[Culture_aglist] FW: [Idgec-ipo] FW: Call for Papers - 2nd International Young Scientists' Conference

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FYI, again, this time about a major conference organized by START:

 

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From: Katarina Trojnar [mailto:ktrojnar at agu.org] 
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Subject: Call for Papers - 2nd International Young Scientists' Conference

2nd International Young Scientists' Global Change Conference

7-8 November 2006

Beijing China

 

The International Young Scientists' Global Change Conference offers a
prestigious platform for young scientists to present their research findings
to leading scientists in the field. It is intended to stimulate competition,
encourage excellence, reward outstanding performance and foster the
development of personal and institutional networks. The conference precedes
the Earth System Science Partnership's Open Science Conference, Global
Environmental Change: Regional Challenges (November 9-12, 2006, Beijing
International Conference Center) and it is expected that all the young
scientists will participate in the Open Science Conference.

Awards will be granted for most outstanding contributions in both paper and
poster categories and awardees will be invited to present their research to
the Open Science Conference. Distinguished invited keynote speakers will
give plenary presentations. Sessions will be chaired by leading members of
the global change research community. The conference is endorsed by the
Earth System Science Partnership and is being organized by START, the global
change SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training.

Global environmental change refers to change occurring in the interactive
physical, chemical and biological processes that regulate the earth system,
the role of human activities influencing such
change and its societal consequences. Global environmental change includes
both (i) environmental changes which impact the functioning of a global
system and (ii) localized environmental changes whose cumulative impacts are
widespread or which impact a significant fraction of a global resource.  The
former, termed systematic global change, is exemplified by the effects of
greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate system and of ozone-depleting
substances on the stratosphere.  The later, termed cumulative global change,
is exemplified by widespread localized problems such as groundwater
depletion, deforestation and species extinction that may affect a large
portion of the world's groundwater supply, forests or biological diversity.

Call for Papers

Submissions of papers are invited from young scientists (age 35 years or
less) on physical, biological and human aspects of global change. Papers
utilizing interdisciplinary approaches that address the earth system are
encouraged. Selection shall be on the basis of scientific excellence, taking
into account the need to achieve a thematic and regional balance. Applicants
must be the principal author on the submitted paper. Participants will be
notified at time of selection if they have been selected for a paper or
poster presentation. Authors will be encouraged to publish their presented
material in international journals. All presenters of posters will be given
the opportunity to make a 2-minute oral presentation.

Expressions of Interest
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a preliminary Expression of
Interest form by Tuesday, November 15, 2005 to facilitate conference
organization, ensure relevancy to the conference topic and receive
application instructions.

Applications
Conference applications are due on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Applications
consist of: a) an application form, b) an abstract (not to exceed 300 words)
and c) a short curriculum vitae.

Expression of Interest Forms and Application Instructions are available
through the START website (www.start.org) or through the Conference
organizers at: ysc at agu.org. The language of the conference is English. All
inquires and submissions must be made electronically to Conference
organizers at: ysc at agu.org.

Notification of acceptance will be received by the end of June 2006.
Additional information including details about the conference arrangements,
venue and scientific programme will be provided at that time to
participants.


Costs

Wherever possible, those having papers/posters accepted will have their full
costs covered. Depending on funds available, participants from developed
countries may be required to cover some portion of their expenses.

Venue

The conference will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center
in conjunction with the ensuing Earth System Science Partnership's Open
Science Conference. It is expected that accommodation will be provided
within the Center.

Deadlines

Expression of interest form:                     15 November 2005
Abstract submission:                            01 March 2006
Notice of acceptance:                              30 June 2006
Registration form deadline:                 15 July 2006

Sponsors

The conference is being organized by START on behalf of the ESSP.  The
Chinese Meteorological Administration is serving as local host with the
START Temperate East Asia Regional Center assisting with local organization.
Sponsorship by other international global change programmes is pending.

Conference programme

Sun, 5 Nov:          Registration and welcome reception
Mon, 6 Nov:           Conference excursion
Tue, 7 Nov:         Opening and Conference Day 1
Wed, 8 Nov: Conference Day 2, closing ceremony, dinner and awards

Information

Questions should be directed to Ms. Amy Freise via the Conference email
(ysc at agu.org).  All application and conference information will be posted as
it becomes available on the START website (www.start.org).  Information on
the Open Science Conference is available on its website
(http://www.essp.org/essp/ESSP2006/).

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Katarina Trojnar
Programme Associate
International START Secretariat
2000 Florida Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.462.2213
Fax: 202.457.5859
www.start.org

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