Conference announcment

Goh Pi Lee,Beverly tmsgohb at nus.edu.sg
Sun May 9 23:00:04 EDT 1999


First Announcement


ASIA-PACIFIC CONGRESS ON
THE BIOLOGY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Date:	 21-24 November 1999
Venue:	 National University of Singapore
LT 24-28



Organised by
The Singapore Institute of Biology (SIBiol)

Co-organisers
National University of Singapore (Department of Biological Sciences)
Nanyang Technological University (Division of Biology, School of Science)
National Parks Board Singapore
Singapore National Academy of Science


Organizing committee

Chairman		Prof  CHOU Loke Ming
Vice-chairman		A/Prof TAN Teck Koon
Hon. Secretary		A/Prof Shirley S.L. LIM
				Assistant Secretary 	A/Prof CHIA Tet Fatt
Hon. Treasurer	A/Prof YEOH Hock Hin
Assistant Treasurer	Asst Prof Wendell SUN

Subcommittees
Chairperson:  A/Prof Mulkit SINGH (scientific and programme)
Asst Prof  N. SODHI (logistics)
A/Prof HO Shuit Hung (accommodations)
Ms FOONG Lai Leong (social)
Ms Jennifer TAN (trade exhibition)
Ms Adeline KOH (conference materials)


CONGRESS SECRETARIAT

A/Prof Shirley S.L. LIM
c/o Division of Biology, School of Science
Nanyang Technological University
NIE, 469 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259756

Tel:65) 460 5400
Fax : (65) 469 8928
E-mail : slim at nie.edu.sg



CONGRESS THEME


Biology has improved our understanding of environmental processes 
and increased our capacity to manage the environment.  Application of
biological knowledge towards slowing down or arresting unnecessary
degradation of the environment has become of greater significance in our
endeavour to live in harmony with nature. Advances in biology encompassing
wide ranging disciplines ranging from the molecular and cellular level to
entire ecosystems have demonstrated that sustainable development is not a
dream but an achievable goal.


This Congress on the Biology of the Environment
 is aimed at drawing attention to the important role of biology in
maintaining the integrity and quality of the world around us. The organising
committee extends a warm welcome 
to you to participate in this meeting.



TOPICS FOR SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Habitat restoration
Conservation/preservation of habitat
Biodiversity
Endangered species
Species interactions
Environmental molecular biology
Environmental modelling


REGISTRATION

Please complete the Registration Form and return it with your registration
fee
 and abstract (if you are giving an oral presentation) to:


A/P Shirley S L Lim
Hon, Secretary, Congress Organising Committee
c/o School of Science
Nanyang Technological University
NIE, 469 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259756

FAX: (65) 469-8928
E-mail: slim at nie.edu.sg





REGISTRATION FEE

Overseas participants

		Early Registration (before 15 July 1999) 		$250
[US$175]
		Late registration (after 15 July 1999)			$300
[US$210]

Local participants

		Members of SIBiol					$150
		Non members 						$200
		Students						$
30

Registered participants will be provided with the conference materials, tea
breaks and invitations to the opening ceremony reception and congress
banquet. Student participants will only be entitled to tea breaks and the
book of abstracts.


ACCOMMODATION

Arrangements for hotel as well as University dormitory accommodation and
hotel accommodations are being negotiated and details will be provided in
the second circular.


OFFICIAL LETTER OF INVITATION

Official letters of invitation, which are intended to help overcome
administrative difficulties in certain countries, will be issued on request.
Such letters do not imply commitment of financial or other support by the
organizing committee.  Please provide relevant information to assist with
the preparation of the letter of invitation.


METHOD OF PAYMENT

All registration fees must be paid in Singapore or US dollars by a bank
draft/money order drawn on a Singapore bank and made payable to "Singapore
Institute of Biology Environment Congress"(personal cheques are not
acceptable from overseas participants).


SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITION

A trade exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Congress.


ATTEND THE CONGRESS AND BE PART OF 
THE  MillenniaMania CELEBRATIONS

In conjunction with the Millenniamania campaign celebrations
organised by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, every visitor to
Singapore during the period from June 1999 to August 2000, will stand a
chance to win a return vacation to Singapore through a daily lucky draw.
Visitors will also stand a chance to win the Grand Draw prize of a free
luxury return holiday for himself and 20 of his guests.
PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION FORM
(please complete and return by e-mail or air mail)


ASIA-PACIFIC CONGRESS ON 
THE BIOLOGY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Date: 21-24 November 1999
Venue: National University of Singapore


To:		A/Prof Shirley S L LIM
		Hon Secretary, Singapore Institute of Biology
		c/o Division of Biology, School of Science	
				Nanyang Technological University
				NIE, 469 Bukit Timah Road
Fax : (65) 469-8928
				Singapore 259756
E-mail : slim at nie.edu.sg

From: ______________________________________________________________

(1)	I would like to participate in the Congress, as follows (please
tick):

(       )	Attend the Congress 
(       )	Present a paper at the Congress. Please submit an abstract,
with title, of not more than 250 words via e-mail or airmail to the Hon
Secretary)  
(       )	Present a poster at the Congress 

(2)	My particulars are as follows:

Name: Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms   _______________________________________________

						[Family/Last name]
[Given name(s)]
Affiliation:______________________________________________________________ 

Mailing Address:
  ______________________________________________________________________
  ______________________________________________________________________

Tel:___________________E-mail:________________ Fax:_______________________  

Accompanying person(s)

Name: Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms   _______________________________________________	 
						[Family/Last name]
[Given name(s)]

(3)	My registration fee is enclosed.

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________________________

Secretariat use only:
Registration No: ______________________
Date Received: _______________________

Organizer: Singapore Institute of Biology Co-organizers: National University
of Singapore (Department of Biological Siences); Nanyang Technological
University (Division of Biology, School of Science); National Parks Board;
Simgapore National Academy of Sciences


Dr. Beverly Goh
Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI)
National University of Singapore
14 Kent Ridge Road, SINGAPORE 119223
Tel: +65 774 9883 / 9658 / 9652
Fax: +65 774 9654      email: tmsgohb at nus.edu.sg



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