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2009 GSA Annual Meeting & Exposition • 18–21 October |
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From Volcanoes to Vineyards:
Living with Dynamic Landscapes
Oregon Convention Center (OCC)
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232, USA
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| This special Annual Meeting issue reflects the extraordinary breadth of professional opportunities that more than 6,000 of your colleagues will be enjoying this year in Portland. We hope you are one of them, because our science has never been more relevant or exciting. If you can't make it to the meeting, please browse this issue to learn about the myriad ways that GSA is bringing scientists together. Then won’t you make a note to join us next year? — Melissa Cummiskey, GSA Meetings Director
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Special Events & Highlights |
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Presidential Address & Awards Ceremony
OCC, Portland Ballroom 251/258
Sat., 17 Oct., 7–9 p.m., with reception to follow
Please join us for Jean M. Bahr's Presidential Address, "O Brave New World — Geoscientists in an Emerging Green Economy," followed by GSA's 2009 awards presentations, citations, and responses.
2009 GSA Gold Medal Lectures
OCC, Portland Ballroom 254
Sun., 18 Oct., 5–7 p.m.
Hear from three of the best and brightest in your profession! GSA's 2009 Penrose, Day, and Donath medalists will give brief talks on their scientific careers. Priceless inspiration; tickets not required.
L.A. Theatre Works: The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial
ONE NIGHT ONLY! You're invited to the grand finale of Darwin Day — the L.A. Theatre Works production of "The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial," starring Edward Asner, John Heard, Jerry Hardin, and many other fine actors. Download the poster and share the excitement!
[ learn more | download poster ]
Town Hall Meetings
• GSA Geophysics Division Town Hall Meeting: Tectonomagmatic Research Targets in the Gulf of Mexico Region
OCC, Room E143/144
18 Oct., 4–5:30 p.m.
• GSA Geoinformatics Division Town Hall and Business Meeting
OCC, Room B117/118/119
19 Oct., 5:45–7:45 p.m.
• EarthScope Town Hall (Cosponsored by the National Science Foundation*)
OCC, Room D137/138
19 Oct., 6–8 p.m.
• National Science Foundation Division of Earth Sciences Town Hall Meeting*
OCC, Room E145
20 Oct., 5:30–7 p.m.
• GSA Global Geoscience Initiative Town Hall Meeting
OCC, Room B116
20 Oct., 6–8 p.m.
*Representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will be on-hand at the annual meeting. Have an impact on future NSF research programs — Talk to Program Officers, attend the NSF Town Hall meetings, and walk along NSF street in the Exhibit Hall.
Especially for Students
Find inspiration & employment opportunities, catch up with friends & colleagues, and enjoy FREE food & drinks!
[ download student flyer | see sample student schedule ]
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology (MGPV) Division Organizational Meeting
OCC, Room E143/144
Mon., 19 Oct., 6 p.m.
[ learn more ]
Exhibits
OCC, Exhibit Halls C/D
Wow! More than 200 exhibitors will be on-hand this year, supporting the meeting and interested in meeting you. Be sure to stop by the Exhibits Opening & Welcome Reception on Sunday night, 7–9 p.m. to get a first look at the booths and enjoy a complimentary beverage.
[ learn more | see Exhibit Hall map ]
GSA Foundation’s 10th Silent Auction
OCC, Exhibit Halls C/D, GSA Headquarters Area
Come to browse our donated auction items, and we're sure you'll want to place a bid! We have geologic books, geologic specimens, field gear, photos, jewelry, and much more.
[ learn more ]
A Big THANK-YOU to the 2009 GSA Annual Meeting & Exposition Sponsors!
Your sponsorship supports a 121-year tradition of serving science and the profession. Thanks for investing in the growth of current and future leaders in the geoscience community.
[ learn more ]
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Information for Presenters |
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Upload Your Presentation before the Meeting
Deadline: Thursday, 15 Oct., 11:59 p.m. (EDT)
If you need to withdraw your presentation, you can also do it via this link.
[ upload talk ]
Upload Your Poster — Have it Printed & Ready at the Meeting
Deadline: Wednesday, 14 Oct., 11:59 p.m. (EDT)
Use DPi Printing's online service and then pick up your poster in the Exhibit Hall in Portland.
[ learn more | upload poster ]
Speaker Ready Room
OCC, Room A103/104
Please be sure to test your presentation in the Speaker Ready Room the day before your scheduled talk time.
Hours
Friday, 16 Oct., 3–6 p.m.
Saturday, 17 Oct., 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday–Tuesday, 18–20 Oct., 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 21 Oct., 6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Still Have Questions?
Whether you are giving an oral or poster presentation, you’ll find answers on our Presenter Information Page.
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Registration & Membership |
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Registration
OCC, Lobby C
You can register anytime before or during the meeting, either online or at the Registration Desk on-site.
[ register ]
Already Registered?
Please pick up your badge and program book at the Advanced Registration Desk in Lobby C.
Haven't Decided Yet Whether to Attend?
Have a look at our "Top 10" video for reasons to attend GSA-Portland.
[ watch video ]
Do You Have Colleagues or Classmates Who Aren’t GSA Members?
Spread the word — Newcomers who join now or at the annual meeting get an extended membership through December 2010, plus annual meeting registration at the member rate. Join on-site at the meeting registration desk or the membership booth in the Exhibit Hall.
Renew Your GSA Membership at the Annual Meeting & Save 15% on Dues
[ learn more ]
Student Travel Grants
GSA has awarded 361 student travel grants for this year's meeting! Attendee donations, funds from the GSA Foundation and a USGS Grant, and some GSA Section contributions have created an impressive grant fund of $27,009, all to help students attend the meeting. Thanks to everyone who donated in support of the next generation of geoscientists!
