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JGLR 48(2) out, features special section on Lake Ontario CSMI

Apr 1, 2022

The Journal of Great Lakes Research, Volume 48, Issue 2 is now online. This issue features a special section titled Stressors and Successes, Lake Ontario in Intensive Year 2018.

Student Travel Awards available

Mar 18, 2022

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission Travel Award promotes academic excellence by providing funds to students to present graduate research results at scientific conferences. Two travel awards will be provided to M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose research is likely to make a significant contribution to understanding Great Lakes aquatic ecology and fishery science. Full-time M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose research is relevant to the Great Lakes and who have not previously received this award are eligible. Applicants may seek funds (up to U.S.$1,500 per award) to attend and present their research at any conference. (To maximize opportunities in 2022, both virtual and in-person participation are eligible for sponsorship.) Recipients will be notified in mid-May, 2022. Visit http://www.glfc.org/pubs/pdfs/research/Travel.pdf for more details on how to apply. 

IAGLR | JASM 2022 abstract submission re-opens for some

Mar 8, 2022

Abstract submission has re-opened for IAGLR | JASM 2022 for student in-person posters & developing country virtual presentations. The deadline is March 25. View the Late Breaker Submissions page for details.

IAGLR seeks executive director: Deadline April 8

Mar 8, 2022

The IAGLR Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it seeks an executive director responsible for the strategic leadership and efficient operation of IAGLR.

The position is posted on LinkedIn, where candidates are asked to submit their application by April 8.

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IAGLR | JASM 2022 Student Travel Awards

Mar 2, 2022

The IAGLR Student Travel Award helps to defray the travel cost for IAGLR student members attending IAGLR | JASM 2022, May 14-20, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 29. In addition, students outside the United States and Canada are eligible for an IAGLR International Travel Award. The deadline is Friday, March 18.

Run for the IAGLR Board of Directors

Feb 28, 2022

Looking to serve? Run for the IAGLR Board of Directors! View the Call for Nominations and submit your nomination package online by March 25. We're looking to fill three positions: Canadian regular member, U.S. regular member & U.S. student member.

Registration open for IAGLR | JASM 2022

Feb 17, 2022

Registration is now open for IAGLR22 | JASM22, scheduled for May 14–20, 2022, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and online. Discounted rates for IAGLR members. When you register, check IAGLR as your membership affiliation.

Call for nominations for 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

Feb 2, 2022

The IAGLR Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes important and continued contributions to the field of large lake research over a period of 20 years or more. If you have a deserving candidate in mind, please view the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 31.

Call for nominations for 2022 Vallentyne outreach award

Feb 2, 2022

Do you know someone who has contributed substantially to education and outreach in the great lakes community, including North American Great Lakes, African Great Lakes, or others? We're soliciting nominations for the 2022 John R. (Jack) Vallentyne Award. View the Call for Nominations and submit your nominee by March 31.

State of Lake Erie registration opens

Jan 15, 2022

Join us for the 2022 State of Lake Erie Conference (SOLE), to be held March 16–17, both online and at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. Note that everyone, including all speakers, must register. Register today! Students, IAGLR members, and attendees from low/low-middle income countries receive reduced conference rates. Read about our COVID planning efforts to help make your decision whether to attend virtually or in person. We look forward to seeing you either way, and we’re doing our best to look out for all of you as the COVID situation continues to evolve.

IAGLR22 | JASM abstract deadline extended

Jan 11, 2022

The JASM Program Committee has decided to extend the abstract deadline to 11:59 PM on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Submissions are still being accepted, and people who already have submitted can still edit their abstracts. There will not be another extension and the submission site will close after this new deadline. Visit the Call for Abstracts.

JGLR call for papers on bridging knowledge systems - deadline extended

Dec 15, 2021

You're invited to submit a paper for a special section of the Journal of Great Lakes Research titled “Bridging Knowledge Systems between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities." Submissions will be accepted through May 31, 2022. View the Call for Papers for details.

2022 Membership Enrollment is Open

Dec 3, 2021

Join or renew your membership and celebrate all the reasons you benefit from being an IAGLR member!  Check out whats new for 2022 and support IAGLR today!

JGLR call for papers on Lake of Woods - deadline extended

Dec 2, 2021

You're invited to submit a paper for a special section of the Journal of Great Lakes Research titled “Lake of the Woods: Five Years of Research (2016–2021)." Submissions will be accepted through March 31, 2022. View the Call for Papers for details.

New giving opportunities to support IAGLR

Nov 30, 2021

Just in time for Giving Tuesday, the IAGLR Board of Directors is pleased to announce new giving options to support IAGLR. Please view our new Giving page for more information on the Great Lakes Benefactors Program, the Sustainers Circle Monthly Giving Program, and other giving options.

Call for Proposals is now open! - Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Nov 15, 2021

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission’s Call for Proposals is now open on the GLFC website. Please visit www.glfc.org/pubs/pdfs/research/RFP_Combined.pdf for the complete Call for Proposals. We encourage you to forward the call to any additional parties you believe may be interested in the Sea Lamprey Research Program or any of this year’s special call topics.

Great Lakes Fisheries Science Training workshop for undergraduates

Nov 8, 2021

NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program is sponsoring an eight-day Great Lakes Fisheries Science Training workshop in population and ecosystem dynamics, to be held during summer 2022. This workshop for undergratudate students will introduce participants to the study of fisheries science and will explore careers in fisheries ecology, management, and conservation Applications are due January 17, 2022.

SOLE 2022 abstract deadline extended

Nov 3, 2021

We've heard you! The deadline to submit a presentation or associated event to the 2022 State of Lake Erie Conference has been extended to Friday, November 19. We are committed to an inclusive event, and your participation is vital to its success. We hope this two-week extension will allow you to join us. Please see the Call for Presentations and Associated Events for more information.

SOLE 2022 Call for Presentations & Associated Events now open

Oct 13, 2021

You're invited to submit a presentation or associated event for the 2022 State of Lake Erie Conference.The deadline for submissions is November 5. We're planning to hold #SOLE22 in person in Cleveland and are also exploring options for virtual participation. Submit even if you can't be there in person!

Check out past IAGLR conferences

Sep 30, 2021

Did you know you can view program and abstract books from our previous conferences on Great Lakes research? Just visit our Past Conferences page. We just added the program book for IAGLR 2021.