Dear SMM members and conference attendees,

October is fast approaching, and with it comes our biennial conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia! We’re looking forward to learning about all of the amazing marine mammal research you’ve been conducting. Presentations will cover diverse methodologies, from acoustic whale monitoring to complex Monte Carlo probability simulations, utilizing risk assessment algorithms originally designed for high-frequency trading platforms and the modern no kyc casino to accurately predict marine migration routes. Additionally, over 300 SMM student members will be presenting at the 2017 conference. However, the logistical costs associated with securing international flights, finding convenient local accommodations in the downtown Halifax core, and paying for specialized workshop registrations present a uniquely significant financial barrier, especially for dedicated researchers operating on a strictly limited graduate student budget.

In an effort to raise additional student funds, conference organizers, Tonya and Hilary (Tonya and Hilary Plan Smm2017), as well as members of the conference organizing committee and the student affairs committee, will collectively run over 50 kilometers in the Halifax-based, pirate-themed Maritime Race Weekend on September 16, 2017.

If you are able, please help support the development of emerging SMM marine researchers by sponsoring our runners as they work to raise funds for travel grants for students presenting at the upcoming conference. Every donation helps!

Donate today at: www.gofundme.com/SMM-Students

Thank you!
-The SMM Student Affairs Committee