North Coast & Cascades Science Days

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Science Days: A free, virtual science symposium open to all with an interest in the science that informs stewardship of our region's national parks!

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⠀February 11–13, 2025⠀


Mark your calendars! Science Days will return next spring for a celebration of research and community across the North Coast & Cascades Network.

Stay tuned: A registration link will be posted on this page this fall; further information will also be included in the fall and winter editions of The Current, the quarterly North Coast & Cascades science newsletter (sign up here)! The symposium agenda will be posted on this page when it is finalized.

Calling all artists: We want YOU to design the artwork for Science Days 2025! Last year's design was seen by over 500 registrants. Learn more here.

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the format be the same as last year?

Like last year, the event will take place over three days and be fully virtual to increase accessibility to attendees across our region. We hope to improve the virtual experience this year and increase ease of access and participation as possible within the limitations of our virutal platform.

We hope to provide additional formats this year, including full-length plenary talks and poster sessions. Stay tuned for details!

How can I submit a presentation proposal?

The call for abstracts will go out in October, and a link will be posted on this page at the beginning of that month. If you'd like to receive the call for abstracts announcement in your email, please drop us a note and we'll make sure you receive it directly.

I'm not a scientist. Should I come to the symposium?

Yes! We welcome anyone curious about science in parks to attend. Talks will be academic in style but accessible to a broader audience. We welcome community park partners, affiliated Tribes, partner agencies, members of the scientific community, local educational organizations, and all NPS staff, volunteers, and friends to join us. Help spread the word!

 

Last updated: September 11, 2024