{"id":11478,"date":"2019-09-03T13:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=11478"},"modified":"2019-09-03T13:00:45","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T17:00:45","slug":"nc-coastal-conference-proposals-due-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/nc-coastal-conference-proposals-due-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorian Brings a New Due Date for NC Coastal Conference Proposals: Sept. 13"},"content":{"rendered":"
UPDATE<\/strong>: As Hurricane Dorian approaches our coast, we’re extending the deadline to Sept. 13<\/strong> to submit proposals to present at the 2019 North Carolina Coastal Conference.\u00a0We value the insights and expertise of stakeholders, scholars and allies across fields, and we\u00a0hope the additional time will enable anyone interested to submit their ideas. Details are below.<\/em><\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss your chance to deliver a presentation at the 2019 North Carolina Coastal Conference<\/a>. The\u00a0Sept. 13 deadline\u00a0<\/strong>to submit proposals is quickly approaching for conference.<\/p>\n \u201cWe look forward to receiving proposals reflecting a diverse range of research and perspectives, including rural and underserved communities,\u201d says Susan White, executive director of North Carolina Sea Grant.<\/p>\n The event will be Nov. 19 and 20 at the Hotel Ballast in downtown Wilmington.<\/p>\n Proposals are welcome from a wide range of potential speakers: community, nonprofit and industry representatives, people from local, state and federal agencies; and researchers and students. Topics can range from science or education to arts and humanities and may incorporate research and outreach impacts.<\/p>\n Formats can include a 15-minute talk with slides, a lightening talk of 5 to 7 minutes, or a poster. Conference organizers also will consider alternative formats.<\/p>\n University students are especially encouraged to submit proposals for the student poster competition. Cash prizes will include $200 for first place. At the event, each student will have the opportunity to give a short poster presentation to judges and then answer questions.<\/p>\n The deadline to submit poster proposals is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13<\/strong>. Go to: go.ncsu.edu\/ncesg<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information about submission, contact: John Fear, deputy director of North Carolina Sea Grant, at Registration for the event is also open, with one-day, two-day, and student rates available. Early rates are available until Oct. 18.<\/p>\n Register here: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/nc-coastal-conference-2\/<\/a>. Or, go to ncseagrant.org<\/a> and click on the conference link.<\/p>\n Help support Sea Grant\u2019s mission in addressing the state\u2019s urgent and long-term needs in ocean, coastal and watershed resources management by becoming a sponsor of the 2019 North Carolina Coastal Conference. Four levels of sponsorship are available, from Crystal at $500 to Emerald at $5,000.<\/p>\n Details are here: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/nc-coastal-conference-2\/<\/a>.<\/p>\nSubmit a Presentation Proposal<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Enter the Student Competition <\/strong><\/h3>\n
\njmfear@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nRegister for the Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sponsor the Conference\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n