Updates

We are on line; visit Live Conference at http://i3.ut.pr

Save the date!!! Scientific Program is available here.
Abstract Submission for Posters (February 20, 2012) Early Registration (until March 12, 2012; register here)
Abstract selection has been notified. Outstanding poster will be recognized.
Webcast (outside Puerto Rico): Register here (no charges) to receive access code.
General Program: Registration (8AM), Conferences (9AM), Poster Session (1PM). Detailes coming soon.

Webcast

We invite you and your academic community to the Fifth Symposium Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology: Entities in Command.  It will be available on the web free of charge and in real time for the benefit of college students, faculty, and general community.  Distinguished scientists will deliver research outcomes to foster innovation with an interdisciplinary perspective. Join us. Visit http://fem2012.blogspot.com for details.  We appreciate your participation. 

Webcast (outside Puerto Rico): Register here (no charges) to receive access code.


Universidad del Turabo • Interdisciplinary Research Institute 
Puerto Rico Institute for Microbial Ecology Research
  
invites to the 
 
webcast 
 
Fifth Symposium
 
Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology
 
Entities in Command
 
Friday, March 16, 2012
 
Universidad del Turabo  Gurabo, Puerto Rico
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (local time)
Keynote Speaker: 
Dr. Jennie Hunter-Cevera 
Biotechnology and Nature: A Partnership for Discovery and Innovation
(Former President at University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute; 
Executive Vice President of Discovery and Analytical Sciences, RTI International, NC)

Guest Speakers: 
Dr. Amy V. Callaghan (University of Oklahoma, OK)
Dr. Mónica S. Torres  (Rutgers University NJ)

Invited Doctoral Students: 
Ms. Gricel Ruiz-Ocasio (Universidad del Turabo, PR)
Ms. Peyton Smith (University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI)

Closing Remarks: 
Dr. Mildred Chaparro 
(University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez)

As previous years, FEM conveys an excellent program that stimulates scientific progress beyond frontiers in environmental microbiology to support sustainable developments and healthy communities.  This time, scientific contributions by females take a central stage. Therefore, models for progress are portrayed.  Additional information and registration form can be found at http://fem2012.blogspot.com.