DISCO XXI

Dissertations Symposium on Chemical Oceanography
October 5–10, 2008, Honolulu, Hawaii

The twenty-first research symposium of a continuing series for new PhDs in chemical oceanography will be held October 5–10, 2008 at the East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. The meeting will be jointly sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration with coordination by the American Institute of Biological Sciences.

Purpose

The DISCO symposia afford new and upcoming doctorate recipients in chemical oceanography a unique opportunity to present and discuss their dissertation research in open forum with their professional peers. Since 1978, DISCO has brought together new ocean chemists from around the world to share the latest discoveries of the field and to forge professional relationships for the future.

Eligibility

Participation in DISCO XXI is by invitation only. Interested individuals (1) whose dissertation research deals with an important problem in ocean chemistry and (2) who have received their doctoral degree after June 30, 2007 or who will in all probability receive the degree before July 1, 2009, are invited to apply. A written certification by the department chair or college dean regarding the date or probable date of the conferral of the PhD or equivalent degree is required as part of the application process. Applications must be received by April 18, 2008. They will be evaluated by a screening committee and invitations issued by June 13, 2008.

Travel, hotel accommodations and meals for invited participants will be paid by the sponsoring agencies.

Contact

For further information not found on poster or application, contact Syreeta Tate at .
For information about the Physical Oceanography Dissertation Symposium, see www.pods-symposium.org.