CSDMS 2010 meeting

Community Surface Dynamic Modeling System Meeting 2010:
“Modeling for Environmental Change”

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RegisterSan Antonio, Texas
October, 14-17th, 2010

Extended registration deadline for CSDMS travel support is Aug 22^nd.
Registrations to attend the meeting received after Aug 22^nd will be accepted to Sept 7^th on a waitlist status.

Conference Purpose

The meeting will bring together CSDMS members to present scientific insights in the modeling of surface dynamics and environmental change; new advances in cyber-infrastructure (CSDMS Model-coupling Tool, HPC techniques); development and use of CSDMS models in education (short clinics on EKT products); and allow the CSDMS Working Groups and Focus Research Groups to strategize on the direction of CSDMS for the next 5 years (i.e., the CSDMS Strategic Plan and Renewal.)

For Keynotes, Clinics, and more information:

CSDMS Meeting 2010: First Circular (posted May 20, 2010)
CSDMS Meeting 2010: Second Circular (posted August 14, 2010)
CSDMS Meeting 2010: Third Circular (posted August 16, 2010)
CSDMS Meeting 2010: Daily Schedule (posted Sept. 3, 2010)

Themes

1. Keynote lectures and Poster Sessions on Surface Dynamics Modeling, Cross-domain Model Coupling, Geodynamics, Ecodynamics, and Morphodynamics modeling.
2. Clinics to learn more about individual models, model coupling and EKT products.
3. Break-out group discussions on cross-domain model coupling.
4. Working Group and Plenary discussions to develop 5-year strategic plan.
5. Towards practical applications and modeling for environmental changes.

Conference Schedule

The 4 day conference (October 14^th-17^th) is intended to be enjoyable for your spouse/partner as well. There is a banquet (inform us when you register if your spouse/partner will attend) and enough time is scheduled to enjoy lunch in one of the many nearby restaurants. An abundance of activities are available in or nearby San Antonio such as: a) McNay Art Museum, b) San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, c) Riverwalk, d) SeaWorld, e) Botanical Gardens, and f) Zoo, among others. Watch this 60 second video to learn more about what San Antonio has to offer.

For the daily schedule:
CSDMS Meeting 2010: Daily Schedule (posted Sept. 3, 2010)

Registration, Abstract submission and Travel Support

Within its budget, CSDMS intends to support the greatest number of its membership to attend this strategic planning meeting. Early registration by August 15^th is required to both secure your space at the meeting and to ensure a discounted room rate at the meeting hotel: Hyatt Regency, San Antonio Riverwalk. Extended registration is open until August 22^nd.Registrations to attend the meeting received after Aug 22^nd will be accepted to Sept 7^th on a waitlist status. For CSDMS financial support, we require your commitment to attend all of the sessions/days of the meeting.

Register

Extended registration deadline is Aug 22^nd.
Registrations to attend the meeting received after Aug 22^nd will be accepted to Sept 7^th on a waitlist status.