NEXT GENERATION PTERIDOLOGY An International Conference on Lycophyte & Fern Research 13th Smithsonian Botanical Symposium 12th Symposium of the International Organization of Plant Biosystematists 1-5 June 2015 in Washington D.C. National Museum of Natural History & United States Botanic Garden botany.si.edu/sbs/ If you have questions, or would like to be added to the distribution list for conference-related announcements, please email: [email protected] CALL FOR COLLOQUIA Each colloquium will consist of either six 30-minute or twelve 15-minute time slots and will likely include a combination of invited and contributed presentations. Topics centered on newly emerging fields, synthesizing existing areas of research, or otherwise being of broad interest will be most competitive. Colloquium organizers are expected to assemble a diverse (in terms of gender, seniority, nationality, etc.) lineup of speakers. Colloquium proposals should include: (1) the colloquium title; (2) the names and institutional affiliations of the organizers; (3) a short abstract outlining the rationale and goals of the colloquium; (4) a preference for 30-minute or 15-minute time slots; and (5) a list of proposed speakers, with institutional affiliations and focal areas (please also indicate whether or not each speaker has been contacted and is planning to attend). Proposals (PDF) should be emailed to Eric Schuettpelz ([email protected]), who will confirm receipt. The deadline for full consideration of colloquium proposals by the selection committee is 1 October 2014. CALL FOR WORKSHOPS Each workshop will focus on a specific topic and directly engage the participants in a particular activity. Possible formats or elements may include hands-on activities, demonstrations, tutorials, discussions. Workshops relevant to newly emerging fields, targeting understudied/neglected topics, or otherwise being of broad interest will be most competitive. Workshop proposals should include: (1) the workshop title; (2) the names and institutional affiliations of the organizers; (3) a short abstract outlining the rationale and goals of the workshop; (4) the preferred duration of the workshop; and (5) the anticipated number of participants. Proposals (PDF) should be emailed to Eric Schuettpelz ([email protected]), who will confirm receipt. The deadline for full consideration of workshops proposals by the selection committee is 15 October 2014.
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