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Special Meeting & Social Function Descriptions

Four Sunday Workshops!

Sunday, October 16 2005, Marriott Norfolk Waterside Convention Center

  1. Scientific Publishing Panel, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Marriott, First Floor Ballroom, Section 2
  2. Current Profiling in Estuaries Using ADCPs, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Marriott, 4th Floor Ballroom, Section 1
  3. Putting Your Science to Work, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Marriott, First Floor Ballroom, Section 2.
  4. Multiparameter, High-Speed Sampling, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Marriott, First Floor Ballroom, Section 1.

Please see the Workshop section for conveners and information on these workshops.

ERF 2005 Opening Plenary and Scientific Awards

Sunday, October 16 2005 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside, First Floor Ballroom

We invite you to the opening event of the ERF 2005 conference! The ERF Scientific Awards, recognizing the best in coastal and estuarine science will be presented. The keynote address, by Dr. Graham Harris is entitled Uncertain future: the science and management of watersheds, estuaries and coastal waters. He is followed by a special presentation by Dr. John Day (The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Coastal Ecosystems and Science in the North Central Gulf of Mexico).

President’s Welcome Reception

Sunday, October 16 • 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside, Third Floor Ballroom

Come meet, eat and drink with the Estuarine Research Federation presidents and the rest of the ERF Governing Board. Celebrate the opening of the 18th biennial conference of the Estuarine Research Federation.

Visions II —ERF Town Meeting

Tuesday, 18 October 2005 • 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Marriott, First Floor Ballroom, Section 3

  • How can the Federation members best fulfill our mission?
  • How will scholarly publication change when open- access to journals becomes a reality?
  • How will changing demographics and the globalization of the science community affect membership trends in scientific societies?
  • What roles should scientific societies or their members play in enhancing the role of science in policy development?

These are some of the questions ERF Governing Board members have been asking themselves during nearly two years of research and discussions as we prepare a new report on the Federation’s future entitled Visions II.??The Governing Board members cordially invite you to attend a town meeting where you will have the opportunity to share your perspectives on the visions, goals and strategies we are formulating in a plan that will guide the Federation’s activities for the next few years. ??Members of the Governing Board and journal leaders will host this meeting. The discussions will take place in small groups in an informal atmosphere. Individual Board members will highlight some of the ideas that they have developed and will welcome your constructive responses. We look forward to exchanging views with all members about these important trends and decisions.

Affiliate Society Meetings

Monday, October 17 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Marriott, First Floor Ballroom, SEERS – Section1, PERS – Section 2, NEERS – Section3, AERS - Section 4, GERS – Section5, CAERS – Section 6.

This year we have set aside a specific time for all of the affiliate society meetings. Plan to attend your region’s meeting to learn what is happening!

Workshop - Modeling Waves and Their Impacts On Nearshore Habitats

Monday, October 17 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
Marriott, Fourth Floor Ballroom, Sections 5-6

See Workshops section for a summary.

ERF Student Career Event

Monday, October 17 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sheraton, Third Floor Ballroom

A long-standing ERF tradition, this event not only offers free food and drink, but also provides students a great opportunity to network with established scientists and recently employed graduates. This is your chance to pick their brains about topics such as career options, student internship and employment opportunities, and job search tools and skills that worked successfully for them. All undergraduate and graduate students are invited.

UPDATE - NOAA Town Hall Meeting

The NOAA Town Hall Meeting has moved from Monday evening to Thirsday at lunch time.

Thursday, October 20, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Marriott,First Floor Ballroom, Section 3

Research Directions for NOAA: Near- and Long-term Perspectives

NOAA welcomes colleagues from the entire research community to attend this town hall to discuss the future direction of NOAA’s research activities as captured in the 5-year Research Plan and 20-year Research Vision. Members of NOAA’s Research Council, which in consultation with the research community developed these documents, will present an overview of their contents, focusing particularly on the area of ecosystems research. Time will be allotted for discussion with and questions from the audience.

