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The following was the abstract submission process for submitting presentations to UMISC - NAISMA 2018. Abstracts are no longer being accepted.
The 2018 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference - North American Invasive Species Management Association Joint Conference will cover all categories of invasive organisms (aquatic and terrestrial plants, animals, insects and pathogens) with emphasis on Midwestern habitats including wetlands, forests, prairie and agriculture. Presentations will also cover invasive species concerns affecting all of North America. In addition, special sessions will focus on the topics of organisms in trade, biocontrol, prescribed fire, citizen science and other special topics.
The conference's purpose is to improve management, including prevention, control and mitigation issues. It is geared toward a broad audience, including land managers, agriculture and natural resource professionals, researchers, students, landscape and nursery professionals, business leaders, foresters, environmental consultants, lake association members, lake improvement district professionals, private land owners, conservation group leaders, and non-governmental organizations. All attendees will have opportunities to learn about advancements in managing invasive species in the Upper Midwest.
Prospective presenters are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations in one of three tracks:
UMISC is seeking sponsors for special sessions. Please contact Belle at bbergner@umisc.net to further explore this opportunity.
All prospective presenters (including regular and special sessions) must submit abstracts by the abstract deadline.
A program committee will review and approve abstracts. Acceptance will be based on the quality of the written abstract, its relevance to the conference's session topics, and receipt of abstract by the deadline. Oral presentation slots are limited. Oral presentation authors are asked in the abstract submission form below to consider whether they would be willing present their information in poster format the event that the committee does not approve the abstract for a 20 minute oral presentation slot.
Conference sessions on aquatic and terrestrial invasive species will be organized around themes and topics below. Please choose the best option from the list of themes. Use the topic areas under the themes as examples of presentation topic areas.
Conference Presentation Themes
(Topics listed under each theme serve as examples and are not intended to be comprehensive. Authors are invited to submit presentations on topics not listed here if they are relevant to invasive species concerns in the Midwest or North America as a whole.
The 2018 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference - North American Invasive Species Management Association Joint Conference will cover all categories of invasive organisms (aquatic and terrestrial plants, animals, insects and pathogens) with emphasis on Midwestern habitats including wetlands, forests, prairie and agriculture. Presentations will also cover invasive species concerns affecting all of North America. In addition, special sessions will focus on the topics of organisms in trade, biocontrol, prescribed fire, citizen science and other special topics.
The conference's purpose is to improve management, including prevention, control and mitigation issues. It is geared toward a broad audience, including land managers, agriculture and natural resource professionals, researchers, students, landscape and nursery professionals, business leaders, foresters, environmental consultants, lake association members, lake improvement district professionals, private land owners, conservation group leaders, and non-governmental organizations. All attendees will have opportunities to learn about advancements in managing invasive species in the Upper Midwest.
Prospective presenters are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations in one of three tracks:
- Aquatic Systems,
- Forest Health, or
- Terrestrial Systems
UMISC is seeking sponsors for special sessions. Please contact Belle at bbergner@umisc.net to further explore this opportunity.
All prospective presenters (including regular and special sessions) must submit abstracts by the abstract deadline.
A program committee will review and approve abstracts. Acceptance will be based on the quality of the written abstract, its relevance to the conference's session topics, and receipt of abstract by the deadline. Oral presentation slots are limited. Oral presentation authors are asked in the abstract submission form below to consider whether they would be willing present their information in poster format the event that the committee does not approve the abstract for a 20 minute oral presentation slot.
Conference sessions on aquatic and terrestrial invasive species will be organized around themes and topics below. Please choose the best option from the list of themes. Use the topic areas under the themes as examples of presentation topic areas.
Conference Presentation Themes
(Topics listed under each theme serve as examples and are not intended to be comprehensive. Authors are invited to submit presentations on topics not listed here if they are relevant to invasive species concerns in the Midwest or North America as a whole.
