New perspectives in the Polar Sciences
APECS International Online Conference
Conference Date: 16 March 2015
Event Format: Online conference (webinar)
Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 February 2015
APECS webinar organizers announce a call for abstracts for our International Online Conference, “New Perspectives in the Polar Sciences,” which is scheduled for 16 March 2015. This conference will engage scientific dialogues between early career scientist from multiple disciplines and backgrounds on new research perspectives in their field of research. With increased attention on the changing polar environment and the future challenges this will bring, this conference aims to convey the broad range of new research currently being conducted internationally. Therefore, we would like to draw attention to polar researchers of this opportunity to share their current research findings. We would particularly like abstracts submitted by early career scientists, in order that they gain invaluable experience presenting their research projects to the public. There will be a $300 prize given for best presentation at this conference which has been donated by APECS.
Session Themes
- Biological – marine/freshwater/terrestrial
- Geological/Environmental/terrestrial cryospheric environments
- Atmospherics/Climatology
- Oceanography/Sea-ice
- Cultural/Historical/Policy/Education
All abstracts will be written in English.
State which session you want your abstract to be submitted to (refer to sessions available above)
Include a short title which summarises your presentation
Abstract must be limited to 300 words
Include your name and any other authors involved in this presentation
Include your institution and your additional author institutions
State which country and time zone you will be presenting from, so that we can find a sensible time slot for your presentation
Abstract must be emailed to Rachel Downey (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 16 February 2015.
Selected speakers will be notified by email at the latest on 23 February 2015.
The APECS International Online Conference will be using GoToWebinar platform (so you can enjoy the conference behind your desk or from your couch!).
Event E-mail contacts: Rachel Downey: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Scott Zolkos: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and Louise Chavarie: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
