2014 International Firefly Symposium Abstracts Due in One Month!

Thought you would be amazed at all the different subjects that are studied intensely by interested people.  Let’s face it, entomologists are generally a different breed.  There are all manner of creatures in the world!!  MB

Reminder: Abstracts due January 10th!      Call for Abstracts     All individuals working with fireflies are invited to submit abstracts describing their projects and results. Oral and poster presentations will be selected from abstract submissions, and abstracts from all presentations will be published in the conference Book of Abstracts. Following are the topic areas that will be the focus of the symposium program: Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Genetics Biology & Behavior Ecology & Diversity Conservation, Ecotourism & Education SUBMISSION DEADLINE: If you wish to make an oral or poster presentation, please submit an abstract no later than January 10, 2014. Abstracts must be submitted online via the International Firefly Symposium website.   For detailed submission instructions and to submit your abstract online, please click here.     Become a Sponsor     You are invited to become a supporting partner in hosting the International Firefly Symposium 2014. Programs like this would not be possible without support from organizations such as yours. This symposium is a collaborative effort, and we hope you will join us for the opportunity to: Demonstrate equipment and products  Showcase your services Reinforce your continued commitment to the study and conservation of fireflies Several sponsorship opportunities are available with various levels of recognition. Click here to learn more about each sponsorship level and complete the online Sponsorship Commitment Form.     Sponsors and Supporters  A special thank you to our sponsors and supporters for their generous contributions to this program.   www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/firefly Important Deadlines  Abstract Submission Deadline: January 10, 2014 Hotel Reservation Deadline: July 4, 2014   Quick Links Symposium Agenda Meeting Site & Hotel Abstracts Information Sponsorship Opportunities Travel Information Visa Information       Meeting Site and Hotel  Hilton University of Florida 1714 SW 34 Street Gainesville, FL 32607 USA Phone: (352) 371-3600 Fax: (352) 371-0306 Reservation Line: (800) 445-8667 Hotel Website   The 2014 International Firefly Symposium will be hosted at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. Click here for group rate and reservation information.   For More Information  Symposium Program & Content:   Marc Branham, Associate Professor University of Florida, IFAS  Dept. of Entomology and Nematology   Natural Area Drive  Gainesville, FL 32611  Office Phone: (352) 273-3915  Email: marcbran@ufl.edu  www.BranhamLab.com      Symposium Registration & Logistics:   Jasmine Garcia, Conf. Coordinator University of Florida, IFAS  Office of Conferences & Inst. (OCI) PO Box 110750 Gainesville, FL 32611 Phone: (352) 392-5930 Fax: (352) 392-9734 Email: j.garcia@ufl.edu      Help Us Get the Word Out We need your help. If you manage listservs or have access to email addresses of colleagues who may be interested in attending or sponsoring the International Firefly Symposium, please forward this email, along with a link to the symposium website. Please also encourage colleagues to join the mailing list by clicking the button below and selecting "Firefly Symposium". Thank you!