March 15 - 18, 2009
University of Houston, Houston, Texas

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The North American Micropaleontology Section (NAMS) of SEPM invites you to attend the 2nd international conference on Geologic Problem Solving with Microfossils.

"Microfossils II" builds on the success of the March 2005, Microfossils I and will again bring together a diverse range of geoscientists to showcase the problem-solving power of microfossils across a broad variety of geologic settings, and will stimulate the "cross-fertilization" of ideas that result when a diverse group of scientists gather in a common venue.

We are seeking high-quality oral and poster presentations in which microfossils are integrated with related geologic or environmental data and contribute to solving significant geologic problems. Presentations on the integration of micropaleontology into sedimentologic and stratigraphic studies are welcome. Presentations that demonstrate new techniques or novel applications are encouraged, and studies of all geologic ages and geographic areas will be considered.

Tentative session themes for the conference include:

• Microfossils and Problems in Eustasy and Tectonics
• Biostratigraphy and its Role in Sequence Stratigraphy
• Paleoceanography, Paleoecology, and Paleoclimatology
• Biochronologic Correlation
• Micropaleontologic Applications to Reservoirs and Drilling
• Micropaleontology Tools and Techniques
• Ecologic Analogs
• Environmental Analysis
• Roundtable Discussions of one or more topics based on participant interest

The conference committee is particularly interested in voluteers to organize theme sessions on these topics.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS:
Please submit 250-word abstracts (SEPM format) on above or related themes by October 1, 2008 to SEPM (online submission form).

REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS:
Information on registration fees and hotel accommodations for the conference will be announced soon on the NAMS and SEPM websites.

Housing …

Convention Center Hotel
Hilton Hotel, University of Houston Campus:
$119 single
$129 double
(713) 741-2447
To book at the discounted rate please call (713) 741-2447 and book a sleeping room under the block for Micro Fossils #2 Conference. Guests need to call by February 14, 2009.

Suggested Hotels (within 10-15 minute drive)

Hilton Hotel Americas: $269
1600 Lamar Street, near the Convention Center
(713) 739-8000

Holiday Inn Express: $169
1810 Bell Street, near UH downtown campus, not main UH campus
(713) 652-9400

Holiday Inn Express: $179
8080 Main Street, near Reliant Stadium
(713) 739-8000

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE:

General Chair
Don Van Nieuwenhuise
University of Houston

Vice Co-Chair
Ron Waszczak
ConocoPhillips

Vice Co-Chair
Nancy Engelhardt-Moore
Devon Energy

Technical Program Co-Chair
Ron Martin
University of Delaware

Technical Program Co-Chair
Pete McLaughlin
University of Delaware