Minnesota
Futures and IGERT Symposium:
Predicting Invasive Potential of
Exotic Species
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March 3, McNamara
Center, University of Minnesota
March 4-5, Mayo
Auditorium, University of Minnesota
Purpose of the Symposium:
• Discuss the impact of exotic species with stakeholders and the
need for research in Minnesota.
• Enhance the public dialogue in Minnesota on exotic species risks
to the environment.
• Bring together some of the major thinkers worldwide on invasive
species issues to initiate collaborations with Minnesota faculty.
• Build and strengthen research collaborations in Minnesota to improve
assessment and management of invasive organisms.
Day 1: Monday, March 3, 2008,
Breadth and Significance of Invasion
Biology
Johnson Room of the McNamara Center (register in Ski-U-Mah Room)
8:00 Registration opens
Lunch on your own
4:00 Poster session and reception
5:00 Adjourn
7:00 Symposium Dinner (registered participants only)
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Day 2: Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Assessing and Managing Spread
of Invasive Organisms
8:30 Morning coffee
9:00 Scheduled program begins
Lunch provided
5:15 Adjourn
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Day 3: Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
Assessing and Managing Impacts
of Invasive Organisms
8:30 Morning coffee
9:00 Scheduled program begins
Lunch provided
3:30 Adjourn
See more detailed program here.
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Eurasian
water milfoil
Purple
loosestrife