General Information

Aquatic resource professionals are invited to submit symposia proposals and abstracts for papers in a range of topics and disciplines. Participation by scientists at all levels and backgrounds, especially students, is encouraged.

The scientific program includes two types of sessions: Symposia (oral and poster presentations that focus on a single topic) and Contributed Papers (oral and poster presentations on any relevant topic).

Oral presentations are limited to 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation plus 5 minutes for speaker introduction and questions). All oral presenters are expected to deliver PowerPoint presentations. Presenters must bring their PowerPoint file to the meeting on CD or USB flash memory stick by 7 p.m. the evening before their presentation. Laptop computers and LCD projectors will be provided and technicians will be available to help.

Traditionally, symposia have been dominated by oral presentations and sometimes supplemented by posters. The Pittsburgh �10 Program Committee is considering following the example set at the Ottawa and Nashville meetings and allowing "Speed Presentations" coupled with posters to shorten the time required for symposia and enhance interactions. This new format elevates the profile of symposium posters through a �speed presentation subsession� that provides a time slot for short (i.e., 3 minute) oral presentations, followed by dedicated viewing of symposium posters. Speed presentations serve, in essence, as �advertisements� for posters (and the people doing new and interesting work). They are an exciting new way to disseminate information and foster one-on-one interactions among symposium participants.

Late submissions will not be accepted. AFS does not waive registration fees for presenters at symposia, workshops, or contributed paper sessions. All presenters and meeting attendees must pay registration fees. Registration forms will be available on the AFS website (www.fisheries.org) in May 2010; register early for cost savings.

Format for submitted abstracts

For abstracts submitted to a Symposium
Enter Symposium title:
Specify format: (1) Oral (2) Speed presentation (accompanied by poster)

For abstracts submitted as a Contributed Paper
Enter 2 choices for topic:
Specify format: (1) Oral (2) Poster (3) Oral preferred, but poster acceptable