/register as early as possible, for planning PICES events more efficiently. Pre-registration does not require an immediate payment; however, it will add your record to our database (for Book of Abstracts, Name Tags, etc.). The Registration Fee applies to the Symposium sessions and workshops. Registration is not considered complete until the Registration Fee is received.
For a complete list of registration fees and payment methods please go HERE.
Abstract Submissions
Scientific sessions will include invited and contributed papers. Contributed papers will be selected for oral or poster presentations.
For detailed abstract submission guidelines please go HERE.
Financial Support
We welcome applications by early career scientists (less than 35 years of age or less than 5 year post PhD) and researchers from developing countries to attend the symposium. The applicant must submit at least one abstract to the session/workshop of his/her choice. As funds are limited, priority will be given to eligible applicants requiring only partial support (e.g. airfare or hotel/allowance).
Required documents include:
- Short Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Financial Support Application
- Abstract - Financial support application will not be considered without an abstract.
For more information please see HERE.
Visa
Participants are encouraged to check their visa status, and if a visa is needed apply for a visa as early as possible, but not later than three months in advance of the travel date.
Send your requests for formal US Invitation Letters to Laurie Mukai:
Laurie Mukai
Northwest Fisheries Science Center
2725 Montlake Blvd E
Seattle, WA 98112
United States
FAX: 206-860-3217
Phone: 1 206-860-3438
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information on Visa requirements and support please see HERE.
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