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SECOND CIRCULAR AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
May 12-13, 2011
Tartu, Estonia
Doctoral student conference
Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology
Keynote speakers: David Wardle (Sweden) David J Siveter (UK) Camille Parmesan (USA) Martin Zobel (Estonia)
Organized by:
BACKGROUND
The organizers are happy to invite doctoral students of earth sciences and ecology from Estonia and abroad to present their original research. The conference title "Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology" refers to the doctoral students as our future scientists as well as to the novel ideas and methods presented at this conference. Doctoral students' conference is special for other reasons too - it is organized and held only by PhD students.
STUDENT COMMITTEE
Kadri Koorem - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Inga Hiiesalu - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Sergei Põlme - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Elo Rasmann - Department of Zoology, University of Tartu Karin Truuver - Department of Geology, University of Tartu Tuuli Kauer - Institute of Ecology, Tallinn University
ADVISING COMMITTEE
Meelis Pärtel - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Ülo Mander - Department of Geography, University of Tartu Kalle Kirsimäe - Department of Geology, University of Tartu Toomas Tammaru - Department of Zoology, University of Tartu Tiiu Koff - Institute of Ecology, Tallinn University Alvar Soesoo - Institute of Geology, Tallinn University of Technology Hardi Tullus - Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences
INVITED SPEAKERS
David A. Wardle - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden “Long term drivers of aboveground-belowground linkages: evidence from islands, chronosequences and invaders” David J. Siveter - University of Leicester, UK “Exeptionally preserved fossils: window on the evolution of life” Camille Parmesan - University of Texas, USA The title of the talk will be specified Martin Zobel - University of Tartu, Estonia “Plant ecologist’s view on mycorrhizal symbiosis”
VENUE
Dorpat Conference Centre, Tartu, Estonia
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Registration: May 11 evening - May 12 morning, 2011. Scientific sessions: May 12-13. The scientific program will consist of invited lectures, oral presentations and poster presentations. Conference dinner May 12 evening. Excursion on May 14.
CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence (including registration, abstract submission and application for sponsorship) should be addressed to the Conference Secretariat: Kadri Koorem Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences Department of Botany 40 Lai St 51005, Tartu, Estonia Phone: +372 737 6263 Fax: (+372) 737 6222 E-mail: [email protected] Inga Hiiesalu Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences Department of Botany 40 Lai St 51005, Tartu, Estonia Phone: +372 737 6263 Fax: (+372) 737 6222 e-mail: [email protected]
CONFERENCE TOPICS
Novel research on the following fields are welcome: Plant ecology Mycology Botany Ecophysiology Zoology Hydrobiology Animal ecology Geoinformatics Cartography Human geography Regional planning Physical geography Landscape ecology Geology Paleoecology Nature conservation Forestry Agriculture
REGISTRATION
The Conference is open to everyone and free of charge. Please send all details in the attached registration form to the Conference Secretariat ([email protected] or [email protected]) before March 28 if it includes abstract submission or before April 29 for late registration.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Organizers may provide full or partial financial support for doctoral students that covers travel and/or accommodation costs on a competitive basis. Applicants should have an accepted abstract for oral or poster presentation. Request for funding should be indicated on the registration form.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstracts are accepted for oral or poster presentation. Please indicate your preference when submitting. Please send the abstract to the Conference Secretariat ([email protected] or [email protected]).The deadline for abstract submission is March 28. Abstract format: Abstract is limited to one A4-size page, text only without any figures or tables. Top, bottom, left, and right margins 25 mm. Presentation: Oral/Poster (choose appropriate). Times font, 14 pt. Title: Upper and lower case, left justified, Times font, 14 pt, bold. Author names: Upper and lower case, left justified, first name first, surname last, Times font, 12pt. Underline the name of the presenter. Affiliations: Upper and lower case, left justified, Times font, 10 pt. Numbered superscripts should be used to indicate the affiliation of each contributor. E-mail address can be added in parentheses at the end of the corresponding contributor’s affiliation. Main text: Single-spaced text, Times 10 pt font, no section headings. Length: maximum 300 words.
