MASAL 2012 CfP

MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, ARTS & LETTERS 614 W. Superior, Alma College, Alma MI 48801, Ph. 989/463-7969, michiganacademy@alma.edu

Call for Papers To see the Call for Papers and Abstract Submission instructions Go to our website: themichiganacademy.org

SCIENCE SECTIONS (DISCIPLINES) PLANNING PROGRAMS

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Botany & Plant Ecology Chemistry Computers Engineering Environmental Science & Ecology Geological Sciences Health & Human Services History of Science & Technology Interdisciplinary Studies Microbiology Zoology

GENERAL INFORMATION You are invited to submit a 200 word abstract of the paper you wish to present at the conference by 11/28/11. Go to our website: themichiganacademy.org and select "Submit an Abstract" on the left toolbar.

PROCEDURES •Abstract submission deadline is 11/28/11. •No more than two papers can be submitted by a solo author and each paper can be submitted to no more than two sections. •Submit your abstract at our website: Go to themichiganacademy.org and select the “Submit your Abstract” box on the left toolbar •Presentations are usually 15-20 minutes each, followed by discussion. •Section chairs will review abstracts and notify authors of acceptance in January. Expectations for papers and presentations vary by section. Contact section chair with questions. •Proposals for special panels are invited. •Posters displaying graphical materials associated with research are welcome. •Undergraduates may present faculty co-authored or sponsored papers. Faculty sponsors must become paid members of the Academy and, if possible, should pre-register and attend the conference.

REGISTRATION RATES Early rate (by 1/23/12); Regular rate (1/24 - 2/6/12) After 2/6/12 must register and pay on site

Faculty Affiliated with a Member Institution* (see list at bottom of our webpage): Early $125; Regular $145; On site $165

Non-Affiliated Faculty*: Early $140;Regular $165; On site $185

Retiree/Student with full membership*: Early $110; Regular $130; On site $150

Student with free limited membership: Early $75; Regular $95; On site $115


 * These rates include required 2011-12 membership. Members receive to the Michigan Academician.

PUBLICATION Abstracts of papers presented at the conference are published in an issue of the Academy's journal, the Michigan Academician. Full papers may be submitted to the journal at anytime. Note: papers don’t have to be presented at the conference to be considered for publication. Manuscripts can be submitted at http://www.editorialmanager.com/michacad/