MIDWESTERN CONFERENCE ON POPULATION BIOLOGY ==> Last chance!
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x92khoo at gw.wmich.edu
Tue Nov 9 21:56:09 EST 1993
In article <1993Nov3.093110.55195 at kuhub.cc.ukans.edu>, jimdb at kuhub.cc.ukans.edu writes:
> Howdy, I'm reposting this conference announcement, even though
> the deadline for registration was the 31st of October. However,
> it's NOT TOO LATE to receive the early registration fee rate, if
> we RECEIVE your registration by next Wednesday the 10th of
> November. Likewise if you are interested in presenting a poster,
> it is not too late for that either. If you can EMAIL the abstract
> to me by next MONDAY THE 8TH of November, we will place your
> abstract in the conference program. Soooo, if your are interested,
> then respond as soon as possible!
>
> JimDB, MCPB coordinator
>
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> The 14th Annual
>
> MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON POPULATION BIOLOGY
>
> University of Kansas, Lawrence
> 12-14 November 1993
>
>
> This year's Midwest Conference on Population Biology will
> take place at the University of Kansas on 12-14 November 1993.
> The MCPB provides an excellent opportunity for the exchange of
> ideas within the broad scope of population biology, including
> (but not limited to) genetics, ecology, evolution, and behavior,
> and from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Besides
> the customary selection of outstanding speakers (see SCHEDULE OF
> EVENTS), this year's program will feature a contributed poster
> session (see POSTER SESSION for details) and a panel discussion
> on the topic: "Reconciling "Good" Science with Conservation
> Imperatives: Problems and Prospects."
>
> LOCATION: All talks will be held in Haworth Hall, room 1005.
> Posters will be displayed in the foyer.
>
> PARKING: Free parking begins after 4:00 PM on Friday in all
> Yellow Zones. We recommend the use of Lot 90, located just south
> of Haworth Hall; it has many spaces and is convenient to the
> meeting site.
>
> FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION: Conference participants and friends are
> invited to meet at the 2nd floor lobby of the Burge Union on
> Friday evening from 6:00 to 11:30 PM. Late registration will
> also be available. Please park in lot 72 on the east side of the
> building.
>
> MIXER, BANQUET, AND PLENARY ADDRESS: These Saturday evening
> events will be held at The American Bistro; all participants are
> encouraged to attend. Daniel Simberloff from Florida State
> University will present the plenary address following the meal.
>
> LODGING: The following is a list of twelve Lawrence hotels (area
> code 913):
> Singl./dbl.
> 1. Best Western (800/528-1234, 841-6500) $29/$33
> 2. Bismark Inn (749-4040) $32/$38
> 3. College Motel (843-0131)
> 4. Days Inn (800/325-2525, 843-9100) $43/$46
> 5. Eldridge Hotel (800/527-0909, 749-5011) $66/$74
> 6. Holiday Inn (800/465-4329, 841-7077) $64/$70
> 7. Jayhawk Motel (843-4131) $22/$25
> 8. Quality Inn (842-7030) $46/$54
> 9. Super 8 Motel (800/800-8000, 842-5217) $34/$40
> 10. Travelodge (842-5100) $39/$43
> 11. Virginia Inn (800/468-8979, 843-6611) $33/$40
> 12. Westminister Inn (841-8410) $34/$42
>
> We encourage you to make reservations early to ensure room
> availability, but please note that hotels are not within easy
> walking distance of Haworth Hall. For those willing to bring
> their own sleeping bag, floor space will be available at no cost,
> although space is limited. Contact Barbara Hayford at
> 913/842-4776 for further information.
>
> POSTER SESSION: Abstracts of posters should be sent to Jim
> Danoff-Burg (see address below) by 31 October 1993 and _must_ be
> submitted on diskette (IBM or Macintosh format) to be included in
> the MCPB program. Please also enclose a hardcopy and a note
> explaining what software was used. Bring both thumb tacks and
> tape to mount your poster (1.2 x 2.4 m). Posters will be on
> display all day Saturday, although authors will be available for
> questions during a period immediately following lunch. NB: A
> prize will be awarded.