IMPORTANT DATES Registration opens Jan 31 Abstract submission opens Jan 31 Abstract submission closes Mar 28 Decision on abstracts and funding Apr 15 Late registration closes Apr 29
ACCOMMODATION
If you wish organizers to book you a room, indicate so on the registration form. If you wish to make a reservation on your own, a list of hotels in Tartu can be found at http://www.visittartu.com/tartu-citytourism-information/accommodation-in-ta rtu/hotels-in-tartu
TRAVEL GUIDELINES
Tartu can be reached by plane; train or bus from Tallinn or Riga. Tartu airport: www.tartu-airport.ee/eng Tallinn airport: www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng Bus transportation: www.bussireisid.ee Information about Tartu city: http://www.tartu.ee/?lang_id=2
Doctoral student conference
REGISTRATION FORM
Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology
May 12-13, 2011. Tartu, Estonia Please return registration form by March 28th for oral or poster presentation or by April 29th for late registration. Please print in ink or type. Form can be sent via email: [email protected] or [email protected]
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last name First name Affiliation Position E-mail address Mailing address Country ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. …………………………………..
CONFERENCE
I will participate in the following events Conference May 12 Coffee and lunch breaks May 12 Conference dinner May 12 Conference May 13 Coffee and lunch breaks May 13 Post-conference trip May 14 Yes
Special dietary requirements:....................................................................................... Preferred presentation (oral/poster): ………….. Study topic (e.g plant ecology) …………............
HOUSING
I will need a room booked by organizers Tartu hotel (www.tartuhotell.ee) single: 26 eur, double: 40 eur Hotel Dorpat (www.dorpat.ee) Single: 41 eur, double 53 eur Tartu hostel (www.tartuhostel.eu) Single 20 eur, double 30 eur Additional housing opportunities can be found at: http://www.visittartu.com/tartu-city-tourism-information/accommodation-in-ta rtu/hotels-in-tartu One place in double room (if you have a
preference who you would like to share a room with, write the name also)
Single
Date for check-in
Date for check-out
SPONSORSHIP
I would like to apply for financial support for Travel costs Housing costs Yes Approximate cost (in euros)
May 12-13, 2011
Tartu, Estonia
Doctoral student conference
Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology
Keynote speakers: David Wardle (Sweden) David J Siveter (UK) Camille Parmesan (USA) Martin Zobel (Estonia)
Organized by:
BACKGROUND
The organizers are happy to invite doctoral students of earth sciences and ecology from Estonia and abroad to present their original research. The conference title "Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology" refers to the doctoral students as our future scientists as well as to the novel ideas and methods presented at this conference. Doctoral students' conference is special for other reasons too - it is organized and held only by PhD students.
STUDENT COMMITTEE
Kadri Koorem - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Inga Hiiesalu - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Sergei Põlme - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Elo Rasmann - Department of Zoology, University of Tartu Karin Truuver - Department of Geology, University of Tartu Tuuli Kauer - Institute of Ecology, Tallinn University
ADVISING COMMITTEE
Meelis Pärtel - Department of Botany, University of Tartu Ülo Mander - Department of Geography, University of Tartu Kalle Kirsimäe - Department of Geology, University of Tartu Toomas Tammaru - Department of Zoology, University of Tartu Tiiu Koff - Institute of Ecology, Tallinn University Alvar Soesoo - Institute of Geology, Tallinn University of Technology Hardi Tullus - Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences
INVITED SPEAKERS
David A. Wardle - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden “Long term drivers of aboveground-belowground linkages: evidence from islands, chronosequences and invaders” David J. Siveter - University of Leicester, UK “Exeptionally preserved fossils: window on the evolution of life” Camille Parmesan - University of Texas, USA The title of the talk will be specified Martin Zobel - University of Tartu, Estonia “Plant ecologist’s view on mycorrhizal symbiosis”
VENUE
Dorpat Conference Centre, Tartu, Estonia
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Registration: May 11 evening - May 12 morning, 2011. Scientific sessions: May 12-13. The scientific program will consist of invited lectures, oral presentations and poster presentations. Conference dinner May 12 evening. Excursion on May 14.
CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence (including registration, abstract submission and application for sponsorship) should be addressed to the Conference Secretariat: Kadri Koorem Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences Department of Botany 40 Lai St 51005, Tartu, Estonia Phone: +372 737 6263 Fax: (+372) 737 6222 E-mail: [email protected] Inga Hiiesalu Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences Department of Botany 40 Lai St 51005, Tartu, Estonia Phone: +372 737 6263 Fax: (+372) 737 6222 e-mail: [email protected]
CONFERENCE TOPICS
Novel research on the following fields are welcome: Plant ecology Mycology Botany Ecophysiology Zoology Hydrobiology Animal ecology Geoinformatics Cartography Human geography Regional planning Physical geography Landscape ecology Geology Paleoecology Nature conservation Forestry Agriculture
REGISTRATION
The Conference is open to everyone and free of charge. Please send all details in the attached registration form to the Conference Secretariat ([email protected] or [email protected]) before March 28 if it includes abstract submission or before April 29 for late registration.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Organizers may provide full or partial financial support for doctoral students that covers travel and/or accommodation costs on a competitive basis. Applicants should have an accepted abstract for oral or poster presentation. Request for funding should be indicated on the registration form.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstracts are accepted for oral or poster presentation. Please indicate your preference when submitting. Please send the abstract to the Conference Secretariat ([email protected] or [email protected]).The deadline for abstract submission is March 28. Abstract format: Abstract is limited to one A4-size page, text only without any figures or tables. Top, bottom, left, and right margins 25 mm. Presentation: Oral/Poster (choose appropriate). Times font, 14 pt. Title: Upper and lower case, left justified, Times font, 14 pt, bold. Author names: Upper and lower case, left justified, first name first, surname last, Times font, 12pt. Underline the name of the presenter. Affiliations: Upper and lower case, left justified, Times font, 10 pt. Numbered superscripts should be used to indicate the affiliation of each contributor. E-mail address can be added in parentheses at the end of the corresponding contributor’s affiliation. Main text: Single-spaced text, Times 10 pt font, no section headings. Length: maximum 300 words.
IMPORTANT DATES Registration opens Jan 31 Abstract submission opens Jan 31 Abstract submission closes Mar 28 Decision on abstracts and funding Apr 15 Late registration closes Apr 29
ACCOMMODATION
If you wish organizers to book you a room, indicate so on the registration form. If you wish to make a reservation on your own, a list of hotels in Tartu can be found at http://www.visittartu.com/tartu-citytourism-information/accommodation-in-ta rtu/hotels-in-tartu
TRAVEL GUIDELINES
Tartu can be reached by plane; train or bus from Tallinn or Riga. Tartu airport: www.tartu-airport.ee/eng Tallinn airport: www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng Bus transportation: www.bussireisid.ee Information about Tartu city: http://www.tartu.ee/?lang_id=2
Doctoral student conference
REGISTRATION FORM
Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology
May 12-13, 2011. Tartu, Estonia Please return registration form by March 28th for oral or poster presentation or by April 29th for late registration. Please print in ink or type. Form can be sent via email: [email protected] or [email protected]
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last name First name Affiliation Position E-mail address Mailing address Country ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. ………………………………….. …………………………………..
CONFERENCE
I will participate in the following events Conference May 12 Coffee and lunch breaks May 12 Conference dinner May 12 Conference May 13 Coffee and lunch breaks May 13 Post-conference trip May 14 Yes
Special dietary requirements:....................................................................................... Preferred presentation (oral/poster): ………….. Study topic (e.g plant ecology) …………............
HOUSING
I will need a room booked by organizers Tartu hotel (www.tartuhotell.ee) single: 26 eur, double: 40 eur Hotel Dorpat (www.dorpat.ee) Single: 41 eur, double 53 eur Tartu hostel (www.tartuhostel.eu) Single 20 eur, double 30 eur Additional housing opportunities can be found at: http://www.visittartu.com/tartu-city-tourism-information/accommodation-in-ta rtu/hotels-in-tartu One place in double room (if you have a
preference who you would like to share a room with, write the name also)
Single
Date for check-in
Date for check-out
SPONSORSHIP
I would like to apply for financial support for Travel costs Housing costs Yes Approximate cost (in euros)