Conference Presentation Themes
(The topics listed under each theme below are intended to be ideas and examples and are not comprehensive. Authors are invited to submit presentations on topics not listed here if they are relevant to invasive species concerns in the Midwest or North America as a whole.
(The topics listed under each theme below are intended to be ideas and examples and are not comprehensive. Authors are invited to submit presentations on topics not listed here if they are relevant to invasive species concerns in the Midwest or North America as a whole.
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Emerging Issues
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Novel Approaches and Use of Technology
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Guidelines for Abstracts:
Abstracts may be submitted for oral presentations, posters, and special sessions (topic-oriented sessions, symposia, or workshops). Abstracts should not exceed 250 words. Authors should carefully edit their abstracts before submission. The conference will not be responsible for editing abstracts. Submit abstracts ready for publication following the guidelines below.
Click here to go to the abstract submission form.
1. Title: Submit the title exactly as it will appear in the program (maximum 12 words).
2. Authors: If there are more than three authors, list remaining authors, including affiliation, in the “Additional Authors” field. If there are multiple authors, please place an asterisk (*) after the name of the presenter . Including full contact information: affiliation, address, phone number, and email address.
3. Body of abstract: Body of abstract should be a single paragraph and provide a brief description of the project, methods, results, and conclusions as appropriate to the topic.
4. Names of organisms: All organisms must be listed first by their common name with scientific names in parenthesis. Subsequent references can be by common name.
5. Names and application rates of pesticides: When referring to pesticides, initial reference should be to their active ingredients (e.g., in Herbicide Handbook, Weed Science Society of America). Trade names can be used subsequently. Rates and units of measurement should be clear.
6. Numbers and units: Use either English or metric units, but do not mix them.
7. Biographical sketch: Please provide a brief biographical sketch (bio) 150 words or less that outlines the presenter’s expertise relative to the presentation. Bios will be provided to conference attendees.
Authors of accepted abstracts are responsible for registration fees and travel expenses. Registration fees for presenters will not be waived.
Guidelines for Presentations:
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations will be 20 minutes long. If you are part of a special session, symposia or workshop, your session organizer will inform you if your presentation length will be different. Upon acceptance of abstracts, authors will be notified of the duration of their presentation. All presentations must be in PowerPoint (.pptx). Presenters will be instructed on how to submit their presentation files before the conference. Presentation files will be deleted from all computers immediately after the conference and will not be shared without author permission.
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations must not exceed 48 x 48 inches.
For questions on abstract submission or presentation guidelines: Contact abstracts@umisc.net.
Example abstract submission:
Author: Schutte, Dan, Lake County SWCD, 616 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218) 834–8378; Email: dan.schutte@co.lake.mn.us
Title: Addressing AIS in Local Water Planning Efforts
Abstract:
Through the local water management planning process, one of the priority concerns identified by citizens, agencies, and organizations was the management of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Lake County waters. To address this concern and inform the goals, objectives, and action items associated with AIS in Lake County, public input was requested, community conversations facilitated, and citizen suggestions were used to guide the AIS action plan. This presentation will focus on the input process used for gathering information on AIS strategies and leveraging local resources to maximize outreach efforts for AIS management. In an area of the Midwest relatively free from infestations, the importance of AIS outreach, education, and prevention has been highlighted in the Lake County water planning process.
Presentation Type: Oral or Poster: Oral Presentation
Presentation Theme: Communication Best Management Practices
Will you allow UMISC to post your presentation online as a pdf after the conference? Yes
Biographical sketch of Presenting Author
As the Lake County Water Plan Coordinator, Dan is currently facilitating the revision of the Lake County Local Water Management Plan. AIS was identified as a priority concern for Lake County waters by citizens, agencies, and organizations. Dan has been working over the last year to lead community conversations and coordinate the involvement of state agencies, non-profit organizations, and local constituents in a collaborative effort to develop a plan for how best to address AIS prevention, monitoring, and education in Lake County.
