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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><i>We apologize if you receive this message more than once as it is being sent to several distribution lists.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>FINAL CALL FOR POSTERS/PAPERS</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2015 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>December 6-8, 2015<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>St. Louis, Missouri, USA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://www.scabusa.org/forum15">http://www.scabusa.org/forum15</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We are now accepting registration of posters for presentation during the Forum, and also abstracts/papers for inclusion in the proceedings for the 2015 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum. There is no limit to the number of poster abstracts and/or manuscripts submitted by one author. However, a separate on-line registration form must be completed for each poster abstract and/or paper that is submitted.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you would like to submit a poster abstract and/or paper, first please carefully review the instructions (<a href="http://scabusa.org/forum_paper">http://scabusa.org/forum_paper</a>), and then complete an on-line registration form (<a href="http://scabusa.org/forum_paper_reg.php">http://scabusa.org/forum_paper_reg.php</a>). For each item submitted, an on-line registration must be completed by Friday, November 6th. The Abstract and Paper content (e-file only for abstracts; e-file AND paper copy or PDF for papers) must be received in the NFO also by <u>Friday, November 6, 2015, 5:00 PM ET</u>. PLEASE review the formatting instructions <a href="http://scabusa.org/forum_paper_inst">http://scabusa.org/forum_paper_inst</a>) prior to submitting content.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Flash & Dash Presentations associated with a Poster:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Flash & Dash presentations are for graduate students, post-docs and early career professionals. Presenters will give a short (5 minute) 'flash and dash' presentation of the work highlighted in their poster prior to the poster sessions. This exercise is expected to increase the visibility of your research, and attract interest to your poster during the poster session. Selection of Flash & Dash Presenters will be based on review of associated abstract or paper. Individuals who indicated interest (when registering a poster) in giving a F&D Presentations associated with their poster will be notified no later than November 21.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>IMPORTANT DATES:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 6th: Deadline for registration of Posters/Papers/Abstracts. <i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#C00000'>(Deadline extended; cutoff is 4:00 PM ET)</span><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'>Deadline for the submission of abstract and paper content for the Forum proceedings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 10th: Deadline for Early Registration (Fee: US$155.00)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Last day to receive full refund.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 11th: Late registration begins (Fee: US$190.00)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 16th: Last day to reserve hotel room with guaranteed availability and rate.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 21st: Last day to receive partial refund.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Individuals notified of selection of Flash & Dash Presentations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Nov. 30th: On-line Registration closes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>________________________________<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b>Questions/Contact Us:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you have any questions regarding the 2015 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, please contact the Networking and Facilitation Office at 517-353-0201 or <a href="mailto:scabusa@scabusa.org">scabusa@scabusa.org</a>. Mailing address listed below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> ATTN: Susan Canty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> USWBSI's Networking & Facilitation Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> Plant and Soil Sciences Building<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> 1066 Bogue St., RM 372<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> East Lansing, MI 48824<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>