The Young ScientistsÂ’ Global Change Conference offers a prestigious platform for selected young scientists to present their research findings to one another and to leading scientists in the field. It is intended to stimulate competition, encourage excellence, reward outstanding performance and foster the development of personal and institutional networks. The conference is sponsored by the Earth System Science Partnership (co-sponsorship is anticipated by APN, CMA IAI, and the USNSF) and is being organized by START, the global change SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training. It is expected that the young scientists will also participate in the Earth System Science PartnershipÂ’s Open Science Conference, Global Environmental Change: Regional Challenges (November 9-12, 2006, Beijing International Conference Center, http://www.essp.org/essp/ESSP2006/ ) that immediately follows the Young ScientistsÂ’ Conference. Awards will be granted for the most outstanding contributions in both paper and poster categories and awardees will be invited to present their research to the Open Science Conference. Distinguished invited keynote speakers will give plenary presentations. Sessions will be chaired by leading members of the global change research community. The language of the conference is English.
Call for Papers Submissions of papers and posters are invited from young scientists (age 35 years or less) on physical, biological and human aspects of global change. Global environmental change refers to change occurring in the interactive physical, chemical and biological processes that regulate the earth system, the role of human activities influencing such change, and its societal consequences. Global environmental change includes both (i) environmental changes which impact the functioning of a global system and (ii) localized environmental changes whose cumulative impacts are widespread or which impact a significant fraction of a global resource. Papers utilizing interdisciplinary approaches that address the earth system are encouraged. Conference applications are due on Wednesday, March 2006. Applications will include abstracts not exceeding 300 words and short curriculum vitae, to include present position, highest degree held, and papers published in the last 5 years. Selection of papers and posters shall be on the basis of scientific excellence, taking into account the need to achieve a thematic and regional balance. Participants will be notified at time of selection if they have been selected for a paper or poster presentation. Authors will be encouraged to publish their presented material in international journals. All presenters of posters will be given the opportunity to make a brief oral presentation. Detailed instructions for applications will be made available in mid-September 2005 through the Conference organizers and the START website: www.start.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a preliminary expression of interest form (see below) by Tuesday, November 15, 2005 to facilitate conference organization, ensure relevancy to the conference topic and receive application instructions. All inquires and submissions must be made electronically to Conference organizers at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Notification of acceptance will be sent by the end of June 2006. Additional information including details about the conference arrangements, venue and scientific programme will also be provided at that time to participants. Costs Wherever possible, those having papers/posters accepted will have their full costs (including registration and travel accommodations) covered. Depending on funds available, participants from developed countries may be required to cover some portion of their own travel expenses. Conference programme Sun, 5 Nov. 2006: Registration and welcome reception Mon, 6 Nov. 2006: Conference excursion Tue, 7 Nov. 2006: Opening and Conference Day 1 Wed, 8 Nov. 2006: Conference Day 2, closing ceremony, dinner and awards Venue The conference will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center and is being held in conjunction with the ensuing Earth System Science PartnershipÂ’s Open Science Conference, 9-13 November 2006. It is expected that accommodation will be provided within the Center. Important deadlines Expression of interest form: 15 November 2005 Abstract submission: 01 March 2006 Notice of acceptance: 30 June 2006 Registration form deadline: 15 July 2006 Contact If you have questions, please contact Ms Amy Freise via email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hazard_nat_tehn/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edu_cer_ro/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/geo_ro/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/climaro/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gis_romania/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> <font face=arial size=-1><a href="http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=12h2fptnp/M=362329.6886306.7839369.3040540/D=groups/S=1705239633:TM/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1124660718/A=2894321/R=0/SIG=11dvsfulr/*http://youthnoise.com/page.php?page_id=1992 ">Fair play? Video games influencing politics. Click and talk back!</a>.</font> --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> *** sustineti [romania_eu_list] prin 1% din impozitul pe 2005 - detalii la http://www.europe.org.ro/euroatlantic_club/unulasuta.php *** Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/romania_eu_list/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
