53rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research

May 17-21, 2010

Toronto, Ontario

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Short Course Prior to IAGLR 2010: Introduction to R

Matt Catalano, Quantitative Fisheries Center, Michigan State University, mcatalan@msu.edu. Cost: Student $50, Professional $100. This course will introduce students to the R programming and statistical software package using examples from fisheries research. Topics will include: interactive calculations, importing/exporting data, built-in and user-defined functions, graphing, an statistical analyses (linear regression, t-test, randomization, ANOVA, basic nonlinear optimization). No prior experience with R or programming is required or expected. Click the MSU Course Site to register as a Student or Professional

IAGLR Hockey 2010 – Sponsored by EcoAnalysts, Inc

The IAGLR Hockey “Lessons from the Past – Solutions for the Future” 2010 Defy Cup Challenge between Team IAGLR Canada hosting IAGLR Team USA will take place at De La Salle College Arena, 141 Farnham Avenue, Toronto, ONT M4V 1H7 on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Cost per player will be approximately $30. If you are interested in playing, send an email note to Michael Twiss (mtwiss@clarkson.edu) stating your nationality and preferred playing position. We create the teams with the intention of maximizing the skill equality. A nominal fee is assessed for each player and coaching staff to go towards the cash prize for the winning team, who then have the honor/honour of donating it to the IAGLR Scholarship fund. See last year’s game results here.

IAGLR 2010 sets new record

The 53rd Conference on Great Lakes Research promises to be an exciting meeting. Over 650 abstracts were submitted. This is a new record for the conference and the organizing committee thanks the session chairs and contributors. Authors can review the Presenters Calendar for further key date information

IAGLR Call for 2012 Conference Site Proposals

IAGLR is currently soliciting Canadian bids to host IAGLR 2012. Consider holding the prestigous Conference on Great Lakes Research at YOUR university or professional facility! For more information please contact Bob Heath, Conference Committee Chair, via office@iaglr.org

Sponsorship Opportunities for IAGLR 2010

Each year, IAGLR's Conference on Great Lakes Research receives generous support from sponsoring organizations and businesses. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for IAGLR 2010.

Exhibit at IAGLR 2010

The International Association for Great Lakes Research invites leading vendors and consulting firms to display their products or services at the 53rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research. The meeting will be held May 17-21, 2010, in Toronto. View the Call for Exhibitors for details.

Advertise in the 2010 Conference Program

Advertise in the IAGLR 2010 conference program book and reach a targeted international large-lakes research community. Reserve your advertising space today! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. See the rate card for more details and order form. Deadline is April 1, 2010.

IAGLR 2010 Website Opens

Find out what's in store for IAGLR's 53rd Annual Conference on Great Lakes Research to be held in beautiful Toronto on May 17-21, 2010.