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16 January 2004

SAS 2004 Conference: Call for Papers

by Sheldon Greaves

The Society for Amateur Scientists announces their 2004 Citizen Science Conference, to be held in Washington, DC on 22-25 July 2004. This annual event is a forum for citizen scientists and educators to discuss specific research efforts and the state of citizen science in general. We welcome proposals on all aspects of hands-on science and science education, with particular emphasis on work being done outside academic or corporate laboratories.

Members and friends of the Society for Amateur Scientists are invited to submit papers or proposals for presentation at the upcoming conference. Remember, space on the program will be limited. Please note that all presenters must also register for the Conference.

The Society for Amateur Scientists supports research by its membership in all areas of legitimate science. We are interested in papers about research projects, development of new techniques, or efforts to improve science literacy in the community. We welcome queries from potential contributors. Click here to e-mail us.

Papers will be reviewed by members of the SAS staff. Presentation slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not able to secure a presentation slot, or if you cannot attend the conference personally, you can present your paper at the poster session (see below). Please note that the Society for Amateur Scientists is a conservative scientific organization, so papers on paranormal phenomena, UFOs, and "cosmological Grand Unified Theories" will not be accepted.

For the complete submission guidelines, click here. Also, stay tuned for more information regarding facilities and how to sign up for the Conference.