The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) is a scientific organization made up of researchers studying the Laurentian Great Lakes, other large lakes of the world, and their watersheds, as well as those with an interest in such research. IAGLR members encompass all scientific disciplines with a common interest in the management of large lake ecosystems on many levels.
We are a member-run professional association that holds an annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. Our Journal of Great Lakes Research is a highly respected professional publication with broad distribution.
IAGLR News
IAGLR offers over $10,000 in Student Scholarships!
Masters and PhD students have until March 15th to submit applications to various scholarships, including: IAGLR Scholarship ($2,000), Paul W. Rodgers Scholarship ($2,000), and Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship ($6,000). View the Scholarship guidelines | 2/8/10
IAGLR Hockey 2010
The IAGLR Hockey “Lessons from the Past – Solutions for the Future” 2010 Defy Cup Challenge between Team IAGLR Canada hosting IAGLR Team USA will take place at De La Salle College Arena, 141 Farnham Avenue, Toronto, ONT M4V 1H7 on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Cost per player will be approximately $30. If you are interested in playing, send an email note to Michael Twiss (mtwiss@clarkson.edu) stating your nationality and preferred playing position. We create the teams with the intention of maximizing the skill equality. A nominal fee is assessed for each player and coaching staff to go towards the cash prize for the winning team, who then have the honor/honour of donating it to the IAGLR Scholarship fund. See last year’s game results here. | 2/1/10
IAGLR 2010 sets new record
The 53rd Conference on Great Lakes Research promises to be an exciting meeting. Over 650 abstracts were submitted. This is a new record for the conference and the organizing committee thanks the session chairs and contributors. Authors can review the Presenters Calendar for further key date information | 1/25/10
Call for Nominations for the John R. "Jack" Vallentyne Award
This IAGLR Outreach Award 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 nominate, please refer to our News Release | 1/21/10
IAGLR '10 Hockey (Toronto, Ont. Canada)
Yeah, the 2010 Winter Olympics provide a chance for you to watch international hockey but IAGLR Hockey 2010 gives you the chance to participate in winning the Defy Cup in international hockey! And to make you feel even better, the proceeds from this game go to support the IAGLR Scholarship Fund. If you are interested in participating in what is billed to be yet another exciting hockey match please contact: Michael Twiss, mtwiss@clarkson.edu, 315-268-2359. | 12/11/09
IAGLR Call for 2012 Conference Site Proposals
IAGLR is currently soliciting Canadian bids to host IAGLR 2012. Consider holding the prestigous Conference on Great Lakes Research at YOUR university or professional facility! For more information please contact Bob Heath, Conference Committee Chair, via office@iaglr.org | 12/4/09
Also visit the IAGLR Large Lakes Research Calendar to see what's going on in the large lakes research community!
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