The PATOMAC extended seminar consists of a 10-day program, which will be repeated three times during Summer 2003: in June, July, and August. Each program will consist of 7 days of land-based discussions in various aspects of oceanographic data acquisition and analysis, together with a 3-day research cruise. Due to vessel space limitations, each seminar will be limited to six-seven participants. We will take the registration information you send to us and attempt to maximize participation within our logistical constraints.
There are two goals to this program:
Seminars will be presented by technical experts at the University of Miami and associated institutions (such as NOAA), or by team leaders from corporations (e.g. SeaBird) that are providing the equipment.
The following outline provides the general framework for the individual seminars. Note that the research cruise on the R/V F.G. Walton Smith occupies days five, six and seven of the program. The "AM" and "PM" seminar modules consist of four-hour sessions with a 30-minute break. One hour is available for lunch.
(For each Seminar)
We plan to have participants stay at the "Extended Stay America" suites. These are multiple occupancy suites located near the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. They are also conveniently located to nearby stores and restaurants, as well as being within walking distance of downtown Miami. Each suite has an efficiency kitchen attached, so food could be purchased nearby and prepared "on site". Rooms also have computer hook-ups, so communication via computer can be established with the laboratory.
Current rates (subject to change) are Double-Double Room: US$79.00/night+13% tax and Queen Room US$74.00/night+12% tax. The Double-Double can have a maximum of four people (i.e. the minimum cost per person would be $19.75/night+13% tax. The Queen Room can have a maximum of two people (i.e. the minimum cost per person would be $37.00/night+13% tax). Clearly it is not possible to calculate exact rates at this time since we do not yet know the make-up of each group of participants (and how friendly each group wants to be!). (For example, a single female would need separate quarters). We will pool the charges so that the cheapest and fairest rate will be born equally.
Participants are responsible for obtaining their own visas. We are told by investigators at ESPOL in Ecuador that a tourist visa is adequate.
For purposes of the cruise, participants are required to purchase liability insurance. This normally can be handled in the participant's home country.
The seminars will be taught either in English or Spanish depending of the request of the participants.
Texts and materials will be provided at no charge.
Participants will be evaluated to receive their certificates. Evaluation of the seminar content and suggestions will similarly be encouraged.
A certificate of will be given to each participant who succesfully completes the course. The agency or instution to which the participant belongs will also be notified.
The seminar fee is US$1,000. Provision has been made to request a partial waiver of the fee. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Name:__________________________Signature:______________________________ Institution:___________________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________________________________ E-mail:________________________________________________________________ Date of Seminar sequence(s) preferred (i.e. A, B, and/or C) ___________ Passport (Country, Date and Place of Issue, Country):__________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Request for consideration of partial fee waiver: (YES ______, NO______): _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Note: In case more applications are received than can be accommodated, PATOMAC presenters will select participants. Final selection will be communicated on March 3, 2003. Please respond by Fax to (305) 361-4696 or by E-mail to maldana@rsmas.miami.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Maria-Lourdes Aldana at (305) 361-4038.