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Live Conference Attendee Stats
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Absentia 19, |
Video Conference 1 |
Deadlines at a Glance
Abstract Deadline: March 1, 2010
Dorm / Free Meal Deal: March 1, 2010
First Draft Deadline: April 15, 2010
Final Draft Deadline: June 1, 2010
PowerPoint Presentation Deadline: June 1, 2010
Conference Payment Deadline: June 1, 2010
17th Annual NPA Conference
Every two years, the NPA conference has been held somewhere in the western United States. This year's conference will be held June 23-26, 2010 at Cal State University at Long Beach, home to more than 35,000 students.
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Super Meal Deal with Early Dorm Reservation
Cal State Long Beach has a great deal for the dorms and free meals. $60 for double occupancy and 3 all-you-can-eat cafeteria meals a day included. You simply cannot beat that price anywhere. But for us to take advantage of this, we need 26 people to pay for their dorms by the end of February. So sign up now for the dorms and assure yourself a great place and deal for housing during the conference.
Dorms have two beds (not bunks), two desks, internet access, access to a bathroom and laundry room, and one common room with a lounge area in the building.
If we do not get 26 people signed up by March 1, we lose this option and the price goes up to $70 per day. Or everyone will have to stay in a more expensive motel.
To reserve your spot, login to the World Science Database and click on "NPA 2010" and choose "Dorms".
Your reservation has to be for 3 days to take advantage of this deal!
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Submission Guidelines and Format Requirements for Papers
The NPA now requires a specific Word document format for paper submissions, along with other suggested standards. Since a $10 per page fee is part of the total registration cost, it benefits all to use the space-saving two-column format
Click here to download the template for paper submissions.
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Public Day - New to the NPA Conference
This year, the NPA will move in a new direction: Public Day. It will take place all day Saturday, June 26, 2010 on the Cal State Long Beach campus.
There will be public speakers, demonstrations, and poster board presentations during the day with the NPA inviting the press and public to the event. We invite all NPA members and alternative scientists who have physical demonstrations of their work or concepts to participate.
Please contact Greg Volk at greg@worldnpa.org for presentation suggestions.
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Deadlines
This year the NPA will enforce stricter and earlier deadlines to make the conference experience smoother and more satisfying for those making the trip to Long Beach.
Abstract Deadline: March 1, 2010
The conference schedule will be drafted according to abstracts submitted by March 1, so meet this deadline to ensure a spot in the conference schedule.
Dorm Meal Deal $60 / day: March 1, 2010
Cal State Long Beach requires the NPA to commit to 26 rooms for three nights (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) to obtain the full room and board price of $60 per day. Of course, you will also get the same price if you choose to stay Tuesday and / or Saturday nights. With all that's going on, it's highly recommended that you arrive Tuesday evening and stay through Sunday.
First Draft Deadline: April 15, 2010
We've allowed a month and a half for "peer review" of everyone's conference papers between April 15 and June 1. Especially during this period, everyone is encouraged to read and comment online on the papers of others. This process is intended to help improve the content and presentation of papers, not to degenerate into bickering over philosophies. Also this period is intended to help everyone edit their paper into an acceptable format.
Final Draft Deadline: June 1, 2010
All papers for the 17th conference must be submitted in final form by June 1, 2010 in the appropriate PDF format. This will allow us to print a book containing all conference papers, ready for conference goers in June when they arrive.
NOTE: There is a $10 per page charge for all conference papers. This is not a new rule, but this year will be part of the cost of registration.
PowerPoint Presentation Deadline: June 1, 2010
In order to make the 30 minute presentations go smoother, all speakers are required to have the final version of their slides ready in either PowerPoint or PDF format sent to David de Hilster at david@worldnpa.org
Conference Payment Deadline: June 1, 2010
All fees associated with your conference attendance must be paid by June 1, 2010. Cal State Long Beach requires a deposit on all services, and the NPA cannot advance to those planning to attend. This deadline is firm.
Second Annual Sagnac Awards in 2010
In honor of the many significant contributions to alternative science, the NPA will present its Second Annual Sagnac Awards in 2010 to three deserving scientists. This year's awards will presented as part of a formal dinner on Friday night, June 25, 2010.
More information coming...
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