Joint 14th Intermountain Conference on the Environment & 42nd Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Symposium
About the Conference
Call for Abstracts/Papers
Abstract/Paper Submission
Registration
Professional Development
Important Dates
Award Nominations
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Schedule of Presentations
Destination
Contact us
| Date: | November 5-6, 2009 |
| Location: | Idaho State University Pond Student Union Building Pocatello, ID |
| Theme: | Geotechnics, Environment, Energy, and Economics (GE3) – The Links for Sustainability |
| In honor of Dr. James Mahar's professional accomplishments |
Hosted by:
Idaho State University's College of Engineering (Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering, and Environmental Science and Management Program); College of Arts & Sciences (Departments of Geosciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics, and the GIS Center); College of Business; and Facilities Services.
Past and Present Affiliates:
American Society for Microbiology, Boise State University, Center for Advanced Energy Studies, City of Pocatello, Idaho Academy of Science, Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Portneuf Watershed Partnership, University of Idaho, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of Nevada-Reno, Utah State University.
Call for Abstracts/Papers
Download Conference Flyer in PDF Format
Abstracts and/or papers related to the following topics are encouraged. (Other relevant topics are welcome and will be considered).
- Geotechnics
- GIS Applications
- Geologic Hazards
- Phosphate
- Re-use of foundations for urban sites
- Ground source heat pump systems
- Environmental geotechnics (removal, containment, rehabilitation, and treatment)
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Sanitation
- Hillside Development and Land Management
- Dams
- Education
- Environment
Climate Change
- Carbon sequestration
- Global warming
- Climate shift
- Ecological disasters
- Adapting to climate change
Water
- Water systems
- Watersheds
- Water Management
- Groundwater quality
- Water resources policy
Public and Environmental Health
- Policy and regulatory issues
- Environmental impact and risk assessment
- Environmental management
- Social and cultural issues
- Waste management
- Waste reduction and recycling
- Energy
- Energy supply and demand
- Nuclear energy
- Geothermal energy
- Alternative fuels and coal gasification
- Mining and Petroleum
- Energy conservation
- Bioenergy - Renewable Energy
- Water & Energy Interactions
- Economics
- Public Policy and Economic Incentives
- Life Cycle Costs and Total Cost of Ownership
- Resource management
- Triple Bottom Line - Prosperity, Planet, and People
- Sustainability Education
Abstract/Paper Submission
Abstracts and papers will be reviewed for relevance, general applicability, quality and innovation. While only abstracts are required for presentation at the conference, authors of accepted abstracts are encouraged to prepare a full paper, to be peer reviewed for publication in the conference proceedings. Abstracts should be limited to one page and be approximately 500 words in length. Papers must demonstrate an appropriate level of scholarship and not be previously published. Contributions should not promote the sale of specific products or services; exhibit space can be rented for these purposes. Submit abstracts electronically (in MS Word format) to ISU Continuing Education at banavict@isu.edu by August 31, 2009. Full papers are requested by October 15, 2009. Please see the paper submission and formatting guidelines below.
Download Abstract Submission and Formatting Guidelines
Paper Submission and Formatting Guidelines
Download Abstract Submittal Form
Registration
Registration is now open. To register, please complete the registration form and fax or mail it to the address indicated by October 21.
Registration Fees – Includes CD Proceedings, refreshments, and Friday awards luncheon.
$125 – Regular Fee (until Nov 4)
$150 – Late Fee (Nov. 5-6)
$25 – Student Fee
Additional Fees
$30 – November 5 Banquet
$25 - Printed Proceedings
$25 – Additional CD Proceedings
Professional Development
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be available at no additional cost for those who request them in advance at the time of registration. The total amount of PDHs to be earned by attending the conference will be available after the final conference schedule has been decided.
Important Dates
Call for Abstracts/Papers
| Abstracts due: | August 31, 2009 |
| Authors notified: | September 15, 2009 |
| Papers (optional) due: | October 15, 2009 |
Registration
| Registration begins: | August 10, 2009 |
| Early registration ends: | October 21, 2009 |
Award Nominations
| Award nominations due: | October 1, 2009 |
Award Nominations
2009 Environmental Excellence Awards
In order to recognize and honor those who have demonstrated excellence in the management, responsibility, or stewardship of the environment, and/or who have achieved prominence in related scientific fields, awards will be presented in three areas:
- Individual/Group Achievement – for outstanding efforts in technical development, management, public information or public relations, etc.
- Corporate Achievement – for excellence in promoting environmentally effective policies.
