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Program
This year offers four plenaries, a poster session and four full days of scientific presentations in more than 50 different sessions. View the detailed schedule, as well as session descriptions and abstracts for each presentation. All scientific sessions take place in the Stewart Center.
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Sunday
IAGLR Board Meeting
Purdue Memorial Union
Registration
Stewart Center, East Foyer
Welcome Reception
Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom
Light refreshments provided.
Monday
Registration
Stewart Center, East Foyer
Teacher Workshop and Lunch
Purdue Memorial Union, Anniversary Drawing Room
Welcome Ceremony and Plenary
Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse
Welcome remarks by Purdue President Mitch Daniels
Large-Scale Ecosystem Restoration: Why Are So Many People Unhappy
Featuring Kenneth Rose
Professor, Louisiana State University
Editors' Reception
Stewart Center, Ringel Gallery
For regular associate editors by invitation only.
Student Social
Lafayette Brewing Company
In addition to in-house craft brewing, the Lafayette Brewing Company offers free pool, foosball, and corn hole. All students are welcome to enjoy an evening of informal networking and activities at one of historic downtown Lafayette’s signature venues. Appetizers will also be provided.
Tuesday
Registration
Stewart Center, East Foyer
Plenary and Awards
Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse
Presentation of IAGLR Scholarships and Awards
Paradigms of Scale and the Function of Littoral Zones in Large Lakes
Featuring Yvonne Vadeboncoeur
Associate Professor, Wright State University
IAGLR Business Lunch
Purdue Memorial Union, North and South Ballrooms
Plated lunch provided. Participants must register for this event.
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Reception
Purdue Memorial Union, East and West Main Lounges
Join with one of the conference hosts as the organization celebrates its 30th anniversary. Light refreshments provided. Participants must register for this event.
Banquet
Purdue Memorial Union, North and South Ballrooms
An annual tradition, this semi-formal awards banquet provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the people who make IAGLR and the Great Lakes great. Full dinner provided. Participants must register for this event.
Wednesday
Registration
Stewart Center, East Foyer
Plenary and Awards
Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse
Presentation of IAGLR Scholarships and Awards
From Theory to Practice; Restoring the Future of the Great Lakes
Featuring Keith Bowers
Landscape Architect/Restoration Ecologist, President and Founder, Biohabitats Inc.
Barbecue and Lawn Games
Pulled pork barbecue, corn-on-the-cob and other Midwestern delights at The Trails Banquet Facility. Transportation will be provided but parking on-site is also available. Busses departing the Purdue Memorial Union starting at 5:30 p.m. to return between 8:30 and 9:15 p.m.
Thursday
Registration
Stewart Center, East Foyer
Plenary and Awards
Stewart Center, Loeb Playhouse
Presentation of IAGLR Scholarships and Awards
Restoration, Resiliency, and Lake Hydrodynamics
Featuring Dave Schwab
Research Scientist, University of Michigan Water Center