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MAMEA 2008
Registration
Coming soon!

Presentations
Call for papers coming soon!

Scholarships Paul Standish Scholarship Form (pdf)
 

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Plans are underway for the MAMEA 2008 Annual Conference!
We don't have all of our plans finalized just yet, but here are some basics for your advance planning.  

Where: Virginia Beach
When: weekend of October 24-26, 2008
What: Emphasis on Chesapeake Bay resources & science

    Friday, Oct. 24 : Field trips, board meeting, members' check-in, and evening social
    Saturday, Oct. 25 : Speakers, concurrent sessions, and evening banquet & auction
    Sunday, Oct. 26 : Field trips and depart

Costs: Registration cost to be determined, we're aiming to keep it under $100. Accommodations: We are looking at lodging costs of $119/night (plus tax) in the main conference hotel. Most rooms are suites with two beds, so to keep your costs down you can share with another conference attendee. Or, there are quite a number of hotels in the area and you may be able to find something even more economical.

What else? Virginia Beach is a family-friendly destination, with lots to see and do! You may want to consider bringing your family and/or extending your stay. We are hoping to have some childcare arrangements during Saturday's conference sessions.

STATE MINI-CONFERENCES
Contact your state representative or check the MASTHEAD for announcements about dates and topics of your state mini-conferences.  MAMEA members may attend mini-conferences offered in any MAMEA-member state.

CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Paul Standish Scholarships will be awarded annually to 4 MAMEA members who are interested in attending the MAMEA Annual Conference but are in need of financial assistance.  The Scholarships will cover up to $300 of expenses directly related to participation in the conference.  Applicants must have at least 6 months of membership in MAMEA prior to application. 

For additional information, contact:  Amy Sauls at amy.sauls@ncmail.net

To apply, submit:

  • an application form and
  • a letter of justification, describing the need for the scholarship and explaining how the conference will benefit you and your students.

    • The application deadline is one month prior to the conference start date.  Send your application by US Mail or e-mail to:
    Amy Sauls, Scholarship Committee Chair
    135 Duke Marine Lab Road
    Beaufort, NC  28516  or
    amy.sauls@ncmail.net

    Attending the national NMEA conference?  Visit the NMEA website for information on the availability of national scholarships.
     


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