Tue, May 10, 2011
Interested in Co-convening a session at the IPY Montreal Conference
APECS is very happy to announce that APECS has been asked to nominate
early career researchers to help co-chair/convene sessions at the IPY
Montreal 2012 Conference. APECS encourages all young researchers (APECS
members and non-members) to fill in their expression of interest - so
feel free to pass this along to others you know. Expressions of
interest from non-North American young researchers are especially
encouraged.
The IPY 2012 From Knowledge to Action Conference is the final event of
International Polar Year 2007 - 2008, the largest international program
of interdisciplinary polar research ever undertaken. This conference
will provide an opportunity to apply and disseminate the knowledge and
scientific results from IPY from around the world and focus on next
steps. Participants will consider ways to translate those new
understandings into policy that will guide activities in and enhance
stewardship of the polar regions.
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is 17 May 2011. Expressions of Interest received after 17 May will not be considered.
What is a Session Convener / Chair:
Session Conveners, also called Chairs, are the people in charge of reviewing abstracts submitted for presentation in a session. Generally duties of a session chair include advertising the session to encourage abstract submissions, working with co-conveners to determine which abstracts are given oral or poster presentations and if any are not acceptable for the session. The also are in charge of running the session at the conference which includes introducing the speakers, watching so presenters do not go over time, and facilitating question and answer sessions. For young researchers, this is a great chance to learn about the latest results in your research area, as well as meet many of the people working on topics of interest to you. Its also a great leadership training exercise.
Please click here to see the original press release.
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is 17 May 2011. Expressions of Interest received after 17 May will not be considered.
What is a Session Convener / Chair:
Session Conveners, also called Chairs, are the people in charge of reviewing abstracts submitted for presentation in a session. Generally duties of a session chair include advertising the session to encourage abstract submissions, working with co-conveners to determine which abstracts are given oral or poster presentations and if any are not acceptable for the session. The also are in charge of running the session at the conference which includes introducing the speakers, watching so presenters do not go over time, and facilitating question and answer sessions. For young researchers, this is a great chance to learn about the latest results in your research area, as well as meet many of the people working on topics of interest to you. Its also a great leadership training exercise.
Please click here to see the original press release.