2011 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 21-23, 2011)
Agenda
2010 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 23-25, 2010)
Agenda | Abstracts
(PDF files)
2009 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 27-29, 2009)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2008 WAIS Workshop
(Oct. 8-10, 2008)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2007 WAIS/FRISP Workshop
(Sept. 5-8, 2007)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2006 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 27-30, 2006)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2005 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, 2005)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2004 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2004)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2003 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 17-20, 2003)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2002 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 19-21, 2002)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2001 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 19-22, 2001)
Agenda/Abstracts
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2000 WAIS Workshop
(Sept. 28-30, 2000)
Agenda/Abstracts
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1999 WAIS Workshop (Sept. 16-18, 1999)
Agenda/Abstracts
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AGU Chapman Conference on West Antarctic Ice Sheet
(Sept. 13-18, 1998)
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1997 Workshop Agenda
(September 10-13, 1997)
(with links to abstracts)
1996 Workshop Agenda
(Sept. 25-27, 1996)
Abstracts
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Nineteenth Annual WAIS Workshop
September 19 - 22, 2012
Pack Forest Conference Center, Eatonville, Washington, U.S.A.
Sponsored by NASA, the University of Washington's Quaternary Research Center, and the University of Colorado's National Snow and Ice Data Center.
The 2012 WAIS Workshop (WAIS 12) will take place in the Seattle, Washington area at the Pack Forest Conference Center situated near Mount Rainier National Park. This continuing series of workshops is the primary means for exchanging information and ideas pertinent to WAIS. The formal agenda will begin Thursday morning (September 20th) and include oral talks and panel-led discussions of topics selected by the WAIS Working Group (see the WAIS Science and Implementation Plan). There is a liberal amount of time for discussion and poster viewing - a characteristic that has made these workshops very effective for information exchange across disciplinary boundaries. More agenda details are provided below.
With the help of modest supporting funds from NASA and the Quaternary Research Center and the Program on Climate Change at the University of Washington, there will be a few additional distinguished scientists in attendance who are not actively involved in WAIS research but are central figures in related activities. Their presence will help us put WAIS into a global context and will help WAIS become better known throughout the broader scientific community.
About Pack Forest Conference Center
This center belongs to the University of Washington's College of Forest Resources. It is a beautiful site, has lots of space, is managed by a helpful and courteous staff, and the food is tasty. Follow this link for more detailed information about the Pack Forest Conference Center.
Agenda
The detailed agenda is now available.
The formal meeting will start Thursday, September 20th at 8:30 a.m. Plan to arrive Wednesday evening (the 19th). For those arriving by 6:00 p.m., dinner will be available. The meeting will end at noon on Saturday.
The agenda is divided into four sessions and organized to alternate between oral presentations and posters. Sessions are organized as follows:
- Mcorrhizae: observations and modeling of the base of the ice sheet;
- Riparian Zone: what's new on and under the ice shelves;
- Understory: surface mass balance and atmospheric variability;
- Canopy: results from satellites, airborne measurements, or state-of-the art models, followed by;
Old Growth: new results from ice, sediment cores, and glacial-geological observations.
After each set of oral presentations, a panel will lead the audience in a discussion to probe more deeply our current understanding of the specific topic, followed by an extended period for poster viewing. Posters will be on display throughout the workshop in a room near the main meeting room.
Concluding the meeting will be a discussion of our progress toward, and understanding of, our goals. We will also hear from our distinguished guests and discuss how WAIS should proceed over the next year and through the International Polar Year. The workshop is scheduled to end Saturday at noon.
Registration closed on August 1st, 2012.
Lodging
Conference Center Accommodations
Pack Forest has a variety of accommodations. Please choose one from the following list:
- House rooms: 13 twin beds near the meeting room, 17 twin beds 1/3 mile from the meeting room; some private baths, some shared baths.
- Dining Hall dorm rooms: 22 beds in 5 rooms, 2 or 3 bunk beds per room; restrooms/showers downstairs.
- North Dormitory dorm rooms: 10 twin beds in 5 rooms, 2 beds per room; restroom/shower across exterior breezeway.
- Cabins: 80 beds in 10 rooms, 4 bunk beds in each room; restroom/showers located in adjacent building.
Lodging assumes a 3-night stay. Indicate an interest in staying earlier or later in the Comments section on the registration form.
Hotels Accommodations
The Mill Village Motel is located 7 miles away in "downtown" Eatonville. They have a total of 32 rooms. None have been reserved for WAIS, so you are on your own if you prefer this option:
Mill Village Motel
(360) 832-3200
210 Center Street East
Eatonville, WA 98328
Meals
Pack Forest serves meals in their Dining Hall. Because there is no easy means to allow separate meal plans, all registrants will be charged the full meal plan price.
Air Travel and Ground Transportation
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport is the most convenient airport. Getting to Pack Forest from the SeaTac (Seattle/Tacoma) airport requires one hour, however public transportation is not available. We are working on providing options for getting to the site. A rental car may be the best option for many.
For persons driving, here are directions including an area map. (PDF format)
Registration
Registration closed on August 1st, 2012.
Registration fees cover all meals, lodging, refreshments, recreation equipment, etc. The specific cost will depend on accommodation. The normal fee (assuming 3 nights at Pack Forest) is $210 for the House Rooms, Cabins, and North Dormitory rooms, and $160 for the main dorm rooms.
Contact us at wais2012@uw.edu if you have any questions regarding logistical information. Please put WAIS in the subject line!
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