IAGLR 2017 offers engaging speakers, ample opportunities for networking, and 4 days of science. The schedule features 70 sessions with 660+ presentations and a Poster Social with 160+ posters. Several workshops and discussions offer the opportunity for a deeper dive into certain topics. Make sure to check them out!
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Cobo 258
This team-taught seminar will explore strategies for establishing fish spawning reefs to promote the recovery of native species. Specific topics will include site assessment and selection, hydrodynamics and sedimentation concerns, reef design and construction, and monitoring of early life stages of fish. Participants will discuss how techniques used in the St. Clair and Detroit rivers could be applied in other locations. Seminar registration is separate from IAGLR. See Michigan Sea Grant's site for more information about the seminar.
Wayne State University, Biological Sciences Building 1177
Traditional approaches to undergraduate science education focus on teaching from disciplines such as biology, chemistry and environmental engineering to Great Lakes issues such as invasive species control, harmful algal blooms, and habitat restoration. This interactive curriculum-development session will highlight strategies for Great Lakes researchers to reverse this paradigm by teaching through these issues to the basic science in undergraduate coursework for both majors and non-majors. (Light lunch provided.) Please register.
Cobo 140A/River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
Continental breakfast
Cobo 140A/River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
Author and prize-winning reporter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dan Egan is the recipient of IAGLR's 2017 Vallentyne Award. Dan will be signing copies of his new book, The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, in the exhibitor area.
Cobo Ambassador
Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, Michigan State University
Winner of the 2016 Stockholm Water Prize
While you’re learning about the latest Great Lakes research at IAGLR 2017, why not check out one of the tools making that research possible? Every year between March and October, the US EPA research vessel Lake Guardian voyages through the five Great Lakes. Along the way, EPA scientists and visiting researchers collect vital data about the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of the lakes. The Lake Guardian will be docked at the Port Authority. If you’re interested in touring this unique vessel, please sign up at the registration table when you check in. Tour times to be determined.
Cobo 250A
As a new scientist, you may feel overwhelmed by the idea of submitting your paper to a journal. You may be asking yourself questions like What steps should I follow to create a paper that will be accepted? Which journal should I submit this paper to? What do I need to know to successfully submit my paper? What happens after I submit my paper? Learn the answers to these and other questions at this year’s Editors' Workshop. The workshop is open to anyone wanting to become more familiar with the scientific publication process used by the Journal of Great Lakes Research.
The Atheneum
The Seafood Summit highlights aquaculture, commercial fisheries, and local seafood in Michigan. A special Michigan seafood dinner will be prepared by acclaimed chefs from The Atheneum. The dinner is optional for IAGLR attendees, and you must register separately to attend.
Cobo River Atrium
Continental breakfast
Cobo 140A/River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
Author and prize-winning reporter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dan Egan is the recipient of IAGLR's 2017 Vallentyne Award. Dan will be signing copies of his new book, The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, in the exhibitor area.
Cobo Grand Ballroom A
Cobo Atwater Lounge
While you’re learning about the latest Great Lakes research at IAGLR 2017, why not check out one of the tools making that research possible? Every year between March and October, the US EPA research vessel Lake Guardian voyages through the five Great Lakes. Along the way, EPA scientists and visiting researchers collect vital data about the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of the lakes. The Lake Guardian will be docked at the Port Authority. If you’re interested in touring this unique vessel, please sign up at the registration table when you check in. Tour times to be determined.
Cobo Atwater Lounge
Each year the Journal of Great Lakes Research is supported by a group of dedicated associate editors and the ongoing efforts of the IAGLR Publications Committee. We want to take this time to thank you for your efforts and get your feedback on how the journal is doing and what we can do better. If you're one of these hard working folks, please join us.
Cobo River Atrium
Author and prize-winning reporter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dan Egan is the recipient of IAGLR's 2017 Vallentyne Award. Dan will be signing copies of his new book, The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, in the exhibitor area.
Traffic Jam
WSU alums, students, faculty and friends, join us for appetizers and drinks at the Traffic Jam, 511 West Canfield Street.
Hockeytown Cafe
The U-M meet-up has a special theme this year: Honoring Jim Diana's retirement from SNRE. Join us at Hockeytown Cafe, 2301 Woodward Avenue. Everyone welcome!
Garden Bowl
Grad students, enjoy the fun at the Garden Bowl, 4120 Woodward Ave. Built in 1913, the Garden Bowl remains America’s oldest active bowling center. During the Roaring Twenties, it was considered a working man’s country club. Evolving over 70+ years, the venue has become home of Detroit’s own original Rock-N-Bowl, with DJ’s spinning everything from rock and punk to soul and funk while patrons bowl on glowing lanes.
Dearborn Ice Skating Center
Come out and cheer as Team Canada and Team USA face off in the 9th IAGLR Defy Cup Challenge to raise funds for the IAGLR Scholarship.
Cobo River Atrium
Continental breakfast
Cobo River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
Author and prize-winning reporter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dan Egan is the recipient of IAGLR's 2017 Vallentyne Award. Dan will be signing copies of his new book, The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, in the exhibitor area.
Cobo Ambassador
Vice President, GEI Consultants; Former Senior Advisor to U.S. EPA Administrator
While you’re learning about the latest Great Lakes research at IAGLR 2017, why not check out one of the tools making that research possible? Every year between March and October, the US EPA research vessel Lake Guardian voyages through the five Great Lakes. Along the way, EPA scientists and visiting researchers collect vital data about the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of the lakes. The Lake Guardian will be docked at the Port Authority. If you’re interested in touring this unique vessel, please sign up at the registration table when you check in. Tour times to be determined.
Aboard the Detroit Princess
Cobo River Atrium
Continental breakfast
Cobo 140A/River Atrium
Cobo River Atrium
