<p> ABASM (Allegheny Branch of the American Society for Microbiology) 2013 Annual Meeting Nov. 1 & 2 at Saint Vincent College TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</p><p>Co-sponsored by Powdermill Nature Reserve, the environmental research center of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Tri-Beta Epsilon Gamma Chapter, and Saint Vincent College</p><p>Preliminary Schedule Friday, November 1st 3:00-4:00 PM Organic Farming, by Dr. James Kotcon, West Virginia University, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion Co-sponsored by Powdermill Nature Reserve Lecture Open to Public (no registration necessary) 4:00-5:15 PM Registration for ABASM, Atrium, Dupré Science Pavilion, Tours of Dupré Science Pavilion by current Saint Vincent students Poster set-up, First and Second Floors, Dupré Science Pavilion 5:15-6:30 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Jennifer Koehl and Dr. Stephen Jodis, Buffet Dinner (advance registration required), Atrium, Dupré Science Pavilion 6:30-7:30 PM Microbiome, ASM Branch Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Joseph Petrosino, Director, Alkek Center of Metagenomics and Microbiome Research, Baylor College of Medicine, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion, 7:30-9:00 PM Biosafety Workshop led by Dr. Elizabeth A.B. Emmert, Salisbury University, Atrium, Dupré Science Pavilion 7:30-9:00 PM Student Activity led by Tri-Beta Epsilon Gamma Chapter and ASM Student Chapters, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall OR S201, Dupré Science Pavilion</p><p>Saturday, November 2nd 7:30-10:30 AM Registration for ABASM, Atrium, Dupré Science Pavilion, Tours of Dupré Science Pavilion by current Saint Vincent students Poster set-up, First and Second Floors, Dupré Science Pavilion 7:30-9:00 AM Continental Breakfast, Atrium, Dupré Science Pavilion 7:30-8:30 AM Faculty Exchange of Best Practice, E105, Dupré Science Pavilion 8:45-9:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Jennifer Koehl, Saint Vincent College, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion 9:00-10:00 AM Pest Management using Biological Agents, by Dr. James Kotcon, Ph.D., West Virginia University, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion 10:00-11:00 AM Session 1 Poster Presentations (even numbered posters), First and Second Floors, Dupré Science Pavilion Snacks, Atrium, Dupré Science Pavilion 11:00-12:00 PM Session 1 Oral Presentations, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion 12:00-1:30 PM ABASM Business Meeting and Lunch, E105 or S201, Dupré Science Pavilion 12:00-1:30 PM Student lunch and activity led by Tri-Beta Epsilon Gamma Chapter and ASM Student Chapters, E106, Dupré Science Pavilion 1:30-2:00 PM Bdellovibrio, Dr. Elizabeth A.B. Emmert, Salisbury University, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion 2:00-2:30 PM C. elegans, Dr. Olivia Long, University of Pittsburgh, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion 2:30-3:30 PM Session 2 Poster Presentations (odd numbered posters), First and Second Floors, Dupré Science Pavilion Snacks, Atrium, Dupré Science Pavilion 3:30-4:30 PM Session 2 Oral Presentations, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion 4:30-5:00 PM Awards presentation and Closing Remarks, Dr. Jennifer Koehl, Saint Vincent College, S100 Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion</p><p>Please send this registration and Call for Papers electronically (in Word or PDF) to Dr. Jennifer Koehl at [email protected] Titles and Friday registration must be received electronically by Monday, October 21, 2013 Persons NOT desiring meals can register on-site to attend talks and poster sessions with registration or ABASM membership. </p><p>Mail checks payable to ABASM to Dr. Nancy Trun, ABASM Treasurer, Dept.of Biology, 256 Mellon Hall, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 ([email protected])</p>