Evolution of Life on Pacific Islands and Reefs: Past, Present, and Future

[Chris Merkord]

This international conference will bring together a diverse group of scientists to examine the biogeography and evolution of terrestrial, near-shore, and freshwater biota from across the tree-of-life, including humans, which are distributed across the Pacific Islands. The three-day conference will include five scientific symposia with invited speakers and contributed papers, pre-conference workshops, poster sessions, a luau banquet, and field trips. Information on the conference, including confirmed speakers, registration, abstract submission, and more can be accessed at http://botany.si.edu/events/2011_pacific/index.htm.