Annual Meeting Program Book - American Phytopathological Society

Plenary session
Meeting
hIghlIghTs
“achieving scientific excellence in our new
environment”
Sunday, August 2, 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.;
Oregon Ballroom 201 – 202
The events of the past year have crystallized many changes in the scientific
enterprise, launching APS into its second century with a new array of
challenges. Calls for increased efficiency, shrinking budgets, and consolidation
of traditional operating units are challenges shared by members from
academia, government, and industry. Join us at this year’s plenary session
as representatives from each sector share their views on the changing
environment and their insights for the future. See the insert included in this
program book for more information on speakers and presentations.
flash-and-dash
Monday and Tuesday; August 3 and August 4, Exhibit Hall A
Selected posters highlight the science at the flash-and-dash presentations.
These special flash-and-dash sessions offer a brief oral presentation (five
minutes, 3 slides) followed by poster time with the presenters in the exhibit
hall. New this year! Flash-and-dash presentations are conveniently located in
the exhibit hall. See program schedule on Monday and Tuesday for flash-and-dash
poster presentations and corresponding poster viewing times.
final night Celebration
Tuesday, August 4; Portland Ballroom
There’s no better way to wrap up your 2009 APS Annual Meeting experience!
Mingle with new contacts and old colleagues while enjoying a complete
buffet, beverages, and entertainment. Dance the night away while enjoying
music from the popular Portland-based group The Groove.
Courtesy of Travel Portland/David Falconer
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