DISCO XXI - East-West Center - Honolulu, Hawaii - October 5 - 10, 2008

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 and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with coordination by the American Institute of Biological Sciences.

Purpose: The DISCO symposia brings together—in scientific discussion and interaction—chemical oceanography doctoral candidates soon to receive their degrees as well as new PhDs. This symposium will afford new and upcoming doctorate recipients in chemical oceanography a unique opportunity to present and discuss their dissertation research in an 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. To be an invited speaker at the symposium, an applicant must have received a doctorate from an accredited university after June 30, 2007, or alternatively, provide certification by the department chairman or college dean that, in all probability, the applicant will receive a degree before July 1, 2009. The applicant's dissertation thesis must deal with an important problem in ocean chemistry. Applications must be received by April 18, 2008. The applications will be evaluated by a screening committee and invitations issued by June 13, 2008.

Application for Attendance: Application forms are available from the website
http://www.discosymposium.org

or from

DISCO XXI/ American Institute of Biological Sciences
1900 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 703.674.2500 x227 Fax: 703.674.2509
Email: disco@aibs.org