Call for abstracts: Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference and Forum

Since 2008, the Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference has brought together rural and urban scientists, educators, students, leaders, and community members to discuss science, research, and issues relevant to Western Alaska.

The 2024 conference will highlight needs to maintain strength, health, and subsistence lifestyles while moving forward during rapid transitions within the environment, ecology, and industries of Western Alaska. A priority is the continual sharing of knowledge across cultural boundaries.

Topics will include climate and weather; oceans, lakes and rivers; ecology and wildlife; resource development; reindeer herding; human and community health; sharing knowledge and communications; and more.

Organizers welcome submissions for oral and poster presentations drawn from all disciplines that address questions and issues of concern to Western Alaska communities.

Abstracts should be submitted by Feb. 15 using the online abstract submission form.

Abstracts should be no more than 250 words for oral or poster presentations. The following information must be included: author name, title, email, and institutional affiliation; Presentation title; Research question, methods, data and results.

Notification of proposal acceptance will be by March 1.