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SUMMARY:Rocky Top BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the University of TN campus for the Rocky Top BioBlitz—a biological survey focused on identifying as many species as possible in a defined area over a short period of time—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday\, October 12. Look for our tent outside Ayres Hall. \n\n\n\nDuring the Rocky Top BioBlitz\, participants will walk around campus looking for any kind of life: birds\, insects\, plants\, and even fungi. They will document what they find by taking pictures and uploading them to an app called iNaturalist. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake sure to download the iNaturalist app before the event! \n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/rocky-top-bioblitz/
LOCATION:University of TN- in front of Ayres Hall\, 1403 Circle Dr\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Science,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Cane Creek Canyon BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Land Trust of North Alabama will host a Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve BioBlitz conducted by Discover Life in America (DLiA)\, a nonprofit organization out of Tennessee that specializes in biodiversity inventory and conservation\, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.  \n\n\n\nA BioBlitz is a citizen science event where participants learn about the plants and animals in a specific place as they look for and document them for research purposes\, and we’d like to invite you to be a part of ours!  This event is for both newbies and experts as well as amateurs and professionals in the various fields of natural science. \n\n\n\nParticipants will move through the southern part of the preserve using the iNaturalist app to document observed flora and fauna. There will also be short presentations on a variety of natural science topics conducted by DLiA as well as the Land Trust\, Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve regulars\, and possibly students and faculty from University of North Alabama. These same people will serve as subject matter experts as participants document their findings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve – 251 Loop Rd\, Tuscumbia\, AL 35674 \n\n\n\nWhat to Wear/Bring: Dress appropriately for the weather. This is a rain or shine event\, though thunderstorms will cause cancelation. Set up your iNaturalist account in advance. Please note\, there is limited (or no) cell service at the preserve. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Please register to join the bioblitz. You can sign up to attend one or both days. Please register for each day you plan to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 13 from 6-10:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSign-up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 14 from 8 AM – 12 PM \n\n\n\n\nSign-up
URL:https://dlia.org/event/cane-creek-canyon-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve\, 251 Loop Rd\, Tuscumbia\, 35674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Kid Friendly,Science,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Land Trust of North Alabama":MAILTO:questions@landtrustnal.org
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SUMMARY:GSMNP Science Colloquium 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 2024 Science Colloquium\, presented by GSMNP and DLiA! Learn about a wide variety of scientific topics\, new species of cave spiders and dusky salamanders\, to wetlands along the Foothills Parkway\, strategic use of social media to reduce overcrowding\, and lots more\, all from researchers working in the Smokies. All are welcome! Registration is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nRecorded talks from the 2024 Colloquium are now up on YouTube! You can find them>>> here <<< \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is free! Just follow the link below. You’ll receive a Zoom link over email that you can use to view the Colloquium on March 7th. The audience will also be able to ask questions of the speakers following their talks. Speakers DO NOT need to register and will receive Zoom link via email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and abstracts: The schedule below and the linked PDF will be updated with any changes to talk times or talk information. Check back for the most up-to-date version. