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50 Annual Meeting of the Phycological Society of America 50th Annual Meeting of the Phycological Society of America August 10-13 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA The Phycological Society of America (PSA) was founded in 1946 to promote research and teaching in all fields of Phycology. The society publishes the Journal of Phycology and the Phycological Newsletter. Annual meetings are held, often jointly with other national or international societies of mutual member interest. PSA awards include the Bold Award for the best student paper at the annual meeting, the Lewin Award for the best student poster at the annual meeting, the Provasoli Award for outstanding papers published in the Journal of Phycology, The PSA Award of Excellence (given to an eminent phycologist to recognize career excellence) and the Prescott Award for the best Phycology book published within the previous two years. The society provides financial aid to graduate student members through Croasdale Fellowships for enrollment in phycology courses, Hoshaw Travel Awards for travel to the annual meeting and Grants-In-Aid for supporting research. To join PSA, contact the membership director or visit the website: www.psaalgae.org LOCAL ORGANIZERS FOR THE 2015 PSA ANNUAL MEETING: Rick McCourt, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Naomi Phillips, Arcadia University PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR 2015: Dale Casamatta, University of North Florida PSA OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Rick Zechman, College of Natural Resources and Sciences, Humboldt State University Past President John W. Stiller, Department of Biology, East Carolina University Vice President/President Elect Paul W. Gabrielson, Hillsborough, NC International Vice President Juliet Brodie, Life Sciences Department, Genomics and Microbial Biodiversity Division, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London Secretary Chris Lane, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island, Treasurer Eric W. Linton, Department of Biology, Central Michigan University Program Director Dale A. Casamatta, University of North Florida Membership Director Deborah L. Robertson, Clark University Chair, Board of Trustees Rick McCourt, Department of Botany, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA Fund Manager of the Endowment Steve Murray, Yorba Linda, CA Managing Editor, Journal of Phycology Michael H. Graham, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Communications Director Kirsten M. Müller, Department of Biology, University of Waterloo Student Member Representative(s) Kate Schoenrock, University of Alabama at Birmingham Emily Johnson, University of Hawaii PSA BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair, Board of Trustees Rick McCourt, Department of Botany, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA Fund Manager, PSA Endowment Steve Murray, Yorba Linda, CA Members, selected by the EC Member Chuck Amsler, University of Alabama Michelle Wood, University of Oregon Jeanine Olsen, University of Groningen President, ex officio, non- voting Rick Zechman, College of Natural Resources and Sciences, Humboldt State University Vice-president/President-elect, ex officio, non-voting Paul Gabrielson, Hillsborough, NC International Vice President, ex officio, non-voting Juliet Brodie, Life Sciences Department, Genomics and Microbial Biodiversity Division, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London Treasurer, ex officio Eric Linton, Department of Biology, Central Michigan University Meeting acknowledgements The number of people who have contributed to the meeting is legion, and we would be remiss if I failed to mention a mere fraction of the people whose excellent assistance allowed the meeting to truly form: Rick McCourt, Local Organizer and general go-to person extraordinaire Naomi Phillips, Co-Local Organizer, also extraordinaire Patrick T. Martone, Bold and Lewin Award Coordinator and enthusiast John Hall, Naomi Phillips and Elizabeth Lacey for their excellent field trip leading Chris MacTaggart who provided the awesome image for this year’s meeting! The excellent staff at Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences Our fantastic workshop organizers: Cyanobacterial taxonomy: Jeff Johansen Taxonomy under the scope: Juliet Brodie and Eunsoo Kim Alyson Norwich, Chelsea Villanueva, and Yasmine Zakaria (the best lab ever) for their help in putting the program book together Last, but certainly not least, we express our gratitude of the hard work of our symposia organizers: Polar Phycology: Kate Schoenrock Green Algae: Louise Lewis and Rick McCourt Brown Algae: Naomi Phillips Biofuels and Applied Phycology: Milton Sommerfeld General Philadelphia Information Getting Around Philadelphia The dorms are a few minutes away by foot from the PSA meeting venue at Drexel. Hotels in University City are roughly the same distance. There are many restaurants, delis, and food trucks nearby for eating. If you're staying in Center City, it's a little over 1 mile to the Drexel campus. Walking in Philadelphia is easy and, with good weather, it is a pleasant 20-30 minute walk from many Center City