Workshop Information

An NSF-supported community meeting to be held on
• June 8th and 9th 2004
in Washington, DC

The workshop conveners aim to bring together new and experienced scientists interested in the geology and geophysics of the Arctic Ocean and its adjacent margins to discuss the critical questions about this region and formulate a science plan for future investigations. Research scientists at all stages of their careers, as well as industry and government agency representatives, will work together to frame the important questions for future work. Space is limited by the size of the venue to 60 participants.

To apply please send a one paragraph expression of interest, including information on a poster you would like to present, to Bernard Coakley (Bernard.Coakley@gi.alaska.edu) by February 15th.

Limited NSF-funded travel support is available for US participants.

Lodging

Sheraton Four Points
1201 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 289-7600
(888) 627-8681 (toll free in US direct to reservations office)
(202) 349-2215 (fax)
www.fourpointswashingtondc.com

Making Lodging Reservations (Important Deadline Information): 30 rooms have been set-aside at a special rate of $139 (regular rate $155). Please email Abraham Esquivel on or before May 8. Mention JOI when reserving, and please provide your arrival/departure dates along with a credit card number to guarantee. If you would like to arrive early or stay late the $139 rate will be available before and after the meeting dates. After reserving your room, any cancellation made less than 24 hours prior to arrival will be charged one nights room and tax.