INITIAL CALL FOR PAPER AND POSTER TITLES
85th ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE ALABAMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, INC.
Joint Meeting with the Alabama Junior Academy of Science and
Gorgas Scholarship Program
Samford University, Birmingham, AL, March 19-22, 2008
Alabama Academy of Science
L. K. Krannich, Executive Director
Department of Chemistry
CHEM 201, 901 S. 14th Street
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35294
INITIAL CALL FOR PAPER AND POSTER TITLES
85th ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE ALABAMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, INC.
Joint with the Alabama Junior Academy of Science and
Gorgas Scholarship Program
Samford University, Birmingham, AL, March 19-22, 2008
Papers and posters are invited for each of the following sections of the Academy. At least one author must be a member of the Academy. Membership application is enclosed in this brochure.
SECTION 1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. Mickie Powell, Department of Biology,Univ. of AL at Birmingham, (205) 934-8313,
SECTION II. CHEMISTRY. Houston Byrd, Dept. of Chemistry, Univ. of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL 35115, (205) 665-6478,
SECTION III. EARTH SCIENCE. Mark Puckett, Dept. of Physics & Earth Sci., Univ. of N AL, UNA Box 5130, Florence, AL 35632, (256) 765-4481,
SECTION IV. GEOGRAPHY, FORESTRY, CONSERVATION, AND PLANNING. Greg Gaston, Dept. of Geography, Univ. of N. Alabama, UNA Box 5183, Florence, AL 35632, (256) 765-4588,
SECTION V. PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS. Akshaya Kumar . Dept of Physics, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, (334) 727-8968,
SECTION VI. INDUSTRY AND ECONOMICS. Marsha Griffin, Department of Economics, Finance, & OSM, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL 35762, (256) 851-5084,
SECTION VII. SCIENCE EDUCATION. John Springer, Sloss Furnaces Nat’l Historical Landmark, 20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222, (205) 324-1911,
SECTION VIII. BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES. VACANT
SECTION IX. HEALTH SCIENCES. Melinda Lawson, Nursing, Univ. of AL in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, (256) 824-2462,
SECTION X. ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE. Brian Toone, Dept. of Computer Science, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35229, (205) 726-2960,
SECTION XI. ANTHROPOLOGY. Harry Holstein, Dept. of Geography, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL 36265, (256) 782-5656,
SECTION XII BIOETHICS & HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE. Michelle Sidler, Dept. of English, Auburn University, AL 36849, (334) 844-9072,
Title and Abstract Submission for papers and posters is available after Deccember 15th on the Academy web site – http://www.alabamaacademyofscience.org. All titles must be SUBMITTED ON-LINE BY JANUARY 31, 2008. Students may enter their paper and/or poster in the Student Paper and Poster Competition (see Academy web site for requirements), and a winner ($50 cash award) will be announced for each section.
TITLE SUBMISSION FORM
Please utilize the Academy Web Site to submit titles for both oral papers and posters:
www.alabamaacademyofscience.org
Follow the directions given on the site for listing the title, presenter’s name, coauthors, and official title of the institution, company, or organization. This will assure accurate listing of your presentation in the on-line and hard copies of the program. The on-line version will be the official version of the program for the annual meeting and should be available on the Academy website three weeks prior to the meeting.
STUDENT GRANTS AND AWARDS
For Travel Grants, Research Grants, and the Paper and Poster Competition Awards you must apply on-line, http://alabamaacademyofscience.org, and meet all of the posted eligibility requirements. Hard-copy submissions are no longer accepted.
TRAVEL GRANTS
Limited travel grants will be available to student members who otherwise would not be able to attend the Annual Meeting of the Academy. Priority will be given to applications submitted by students who will present a paper and/or poster at the Annual Meeting. Submittal deadline is January 31, 2008
RESEARCH GRANTS
Research grants, in amounts usually not exceeding $250, are available for student members’ projects that meet eligibility requirements. Submittal deadline is January 31, 2008
PAPER AND POSTER COMPETITION AWARDS
Student members may enter their paper and/or poster in the Paper and Poster Competition. This is accomplished by checking the appropriate box when the paper/poster title is submitted on-line. Entries must conform to eligibility requirements and the student must be a member of the Academy. The author(s) of the winning paper or poster in each section will receive appropriate recognition, including a $50 cash award. Winners will be announced and checks presented at the AAS the Annual Banquet. For more detailed information please visit the Academy website or contact the Chairperson, Committee on Research: Dr. Stephen Watts, Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-1170, (205)-934-2045, . Submittal deadline is January 31, 2008
You will receive an email confirmation for all applications. If you do not receive email confirmation within one week, please contact the Chair (Dr. Stephen Watts, ) as soon as possible. All posted deadlines will be strictly enforced.
Additional information on the Annual Meeting can be obtained from the Executive Director (Larry K. Krannich, , 205.934.8017), the Chairperson of the Local Arrangements Committee (Larry Davenport, , 205.726-2584), or the Academy website at http://www.alabamaacademyofscience.org.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NAME:______
ADDRESS:______
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PHONE: (Include area code)______
FAX NUMBER:______
EMAIL:______
Please affiliate me with the following SECTION OF ACADEMY: (please encircle one of these)
I. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
II. CHEMISTRY
III. EARTH SCIENCE
IV. GEOGRAPHY, FORESTRY, CONSERVATION & PLANNING
V. PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS
VI. INDUSTRY & ECONOMICS
VII. SCIENCE EDUCATION
VIII. BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
IX. HEALTH SCIENCES
X. ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCES
XI. ANTHROPOLOGY
XII. BIOETHICS & HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
DUES I am paying with this application:
Active / 1 year $30.00 ___ / 2 years $55.00 ___ / 3 years $80.00 ___Student / 1 year $15.00 ___ / 2 years $30.00 ___ / 3 years $45.00 ___
Life member / $300.00 ___
MAKE DUES CHECK PAYABLE TO: ALABAMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Mail to DR. JIM RAYBURN, SECRETARY AAS, Jacksonville State Univ., Dept. of Biology, Jacksonville, AL 36265,
Phone: 256-782-5803