Gulf of Mexico Science Coordination
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 * Call for Abstracts  

Location: International Plaza Resort and Spa
10100 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821

ABSTRACT Deadline extended to Friday, 08/08/08!
HOTEL Registration Deadline is 09/10/08!

Posters displayed at a USGS conferenceThese meetings are a 4-day event bringing scientists together from USGS Gulf Coast Science programs and the Florida Integrated Science Center (FISC).

Monday afternoon and Tuesday will focus on Gulf of Mexico science programs.

Wednesday morning will be a joint session where senior leadership from both regions will share their views on USGS science and research directions for both the Gulf Coast and FISC.

Wednesday afternoon and Thursday will focus on FISC science programs.

USGS personnel are encouraged to attend all four days.

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Dates: October 20-22, 2008 - USGS Gulf Coast Science Conference
October 22-23, 2008 - Florida Integrated Science Center (FISC) Meeting

Register for either or both meetings
on FISC Website
by Tuesday, September 2, 2008

USGS Gulf Coast Science Conference:

Overview: background, goals, format & approach

Major Themes:

  • Ecosystems and Predicting Ecosystem Change
  • Climate Variability and Change
  • Energy and Mineral Resources
  • National Hazards, Risk, and Resilience Assessment
  • Wildlife and Human Health
  • Data Integration

Direct Inquiries:
Dawn Lavoie (USGS Gulf of Mexico Science Coordinator)

Florida Integrated Science Center (FISC) Meeting:

The objective of the 2008 meeting is to:

  • provide a forum for information exchange
  • improve cross-disciplinary communication
  • facilitate collaboration among scientists, technical staff, and research managers in the FISC.

Direct Inquiries:
Carolyn Zimmer (Executive Assistant, FISC),
Phone: 407-803-5533

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