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  • IRES: Molecular Ecology and Evolution of Marine Photosynthetic Organisms- Station Biologique de Roscoff, France
    This NSF-funded International Research Experience for Students (IRES) will provide US graduate students with opportunities to gain international research experience at the Station Biologique de Roscoff  (SBR) in France, a research and training center in marine biology, oceanography, and marine genomics operated by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the Université Pierre et Marie Curie. Students will work closely with SBR researchers on the molecular ecology and evolution of marine photosynthetic organisms.  SBR is located in Brittany, a western region of France.  Students interested in the program can apply for stays up to 6 months.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information regarding the IRES project and the application process please contact:  http://armbrustlab.ocean.washington.edu/ires/ires.html

  • Call for Proposals– NESCent Sabbatical Scholars, Working Groups and Catalysis GroupsThe National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) is now accepting proposals for sabbatical scholars, working groups and catalysis meetings. Proposals for postdoctoral fellowships are accepted at the December 1 deadline only. Proposals for sabbatical scholars, working groups and catalysis meetings are accepted twice a year, with June 15 and December 1 deadlines. Proposals for short-term visitors are considered four times a year, with deadlines on January 1, April 1, July 1 and September 1. For more information, please see our website at https://www.nescent.org/science/proposals.php.

  • The International Conference on Polyploidy, Hybridization and Biodiversity ICPHB2009 - May 17-20, 2009, Palais du Grand Large, Saint-Malo, France
    The recent years have seen significant advances in understanding the consequences of reticulate evolution and genome duplication that appear a major feature of eukaryotic lineages. The meeting aims at promoting knowledge exchanges and discussions on the latest developments concerning these major drivers of genome shaping and speciation. A wide range of topics will be covered such as the consequences of polyploidy on biodiversity, hybrid and polyploid speciation, meiosis and fertility in polyploid species, genome evolution and structure, transposable elements and DNA methylation, epigenetics and gene regulation, heterosis, phenotypic variation, etc. Registration is now open at http://www.icphb2009.univ-rennes1.fr/ , oral and / or poster contributions are welcome. Saint-Malo is a beautiful and well-known medieval city on the NW coast of France (Brittany region). It is visited by thousands of tourists every year due to its historical centre, attractive coasts and magnificent landscapes.
  • Plant Resources, People, Culture and Religion in China - May 19-June 9, 2009, Eastern China
    Study abroad opportunity in China. Through lectures and field trips to famous mountains in eastern China (Huang Shan, Qiyun Shan, Tianmu Shan and adjacent areas), students will gain skills in field botany and knowledge of plant biodiversity and its uses in China. The course enhances cross-cultural exchange during this 3 week program by having students from Zhejiang University join the class and visits to famous Chinese gardens, markets, and museums in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou cities, as well as visits to villages and the Buddhist and Taoist temples in the mountains. Cost is estimated at $1800 and includes: Tuition for 3 credits, Housing: double occupancy dorm or hotel with private bath and air conditioning, All meals, All planned local transportation, cultural site visits, and entry fees, Botanical field trips to: Tianmu Shan, Huang Shan, Qiyun Shan and Xixi Wetland Park, Cultural activities. Please note: International Airfare (approx. $1100), visa costs and personal expenses not included. Apply online at http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu by February 6, 2009 Scholarship information also available online.

  • 9th North American Paleontological Convention - June 21-26, 2009, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
    Proposals for Symposia are due 15 September 2008. The webpage can be found at http://www.uc.edu/geology/faculty/miller.html
  • Molecular Techniques in Plant Science - June 26 - July 16, 2009, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
    This intense lab & lecture course represents a cost-effective and rapid way for grad students and postdocs to come up to speed in molecular approaches in plants, or for people entering the field at any level of their career. This intensive course includes an excellent visiting faculty in addition to the instructors. Course Instructors: Thomas Brutnell, Elizabeth Toby Kellogg, Vivian Irish, Jennifer Normanly
    Speakers include: John Celenza, Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Kevin Folta, Erich Grotewold, Stacey Harmer, Dave Jackson, Georg Jander, Nancy Kerk, Hyo-Jung Kim, Cris Kuhlemeier, Julian Maloof, Kengo Morohashi, Thomas Nuhse, Uta Paszkowski, Jocelyn Rose, Eric Schaller, Ian Sussex, Marja Timmermans, John Vogel and Xuemin “Sam” Wang. Applications due: March 15, 2009http://meetings.cshl.edu/courses/c-plan09.shtml

  • VII International Congress of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology - July 5-10, 2009, Veracruz, Mexico
    ICSEB 7 "Extending the Darwinian Panorama" Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth
    The International Congress of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology (ICSEB) is convened approximately every six years, the last one having being held in Patras, Greece, in 2002. The scope of these congresses is to bring plant, animal, and microbial systematists and evolutionary biologists together to discuss and debate topics of general interest. The focus of this congress, in context of significant historical backdrop, is on modern and forward-looking ideas, concepts, and methods in systematic and evolutionary biology. Due to its location, a strong emphasis will also be placed on understanding biodiversity in Latin America.
    For more information visit: http://www.botanik.univie.ac.at/ICSEB7/

