Written on January 24th, 2010 by Kateno shouts
Only 2 weeks to go until the final deadline for submission of papers for the Congress… how is yours going? Due date is 7 Feb.
There’s been a great response to the Call for Abstracts, some stats on the congress programme so far:
- Five plenary speakers
- Over 900 abstracts from 56 countries
- Five themes; thirty sub themes
Phew it’s going to be a busy five days plus one extra for the Young Professionals!
The planning for the YP day is coming along and there are over 70 interested YP’s registered from 29 countries in our database….so I hope your finalising your papers and planning your trip downunder.
Written on January 23rd, 2010 by Kateno shouts
It’s a great time to be thinking whether to stay longer in NZ after the Congress. There’s lots of options from the awesome scenery to a wide range of tourist activities – coastal walks, scenic boat trips, biking tours, kayaking, viewing an active volcano or relaxing at a picturesque vineyard.
Here are some photos from my recent trip to White Island; an active volcano! I’ll add more photos from my own adventures around NZ… I better get back to writing my paper.
Flying in to land on White Island (not me!)
Hot and steamy!
Written on January 2nd, 2010 by Kateno shouts
2010 is finally on us. My name is Kate and I am the young professionals coordinator for the Congress. I will be writing a blog through to the start of the IAEG Congress in Sept 2010. There will be Congress updates and also interesting geological/ engineering news on the way! I will also be adding some background information on the mid and post field trips which are also available as part of the Congress activities.
Don’t forget, congress papers are due 7 February and registrations are open with super early-bird to the 31 March, saving NZ$400 on full fees!
Those that may be under financial hardship can apply for the Solidarity Fund. Applications close 31 March.
YPs should also register for the YP programme at the bottom of the online registration form.
On 5 September, before the Congress begins, the YP programme is focused on young professionals and student engineering geologists, it includes
- Breakfast with adventurer Jamie Fitzgerald: World-record trans-Atlantic rower, South Pole adventurer, international speaker, business owner and ex-bank manager
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
- Richard Wolters Prize Presentations
- Match Racing in America’s Cup Yachts
If there is anything that you would like to see/ discuss in particular please comment and I’ll see what I can do.
See you in 8 months.
On 5 September, the day before the Congress proper begins, a full day of activities will take place that are focussed on younger professionals and student engineering geologists, nominally under the age of 40.Inclusions:
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Young Professionals’ Programme (5 September)
Facilitated Breakfast
Richard Wolters Prize Presentations
Match Racing in America’s Cup Yachts
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