DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: 15 Feb 2010
DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: 1 March 2010
The 33rd annual meeting of the Society of Ethnobiology "The Meeting Place: Integrating Ethnobiological Knowledge", will be held 5–8 May, 2010, in Victoria, British Columbia. This year's conference theme celebrates the potential of ethnobiology to bridge disciplines, ideas, and communities, and to foster an understanding of the connections between the biological and cultural worlds.
Specifically, we invite papers and posters that:
- Are multi-disciplinary
- Recognize the importance of traditional knowledge in conservation and restoration
- Integrate archaeological and historical data with contemporary and traditional knowledge
- Investigate the application of archaeobiological data to conservation
- Integrate zooarchaeological and paleoethnobotanical data
- Integrate ethnobotany, ethnozoology, and ethnoecology
- Provide different perspectives on land and natural resource management
This year’s meetings will be back-to-back with the International Society of Ethnobiology Congress in nearby Tofino, B.C., May 9–14. http://ise.arts.ubc.ca/congresses/future.php
Next May, come to beautiful British Columbia for both meetings to celebrate, learn, and enjoy in a full week of ethnobiological sessions, symposia, and field trips.
Planning on driving from Victoria to Tofino for the ISE Congress?
There are several great natural and culture history stops along the way. Read more »
We will have a "Message Board" at the registration desk for those looking to share rides with other people heading to the ISE Congress.
Poster Announcement
We encourage poster submissions. Posters are a great way to communicate about your research and can foster immediate in-depth conversations.
This year, we are planning a special poster reception on Thursday night. The posters will be prominently displayed and people can visit them while enjoying refreshments at the reception.
In addition, this year we will be offering an award for the BEST ETHNOBIOLOGY POSTER. The winner will receive a cash prize of $300.
The award is open to all poster submissions (student and non-student, single or multiple authored). A panel of judges will be assessing the posters; the award will be announced at the end of the conference. The decision will be based on both content and graphic appeal.
Note that student poster submissions are also eligible for the Barbara Lawrence Award ($500).
Never made a poster before? No worries. Follow this link to download a .pdf of how to make a poster. (Posters should be approximately 30 x 36 inches.)
Conference Fee Waivers
The Society of Ethnobiology is offering a limited number of waivers for people presenting papers or posters at the 2010 conference in Victoria, BC. This waiver covers the cost of registration and allows submission of an abstract without becoming a Society member.
We encourage applications for waivers from indigenous scholars and people of diverse backgrounds that are in financial need. Applicants WHO have received a waiver from the Society within the past three years are not eligible.
If you would like to be considered for such a waiver, please fill out the following application form and send to conference@ethnobiology.org by February 1, 2010. Consideration will be given based on the order in which applications are received.
Conference Fee Waiver Application Form [PDF: 58 kb]
Barbara Lawrence Award for Best Student Paper
Every year, the Society offers a cash prize for the best student paper or poster at the Annual meetings. Students who wish to be considered for this award should submit their abstracts by 15 February, 2010, followed by their papers or posters (in MS Word or PowerPoint format) to the conference organizers at conference@ethnobiology.org by March 30, 2010. In the subject line of your email, please specify that this is a Barbara Lawrence Award submission. In addition, please include proof of student status (pdf image of student ID, for example) or recent graduation with your entry.
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