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Schedule & Abstracts (PDF)\n\n\n\n2023 recorded talks (YouTube)\n\n\n\n2022 recorded talks (YouTube)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for presenters\n\n\n\nSubmit a talk\n\n\n\nCall for submissions: We welcome you to submit a presentation about your research that is either actively taking place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park or that is of significance to the Smokies\, and that is at a stage in analysis where a full picture of the research can be presented. Note: due to time constraints\, we may not be able to fit all submitted talks. Paul Super will be contacting potential presenters via email about submitting a presentation. \n\n\n\nImportant dates\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 2nd – deadline to submit talk information to Paul Super (paul_super@nps.gov): (1) final title\, (2) abstract\, and (3) names and affiliations of the presenter and co-authors\n\n\n\nWeek of February 5th – presenters will receive a tentative schedule and can OK their timeslot before the schedule is posted on this page\n\n\n\nWeek of February 19th – presenters will receive a Zoom Webinar invitation via email; meeting registration will be available here for non-presenter attendees\n\n\n\n\nHelpful information\n\n\n\nConference format: The Colloquium will be held virtually via Zoom’s Webinar platform. Presenters will be set as “panelists” on the Webinar\, meaning that they can do most of the normal functions of a Zoom Meeting (share video\, audio\, and screen). Audience members will be able to ask questions and we will help manage questions. We’ll send presenters more information about what to expect closer to the colloquium. \n\n\n\nTime slots: Presentation slots will be around 20 minutes (including time for questions). We will send you a finalized schedule close to the event and will provide more details about the Q&A after each talk. \n\n\n\nPresentation format: Slide decks can be in any format (speakers will share their screen via Zoom)\, however we recommend PowerPoint\, PDF\, Google Slides or Keynote in wide-format (16:9). \n\n\n\nKnow your audience: Please note that many in the audience will have advanced degrees\, but few will have advanced degrees in your topic\, so plan to provide a bit of explanation of technical jargon and stay away from acronyms. \n\n\n\nRecording presentations: We plan to record presentations and upload them publicly to our YouTube channel as we’ve done the past few years (view last year’s recordings). Please let Paul Super know if you DO NOT want your presentation to be recorded.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/colloquium-2024/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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SUMMARY:Moss and Bryophyte 'Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Sugarlands Visitor Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about and survey moss and bryophytes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This is a community science event that is open to all ages and skill levels. Volunteers will help DLiA staff to record moss and other non-vascular plants using the iNaturalist app!  We will cover about 3-4 miles on a moderate trail in GSMNP. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email our volunteer coordinator\, Jaimie Matzko\, jaimie@dlia.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/moss-and-bryophyte-blitz/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Fun,Science,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T160000
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SUMMARY:Great Smokies Eco-Adventure: April 21-23
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for an immersive Smokies experience like none other! Spend your days exploring the wilds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and your nights glamorously camping off the grid. DLiA and partner A Walk in the Woods bring you an exclusive 3-day\, 2-night adventure\, with expert-led nature hikes\, camping in a luxurious off-grid setting\, mouth-watering\, local food and drink\, and much more. All proceeds from this fundraising event will help DLiA discover and conserve the rich biodiversity of the Smokies. \n\n\n\nA Walk in the Woods has generously provided access to Camp Atagahi\, their staff\, and their Smokies expertise to make this event really shine! \n\n\n\nDLiA’s Will\, Jaimie\, and Todd will be your guides for the duration of the Eco-Adventure. They’re excited to be your gracious hosts and share their expert knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the Smokies! \n\n\n\nThe Great Smokies Eco-Adventure is a truly unique experience!  \n\n\n\n\nGuided hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to learn about local flora and fauna\, including wildflowers and other plants\, pollinators and insects\, fungi and more!\n\n\n\nHike on a section of the legendary Appalachian Trail (AT)\n\n\n\nMorning bird-watching at camp\n\n\n\nGuided night hike to look for nocturnal creatures\, using a bat detector and UV flashlights.\n\n\n\nEvening campfires to share stories and s’mores\n\n\n\nFreshly prepared meals\, including beer and wine.\n\n\n\nLuxury Camping Accommodations\, including spacious tents with cots and mattress\n\n\n\nEnjoy hot showers after a day on the trail\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nYo\n\n\n\nCamp Atagahi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Smokies Eco-Adventure is co-hosted by Discover Life in America and A Walk in the Woods. As an award-winning\, locally owned and operated tour guide company\, A Walk in the Woods has been helping people get the most out of their Smoky Mountains experience for over 23 years\, serving over 100\,000 visitors along the way! \n\n\n\nAll meals are included with your ticket price\, prepared on site with local produce\, cheeses\, and other ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Beer and wine are also provided as well as soft drinks of your choice. (We’ll inquire about your dietary restrictions and beverage choices close to the event.)  \n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Atagahi is A Walk in the Woods’ premiere off-grid camping facility located in a small valley just north of the National Park boundary between Pitman Center and Cosby\, Tennessee. It features a well-stocked off-grid commercial kitchen and excellent bathroom facility with running water\, flush toilets\, and hot showers. Guests are lulled to sleep at night by the babbling creek that flows through camp. Tents are spacious\, mounted on wooden platforms\, and feature a covered “front porch” area where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine\, listening to the sounds of nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nGuided Hikes in the Smokies\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Great Smokies Eco-Adventure in April features guided hikes during peak wildflower season in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (a short drive from Camp Atagahi). We’ll keep it slow and easy-going\, with lots of stops to admire and talk about the Smokies’ incredible biodiversity\, including native trees\, pollinating insects\, birds\, and more. We’ll also share our expert knowledge of the cultural history of the landscape. \n\n\n\nOur one-of-a-kind hikes will leave you with a new appreciation for the incredible variety of life in the Smokies region and they’re really fun\, too! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEco-Adventure Itinerary \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 21: Guests will meet in GSMNP at noon and enjoy light snacks and introductions. We’ll go on guided hike led by DLiA staff on the Twin Creeks Trail (Total trail mileage under 2 miles)  In the late afternoon\, we’ll get load up our gear and get transported to A Walk in the Woods’ private off-grid camp located near Cosby and settle into our not-too-rustic glamping accommodations. We’ll have drinks and a wholesome dinner. We’ll finish off with s’mores around a campfire.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, April 22:  We’ll have locally-sourced coffee and a hot breakfast at camp and pack sack lunches. We’ll then head to the Greenbrier area in GSMNP on our hike to Fern Branch Falls on the Porter’s Creek trail. This hike is 4 miles round-trip and is considered moderate. We’ll arrive back at camp by late afternoon and enjoy southern fixins’ around the campfire. If you’re up for it\, we’ll go for a night hike at the camp to look for nocturnal critters.  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 23: We’ll start with a hot breakfast\, pack sack lunches\, and pack up our gear.  If the conditions and views are favorable\, we head up to the high elevations in the park for a hike along the infamous Appalachian Trail. We’ll finish up around 4 pm. We’ll say our goodbyes and guests will depart. \n\n\n\n Please note: The itinerary may change due to weather conditions\, park closures or at the discretion of DLIA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $950 per person\n\n\n\nYour ticket purchase supports Discover Life in America (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization)\, helping us continue our work as a partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tickets are $950 per person\, which includes accommodations\, food and alcohol\, as well as expert-guided nature hikes. \n\n\n\nPricing is based on double occupancy of tents\, so if you are traveling alone\, you may be assigned to share a tent with someone of the same gender. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSES: April 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is due upon ticket purchase. If you decide to cancel your spot\, we will refund your ticket only if we are able to sell your ticket. No refunds will be given after registration closes on April 1st.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will your ticket purchase support\n\n\n\n\nBiodiversity research in the Smokies\n\n\n\nOur biology interships…\n\n\n\n…and photo/videography internships\n\n\n\nBiodiversity education\n\n\n\nPublic engagement through community science\n\n\n\nConservation of creatures great and small in the Smokies\n\n\n\n\nSpecifically\, you’ll help support\n\n\n\n\nresearch with the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory\, aimed at cataloging\, understanding\, and ultimately conserving the 21\,000+ species that call the Smokies home\n\n\n\nour world-class summer internship program\, where we train the next generation of scientists and nature advocates through an immersive experience in the Smokies\n\n\n\nour educational programming in and around Great Smoky Mountains NP\, fostering nature literacy among our community ( iScience and Smokies Most Wanted)\n\n\n\nand much more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELECTRICITY AND CELL SERVICE: There is no electricity at Camp Atagahi other than a battery back that you may use to charge your phone. There is little to no cell reception at the Camp