  • Midwest Oak Savanna and Woodland Conference - July 29 - Aug. 1, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH
    The mission of this conference is to promote conservation-based research, planning, management, and education focused on protecting, enhancing, and restoring oak savannas and woodlands in the Midwest. Academia, land stewards, and the conservation community offer informative presentations and research on oak savanna and woodland ecosystems. A look back: 1990’s conferences emphasized development of recovery plans for fragmented oak savanna habitats. Take this opportunity to review those plans’ successes and the lessons learned. A look forward: Updates, new plans, and the future of savannas and woodlands.
    For more information: http://www.aeoned.org/oakcon/

  • The Bee Course - August 31 - Sept 9, 2009, Portal, Arizona
    The Bee Course is a workshop offered for conservation biologists, pollination ecologists and other biologists who want to gain greater knowledge of the systematics and biology of bees. The course objectives are presented in the course announcement, which can be clicked on below. Also available is the application form for the 2009 course, which will be held at the Southwestern Research Station, Portal, Arizona. For more information, visit: http://research.amnh.org/invertzoo/beecourse/

  • 2nd Northeastern Weed Science Society Noxious & Invasive Vegetation Management Short Course - Sept. 21-25, 2009, Harrisburg, PA
    This event is a not-for-profit activity of the Northeastern Weed Science Society and is sponsored in part by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service. To cover anticipated expenses and course training materials the course tuition will be $400.00 for a 4.0 day terrestrial course and $150.00 for a 1.0 day aquatic course or a discounted $500.00 for those individuals interested in staying for the entire event. Students will need to cover travel, lodging and some meal expenses. The course is limited to the first 75 pre-registered applicants for the terrestrial portion of the course and the first 75 pre-registered applicants for the one day aquatic. Pre-registration is required to attend this course and should be submitted before June. More information is available at http://www.newss.org

  • VIIth INTERNATIONAL ETHNOBOTANY SYMPOSIO - Sept., 21-27, 2009, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
    Organizers: The University for Peace Foundation, Costa Rica
    Open discussions, Papers, Communications, Poster Sessions on: Ethnobotany Disciplines: Phytochemistry, Ethnomedicine, Pharmacognosy, Plant Genome, Numerical (Fibonacci Series) Phyllotaxonomy; Plant Domestication,  Crops of the Future. Contact and Registrations: Ronald Chaves; simposio@ice.co.cr
  • EMBO Conference Series on Morphogenesis and Dynamics of Multicellular Systems - Oct. 2-6, 2009, Heidelberg, Germany
    The aim of this meeting is to bring together researchers addressing the role of collective cell behaviour in generating complex biological form. The number of researchers investigating such issues is rapidly increasing and we feel that there is a need to exchange knowledge in a specialised meeting. We are particularly keen to incorporate cutting-edge, imaging, biophysical and computational approaches that will drive the field in new directions. Registration and abstract deadline: 31 July 2009. We have a reduced registration fee for PhD students.Please check the conference website for more information. http://www.embl.de/conferences/morphogenesis/2009
  • National Science Foundation-IGERT funding available for graduate studies in Tibetan Ethnobotany at the Missouri Botanical Garden -Fall 2009
    Enrolling autumn 2009 in associated doctoral programs at Washington University or University of Missouri, St Louis (NSF funds US citizens only)
    For further information contact: Dr. Jan Salick, Senior Curator of Ethnobotany, Missouri Botanical Garden, jan.salick@mobot.org

  • The 9th International Congress on Plant Molecular Biology - October 25-30, 2009, St. Louis, Missouri
    The 9th International Congress on Plant Molecular Biology returns to the United States this year and convenes researchers responsible for creating dialogue on acquiring fuel from plants, reducing the need for expensive fertilizers and silencing genes for crop improvement. Scheduled from October 25-30 in St. Louis, this five-day symposium will bring together leading scientists from Europe, Australia and North America to chronicle the advances in plant molecular biology and discuss global issues affecting society. Growing population and the depletion of natural resources is a serious concern. It has become imperative to rely on plant research for creating sustainable communities, increasing food production and finding solutions to environmental problems. The goal of the 2009 IPMB Congress is to share crucial information from the latest plant molecular biology research and give participants the means for discussing innovative methods to solve problems facing the world. Speakers plan to address a broad range of topics from agricultural productivity and phytotherapy for human health to generating biofuels - further reinforcing the important role plants have in global sustainable economic development. Visit www.ipmb2009.org for details.

  • Fourth Global Summit on Aromatic and Medicinal Plants - December 1-5, 2009, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
    Theme of the summit will be "Herbal Medicine in Health Care." For more information visit: www.gosmap.in

  • Seed Ecology III, the Third International Society for Seed Science Meeting on Seeds and the Environment - June 20-24, 2010, Salt Lake City, Utah
    For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.seedecology3.org
    If you think you might be interested in attending, please send a quick note to: admin@seedecology3.org Your response will help us with our planning, and it also will place your name on an email list to receive further updates as they become available.

  • The Biology of Fungi - 9th International Mycological Congress, August 1-6, 2010, Edinburgh, UK
    Proposals are invited for symposia and workshops within the specified scientific themes of the congress. Proposals should be addressed to the relevant theme chair by 15 April 2009 according to the guidelines in the IMC9 website. Call for Papers: Abstracts for oral and poster presentation at the Congress are requested by 9 April 2010. IMC9 will be held in the outstanding venues of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre and the Usher Hall in the centre of the city. Both have excellent facilities for up to 2,500 delegates and are 5 minutes walk away from each other. IMC9 is hosted by the British Mycological Society. For further information, information on submitting proposals and news of jobs and studentships visit: www.imc9.info or contact Nina Cosgrove

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