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Please join us for the annual Acadia National Park Science Symposium on Saturday, October 20th, 8:45-4:30!
The symposium will provide a forum to hear about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists, students, park staff, and others working in a range of fields.
Sessions include: Engaging students in science education and research at Acadia National Park Managing Success: Using science to preserve resources and protect visitor experience at Acadia National Park Science informing a second century of stewardship in national parks Poster sessions open to anyone doing research in the region
Registration Deadline - Registration will close October 2.
Posters - Participants are invited to present posters describing their research at the Acadia National Park Science Symposium. We welcome and encourage posters from a wide range of disciplines, including natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. Please note that the title, authors, and abstract must be included in your registration.
Poster guidelines - Our stands can accommodate posters up to 41 inches wide and 41 inches tall. We can accommodate a limited number of audio-visual equipment associated with posters. Please note this on your registration. We will provide pins for mounting posters at the symposium.
Questions - For more information, contact Emma Albee at ealbee@schoodicinstitute.org.
K-12 teachers may receive a certificate for 7 CONTACT HOURS if they attend the full day of the conference. Certificates are available upon request. Teachers should check in at registration and pick up their certificate at the end of the day. More information will be available at the registration table on Oct 20.
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park Schoodic Institute promotes scientific literacy and environmental stewardship through research and learning for all ages.
National Park Service, Acadia National Park The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
College of the Atlantic College of the Atlantic is premised on the belief that education should go beyond understanding the world as it is to enabling students to actively shape the future. A leader in experiential learning and environmental stewardship, COA was named the #1 Green College in the U.S. by The Princeton Review and the Sierra Club in 2016 and 2017. Every COA student designs their own major in human ecologywhich integrates knowledge from across academic disciplines and seeks to understand and improve the relationships between humans and their natural, built, and social environmentsand sets their own path toward a degree. Learn more at coa.edu.
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