Thursday, June 11 - Saturday, June 13, 2009
Symposium Registration Deadline: April 20, 2009

All FIR course alumni are invited to return to Woods Hole this June for our annual reunion symposium weekend. We are proud to claim among our ranks more than 170 leading young researchers and practitioners from all over the globe. Our symposium provides you world-class networking opportunities with former classmates, FIR faculty members, distinguished guest investigators, and with “FIRbees” from ten other classes.

Rediscover Woods Hole: The FIR symposium comes home to Woods Hole village this year, with all program events being held on the MBL campus. We've scheduled lectures in the newly renovated Speck Auditorium (formerly Whitman); light breakfasts, full lunch buffets and coffee breaks will be provided in the Meigs Room at the Swope Center. FIRbees and guests lecturers will again stay at the the Nautilus Motor Inn, overlooking scenic Little Harbor, a short walk from the MBL.

Travel reimbursements and free lodging for FIR alumni: As ever, returning FIR alumni are eligible for travel and lodging expenses. We will provide lodging at the Nautilus Motor Inn, and reimburse most travel costs. Please check the Lodging Information page and the Travel Reimbursement site for details

Please start making your plans to attend! The Class of 2004 gets travel funding priority this year. Preference then goes to those who have not previously attended a symposium and those presenting new talks. Last year we had to turn away late comers because the program filled-up and funding was fully expended. Submit your on-line Symposium Registration Form without delay!

Contact: Dori Chrysler Mebane, Symposium Coordinator: dmebane@mbl.edu.