Conference News

2012 Conference Program Book is now Online

View the 2012 Conference Program Book early by downloading it! | 5/3/12

Five day conference to examine key Great Lakes issues

IAGLR is pleased to announce that its 2012 conference, From Great Lakes Flow Mighty Rivers, will be held from May 13-17 in Cornwall, Ontario. With more than 600 delegates attending over five days, the conference features speakers and sessions that highlight the most recent information about the ecology, chemistry, and physics of the Great Lakes. Media are invited to attend featured sessions throughout the conference. View the press release for details. | 5/7/12

2012 Abstract Book is now Online

The 2012 Abstract Book is now online and can be downloaded for your convenience. | 5/2/12

Online Conference Registration is Now Closed

Online Conference Registration closed Friday, April 27th. If you have not registered for the conference, you can register onsite at the Conference Registration Table. Please Review the Venue and Program Section for details to help plan your Cornwall, Ontario visit. | 4/6/12

Abstract Submission for 2012 Conference is Closed.

Thanks to all who have submitted an abstract to the 2012 Conference! Session chairs are currently reviewing abstract submissions and an email to all authors notifying them about the acceptance of their abstract will be sent the week of February 6th. Notification of the date and time of their presentation will be sent by mid March. | 2/1/12

Hockey Pucks to be Shot instead of Cannon Balls in 2012

Once again, participants at this year's annual International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) Conference will place themselves against each other in a test of international collaboration: an ice hockey game of Team IAGLR USA versus Team IAGLR Canada. This annual game is a fund raiser for the IAGLR scholarship and all are invited to watch or play. See more information on last year's results and the upcoming game, which incidentally will mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 between a young United States and British Canada. | 1/13/12

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IAGLR News

IAGLR Elects a New Vice-President

The International Association for Great Lakes Research is proud to announce Dr. Jim Bence as the new Vice-President.   Dr. Bence was elected to the IAGLR Board of Directors in 2011, and has already had a profound and positive impact on the Association.   He has been the Chair of the JGLR Publications Committee since joining the board.  Dr. Bence is the Co-Director of the Quantitative Fisheries Center (QFC) and a Professor in the Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University; where he has been on the faculty since 1994.   Overall, Dr. Bence brings much knowledge, experience and leadership into his new role as IAGLR Vice-President.  Congratulations Jim!  | 02/24/12

Call for Nominations for the 2012 John R. ‘Jack’ Vallentyne Award

The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) is soliciting nominations for the John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. This award is named after and dedicated to the late Dr. John R. (Jack) Vallentyne who had a long and distinguished career as a scientist, but also dedicated decades of work to education and outreach.  It recognizes individuals or groups of individuals for their contributions to informing and educating the public and policymakers on regional and global Great Lakes scientific issues. For further details on how to submit a nomination for this award, please see the call for nominations.  The deadline is March 23, 2012. | 02/24/12

VOTE 2012 Board of Director’s Election

The Association membership elects new members to its Board of Directors prior to the annual conference. Brief biographical sketches of the candidates are available online. Please log in to IAGLR Membersweb to cast your ballot. Voting is open until March 23rd. You must be a current member to vote. | 02/24/12

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