STUDENT CONFERENCE ON CONSERVATION SCIENCE
NEW YORK (SCCS-NY)
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
October 10-12, 2012

The American Museum of Natural History invites you to participate in the third annual Student Conference on Conservation Science-New York (SCCS-NY), to be held in New York City on October 10-12, 2012.
 
Who Should Attend...
The conference is designed for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career professionals pursuing or considering the field of conservation science. Whatever your focusí¢â‚¬”biology, sociology, medicine, economics, architecture, the lawí¢â‚¬”if it has a relevance for conservation, we want to hear your perspective!
 
Why Attend...
Youí¢â‚¬â„¢ll be joining fellow conservation students and conservation professionals from around the world to network, exchange ideas, and receive feedback from leaders in science, policy, academia, and management at one of the worldí¢â‚¬â„¢s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions.
 
A limited number of Talks, Speed Talks, and Posters will be accepted. Presenters must submit an abstract on a research project they have completed or are conducting in any conservation-related field within the natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. Selection will be based on application quality and relevance to conservation. Non-presenting attendees are also encouraged to register. Everyone who attends benefits!
 
Application Deadline for Talks, Speed Talks, and Posters: Monday, April 2
 
The $100 USD registration fee includes admission to three full days of presentations, workshops, poster session and reception, resource fair, special events, daily lunches, morning and afternoon refreshments, access to American Museum of Natural History exhibitions, and discounts in the Museum Shops. At this time, we do not have funds to assist participants with travel or registration costs.

The Student Conference on Conservation Science was created in 2000 by the University of Cambridge, and is currently held annually in Cambridge, New York, and Bangalore, India.  
 
The 2012 SCCS-NY is hosted by the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Collaborating institutions include Cambridge University, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and Princeton University.  
 
To learn more, visit the SCCS-NY site or follow us on Facebook.
 



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