hotels to the Drexel campus, with a picturesque transit of the Schuylkill River. Public transportation is available between Center City and the meeting venue. The subway runs every 5 minutes or so, and the trip takes 5 minutes. The fare is $2.25 cash one way (discounted to $1.80 for a token, available in packs of 2 or more). Taxis and Uber are also available (ca. $10 and up). Center City hotels are closer to many, but not all of the museums, in particular Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Philly Phlash (http://www.visitphilly.com/tours/philadelphia/phlash/) is a public shuttle service that runs to many of the popular tourist sites from Independence Hall to the Art Museum (i.e., the Rocky Steps) and is cheap--$2 per ride, or $5 for an all-day pass. Biking and Walking Philadelphia is a bicycle-friendly city and was ranked #6 in the top-10 bike cities in the US, the highest ranking for a big city. There are a number of bike lanes and trails. Philly Bike Share is scheduled to begin in spring 2015 with 600 bikes at 60 locations, and it might be functioning by the time of PSA's meeting. Proposed stations include several in Center City and one on the Drexel campus. The PSA meeting will be on the Drexel campus, which is immediately adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania. On campus there are some nice walks and the outstanding Penn Museum of Archeology. Also nearby is a river trail that runs for > 6 miles on either side of the Schuylkill River from South Street to the Philadelphia Art Museum and beyond--great for a walk, run, or bike ride. For the true bike enthusiast or marathoner, the trail runs all the way to Valley Forge National Historic Park about 21 miles northwest of Philly. Hospitals The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are less than a mile away from the meeting venue. Both are ranked among the best in the nation. Getting to the meeting Flights: • Philadelphia International airport (~ 8 miles to Drexel University, Center of Campus is at 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104). Addresses of the dorm and hotels are below. • Newark, NJ (~90 miles to Drexel University). From Philadelphia airport: • Trains run ~ every 30 minutes to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia's main train station. Train platforms at the airport are near baggage claim area, clearly marked. From 30th Street Station it's a short taxi ride or 5-10 minute walk to Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The dorm is a few minutes further. See address below. • Airport Taxi: About $28.00 plus tip, one way to University City. Pickup is outside baggage claim. Driving from the airport and other places: • See driving directions on Drexel's web page. • Or, check Google maps, and follow directions to Drexel University or Race Street Residences, addresses below. • Parking: The Drexel Parking Garage (Lot G) is at 34th and Market Street. Parking Map showing Garage (G). Note: If you need parking and have not signed up on the meeting registration site, please contact Rick McCourt prior to arrival, rmm45@drexel.edu. Dormitory and Event Locations Campus Map See attached page, and online at Drexel University City Campus Map Dormitory The dormitory is the Race Street Residences, also called Race Street Hall. 3300 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Front Desk: 215-571-3103 http://www.drexel.edu/dbs/universityHousing/undergraduate-housing/residence-halls/raceStreet/ Workshops, August 8, 2015 The microscopy workshop and Cyanobacteria workshop will both be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Preregistration is required. You will be sent details by email. Pre-Meeting Field Trips, Sunday, August 9, 2015. Reregistration is required for the two trips. Details will be provided by email. Plenary Lectures and Presented Talks Sessions will be in the Creese Student Center in Behrakis Grand Hall, or in the Mandell Theater. Though technically these are in two different buildings, they are close by each other and the buildings are connected. • Creese Student Center: 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone:(215) 895-2000. http://www.drexel.edu/dbs/studentCenters/creeseCenter/ • Mandell Theater: 33rd and Chestnut, in a building connected to Creese Student Center. http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/resources/MandellTheater/ Poster Session and Auction, Monday evening, August 10, 6-9 pm Location TBA in program. Poster setup will be from 4-6 pm. Easels and poster boards provided, size 30 in. x 40 in. Film Showing: "Beneath the Tide." Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 5-6 pm. This will be shown in the Mandell Theater. Career Workshop. Led by Dr. Steven Murray, Provost of Cal State Los Angeles. Location TBA in program. Banquet Wednesday evening, August 12, 2015, 6:30-9:30 pm. Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19118 Pickup and dropoff will be near the Creese Student Center at an exact location to be announced at the meeting. Attendees may choose to walk there (approxm. 25 minutes). Return bus service will begin at 9:00 pm. Food Philadelphia is foodie heaven. There are many guides, online and off.
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