Eighth British Columbia Paleontological Symposium
Presented by the Vancouver Paleontological Society,
University of British Columbia, Earth and Ocean Sciences, and
British Columbia Paleontological Alliance
May 15-18, 2009
Call for Posters & Abstracts
The Vancouver Paleontological Society invites you to submit a poster or abstract for the Eighth British Columbia Paleontological Symposium, to be held at the University of British Columbia, May 15-18, 2009.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Gregory Wilson, a specialist on the evolution and ecology of early mammals, University of California, Berkeley, Department of Integrative Biology. Continuing the format of past symposia, the meeting will bring together both the professional and avocational paleontological community.
As well as an engaging line-up of speakers, there will also be field trips, workshops, retail booth and the return of the popular paleontological art show with juried prizes. While the symposium will highlight fossil mammals, we invite talks, posters and displays showcasing all aspects of paleontology, with non-academics especially encouraged to contribute.
Symposium Abstract Volume
There will be a symposium abstract volume published and provided to all registrants. We request that speakers and poster presenters submit abstracts for the publication to the editor (see below). Abstracts can be 1-4 pages (with 1 being standard) in length although exceptions will be made for specific requests.
Abstract contributors are encouraged to include photos and/or diagrams although it should be noted that the abstract volume would be printed in black and white. Documents will not be edited for content but may be reformatted to fit into the volume. Mailing and e-mail address of the author should be included for insertion in the volume.
Deadline for submission of posters and abstracts for publication is April 1st, 2009. Submission of an abstract is mandatory for speakers and poster displays.
About the Vancouver Paleontological Society
The Vancouver Paleontological Society is a non-profit society whose purpose is to promote the science of paleontology through study and education and make contributions to the science through discovery, collection, description, public education and preservation of material for study and posterity.
British Columbia Paleontological Alliance
The Vancouver Paleontological Society is a member of the British Columbia Paleontological Alliance, a union of professional and amateur paleontologists working to advance the science of paleontology. For more information: www.bcfossils.ca
Submitting a Poster - Helpful Hints
What is a poster? A poster is a visual medium to express current results of one's research work on a topic the presenter has chosen to study or to provide an overview of a researched topic. A poster is something that you pin up on a board. The dimension of a poster can vary from 2' x 3' to 4' x 8'. It contains text and figures relevant to one's work. It follows the same pattern as any scientific article that appears in a journal does. One typical format:
Title, Author(s), Affiliation
Summary
Introduction – Reasons behind the work
General information
Geographical location of where the fossils were found
Description and interpretation
Conclusions
References
Dedicate a box to each one of the above categories. Within the box, include the text and figures relevant to the category. Number the boxes in such a way that the reader can follow from one box to the other in a sequence the presenter wishes. The structure of the above framework changes from topic to topic.
Who should do a poster?
Anyone who has an interest in sharing their work and who likes feedback from the audience (or attendees) on their work should consider doing a poster.
What should be considered for a poster?
Any topic that ties in with palaeontology can be considered for a poster.
Why posters?
Written presentations are mechanisms to convey past and recent developments in a field of study essential to the investigator. An effective written presentation is a poster presentation.
How does one make a poster & how should it look?
Most posters are made using a computer, either in a word processing program or PowerPoint. However, you do not have or use a computer to make a poster. Whatever the size of your poster is should be easily ready from 3 to 4 feet away. The same is true for photos, graphs and figures. Ensure they are printed large enough to be clear from a distance. Posters can be full color or black and white.
Good Luck!
Eighth British Columbia Paleontological Symposium
Presented by the Vancouver Paleontological Society,
University of British Columbia, Earth and Ocean Sciences & British Columbia Paleontological Alliance
May 15-18, 2009
Vancouver, BC
PROGRAM:
Fri, May 15, 2009:
5:00 PM Registration Opens
Poster & Fossil Display Set-up
6:00 - 10:00 Walcott Icebreaker
Posters, Fossil Displays & Art Show
Sat, May 16, 2009:
8:30 Registration & Package Pick-Up
9:00 Welcome & Keynote Address
9:45 -4:00 Speaker Program
Posters, Fossil Displays & Art Show
6:00 PM W.R Danner Banquet
Sun, May 17, 2009:
8:30 Registration & Package Pick-Up
9:00 – 3:00 Speaker Program
Posters, Fossil Displays & Art Show
3:00 – 5:00 Community Open House
Junior Paleontologist Workshops & Fossil ID
4:00 – 6:00 Symposium Workshops
Mon, May 18, 2009
9:00 AM Field Trip Departures
Location: University of British Columbia
Deadline for submission of posters and abstracts for publication is April 1st, 2009. Submission of an abstract is mandatory for speakers and poster displays.
Further Information
Posters presentation | Abstract submissions | General Information |
E-mail: fossilhuntress@hotmail.co.uk
