Chris Mooney, author of "The Republican War on=20 Science," will co-lead a discussion session at=20 the 2006 AIBS Annual Meeting this May. The=20 session, taking place amid a program of plenary=20 lectures and other events related to the science,=20 valuation, and policy of biodiversity issues,=20 will address the theme of Communicating about=20 Science in Public and Policy Arenas. A featured=20 co-leader in the session is Matthew Nisbet,=20 School of Communication, The Ohio State=20 University, who will speak on Framing Science:=20 Understanding the Battle Over Knowledge.
REGISTER / VIEW PROGRAM / SUBMIT A POSTER at=20 http://www.aibs.org/annual-meeting/annual_meeting_2006.html ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BIODIVERSITY: THE INTERPLAY OF SCIENCE, VALUATION, AND POLICY 24 - 25 May 2006 Westin Grand Hotel, 2350 M St. NW, Washington DC,=20 20037 (three blocks north from the Foggy Bottom=20 Metro Station, on the edge of Georgetown). SUMMARY Plenary speakers and discussion groups at the=20 2006 AIBS Annual Meeting will approach the topic=20 of "Biodiversity: the interplay of science,=20 valuation, and policy" from a variety of=20 cross-cutting themes. In recent years policy=20 makers have increasingly recognized the economic=20 values associated with biodiversity, economists=20 have increasingly found ways to incorporate=20 values associated with biodiversity into economic=20 thinking, and scientists have increasingly=20 documented the variety of services that diverse=20 ecosystems provide. Participants will have the=20 opportunity to explore the diverse linkages among these fields. Early registration prices are $100 for individual=20 members of AIBS: $150 for non-members (includes=20 automatic one-year AIBS membership and=20 subscription to BioScience); $90 for government=20 employees; $80 for educators; $75 for students.=20 Early registration ends 2 May. Attendance is limited to 200--register early! PLENARY SPEAKERS Daniel Esty, Law School and School of Forestry=20 and Environmental Studies, Yale University Title of Presentation, "From Science to Policy:=20 Biodiversity Protection, Metrics, and Results" Jamie Rappaport Clark, Defenders of Wildlife Title of Presentation, "The Endangered Species=20 Act under Attack: The Dynamic Interplay between Science and Policy" Shahid Naeem, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and=20 Environmental Biology; Columbia University Title of Presentation, "Applications of=20 Biodiversity Research to Human Well-Being" Richard B. Norgaard, Energy and Resources Group;=20 University of California at Berkeley Title of Presentation, "Values and Valuation in a Rapidly Changing World" Stephen Polasky, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and=20 Behavior; University of Minnesota Title of Presentation, "Valuing Ecosystem Services" Stephen Bocking, Environmental and Resource=20 Studies Program; Trent University, Canada Author of "Nature's Experts:Science, Politics, and the Environment" Title of Presentation, "Defining Effective Science for Biodiversity Policy" PANELS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS Held on May 25th between plenary sessions. Led by=20 plenary speakers, invited guests, AIBS Board and=20 committee members, and AIBS staff. Discussion Group No. 1: Communicating about=20 Science in Public and Policy Arenas. Leaders: Chris Mooney, Washington correspondent, Seed=20 Magazine; author of "The Republican War on Science." Learning to Speak Science: How the scientific=20 community can win back its political influence in America Matthew Nisbet, School of Communication, The Ohio State University Framing Science: Understanding the Battle Over Knowledge Discussion Group No. 2: Valuing Ecosystem Services. Leaders: Daniel Esty, Law School and School of Forestry=20 and Environmental Studies, Yale University Richard B. Norgaard, Energy and Resources Group;=20 University of California at Berkeley Stephen Polasky, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and=20 Behavior; University of Minnesota Discussion Group No. 3: The Endangered Species=20 Act: Science Influencing Policy and Policy Influencing Science Leaders: Jamie Rappaport Clark, Defenders of Wildlife J. Michael Scott, Department of Fish and Wildlife=20 Resources, University of Idaho POSTER PRESENTATIONS The poster session is on the evening of 24 May;=20 posters may remain up until mid-day on 25 May. Submissions deadline is 2= May. DIVERSITY LUNCHEON Attendees interested in working towards expanding=20 career, professional development, and service=20 opportunities for women, minorities, and persons=20 with disabilities in the biological sciences are=20 welcome to register for the AIBS Diversity=20 Luncheon on 25 May by checking the box on the=20 meeting registration form. Participants will have=20 the opportunity to talk with the AIBS leadership,=20 interact with members of the AIBS Human Resources=20 Committee, and network with others interested in=20 creating a more diverse scientific community. Diversity Luncheon Guest Speaker: Robert Stanton, former Director of the National Park Service. SCHEDULE Wednesday, 24 May 7:00 - 7:30 pm: Opening remarks, AIBS President 7:30 - 8:15 pm: Plenary Lecture =96 Daniel Esty, Yale University "From Science to Policy: Biodiversity Protection, Metrics, and Results" 8:15 - 10:30 pm: Welcome reception and poster session Thursday 25 May 9:00 - 9:45 am: Plenary Lecture =96 Jamie Rappaport Clark, Defenders of Wildlife =93The Endangered Species Act under Attack: The=20 Dynamic Interplay between Science and Policy=94 9:45 =96 9:50 am: Presentation of poster awards 9:50 - 10:35 am: Plenary Lecture =96 Shahid Naeem, Columbia University "Applications of Biodiversity Research to Human Well-Being" 10:35 - 10:50 am: Break 10:50 - 12:15 pm: Concurrent discussion sessions: Group No. 1: "Communicating about Science in Public and Policy Arenas" Group No. 2: "Valuing Ecosystem Services" Group No. 3: "The Endangered Species Act: Science=20 Influencing Policy and Policy Influencing Science" 12:15 - 1:45 pm: Lunch break Diversity Luncheon Media-training workshop 1:45 - 2:30 pm: Plenary Lecture =96 Richard Norgaard, UC Berkeley "Values and Valuation in a Rapidly Changing World" 2:30 - 3:15 pm: Plenary Lecture =96 Stephen Polasky, University of Minnesota "Valuing Ecosystem Services" 3:15 - 3:30 pm: Break 3:30 - 4:45 pm: Plenary Lecture =96 Stephen Bocking, Trent University "Defining Effective Science for Biodiversity Policy" EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] (703-790-1745 x 14). Tabletop display on 6' table or freestanding booth (10' wide max) $500 Materials at Take-One Table $200 Registration Packet Inserts $200 each Website link on meeting website $100 Welcome Mixer and Poster Session Sponsor, May 24th $1500 Student Poster Award Sponsor $1000 Diversity Scholars Luncheon Sponsor, May 25th $1500 Coffee Break Sponsor $750 each 25% discount for nonprofits and AIBS member societies and organizations MEMBERS OF THE PRESS Accredited members of the press are invited to=20 attend all events at no charge. Contact Erin=20 Heath, AIBS Public Affairs Representative, at=20 202.628.1500 ext. 232 or email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] GENERAL INFORMATION Sue Burk AIBS Meetings Director 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Ste. 402 McLean, VA 22101 Phone +1.703.790.1745 x 14 Phone +1.800.992.2427 Fax +1.703.790.2672 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