>
>
> SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
>
> Friday, 12 November
>
> 6:00-11:30 PM Reception and late registration (2nd floor
> lobby, Burge Union).
>
> Saturday, 13 November
>
> MORNING SESSION (1005 Haworth Hall): "Population Ecology"
>
> 8:45-9:00 AM Welcome and Introductory Remarks.
>
> 9:00-9:40 AM Jane H. Bock, University of Colorado.
> "Soil seed banks: Records of the past and
> predictors of the future."
>
> 9:40-10:20 AM Victoria L. Sork, University of Missouri,
> St. Louis. "Impact of natural selection
> and gene flow on genetic differentiation
> among local subpopulations of temperate
> forest oaks."
>
> 10:40-11:20 AM Carl E. Bock, University of Colorado.
> "Effects of ungulate grazing on grassland
> ecosystems: Evidence from the Great Plains
> and American Southwest."
>
> 11:20-12:00 AM Andrew Sih, University of Kentucky.
> "Ecological factors influencing the 'battle
> between the sexes': Experimental studies
> on water strider mating dynamics."
>
> POSTER SESSION (Haworth Hall foyer)
>
>
> 1:00-1:40 PM Poster presentations.
>
> AFTERNOON SESSION (1005 Haworth Hall): "The Genetics and
> Evolution of Sociality"
>
> 1:40-2:20 PM Deborah R. Smith, University of Kansas.
> "Population genetics in cooperative
> spiders."
>
> 2:20-3:00 PM Zuleyma Tang-Martinez, University of
> Missouri, St. Louis. "Inclusive fitness
> and the evolution of sociality: Cause or
> consequence?"
>
> 3:20-4:00 PM Diana Wheeler, University of Arizona.
> "Castes in social insects as alternative
> phenotypes."
>
> PANEL DISCUSSION (1005 Haworth Hall)
>
> 4:00-5:00 PM Discussion topic: "Reconciling 'Good'
> Science with Conservation Imperatives:
> Problems and Prospects."
>
>
> EVENING SESSION (The American Bistro, 1st floor of the
> Eldridge Hotel)
>
> 5:00-6:30 PM Mixer.
>
> 6:30-8:00 PM Banquet.
>
> 8:00-9:00 PM Plenary Address: Daniel Simberloff,
> Florida State University. "Species-area
> curves, habitat fragmentation, and what to
> do and not to do about it."
>
> Sunday, 14 November
>
> MORNING SESSION (1005 Haworth Hall): "Evolutionary Biology"
>
> 9:00-9:40 AM Michael Ryan, University of Texas.
> "Historical and sensory aspects of sexual
> selection."
>
> 9:40-10:20 AM Richard Gomulkiewicz, University of Kansas.
> "The evolution of age-dependent sexually
> selected traits."
>
> 10:40-11:20 AM Ruth Shaw, University of Minnesota.
> "Evolutionary genetics of plant
> interactions."
>
> 11:20-12:00 AM Mark Kirkpatrick, University of Texas.
> "Constraint and adaptation in the evolution
> of growth."
>
> 12:00-12:30 PM Closing Remarks and Business Meeting.
>
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> REGISTRATION FORM: Please return this form and a check by 31
> October 1993 to Jim Danoff-Burg, MCPB, Snow Entomological Museum,
> University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045. Late registrants will
> be charged an additional $10.
>
> REGISTRATION FEE: $__________
> Studen SPINACH MANICOTTI or CHICKEN DIJON. The
> delicious buffet will also include a full
> salad bar, two vegetables, dessert, and
> coffee/tea.
>
> TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $__________
> Make checks payable to the Division of
> Biological Sciences.
>
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> I plan to present a poster _______ (yes/no).
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