Women’s Aquatic Network Breakfast

Tuesday, October 18 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Sheraton , First Floor, Riverwalk Room
Cost: $20.00 per person regular fee or $14.00 per person student fee (Advance payment via the registration form is recommended.)

This popular ticketed program features discussions of careers and life choices of women in aquatic sciences. Students have ample opportunities to interact with the speakers and with other professionals attending. This year we are pleased to have guest speakers Cynthia Suchman, Assistant Director of the Virginia Sea Grant College Program and Dr. Cynthia Jones, Director of the Center for Quantitative Fisheries Ecology, Old Dominion University.

Observing Systems Room

Tuesday, October 18 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Marriott, 4th Floor Ballroom, Section 1

Observing systems represent a new and extremely significant contribution to our abilities to understand and manage natural resources and the interrelationships between humans and their environment. Coastal ecosystems are receiving particular attention as these systems are designed and implemented. The design and implementation are occurring rapidly and at local, national, regional and global scales. We will have a room devoted solely to observing systems on Tuesday from 8:00 am – 6:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the Marriott. We have invited observing systems within the United States and internationally and related organizations to display posters, provide informational materials and make available representatives to discuss their efforts. You are welcome to stop by and learn more about what is happening in this exciting arena.

Nauticus Reception

Tuesday, October 18 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Ticketed Event - $35.00 per person (Advance payment via the registration form is recommended.)

The ERF 2005 conference Tuesday evening dinner and social event, cosponsored by The Federation, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Old Dominion University, Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, will be located at the Nauticus, National Maritime Center. Located only a few blocks from the conference hotels (Marriot and Sheraton) on the downtown waterfront of Norfolk, the Nauticus is an exciting 120,000 square-foot Maritime-themed science and technology center, exploring the economic, naval, and natural power of the sea.

The Boat, The Boat!!

Tuesday, October 18 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

During the Nauticus Reception, step outside to visit Old Dominion University’s new 55-foot research vessel, the R/V Fay Slover. She will be open for tours and maybe even a boat ride. Meanwhile, visit her website at http://web.odu.edu/ao/instadv/quest/rvfayslover.html

ERF Business Meeting and Administration Change

Wednesday, October 19 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Marriott Norfolk Waterside Convention Center, First Floor Ballroom, Section 3

  • Linda C. Schaffner, Federation President, presiding
  • Welcome
  • Retiring Officer’s recognition and service awards
  • Introduction of the Christian administration
  • Changing of the Guard - Robert Christian, President, 2005-2007
  • Treasurer’s Report - Carolyn Keefe
  • Estuaries Journal Report - Scott W. Nixon and Carlos Duarte, Co-Editors-in-Chief and Stephen T. Threlkeld, Managing Editor
  • Membership Report - Joy A. Bartholomew, Executive Director

NERRS Graduate Student Reception

Wednesday, October 19 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nauticus, National Maritime Center, near the Center’s aquarium

For more information on the Graduate Research Fellowship program please visit their website at http://nerrs.noaa.gov/Fellowship/welcome.html

VIMS Alumni, Faculty and Student Reception

Wednesday, October 19 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Norfolk Southern Building, 3 Commercial Place (across the street from the ERF Conference)

Sponsored by the Norfolk Southern Corporation, this event will be chock full of good food, drink, conversation and fun! Come see old friends and make new ones!!

Horseshoe Crab Forum

Wednesday, October 19 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Marriott , 4th Floor, James Room

Dr. Ruth Carmichael has arranged this informal forum. Come for suds, snacks and ruminations!

Student Awards Reception and Dance

Thursday, October 20 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sheraton, Third Floor Ballroom

Throughout this week our volunteer judges (3 per presentation) evaluated most of the student oral and poster presentations. Tonight, the highest ranking students receive monetary awards and recognition for their exceptional work. Come support the students, and of course, eat, drink, dance and be merry!

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