- Outstanding Student Awards - One student award will be available to either an undergraduate or a graduate student of any university. The applicant needs to submit a one page essay regarding his/her professional goals in a field related to sustainability.
To nominate individuals or organizations for these awards, please send the name and contact information for the nominee and the nominator, along with a typed description (500 words maximum) of the nature of the nominee's contribution and why it is exemplary. Award decisions will be made prior to the conference; winners will be honored at the conference luncheon with a certificate from the Governor of Idaho.
Submit nominations to ISU Continuing Education (banavict@isu.edu) by October 1, 2009.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Information coming soon.
Schedule of Presentations
Destination
Pocatello (pronounced poke-uh-tello) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the principal city of the "Pocatello metropolitan area" which encompasses all of Bannock and Power counties of Idaho. Pocatello has a population of approximately 52,000 and neighboring Chubbuck, which is separated only by a city limits sign, has approximately 10,000.
Pocatello is the fourth-largest city in the state and the largest city in the Eastern Idaho region, slightly larger than Idaho Falls. In 2007, Pocatello was ranked number twenty on Forbes' list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers.
Pocatello is a home to Idaho State University and the manufacturing facility of ON Semiconductor. Founded as an important stop on the first railroad in Idaho during the gold rush, the city later became an important center for agriculture. It is located along the Portneuf River where it emerges from the mountains onto the Snake River Plain, along the route of the Oregon Trail. The name comes from Chief Pocatello, a chief of the Shoshoni who granted the right-of-way for the railroad across the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. The city is served by the Pocatello Regional Airport.
For more information about Pocatello, visit www.pocatellocvb.com.
About Idaho State University
Idaho State University is a public university operated by Idaho. Its main campus is in Pocatello with outreach programs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise and Twin Falls.
ISU has more than 280 programs. Its seven colleges offer programs in the natural and physical sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts, education, engineering, business, pharmacy, and technology.
For more information about Idaho State University, visit www.isu.edu.
Driving Directions and Parking Information
The conference will be held at Idaho State University's Pond Student Union Building.
From Boise / American Falls
- Drive east on I-86 until you get to Pocatello.
- Take the I-15 South exit (number 63A) towards Salt Lake.
- Take the Clark Street/Idaho State University exit (number 69)
- Turn right on Clark Street and continue west until 8th Street.
- Turn left at the stop light on 8th Street.
- Follow 8th Street, approximately 8 blocks to ISU campus.
From Idaho Falls
- Drive South on I-15 until you get to Pocatello.
- Continue on I-15 to the Clark Street/Idaho State University exit (number 69).
- Turn right on Clark Street and continue west until 8th Street.
- Turn left at the stop light on 8th Street.
- Follow 8th Street, approximately 8 blocks to ISU campus.
From Utah
- Drive North on I-15 until you get to Pocatello.
- Continue on I-15 to the Clark Street/Idaho State University exit (number 69).
- Turn left on Clark Street and continue West until 8th Street.
- Turn left at the stop light on 8th Street.
- Follow 8th Street, approximately 8 blocks to ISU campus.
Parking Information
All campus parking lots are open to the public on the weekends and after 4pm on weekdays (except handicapped spaces). Parking meters are also free.
Visitor (guest) passes are available at the Campus Parking Office on the corner of 5th and Humboldt Streets or at the Information Booth located in R2 (in front of the Administration Bldg. 10). The price is $2 per day.
Visitors may park at the parking meters in the individual lots, with either coins or guest pass or in the controlled visitor area south of the Student Union Building (Bldg. 14). Unless otherwise specified, guest passes will be valid only in the meters, Holt Arena or G-3 Lot.
For building numbers refer to ISU's printable campus map.
Note: Visitors to campus displaying a state disabled permit can park anywhere on campus. Exceptions must be approved by the Public Safety Operations Manager. Faculty, staff and students are not classified as visitors and may not use the meters marked for visitors only.
Contact us
For questions or additional information on program content, please contact the appropriate member of the Organizing Committee.
Dr. Jay Kunze, Honorary Chairman (208-282-4147, kunzejay@isu.edu)
Dr. Manoochehr Zoghi, Conference Chair (208-282-4116, mzoghi@isu.edu)
Dr. Chikashi Sato, Program Chair (208-2824389, satochik@isu.edu)
For questions or additional information on logistics, registration or other business matters, please contact:
Idaho State University
Division of Continuing Education & Conference Services
921 S. 8th Ave. Stop 8062
Pocatello, ID 83209 - 8062
Phone (208) 282-3155
FAX (208) 282-5894
Email: extendedlearning@isu.edu