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Dear ASB Members,
Our Executive Committee has worked hard throughout the summer to develop yet another exciting meeting venue for ASB 2018!
We will soon launch a new ASB website to better meet the needs of our Association. We have a few important updates to give you in the interim (see below), but once the site is up and running, you will be able to find everything you need (and then some) on the new and improved ASB website.
On behalf of the ASB Executive Committee, thank you for your continuing commitment to our Association. We look forward to seeing you in Myrtle Beach!
Ashley B. Morris
President of ASB
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ASB 2018 - Myrtle Beach, SC
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Mark your calendars for 28-31 March 2018! We will be at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel. For those of you already planning travel requests with your institutions, here are a few quick numbers:
1) ASB 2018 registration rates are identical to ASB 2017 registration rates.
2) ASB 2018 block rate at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel is $156.96 / night (including taxes and fees) for single/double occupancy.
More info coming soon!
Thank you to April Bisner (College of Charleston) for the use of her great photo as header for our 2018 e-communications.
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Dr. Jane Lubchenco - Plenary Speaker for 2018
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 We are excited to announce that renowned marine ecologist Dr. Jane Lubchenco will be our Plenary Speaker in Myrtle Beach. Dr. Lubchenco served as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and she served as a member of President Barack Obama’s Science Team (2009-2013). ASB 2018 will begin on Wednesday, 28 March, with a pre-plenary reception at 6PM, followed by the plenary at 7PM. There will be a brief Q&A session immediately following the plenary, and a subsequent post-plenary reception.
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Mark your calendar with these important dates
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- Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Online abstract submission and meeting registration open.
- Wednesday, 24 January 2018
Online abstract submission closes.
- Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Early registration ends; online registration continues at a higher rate.
Note: Registration rates remain the same as ASB 2017!
- Wednesday, 28 March 2018
ASB 2018 opens in Myrtle Beach, SC, with Plenary Speaker Dr. Jane Lubchenco.
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Submit your nominations for these awards now
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The following awards are considered our most prestigious awards for both students and professionals. They require additional materials beyond an abstract submission. Please take time to consider nominating a deserving ASB member for one or more of these awards.
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Submit your nominations for elected officers now
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We will be electing several new officers in April 2018 as existing terms come to an end. We encourage you to take part in the nomination process, submitting your nominations to Past President Dr. Joey Shaw (joey-shaw@utc.edu). Please note that ASB is dependent on dedicated volunteers willing to commit their time and energy to the efforts of the Executive Committee. These positions require a significant commitment on your part as you help our association thrive and grow. We encourage you to reach out to current EC members if you have any questions regarding the expectations of these offices. We need nominees for the following positions:
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Submit your proposals for ASB 2018 symposia, workshops, and field trips
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We encourage you to submit proposals for symposia, workshops, and field trips for ASB 2018 using our online forms (see the links below). Given our coastal location in Myrtle Beach and the marine ecology focus of our Plenary Speaker, we are particularly interested in proposals that will highlight issues relevant to coastal / marine systems and climate change, but our program, as always, should reflect the diversity of biological sciences represented by our membership.
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Southeastern Biologist (SEB) is changing with the times
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As many of you know, ASB has published SEB as the official bulletin of ASB quarterly for many years. In 2011, we shifted from paper copies to online only copies. In 2017, we are moving from a quarterly issue format to a single, annual issue format. While SEB continues to play an important role in the life and communication of our Association, we feel that the membership is more dependent on email and online communication than ever before. Therefore, we will send quarterly e-Newsletters regarding the business of the society.
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