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2008 Arctic Science Conference
The Arctic AAAS Division annual meeting being held September 15th to 17th, 2008 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This year's conference theme is "Growing Sustainability Science in the North: The Resilience of the People in the Arctic."
Conference Description
The importance of the resilience of the people of the Arctic is little understood. Among the eight circumpolar nations are three of the four largest in the world in geographic area. The Arctic will become an important route for trade and commerce between Europe and the Eastern Pacific regions during the 21st century. It is necessary to observe and understand change in order to respond and adapt. IPY offers an opportunity to investigate brought about by the results of international collaborative science and engineering research.
Conference Symposium and Events
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
- Brian Rogers, Chancellor, UAF
- Dan Julius, Vice President, UA
- Buck Sharpton, Vice Chancellor of Research, UAF
- Carl Benson, Arctic Institute of North America (AINA)
- Craig Gerlach, President, Arctic Division AAAS
Plenary Session Speakers
- International Study of Arctic Change
Maribeth Murray, UAF
- IPY North by 2020
Hajo Eicken, UAF
- James Rattling Leaf, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Science Education Reform
Catherine Middlecamp, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- SEARCH
Peter Schlosser, Columbia University
- Climate Change and Policy Direction
Buck Sharpton, UAF
Conference Schedule
Monday, September 15th, 2008
Theme: Observing Change
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| 8:00 am |
Registration and Coffee Service Begins |
Gold Ballroom Entry |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am |
Welcoming and Opening Remarks |
Gold Ballroom |
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- Brian Rogers, Chancellor, UAF
- Dan Julius, Vice President, UA
- Buck Sharpton, Vice Chancellor of Research, UAF
- Carl Benson, Arctic Institute of North America (AINA)
- Craig Gerlach, President, Arctic Division AAAS
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| 9:30 – 12:00 pm |
Plenary Session |
Gold Ballroom |
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- International Study of Arctic Change
Maribeth Murray, UAF - IPY North by 2020
Hajo Eicken, UAF - Utilizing a Lakota Worldview to develop Science and Cultural Leadership for a new Generation: A Tribal College and University Case Study
James Rattling Leaf, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - Science Education Reform
Catherine Middlecamp, University of Wisconsin-Madison - SEARCH
Peter Schlosser, Columbia University - Climate Change and Policy Direction
Buck Sharpton, UAF
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| 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Lunch (on own) |
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| 1:30 – 3:30 pm |
Poster Set Up |
Minto/Yukon Rooms |
| 1:30 – 4:00 pm |
Technical Sessions: |
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- West Gold
- Middle Gold
- East Gold
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| 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
Poster Session with Refreshments |
Minto/Yukon Rooms |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm |
Dinner Break (on own) |
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| 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Sigma Xi and Golden Key Reception, with featured speaker Neil Davis |
Gold Ballroom |
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Theme: Understanding Change
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| 8:00 am |
Registration and Coffee Service Begins |
Gold Ballroom Entry |
| 9:00 - 5:00 pm |
Poster Displays |
Minto/Yukon Rooms |
| 9:00 - 12:00 pm |
Technical Sessions: |
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- Engaging Local Expertise in Food Systems
Philip Loring
- Climate Change and Atmospheric Science
- Quaternary Beringia and Adjacent Oceans: The Key to Recent Change I
Nancy Bigelow
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- West Gold
- Middle Gold
- East Gold
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| 12:00 - 1:30 pm |
Lunch (on own) |
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| 1:30 - 4:00 pm |
Technical Sessions: |
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- West Gold
- Middle Gold
- East Gold
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| 4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Poster Session with Refreshments |
Minto/Yukon Rooms |
| 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Understanding Change and Forecasting Resilience Using Agent Based Models
Lillan Alessa |
Gold Ballroom
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Theme: Responding to Change
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| 8:00 am |
Registration and Coffee Service Begins |
Gold Ballroom Entry |
| 9:00 - 12:00 pm |
Poster Displays |
Minto/Yukon Rooms |
| 9:00 - 12:00 pm |
Technical Sessions: |
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- West Gold
- Middle Gold
- East Gold
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| 12:00 - 1:30 pm |
Lunch (on own) |
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| 1:30 - 4:00 pm |
Technical Sessions: |
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| 4:00 - 4:15 pm |
Closing Session and Final Remarks |
Gold Ballroom |
Call for Abstracts
Abstract submissions are now being accepted. Please use our online submission form to submit your abstract. Abstract submissions are due no later than August 1st, 2008.
Online Registration
Online conference registration is now available. To register, please visit the registration page. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, checks, and purchase orders. Please see the registration page for more details about payment.
Hotel Accommodations
The 2008 conference will be held at the Westmark Hotel in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. Please either contact the hotel directly to make reservations.
Location: Westmark Hotel
Address: 813 Noble Street, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701-4977
Phone: 1-800-544-0970 or 907-456-7722
Website: www.westmarkhotels.com/fairbanks.php
Rates: $69 single/double plus tax
*To receive this special discounted rate, please mention that you are with the 2008 Arctic Science Conference
Contact Information
For more information about the 2008 Arctic Science Conference, please contact Craig Gerlach at ffscg@uaf.edu or 907-474-7288, or Sherry Nisen of Visions Meeting & Event Management at sherry.nisen@visionsus.com or 907-334-4503.
For more information about the AAAS Arctic Division and division activities contact Larry Duffy, Secretary of the AAAS Arctic Division at fflkd@uaf.edu or 907-474-7525.
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