Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(All events held on 2nd floor of Lory Student Center, except where noted)

3:30-4:10pm Registration and Recption- outside North Ballroom 4:10-5:00pm Keynote Speaker - Dave Schimel - North Ballroom KEYNOTE ADDRESS: David Schimel- CEO of NEON and Senior Scientist from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) "Ecological forecasting and the upcoming NEON era." Abstract: Quantitative analysis and forecasting are critical for both deepening the understanding of ecological phenomena and for translating that knowledge into practice.  Developing an integrative, large scale understanding of the environment requires transforming not only the analysis and prediction tools of ecology but redefining the partnerships between observations, experiments and models.  Moving from models that improve understanding of principle to predictions in practice means moving from plausible to accurate knowledge of parameters and initial and boundary conditions.  The goal of the National Ecological Observatory Network-NEON-is to catalyze this transition. I will discuss NEON’s goals in the context of its intended end uses in analysis, forecasting, management and education.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
(All events held on 2nd floor of Lory Student Center, except where noted)

All Day:
Registration: outside the North Ballroom
Photo Contest: Vote for your favorite research photos! - North Ballroom

Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30am North Ballroom

RAPTOR PRESENTATION: “Raptor ecology and conservation”

10:45-11:40am: – Room 230
The presentation will be given by a member of the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program.  Raptor ecology will be discussed and live raptors will be displayed.

PANEL LUNCH DISCUSSION: "Modelling Experimental and Observational Data in Ecology"

11:45am-1:10pm - hosted by PRIMES - Longs Peak Dining Room

Poster Session
2:30pm-4:00pm - Poster Presentations- North Ballroom
Presenters will be available to show their posters and answer questions.