Category Archives: conference

AES 2012 Aftersharks

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Chuck

Now that I’ve gotten your attention with that cringeworthy pun in the title, I’d like to put up a quick post on my overall thoughts on AES 2012 and the host city.  This took a couple days due to a … Continue reading →

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AES 2012: Day 3 Highlights

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Chuck

Lots of cool talks today as this conference continues to be very good at keeping me busy.  Check below the jump for the rundown on what I found interesting.

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AES 2012: Day 2 Highlights

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Chuck

What a busy day.  I’ve only got a little bit of time to get this up before I have to head over to the poster session, and I saw a lot of very good talks today.  Keep following #AES2012 on … Continue reading →

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AES 2012: Day 1 Highlights

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Chuck

AES has officially begun!  The first day of the World Congress of Herpetology (referred to as “AES” from here on out, because that’s the part I care about, no disrespect to the scalies) kicked off with free breakfast, which was … Continue reading →

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Dogfish on Tour: Oh, Canada

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Chuck

After getting most of the financial issues under control, I can finally formally announce that I’ll be joining in on the annual meeting of the American Elasmobranch Society (AES), which this year is part of the World Congress of Herpetology … Continue reading →

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The Tidewater Recap

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Chuck

Last weekend I attended the 26th Annual Meeting of the Tidewater Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, better known as AFS Tidewater or just plain Tidewater.  To recap, this conference encompasses fisheries academics, students, and managers from the so-called “tidewater … Continue reading →

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Tidewater Time

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Chuck

From tonight to Saturday afternoon I’ll be in beautiful sunny Beaufort, North Carolina for the 26th Annual Meeting of the AFS Tidewater Chapter.  This is one of my favorite conferences every year and has the distinction of being my first … Continue reading →

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Science Online 2012 – The Aftermath

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Chuck

I’ve officially survived my first Science Online, and returned mostly intact.   This gathering of scientists, journalists, bloggers, and others came together in Raleigh from Wednesday to Saturday, and created one of the most unique conference experiences I’ve had so … Continue reading →

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Getting Psyched for Science Online

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Chuck

Later this week I’ll be journeying to Raleigh, North Carolina for Science Online 2012, a celebration of all things science on the internet.  Rather than the traditional “see a bunch of talks” format that I’m used to at conferences, Science … Continue reading →

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Dogfish on Tour: Upcoming Travel Plans

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Chuck

Hope everyone’s holiday break is going well.  There are a couple sciencey-type events coming up that I’m planning on attending in the new year.  Both have the added benefit of taking place in North Carolina, which simplifies travel plans nicely.  … Continue reading →

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