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Program

IAGLR 2018 offers engaging speakers, ample opportunities for networking, and 4 days of science. The schedule features 56 sessions with 580+ presentations and a Poster Social with 140+ posters. Several workshops and discussions offer the opportunity for a deeper dive into certain topics. Make sure to check them out!


  • Monday, June 18
  • 8:15 - 5:30

    IAGLR Board Meeting

    Environmental Sciences and Chemistry Building, Rm. EV140

  • 4 - 7

    Registration

    UTSC Meeting Place

  • 5 - 7:30

    Welcome Reception

    ECSB Building

  • Tuesday, June 19
  • 7:30 - 5

    Registration

    UTSC Meeting Place

  • 8:40 - 11:40

    Concurrent Sessions

    Across UTSC

  • 11:40 - 1
    Tuesday, June 19

    Welcome and Plenary

    AC223 (AA112 for overflow)

    Water Security and the Science Agenda

    Howard Wheater

    University of Saskatchewan

  • 1 - 1:40

    Lunch

    On your own.

  • 1:40 - 5:20

    Concurrent Sessions

    Across UTSC

  • 6 - 8

    Poster Session and Social

    SW Wing

    View poster abstracts.

  • 8 - 11

    Student Social

    The Rex’s Den

    Join fellow students at UTSC's very own campus pub, located in the basement of the Student Centre.

     

  • Wednesday, June 20
  • 7:30 - 5

    Registration

    UTSC Meeting Place

  • 8:40 - 11:40

    Concurrent Sessions

    Across UTSC

  • 11:40 - 1
    Wednesday, June 20

    Plenary

    AC223 (AA112 for overflow)

    A Growing Problem: Addressing Algae Blooms in the Great Lakes

    Dianne Saxe

    Environmental Commissioner of Ontario

  • 1 - 2:20

    IAGLR Business Lunch

    Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

  • 2:20 - 5:20

    Concurrent Sessions

    Across UTSC

  • 6 - 8

    BBQ

    Patio between HW and MW building

  • 8:15 - 9:45
    Wednesday, June 20

    IAGLR Defy Cup Hockey Challenge

    Canlan Ice Sports, 3552 Victoria Park Ave., Toronto

    Defy Cup 2018: Great Goals for Today's Win. Come to the Canlan Ice Sport Complex and cheer on your favorite as Team Canada and Team USA face off in the 9th IAGLR Defy Cup Challenge. It's a great time and a great cause, as the game raises funds for the IAGLR Scholarship. (Photo courtesy Todd Marsee, Michigan Sea Grant)

    Interested in playing? Contact Michael Twiss.

  • Thursday, June 21
  • 7:30 - 5

    Registration

    UTSC Meeting Place

  • 8:40 - 11:40

    Concurrent Sessions

    Across UTSC

  • 11:40 - 1
    Thursday, June 21

    Plenary

    AC223 (AA112 for overflow)

    Valuing and Managing Aquatic Ecosystem Services

    Robert Costanza

    Australian National University

  • 1 - 1:40

    Lunch

    On your own.

  • 1:40 - 5:20

    Concurrent Sessions

    Across UTSC

  • 6:30 - 9:30

    Banquet

    The Guild Inn Estate

    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. Participants must register for this event.