Modeling Complex Systems: Conference and Workshop

This is a conference for modelers about methods and issues related to the development of models of complex systems. The purpose of this conference is to discuss theoretical and practical techniques, methods and problems that must be addressed in the development of models of complex systems. We'll also discuss existing models of complex systems, how they were developed, and the difficulties encountered and solved in the process. Papers on any aspect of developing models of complex systems are invited. Papers focusing on the development of complex systems from existing simpler modeling systems are heavily encouraged. July 31-August 4, 2000. Montreal.

NAAG 2005

The Eleventh North American Arctic Goose Conference and Workshop will be held in Reno, Nevada, from 5-8 January, 2005. NAAG meetings represent a unique opportunity for goose biologists from around the world to share the most recent results of their research. It is also a forum for scientists and managers to exchange information about geese and their habitats. Over 200 people from North America, Europe and Asia are expected to attend.

Second North American Duck Conference & Workshop

The meeting will be held 11-15 October 2000 at the magnificent Delta-Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. This conference, like the First North American Duck Symposium and Workshop at Baton Rouge in February 1997, will be a forum for biologists, managers, researchers, students, and other concerned individuals to discuss current duck research and management issues in North America and worldwide. The conference program includes invited plenary papers by internationally recognized speakers, shorter contributed oral presentations, educational workshops, and a first-class poster session. In addition, an opening reception, Western-style Banquet with multicultural entertainment, and optional full-day field trips to prairie and boreal ecozone sites will be available to registered participants.

Special Joint Meeting of the British Ecological Society & the Ecological Society of America

Scheduled for April 10-14, 2000. A special meeting with leading British and American Ecologists held at Disney's captivating Coronado Springs Resort with additional economy lodging at Disney's nearby All Star Sports resort. Program Co-Chairs Dr. Nancy Huntley and Dr. Malcom Press have organized an first rate conference - the format features two half day plenaries each day with mid-day poster sessions and exhibits. Scientific field trips are being organized by local co-hosts Dr. Ross Hinkle and Dr. Hilary Swain. Behind the Scenes tours at Disney and special evening events at Sea World and Disney's EPCOT or Animal Kingdom are also being planned. Renew ties with colleagues in the United Kingdom, and bring your entire family for a delightful spring break. Due to especially affordable lodging rates and Disney attraction packages for our attendees only a limited number of slots are available for registration.

Evolution 2000

The 2000 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution will be held on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, from June 23 to 27. The Council of the Society invites proposals for two Society-sponsored symposia to be held in conjunction with those meetings. Symposium proposals should include: (1) a synopsis of the symposium theme (about one page), (2) a tentative list of speakers (including institutional affiliations) and topics, and (3) a rationale for the symposium explaining why this topic and this set of speakers are particularly appropriate for a Society-sponsored symposium.

Wildlife Society Annual Meeting

The 7th Annual Conference, scheduled for September 12-16 in Nashville, Tennessee.

American Ornithological Union Annual Meeting

Scheduled for 14-19 August, 2000, on 'The Rock' (St. John's, Newfoundland). Meeting held jointly with British Ornithological Union and Society of Canadian Ornithologists.

22nd International Ornithological Congress (IOC)

The International Ornithological Congress is the premier global scientific meeting of ornithologists and is held every four years. The 22nd meeting in Durban, South Africa will be the first in Africa. It will be an innovative Congress in a very modern conference centre and will maximise communication between individuals with common interests. The Congress will also introduce the majority of the world's ornithologists to Africa, and Southern Africa in particular, for the first time, and will offer a variety of tours, a fair and other events to enrich the scientific congress.