2008 Annual Northern Gulf Institute Conference

As the Northern Gulf Institute settles into its own this second year, the 2008 NGI Annual Conference focus turns to integrating research and outreach efforts. Integrating efforts include integrating research across the entire the Northern Gulf ecosystem, between the NGI academic partners, and with the several NOAA elements working in the region. It also includes coordinating efforts with other federal, state, and non governmental organizations. The NGI Annual Conference provides structured and informal forums to ensure these integration successes.

The NGI Annual Conference will include demonstrations of real solutions to the NGI customers - the people who work, live and visit the Northern Gulf. Solution elements include highlighting tools and improved understanding of the challenges facing the region. Several conference activities will engage researchers in the mission of research efficiencies, results transition, operations, applications and adoption.

In addition, this year's conference will engage graduate students in the NGI goals in several ways. Students will attend the regular technical and program sessions, along with special student sessions. Students will also be encouraged to present in poster and photography competitions.