The Third Annual Research Advances in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Ecology Symposium

November 1, 2007
The LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University

RAFWE WORKSHOPS

TO PARTICIPATE: Each workshop is limited to 20 participants. Registration and participation is free. You must register by Tuesday, October 30, 2007. To register, e-mail Seth White (seth.white@oregonstate.edu) with name and title of workshop or fill out the on-line registration form below.

ALL WORKSHOPS meet from 8-10AM on Nov. 1.

GIS is more than Google EARTH

presented by Theresa Valentine (Spatial Information Manager, USDA Forest Science Laboratory) in the Agricultural Science Room

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and what you'll need to use this technology to analyze your data, create quality maps, graphs, and tables. You'll find out what software you need, how to get training, and what resources are available at OSU. You'll find out about the good, the bad, and the ugly about data, learn why projections are important, and how to generate your own spatial data.

Writing a Successful Grant Proposal: Tips and Tools

presented by Tiffany Sacra Garcia, Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in the Agricultural Leaders Room

This workshop will highlight competitive granting opportunities and programs, proposal preparation, and common pitfalls writers should avoid. After an overview of these issues, participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions to a panel of experienced grant writers from the Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Getting Your Message Across to the Media
presented by OSU Media Relations and University Advancement (Luanne Lawrence, VP, University Advancement; Mark Floyd, Assistant Director, News and Communication Services; Larry Pribyl, Assistant Director, Broadcast Communications; Todd Simmons, Assistant VP of University Advancement and Director, News and Communication Services) in the Agricultural Production Room

Graduate students contribute to the OSU research mission in meaningful and significant ways. Learn how to spread the word about your work and develop critical media skills that will help you now and later in your career. Representatives from OSU’s Division of University Advancement conduct media training for faculty each month and will offer a special session to graduate students, offering tips and chances to practice in print and television interview sessions. From learning how to focus your message to tips for answering questions, this session promises hands-on techniques for working with reporters.

SPECIAL EVENT: Movie Viewing -RIVERWEBS!

NO REGISTRATION is required. 10:30am-noon
in Construction and Engineering Hall

RiverWebs chronicles the inspiring life and work of the pioneering Japanese ecologist, Dr. Shigeru Nakano. From his boyhood exploration of Japan’s mountain streams to his leadership of an international effort to understand river ecosystems, Nakano’s life demonstrates the unquenchable curiosity and bold creativity that drive scientific discovery. Yet it is Nakano’s tragic and untimely death that shows us the profound personal impact of his life, and reveals what is perhaps the greatest scientific strength... community.

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