AGU Chapman Conference on the Exploration and Study of Antarctic Subglacial Aquatic Environments (SAE)

Conference Objectives
The objectives of the conference are two-fold: first, to communicate to the wider community the most recent results and share expertise in planning subglacial aquatic environment (SAE) exploration programs. Secondly, to bring together a diverse group of experts that might not otherwise collaborate or interact to broaden the interdisciplinary nature of all aspects of SAE research. The conference will bridge existing knowledge to future research and will be a benchmark for SAE exploration and study. A longer-term objective is to create a sustainable, vibrant, and growing community of SAE researchers and enthusiasts.

Conveners
Martin J. Siegert, University of Edinburgh (UK) m.j.siegert@ed.ac.uk
Mahlon C. Kennicutt II, Texas A&M University, (USA) m-kennicutt@tamu.edu
Program Committee

Robin Bell, LDEO, Columbia University (USA)
Jemma Wadham, University of Bristol (UK)
Kay Bidle, Rutgers, The State University New Jersey (USA)
Sergey Bulat, Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (Russia)
Sponsors

TRAVEL GRANTS
Travel Grant application deadline: 2 December 2009

The conveners have secured funding from the National Science Foundation
to support student participants and other meeting contributors who
require financial assistance. Awards will be evenly distributed based on
geographic location, with priority given to students.

Travel Grant Timeline
Those who are interested in applying for travel grant support must fill
out the on-line Travel Grant Application, by 2 December 2009.

The conference program committee will evaluate applications and
recommend names of qualified applicants to the AGU staff by 28 December
2009.

The AGU staff - serving as the primary organizers and sponsors of the
meeting - is responsible for approving recommendations and setting the
final award amounts. Qualified applications will be notified of their
travel grant award by 8 January 2010.

Please note: Travel support is not paid before the conference. All
awardees must pay for their travel expenses, including conference
registration, in advance. AGU will collect appropriate documentation and
dispense approved travel funds after the conference has concluded.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration deadline: 12 February 2010

Conference on-line registration will open by 2 December 2009 and will
close 12 February 2010. The registration fee will be set no later than 2 December and will be approximately $450 - $475 for regular registration; approximately $250 - $300 for students and those from low-income countries.

In the meantime, all interested participants are encouraged to submit
their abstracts, as there is no charge for submission or withdrawal.

Further Information
If you would like to receive future updates about this conference, e-mail chapman-subglacial@agu.org, or call the AGU Meetings Department at +1-202-777-7330.

For information about the scientific program, please contact the conveners via e-mail (addresses listed above).