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Government Affairs |
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Congressional Science Fellows Panel Discussion and Reception
Hilton, Broadway Room 1
Tues., 20 Oct., 5:30–7 p.m.
Meet former GSA-USGS Congressional Science Fellows and learn about their experiences on Capitol Hill and opportunities for working at the interface between geoscience and public policy. A panel discussion will be followed by a reception; refreshments provided.
Be the Next Congressional Science Fellow!
Applications are now being accepted. Deadline: 1 Feb. 2010.
[ learn more ]
Geoscience Legislation in Congress
OCC, Room C124
Sun., 18 Oct., 12:15–1:15 p.m.
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed landmark legislation on energy and climate change by a seven-vote margin (219–212). What will be the fate of energy and climate change legislation in the Senate? What are key geoscience provisions in this and other legislation? How can you make a difference? Learn about Geosciences Congressional Visits Day, GSA's congressional testimony, and other ways to communicate with Congress.
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Logistics
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Map Your Meeting with Our Personal Scheduler
The Personal Scheduler is designed so that you can easily browse all events at the meeting, create your own schedule, check it for conflicts, record notes, and download it to your PDA or other mobile device or print for easy reference.
Download the Annual Meeting Program Book
Here's another convenient way to get a head start on planning your on-site activities!
[ learn more ]
MAX Light Rail
Heavy Use Expected Sunday, 18 October
There will be a March for the Public Option rally in downtown Portland on Sun., 18 Oct., from noon to 3 p.m. Please expect light rail ridership before & after this event to be much heavier than usual.
MAX Adds Green Route
Trimet's MAX Light Rail has added a new green line for greater convenience, including a direct trip from the OCC to Portland State University.
[ view new map ]
Speaking of Green...
GSA has put together several ways to help make this meeting greener than ever, including an option to help you offset your annual meeting carbon footprint.
[ learn more | calculate your carbon offset ]
Portland Weather
Check out the 10-day weather forecast!
[ go to weather.com ]
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Education & Outreach
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E&O RECEPTIONS
Welcome Reception for Two-Year College Geoscience Faculty
Doubletree–Lloyd Center, Mount St. Helens Room
Sat., 17 Oct., 4–5 p.m.
Meet with the GSA Education Committee and help GSA learn how to better support faculty at two-year colleges.
Geoscience Educators Social Reception
Doubletree–Lloyd Center, Mount Hood and Mount Bachelor Rooms
Sat., 17 Oct., 5–7 p.m.
You're invited to our annual forum for socializing, sharing ideas, and meeting other geoscience education community members.
Diversity in the Geosciences Reception
Hilton, Forum Suite
Tues., 20 Oct., 5:30–7:30 p.m.
This informal forum is cosponsored by the GSA Committee on Diversity in the Geosciences, the NSF's Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG) Program, and Friends & Colleagues of Dr. Lou Fernandez.
MENTOR PROGRAMS
[ view full program descriptions ]
Women in Geology
OCC, Oregon Ballroom 203
Sun., 18 Oct., noon–1:30 p.m.
Geology in Government
OCC, Oregon Ballroom 201
Mon., 19 Oct., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Geology in Industry
OCC, Oregon Ballroom 201
Tues., 20 Oct., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
INFORMATION SESSION
Bighorn Basin Field Trip
OCC, Room F149
Tues., 20 Oct., 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Come learn more about the GSA–ExxonMobil Basin Field Award. This FREE one-week field seminar emphasizes multidisciplinary integrated basin analysis.
GSA Employment Service Center
The Employment Service Center offers FREE résumé service for GSA members. Upload your résumé, view job postings, access job-hunting tools, and schedule an interview online. Additional opportunities will be posted on-site.
[ learn more ]
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Housing
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Housing Update — New Reservations, Changes & Cancellations
New Reservation? Continue to contact Travel Portland, the official GSA Housing Bureau, to check availability and rates:
• Phone: +1-877-678-5263 option 2 or +1-503-275-9293
• Fax: +1-503-275-9782
• E-mail: housing@travelportland
Changes & Cancellations? Tomorrow (Fri., 9 Oct.) is the last day you can contact Travel Portland with housing changes and cancellations; beginning 10 Oct., please notify your assigned hotel directly.
[ learn more ]
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Field Trips & Short Courses |
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Several Field Trips Still Open
Check the GSA Web site to see if a field trip you're interested in is still open, and contact GSA or sign up at the registration desk when you get to Portland.
[ learn more ]
Self-Guided Field Trips
• Explore Portland Geology by Tram, Train & Foot.
• Walls worth walking by: A tour of the South Park Blocks area of downtown Portland
• Portland Brew Pub Map
[ learn more and download ]
Short Courses
Earn continuing education credits (CEUs), learn about cutting-edge topics, and meet like-minded colleagues. Several courses are still open; check for classes now & don't let opportunity pass you by.
[ learn more ]
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Newsroom
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Annual Meeting–Related Press Releases Posted Online
This page will post press releases from GSA as well as from other institutions and organizations.
[ go to online newsroom ]
We're Following Your Blogs!
Bloggers writing from and about the GSA Annual Meeting have posted their links and information on our Web site. Add your blog or just follow along!
[ go to AM blog roll ]
Follow All the Social Media from Our AM Fusion Page
Check our Twitter roll (hashtag #GeoPort), add your comments to the scientific discussion forum, share Portland recommendations, and more.
[ learn more ]
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