Annual symposia


Subscribe to posts

2019 UERC Symposium - February 11, 2019

posted Jul 17, 2018, 8:42 AM by uerc pdx   [ updated Aug 7, 2018, 3:19 PM ]

Please save the date for the 2019 UERC Symposium, which has been scheduled for February 11, 2019 at the Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland OR.

We've confirmed our keynote speakers! 

Robert Michael Pyle, lepidopterist, writer, teacher, and founder of the Xerces Society (https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Michael-Pyle-293832101900/) 

Celeste Mazzacano, Staff Scientist and Aquatic Program Director for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

Proceedings from past symposia can be found under the Annual Symposia link to the left.

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2018

posted Mar 1, 2016, 2:05 AM by Sean Gordon   [ updated Dec 26, 2017, 2:51 PM ]

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium
16th Annual Symposium
Monday, February 5, 2018, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom
1825 SW Broadway, Portland OR
The symposium will be focused on urban environmental issues and the practical application of related ecological and social science research in the greater Portland/Vancouver region, featuring:
  • Brief presentations and a poster session that will give you a taste of what’s happening locally
  • Inspiring keynotes by noted researchers and practitioners
  • Networking opportunities pre-conference (8-9 AM), during lunch, and at an afternoon social (4-6 PM)
  • Lunchtime discussion groups with opportunities to share information and further your knowledge

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations will be accepted through November 17, 2017.

Relevant fields include biological, chemical, physical and social sciences, land use planning, habitat management and restoration, climate change, citizen science, and environmental education.  Abstracts should focus on sharing results, lessons learned, or information about opportunities and resources.

Abstracts are being collected using the PdxScholar system this year in order to build a searchable online database: http://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/uerc/2018/

Registration

Click here for online registration (through 123Signup).

Early registration rates through January 15, 2018 (includes lunch)

General $45   Student: $15   Volunteer*: $10 

*Limited number; register early and select the “volunteer” option.

Regular registration rates January 16-26, 2018 (includes lunch)

General: $60  Student: $15

Late registration (including at-the-door) (does not include lunch)

General: $60 Student: $15 

Credit cards only. No cash or checks.

Photo: Schweitzer Wetlands, Portland, OR

Photo: Schweitzer wetlands, part of the Johnson Creek floodplain (Credit: Naim Hasan for the Bureau of Environmental Services)
Download and share the UERC 2018 symposium flyer below

| Attachments: UERC 2018 Proceedings.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2017

posted Mar 1, 2016, 2:05 AM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Feb 8, 2017, 8:46 AM by Sean Gordon ]

15th Annual Symposium
Monday, February 6, 2017, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom
1825 SW Broadway, Portland




| Attachments: 2017_UERC_proceedings_final_lowres.pdf PSU-Map-UERC.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2016

posted Jul 8, 2015, 1:55 PM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Mar 1, 2016, 11:33 PM ]

14th Annual Symposium
Monday, February 8, 2016, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom

| Attachments: UERC 2016 Proceedings.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2015

posted Aug 20, 2014, 11:45 AM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Sep 3, 2015, 11:10 AM by Jennifer Thompson ]

13th Annual symposium
Monday, February 9, 2015, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom

| Attachments: UERC 2015 proceedings FINAL.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2014

posted Aug 20, 2014, 11:28 AM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Oct 3, 2017, 9:12 AM by uerc pdx ]

12th Annual Symposium
Monday February 10, 2014
10:00 am – 6:00 pm (late start due to Winter Blast)
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom

UERC2014


| Attachments: UERC 2014 Proceedings.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2013

posted Aug 20, 2014, 11:20 AM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 4:38 PM ]

Friday February 11, 2013
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom

| Attachments: UERC 2013 proceedings.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2012

posted Aug 20, 2014, 11:19 AM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 4:38 PM ]

Friday February 24, 2012
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom

| Attachments: UERC 2012 Proceedings.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2011

posted Aug 20, 2014, 11:18 AM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 4:38 PM ]

Monday January 24, 2011
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Portland State University, Smith Center Ballroom

| Attachments: UERC 2011 proceedings.pdf

Urban Ecology & Conservation Symposium 2010

posted Aug 20, 2014, 11:17 AM by Juliane Fry   [ updated Aug 20, 2014, 11:48 AM by Sean Gordon ]

The 8th Annual Urban Ecology and Conservation Symposium
January 25, 2010 (Monday)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Portland State University - Smith Center Ballroom
1825 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon

| Attachments: UERC 2010 Proceedings.pdf

1-10 of 17