Enhancing Conference Participation

Enhancing Conference Participation Bob Graham (AES) Bob Ahrens (NRCS) Jeff Bruggink (USFS) Maxine Levin (NRCS) Charges:  Communication needs within the NCSS?  Given the current NCSS structure, what is the proper mix of agenda time?  Specific recommendations to encourage participation? Motivation for Attending NRCS  Better coordination with other agencies  More focused research USFS  Building partnerships to advance NCSS  Moving forward with applications (individually and collectively)  Problem Solving Consultants  Increased informational aspects (workshops) Agricultural Experiment Stations  Research  Teaching

Research  Relevant Research Projects  Collaboration; funding and other support Teaching  Information and resources to bring to the classroom  Graduate student education  Employment opportunities for students Agenda  Strategic  Research  Applications Recommendations  Parallel Sessions  Strategic -- Research applications  Graduate Student Participation  Poster sessions  Employment workshop (federal, private)  Include Non-AES universities