Abstracts may be submitted for oral presentations, posters, and special sessions (topic-oriented sessions, symposia, or workshops). Abstracts should not exceed 250 words. Authors should carefully edit their abstracts before submission. The conference will not be responsible for editing abstracts. Submit abstracts ready for publication following the guidelines below.
Click here to go to the abstract submission form.
1. Title: Submit the title exactly as it will appear in the program (maximum 12 words).
2. Authors: If there are more than three authors, list remaining authors, including affiliation, in the “Additional Authors” field. If there are multiple authors, please place an asterisk (*) after the name of the presenter . Including full contact information: affiliation, address, phone number, and email address.
3. Body of abstract: Body of abstract should be a single paragraph and provide a brief description of the project, methods, results, and conclusions as appropriate to the topic.
4. Names of organisms: All organisms must be listed first by their common name with scientific names in parenthesis. Subsequent references can be by common name.
5. Names and application rates of pesticides: When referring to pesticides, initial reference should be to their active ingredients (e.g., in Herbicide Handbook, Weed Science Society of America). Trade names can be used subsequently. Rates and units of measurement should be clear.
6. Numbers and units: Use either English or metric units, but do not mix them.
7. Biographical sketch: Please provide a brief biographical sketch (bio) 150 words or less that outlines the presenter’s expertise relative to the presentation. Bios will be provided to conference attendees.
Authors of accepted abstracts are responsible for registration fees and travel expenses. Registration fees for presenters will not be waived.
Guidelines for Presentations:
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations will be 20 minutes long. If you are part of a special session, symposia or workshop, your session organizer will inform you if your presentation length will be different. Upon acceptance of abstracts, authors will be notified of the duration of their presentation. All presentations must be in PowerPoint (.pptx). Presenters will be instructed on how to submit their presentation files before the conference. Presentation files will be deleted from all computers immediately after the conference and will not be shared without author permission.
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations must not exceed 48 x 48 inches.
For questions on abstract submission or presentation guidelines: Contact abstracts@umisc.net.
Example abstract submission:
Author: Schutte, Dan, Lake County SWCD, 616 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218) 834–8378; Email: dan.schutte@co.lake.mn.us
Title: Addressing AIS in Local Water Planning Efforts
Abstract:
Through the local water management planning process, one of the priority concerns identified by citizens, agencies, and organizations was the management of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Lake County waters. To address this concern and inform the goals, objectives, and action items associated with AIS in Lake County, public input was requested, community conversations facilitated, and citizen suggestions were used to guide the AIS action plan. This presentation will focus on the input process used for gathering information on AIS strategies and leveraging local resources to maximize outreach efforts for AIS management. In an area of the Midwest relatively free from infestations, the importance of AIS outreach, education, and prevention has been highlighted in the Lake County water planning process.
Presentation Type: Oral or Poster: Oral Presentation
Presentation Theme: Communication Best Management Practices
Will you allow UMISC to post your presentation online as a pdf after the conference? Yes
Biographical sketch of Presenting Author
As the Lake County Water Plan Coordinator, Dan is currently facilitating the revision of the Lake County Local Water Management Plan. AIS was identified as a priority concern for Lake County waters by citizens, agencies, and organizations. Dan has been working over the last year to lead community conversations and coordinate the involvement of state agencies, non-profit organizations, and local constituents in a collaborative effort to develop a plan for how best to address AIS prevention, monitoring, and education in Lake County.
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UMISC Special Session Submission Instructions
Special sessions are those that are unique, interdisciplinary, or are organized by someone outside of the UMISC-NAISMA program committee. Request permission from UMISC program committee (by contacting a committee chair directly or emailing abstracts@umisc.net) to develop a special session. The committee needs to approve the development of your proposed session before abstracts can be submitted through the UMISC-NAISMA abstract submission webpage.
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If you have any questions regarding the abstract submission process, please contact abstracts@umisc.net.