Contents
1. Introduction
2. Science at the Meeting
3. Public Forum
4. Special Events
5. Newsroom
6. Media Registration Policies and Procedures
7. Additional Information for Public Information Officers
1. Introduction
The 115th Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America takes place November 2-5, 2003, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. Approximately 7000 geoscientists from around the world are expected to attend. More than 3800 speakers will participate in 263 technical sessions and symposia, covering recent advances in all fields of geoscience.
2. Science at the Meeting
Presentations at "Geoscience Horizons" cover topics from mega-events on Mars to geomicrobiology here on Earth. The meeting also reflects GSA's continued commitment to Earth system processes and integrative science. A number of sessions bring geoscience together with biology, chemistry, ecology, medicine, and other scientific disciplines.
PLEASE NOTE: THE TECHNICAL PROGRAM BEGINS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, AND ALL TALKS ARE EMBARGOED UNTIL THE DAY OF PRESENTATION.
To view science highlights in GSA's press release dated July 18, visit http://www.geosociety.org/news/pr/03-22.htm
Over the next two weeks, press releases and tip sheets on individual sessions and papers will be distributed and posted on the AAAS EurekAlert and GSA web sites.
Media are also invited to attend GSA's daily Hot Topic sessions. These spirited lunchtime discussions/debates take place in WSCTC Room 611/612 Sunday through Wednesday:
Sunday, Nov. 2, 12:00-12:45 p.m.
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Contact: Ann Cairns
acairns@geosociety.org
303-357-1056
Geological Society of America
20-Oct-2003