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Call for papers:
. 2012 Annual International Biodiversity Conference . . The program selection committee of the 2012 International Biodiversity
Conference is now accepting abstracts to participate in its third conference in Baños, Ecuador, July 29 – August
3, 2011. . The committee encourages all researchers, wildlife managers, field ecologists, and environmental
educators to share their research and findings in the areas of biodiversity, field ecology, environmental conflict resolution,
and biogeography. . Why Baños, Ecuador? Considered
by many of our colleagues this area of Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse places on earth and one of the most dynamic in
terms if speciation. Wild Spots Foundation over the past 25 years has involved ecologists, zoologists, geologists, and photographers
to develop a photographic inventory of endangered/threatened plant and animal species in this part of the world. It is also
a region where Ecuadorian and American scientists are defining new ecological habitats and discovering new species. The Foundation with the support of its friends in Ecuador and
around the world wish to learn more about this unique ecosystem, share research from all over the world,
and develop new questions for further study. . The 2011 International Biodiversity Conference
is bilingual and sponsored by Wild Spots Foundation, San Martin Zoological Gardens, City of Baños, and several corporate
sponsors. Our general paper categories include:Ecological Biodiversity ResearchSpecies-Specific Research from around the worldBiodiversity in a changing climateBiogeography projects and related research Physical impact of volcanism upon biodiversityGIS and spatial ecology researchInnovative Environmental Education/Community Programs . Abstracts (250 word maximum) are now due. The deadline is June 1, 2012.
Please submit abstracts and the proposed title of your presentation to barker@wildspotsfoundation.org. Paper acceptance is on an ongoing basis until presentation slots are filled.
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CONFERENCE COSTS and FEES . Conference Registration $350 before July
1, 2012; $400 after July 1 Conference Registration for Ecuadorian scientists and students $100 before July 1, 2012, $125 after July 1 . If you have an interest in joining us please e-mail a confirmation to barkerb@wildspotsfoundation.org. The conference registration fee conference admission, a reception hosted by the City of Baños, an annual Ecuadorian Culture night with food, entrance fees, and a field trip to Puyo to photograph orchids in the rainforest. You may use the registration form below to register or call us for more details at 954-816-1974.
The Foundation is offering a package ($1850) that includes r/t air from MIA-UIO-MIA, pick up and return to the airport in Quito, registration fee, lodging* with breakfasts, all admissions, receptions, culture night, and the Puyo field trip on August 4, 2012. Registration fee payment options: 1. go to www.paypal.com; send money (either $350 for "registration only" or $1850 for total package from Miami, 2. Wire fees by Western Union to Dr. Barry Barker, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Specify 2012 Biodiversity Conference) As an independent traveler: Car rentals are available at the airport. Travel by car can take 4-6 hours. There are also express buses from downtown Quito that cost around $10 one way. There are a variety of small hotels and hostels in Baños, ranging from $10-$30 night per person. A list of those accommodations can be found on the Conference website.
*There are three choices of lodging: 1) San Martin Hostel (modest accommodations on site with double rooms and private baths); 2) Sanguay Hotel (Conference headquarters and meeting rooms); or the Hostel Volcan, (an upscale bed and breakfast). Or, go to the following link for additional hotels. Make sure your selection is within walking distance to the Sangay Hotel. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g312857-Banos-Hotels.html
Be aware that
Keynote Speakers: Lou Jost Dr. Edward O Keith Lou Jost: Our
keynote speaker and resident scientist is Dr. Lou Jost, an American ecologist from Texas who has been living in Baños, Ecuador for 15 years. He has methodically
explored the cloud forests at various elevations in this region of Amazonia and has made several significant discoveries,
including dozens of new species of orchids, microhabitat formation and evolution, and a mathematical system to correctly assess
biodiversity in a given area. He is a published and respected member of the scientific community. His most recent article
has been accepted to be published in ECOLOGY later this year. He is also an author and well known ornithologist. Please visit
the following websites for more information: www.loujost.com www.ecominga.org Edward O. Keith Dr. Keith’s main interests lie in conducting interdisciplinary studies of current issues in marine mammalogy, ranging from testing new technological approaches to reducing the number of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) killed by boat strikes, examining the abiotic and biotic factors associated with marine mammal strandings in Florida and the southeastern United States, collaborating on conservation projects for Antillean manatees (T. m. manatus) in Mexico and Panama, and constructing population models for marine mammals useful in management and mitigation of anthropogenic impacts. He also has a strong interest in biochemistry, and in using biochemical tools to study a variety of issues, from the evolution of pinnipeds to tear protein interactions with contact lenses. He has been studying the structure, function, and evolution of the lipocalin superfamily of proteins for over 20 years. Many of his projects involve the use of mathematics and computer algorithms to analyze data and to test hypotheses about population dynamics and evolution. He also is a strong believer in two new ideas in education, place-centered learning (where one conducts a variety of studies across disciplines and hierarchical levels in one particular location) and service-oriented learning (where students learn while serving their communities and the common good).Papers presented at the Conference July 29-Aug 4, 2011
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