The Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to host the second annual Student Research in Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium, especially for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research. While the presenters are all students, faculty members and all those interested in plant biology are encouraged to register. This will be a day-long event providing students with an early opportunity to present their research to colleagues. It is a wonderful chance for students with related interests and concerns to learn about the research of others, make contacts, and present their own work in a collegial and low-stress environment. The event will close with our invited keynote speaker, Sir Peter Crane.

Registration includes morning coffee, lunch, parking, and all symposium handouts.

We are accepting abstracts for either posters or 15-minute oral presentations. Registration is open to anyone interested in plant ecology and evolution. Anyone wishing to present at this symposium must submit an abstract to the Program Chair before September 12, 2008.

To register, call 847-835-8261

Saturday, November 1, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium
SYM112208

Registration Deadline: October 24, 2008
Early-bird fee postmarked by October 3: $59/$74
Fee after October 24: $79/$99
Full-time students enrolled in graduate or undergraduate program: $29 with student ID
Symposium presenter registration is complimentary.