and in the National Park. Please plan accordingly. If you use a CPAP machine to sleep\, you may consider purchasing an appropriate battery pack to power that device during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\nQ. What is the expected weather? \n\n\n\nApril in the Smokies is usually mild\, with daytime temperatures reaching the 50s and 60s\, and nighttime sometimes approaching the freezing mark. It’s best to wear layers that you can shed if it’s warm or pile on for those cool nights. But this of course varies from year to year. The region does receive lots of rain (which fuels the growth of all those wildflowers)\, so be sure to pack a rain jacket or poncho. \n\n\n\nQ. How many people will be in attendance? \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 15 attendees at the eco-camp where we’ll be staying (2 people per tent with 10 tents). This is a nice group size that permits lots of one-on-one interaction with your guides. \n\n\n\nQ. If don’t consider myself a serious hiker\, will I be able to keep up? \n\n\n\nOur hikes are very much tailored to the abilities and interests of the group and generally follow a leisurely pace as we stop and look at insects\, mushrooms\, and lots of other sights to see. As long as you are able to walk around 4 miles over several hours\, you should be fine. \n\n\n\nQ. If I come to the Eco-Adventure alone\, will I have to share a tent? \n\n\n\nThe ticket price for this event is based on double occupancy\, so expect that singletons may be paired with another same-gender singleton. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet a fellow nature lover and future friend! \n\n\n\nQ. What is included in the ticket price? \n\n\n\nThe ticket price includes all accommodations\, food (including vegetarian and vegan options)\, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\, and expert-led hikes from noon Sunday through Tuesday afternoon. \n\n\n\nQ. What do I need to bring? \n\n\n\nPlease bring a sleeping bag\, towel\, day pack and wear sturdy hiking shoes\, rain gear and cool weather clothing. Also\, please bring a well-fitting face mask. Tents\, cots\, sleeping pads\, and other basics are all provided. You can find a full list of required and recommended items above on this page. Attendees will receive additional information via email prior to the event. \n\n\n\nQ. Will there be electricity or cell service at the camp? \n\n\n\nCamp Atagahi does not have grid electricity\, however\, we will provide a battery back that you can use to charge your cell phone and other small electronics. There is little to no cell signal in the area. The Eco-Adventure is a great chance to step away from the busy world and enjoy some screen-free time in nature! \n\n\n\nQ. If I have any other questions\, who should I contact? \n\n\n\nPlease contact DLiA’s Biodiversity Program Specialist\, Jaimie Matzko\, at jaimie@dlia.org and she’ll be happy to answer your questions about the Eco-Adventure. You can also visit dlia.org to learn more about DLiA’s work in the Smokies.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/spring-adventure-2024/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Fun,Fundraiser,Science
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SUMMARY:High Elevation Pollinator 'Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Questions? Email our volunteer coordinator\, Jaimie Matzko\, jaimie@dlia.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/high-elevation-pollinator-blitz/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Science,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T230000
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SUMMARY:Cades Cove Firefly Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join us to survey fireflies in Cades Cove on June 24th from 7pm to 11pm EST\, meeting at the Cades Cove Ranger Station.  There are 19 species of fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Volunteers will assist DLiA staff document firefly species in Cades Cove for the Smokies All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory.  \n\n\n\nThis event will require volunteers to walk/hike through the fields in Cades Cove\, after dark. No flashlights will be used when documenting and recording activity. No prior experience is required and families are welcome\, although this volunteer activity is not recommended for children under the age of 14.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email our volunteer coordinator\, Jaimie Matzko\, jaimie@dlia.org \n\n\n\nRegistration is now full! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/cades-cove-firefly-survey/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Education,Science,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T004335
CREATED:20240319T151607Z
