Conferences, Meetings and Events
Ecocide and Resistance Conference, April 1-2, 2010
Department of Native American Studies, Montana State University, Bozeman
Call for abstracts: Abstract submissions are due November 30, 2009.Native American Studies graduate students at Montana State University are seeking papers or panels from other NAS/AIS/IS faculty and students (graduate and undergraduate) exploring community-based strategies for countering environmental threats. Disruptions to the natural order affect the viability of all people, but indigenous peoples’ lives and lands are differentially affected. Furthermore, the protection of land, water, and air is intertwined with indigenous concerns over cultural, physical, and spiritual health. To ensure that future generations can survive and flourish on their own terms and in conditions consistent with their own sacred philosophies, Native peoples and their advocates must educate and act before crises arise, instead of in the midst of them. Possible Topics (not an exhaustive list!): Indigenous responses to or thoughts on: Climate change; Sustainability; Food, energy and water security; Collaborative, community-based solutions to environmental problems; Legal, political, or regulatory (structural) solutions/obstructions; The green economy in Indian country; Indigenous responses (social, political, scientific, philosophical, spiritual…) to environmental change; Indigenous pedagogy and concepts related to climate change and conservation (Education). Submissions for panel presentations are also welcome. Abstracts from all fields are encouraged to submit - including the social sciences and humanities. Submissions dealing with education are strongly encouraged.
Please email or mail paper abstracts (200 words max.) by Monday November 30, 2009 (deadline extended) . Authors of accepted proposals will be contacted by Monday January 4th—please include your contact information!
For more information, contact Kristin Ruppel or Debbie Sierra, MSU Department of Native American Studies, PO Box 172340, Bozeman, MT 59717-2340
The 24th National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) (April 2010, Missoula, Montana)
Call for abstracts: Abstract submissions are due December 9, 2009. The conference website states, “NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. This annual gathering welcomes up to 2,600 scholars and their faculty mentors from all institutions of higher learning in the United States. NCUR creates a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement.” For more information go to www.umt.edu/ncur2010.
Western Region COBRE-INBRE Scientific Conference (September 16-18, 2009)
Thursday and Friday Poster Session Schedule (list of presenters)
Oral Session Presenters
Oral Session Abstracts
Poster Session Abstracts
Conference Information
Social Science Speaker Series
December 4, 2009: Dr. Inmaculada de Melo-Martín, Associate Professor, Weill Medical College, Cornell University, will present "Genetic Testing and Public Health: Ethical Issues"
Click here for more information on this presentation and other speakers in the series.
Meetings
Administrative Core Meeting: Meets second Tuesday of each month, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Café Scientifique
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