71st MIDWEST FISH AND WILDLIFE CONFERENCE
DECEMBER 12-15, 2010 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN
CALL FOR SYMPOSIA TOPICS
Deadline: April 2, 2010
Proposals for symposium topics are invited for the 71st Annual Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. Topics would ideally involve fisheries, wildlife, and forestry papers as they relate to management of landscapes, watersheds, habitats, and organisms. Papers should be technical in nature and focus on topics of fish and wildlife science, management, education, or policy. Symposia are usually a half day (8-10 papers); however, requests for a full day (18-20 papers) will be considered depending on available space. Presentations should be 20 minutes in length, which includes time for introduction and questions. Below are symposia proposals that we have already received.
Symposia Topics that are currently being developed:
· Cool water fisheries management
· Human dimensions of fish and wildlife
· Effects of climate change on wildlife and fisheries
· Recent findings on the effects of lead in hunting and fishing
· Shallow lake ecology and management
· The advantages and challenges of long-term research in wildlife ecology
· Ongoing and emerging issues in wildlife health and disease
· Resource selection: New technology, changing analytical approaches, and benefits to wildlife management
· Monitoring medium-sized carnivores in the Lake Superior basin
· Trout and trout anglers
Responsibilities of Session Organizers: Organizers are responsible for coordinating with Symposium chair, planning their sessions, selecting instructors/presenters, and coordinating their participation. Organizers should plan on moderating their sessions and ensuring the presenters and session proposal meet all deadlines. Final session agenda and speaker list will be due by August 1, 2010.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals should be brief and must the following information:
1. Preferred session length (half or full day)
2. Session title
3. Organizer(s) (name, affiliation, city, state/province)
4. Contact information for the person responsible for the session (name, address, telephone, fax, and e-mail)
5. A detailed description of the session including a list of proposed topics and speakers (if possible)
Email the proposal to Lou Cornicelli ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for wildlife-related topics or Patrick Schmalz ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for fisheries-related topics. A notice of receipt will be sent by e-mail. Applicants will be notified whether their proposals have been accepted or not by April 16, 2010. General questions regarding the Symposia can be directed to Lou Cornicelli.