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SUMMARY:Cherokee Dam BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Free\, family friendly opportunity to learn about local animals and plants while contributing to science. Join Discover Life in America and the Tennessee Valley Authority at Cherokee Dam Park-Picnic Area in Jefferson City! \n\n\n\nTwo chances to ‘blitz!\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 28th from 6pm to 10pm: Join us for an evening of discoveries…we will continue in the dark\, as we will set up a black light to monitor insect populations! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 29th from 8am to 12pm: The morning is a great time to look for birds and we will continue to look for other flora and fauna throughout the morning! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nWhere? \n\n\n\nCherokee Dam Park-Picnic area  \n\n\n\n1015 Tva Pkwy\, Jefferson City\, TN 37760 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a bioblitz? \n\n\n\nDuring a bioblitz\, volunteers help document as many kinds of animals\, plants\, and other organisms as we can find in a specific area. It’s also an opportunity for you to be a community scientist\, gathering real scientific data\, while also learning about the local flora and fauna living around you. We will be walking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and other living organisms. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. We’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups point out interesting facts about the organisms we see\, and teach you how to use the iNaturalist app. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will we be doing?\n\n\n\nWalking the trails\, looking for bugs\, flowers\, salamanders\, and anything else we can find. We’ll photograph them with our phones and post pictures to our iNaturalist project. It’ll be a fun morning of outdoor time in a gorgeous natural space and we’ll have experts on hand to guide small groups around the trail and point out interesting facts about the organisms we see. \n\n\n\nAfterward you can see what kind of organisms we found by visiting the project on iNaturalist\, which will be left up indefinitely. We encourage you to revisit the Loyston Point trails and post what you find! Making iNaturalist observations helps TVA know what’s out there so they can better manage and protect these public lands. \n\n\n\nBefore the event\n\n\n\n\nDownload iNaturalist to your phone (it’s free!)\n\n\n\nFollow prompts in the app to create an iNaturalist account\n\n\n\nBring water and some snacks (we’ll also provide water)\n\n\n\nWear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes for hiking\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the iNaturalist app.\n\n\n\nDownload the app. Log in. Try it out. \n\n\n\n\nANDROID\n\n\n\niOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree
URL:https://dlia.org/event/cherokee-dam-bioblitz/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Kid Friendly,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T004335
CREATED:20250114T170504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T221209Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Park Science Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:This annual symposium showcases the research happening in and around the Great Smoky Mountains. Topics are wide-ranging\, from weather and climate to zoology\, botany\, geology\, conservation\, and more! Talks are meant to be engaging to a broad audience and recorded to YouTube. All are welcome to attend this free virtual event! Register at the link below to receive a Zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Line-Up\n\n\n\nHere’s the most up-to-date version of the 2025 schedule and abstracts. \n\n\n\n2025 Colloquium schedule & abstracts v4Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is free! Register here to receive a Zoom link over email. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions after each talk. Speakers DO NOT need to register. You’ll receive a Zoom link via email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out talks from previous years\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation for presenters\n\n\n\nConference format: The Colloquium will be held virtually via Zoom’s Webinar platform. Presenters will be set as “panelists” on the Webinar\, meaning that they can do most of the normal functions of a Zoom Meeting (share video\, audio\, and screen). Audience members will be able to ask questions and we will help manage questions. We’ll send presenters more information about what to expect closer to the colloquium. \n\n\n\nTime slots: Presentation slots will be around 20 minutes (including time for questions). We will send you a finalized schedule close to the event and will provide more details about the Q&A after each talk. \n\n\n\nPresentation format: Slide decks can be in any format (speakers will share their screen via Zoom)\, however we recommend PowerPoint\, PDF\, Google Slides or Keynote in wide-format (16:9). \n\n\n\nKnow your audience: Please note that many in the audience will have advanced degrees\, but few will have advanced degrees in your topic\, so plan to provide a bit of explanation of technical jargon and stay away from acronyms. \n\n\n\nRecording presentations: We plan to record presentations and upload them publicly to our YouTube channel as we’ve done the past few years.
URL:https://dlia.org/event/colloquium-2025/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Education,Science
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