Aerobiology 2005

Workshops

Two pre-meeting workshops are planned for Thursday, June 2 as well as an unknown workshop which will be held during the conference.

Workshop I - Myxomycetes - Airborne myxomycete spores are present in the atmosphere and also the indoor environment. The spores are difficult to identify and are often confused with various fungal spores. This workshop will examine the diversity of specimens in the group with an emphasis on spore morphology. Opportunities will be available to examine fruiting bodies of common myxomycetes and to prepare slides to take with from a variety of specimens. This workshop is limited to 24 participants. Workshop leader is Dr. Steven Stephenson from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Stevenson is one of the leading authorities on slime molds and is co-author of Myxomycetes: A Handbook of Slime Molds

Date: Thursday, June 2, 2005

Time: 8:30 to 12:30

Location: Oliphant Hall Room 207

Fee: $25

Workshop II - Digital Microphotography - Want to know how to get the perfect image of that unknown spore or pollen grain? Come to this hands-on workshop and learn the nuts and bolts of digital images. This workshop is limited to 24 participants. Workshop leader is Dan Friedman, American Home Inspection Service, New York.

Date: Thursday, June 2, 2005

Time: 1:30 to 5:30

Location: Oliphant Hall Room 207

Fee: $20

Unknown Workshop - Aerobiology 2005 will also have an unknown workshop. This has become a standard feature of PAAA conferences. Plan to bring photos, slides, or digital images of your unknowns - Time and place to be announced later. No Fee.