Printable PDFFirst Call for Symposium, Organized Oral Session, and Workshop Proposals

This is the first call for submission of proposals for symposia, organized oral sessions, and workshops for the 63rd Annual Meeting of SRM, being held jointly with the 50th Annual Meeting of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). Following are criteria for these events: Symposia provide scientific focal points to the annual meeting. They often cover topics of high or broad interest. Symposia contain presentations devoted to synthesis, as well as opportunities for discussion. It is expected that symposia will be published in some manner. Proposals for symposia will be peer-reviewed. In considering proposals, please take into account that a keynote joint SRM and WSSA symposium on invasives have already been scheduled.

Organized oral sessions spotlight certain topics. Like symposia, speakers are arranged by the organizer. These sessions differ from symposia by either addressing subjects that have less scientific interest, lack an emphasis on synthesis, or when there is no intent to publish the proceedings. Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Committee. Workshops tend to be hands-on sessions that emphasize the exchange of ideas and the demonstration or application of skills pertaining to rangeland management. Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Committee.

Proposals for symposia, organized oral sessions, and workshops are due by May 1, 2009.

Proposals should include:

• Type of event - symposium, organized oral session, workshop.
• Title of event.
• Name and contact information of the organizer.
• Time needed (e.g., half day).
• Names of presenters (if known).
• Brief explanation of the topic's importance and intended audience.
• Proposals for symposia should also include the name and type of intended proceedings outlet; e.g., peer-reviewed or not, printed or on-line.

Proposals must be e-mailed to Dennis Child, dennisc@warnercnr.colostate.edu.

Questions regarding SRM symposia, organized oral sessions, and workshops can be addressed by Dr. Child or any other of the Program Committee Co-Chairs:

John Mitchell, johnm@lamar.colostate.edu
Rita Beard, rita_beard@nps.gov
Dave Wheeler, dlwheeler@fs.fed.us