Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Science Conference (GEER 2019)


Year Conference was held: 2019

Years the Conferences has been held: 8

Disciplines: Ecosystem Restoration Science

Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: None

Registration Cost (US dollars): $295-$650

Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000

Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 2000

Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 500

Associated Scientific Society/Organization: A conference initiatiated by the University of Florida-IFAS and the U.S. Geological Survey

Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): 2000

Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 1000

Geographic Location(s): Coral Springs, Florida, USA

Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Biennial

Host, Funders and Sponsors: UF|IFAS(University of Florida), USGS,South Florida Water Management District, United States Geological Survey, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Ecology and Environment, Inc., Florida Sea Grant, AECOM, Audubon Florida, DHI Water & Environment, Inc., Eureka Water Probes, Everglades Foundation, Everglades Wetland Research Park, FAUs Florida Center for Environmental Studies & FAUs Environmental Science Program, Florida International University/Institute of Water and EnvironmentIn-Situ, United States Army Corps of Engineers

Digital or Virtual Options: None

Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): None

Electronic program dissemination:

On-site Maternity Facilities: None

On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: None

Caregiver Grant: None

Career Development Events and Workshops: Yes (1. Creating Powerful PowerPoint 2.Designing and Delivering a TED talk 3.The Secrets of Dynamic Delivery (giving good talks/presentations to audiences))

ECR Promotion Events: None

Travel Awards for ECRs: None

Code of Conduct: None

Safety Instructions/Apps: None

Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.

Speaker Gender Balance: 8 Men: 8 Women

Invited Speakers Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.

Session Chair Gender Balance: Plenary session organizers & moderators: 6 Men: 2 Women

Conference Chair Gender Balance: Conference Chairs: 2 Men, Executive Committee: 11 Men: 3 Women, Program Committee: 7 Men: 4 Women

Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None

Public Engagement Events Outreach: None

Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: None

Conference URL: https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/GEER2019/

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