SUSTAINING CULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD: LESSONS FOR GLOBAL POLICY

Call for Posters

A limited number of posters will be accepted for presentation during the Symposium. Posters that address any aspect of the Symposium themes will be considered. Members of a Poster Selection Committee will determine which abstracts are to be accepted based on their relevance and general level of interest.

Note: Please review the Criteria for Selection list, to help focus your proposal.

Accepted posters will be displayed in a main gathering area throughout the Symposium. There will be a formal Poster Session and Reception on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2008.

Poster board and easels will be provided. The boards are 4-by-4 feet (1.22-by-1.22 meters), so please limit your poster to that size, although it can certainly be smaller. Push pins, clips, and adhesive tape will also be provided.

To be considered for the Poster Session, please submit an abstract. (see Sample Abstract Submission)

Abstract Format

Authors - List the contributing authors with the name of the presenting author in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Order should be last name first for the first author, but first name first for all other authors. Write out full first names.

Addresses - List the institutional affiliations and addresses, including countries, for each contributing author in the same order as given above. For the presenting author only, include an email address in parentheses at the end of the address. If there are multiple addresses, indicate by superscript numeral.

Title - Titles are limited to 150 characters or less.

Abstract - The body of the abstract is limited to 300 words and should not exceed one paragraph. Begin with a statement of the problem or objectives and end with a clear conclusion.

Name of contact - Provide the name of the contact person for necessary correspondence, including notification of abstract acceptance. Include the contact person’s complete mailing address and country. Also provide an email address.

Abstracts may be submitted by email to posters@amnh.org. The subject line of the email should read “Poster Submission.”

Poster Abstract Submission Deadline EXTENDED: January 15, 2008
Selection Committee Notification: January 30, 2008

If you require a decision before January 30 (e.g., for visa requirements to travel to New York), please state so in your email and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

All poster presenters must register for the symposium by Friday, February 15, to guarantee inclusion in the Poster Session and in the printed Program.

Please Note: The American Museum is unable to provide financial support to poster presenters for travel or accommodation. For a list of hotels, student centers, and hostels in the neighborhood of the Museum, see Travel/NYC Information.