Call for abstracts: APECS International Online Conference - Conference Date: 18 May 2016, 08:00-23:00 GMT
- Event Format: Online conference (webinar)
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 April 2016
- Submit Abstracts HERE
Abstracts are now being accepted for the APECS International Online Conference, "Polar Sciences: Through New Eyes" which is scheduled to take place on 18 May 2016. Talks are maximum 12 minutes long, with 3 minutes for questions. This conference will encourage scientific dialogues between early career scientist from multiple disciplines and backgrounds, with presentations on new research perspectives from a range of research fields. With increased attention on the changing polar environment and the future challenges this will bring, this conference aims to convey the broad range of new research currently being conducted internationally. Early career researchers are well placed to present new developments in their own fields through "new eyes," while the conference provides an opportunity for those in the audience to gain exposure to a range of new techniques, methods, questions and themes. All polar researchers are invited to share their current research findings, but we particularly encourage the submission of abstracts by early career scientists, so they can gain invaluable experience presenting their research projects to the public. There will be a $300 prize given for best presentation at this conference which has been donated by APECS. Session Themes Biological – marine/freshwater/terrestrial Geological/Environmental/terrestrial cryospheric environments Atmospherics/Climatology Oceanography/Sea-ice Cultural/Historical/Policy/Education
To submit an abstract, fill in the form at this link Abstract submission guidelines: - All abstracts will be written in English.
- State which session you want your abstract to be submitted to (refer to sessions available above)
- Include a short title which summarises your presentation
- Abstract must be limited to 300 words
- Include your name and any other authors involved in this presentation
- Include your institution and your additional author institutions
- State which country and time zone you will be presenting from, so that we can find a sensible time slot for your presentation
Abstract must be submitted online or emailed to Rachel Downey (rachel.v.downey@gmail.com) by 18 April 2016. Selected speakers will be notified by email at the latest on 25 April 2016. The APECS International Online Conference will be using GoToWebinar platform (so you can enjoy the conference behind your desk or from your couch!).
More info will be posted in the coming weeks on the APECS website. | 
