Centro de Estudos de História e Filosofia da Ciência
International Conference Geological collections and museums: Mission and management Venue: Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, 5th and 6th June, 2009
The Conference
Geological collections are an essential approach for the investigation and divulgation of knowledge in Earth and Life History. They document processes and phenomena occurred across Earth surface, as well as the evolution of life. They are an important part of the cultural and scientific heritage of our contemporary civilization, and also serve as a way for an improved knowledge of the geologic infrastructure and the geological resources database, regarding its sustainable management. However, many of them are subjected to menaces, which are being caused as a result of the lack of resources for their study, conservation and valorisation, but also because of the scarce vocation of the tutelary institutions, when preservation is necessary.
With this conference it is intended to characterize the “state of the art” concerning the management of this kind of collections, and to identify its main opportunities and menaces. It is proposed the creation of a permanent forum of discussion and skill changes between professional participants, in order to the future establishment of orientation lines for management policies of national impact. Format Presentations by invited specialists and by the participants. Optional technical visits.
2 – Collections under supervision of Central and Local authorities 3 – Documentation, curation and preparation of geological heritage
4 – Museums, Science centres and divulgation of Earth Sciences 5 – History of geological collections
CALL FOR PAPERS !
Presentations Proposals for oral or poster presentations may be submitted to the Scientific Committe till APRIL 24th.
Abstracts will have a maximum size of 1 page A4, Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spaces, without pictures or bibliography. Please, see template at the botton of this page.
Proposals approved by the Scientific Committee will be presented under oral presentation or poster, and later edited in a special issue.
Full text submission
Texts should be submitted in digital format, together with a formatted, printed copy and given to the Organizing Committee during the Conference. The e-mail geocoleccoes@gmail.com, could be used to send originals. They should have a maximum of 10 A4 pages, including illustrations. All texts submitted in MS Word and A4 format with Times New Roman 10, line spacing 1.5, margins 2.5 cm, and no headers or footers, will be considered by the Scientific Committee. Please, include keywords (maximum 5) and abstracts in Portuguese (send us an e-mail if you need a Portuguese translation) as well as in other official language of the Conference. A maximum 10 lines for each for each abstract (font: Times New Roman 10). Figures must be sent separately as JPEG or TIFF formats, and rightly indicated on each page. After a Scientific Committee evaluation, the authors will be notified about suggestions of the referees. If necessary, a reviewed final text should be prepared and sent to the Organizing Committee for further editorial press.
Registration fees (Euros 60,00) ensures participation in the working sessions, the documentation produced and participation in all social acts.
Payments should be made by bank transfer to the account of the Universidade de Évora, IBAN: PT50 0035 0297 0006 7961 1307 3, Swift: CGDIPTPL
(After March 30 application fees increase 25%)
Applications with certificates of bank transfers will be sent by ordinary mail or electronic mail to:
Centro de Estudos de História e Filosofia da Ciência a/c Madalena Freire Universidade de Évora - Palácio do Vimioso
Apartado 94 Portugal
mvfreire@uevora.pt Phone: *.351.266 745 353 (14.00h – 17.30h)
Application form: see attached file in the bottom of this page Other informations: geocoleccoes@gmail.com
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