Hello everyone,
This is just another reminder that abstracts for RGC7 must be submitted by February 28th, 2014. All the details about abstract submission and registration can be viewed at http://www.rosaceae.org/conferences/rgc7. If you have any questions, please contact us at rgc7@rosaceae.orgmailto:rgc7@rosaceae.org.
We are still finalizing the details for the conference pre-tours, but here is a description of the pre-conference activities we have planned. We will be providing details about the costs soon.
Pre-conference tours:
WSU Cherry and Apple Breeding Programs and Genomics-Genetics-Breeding Workshop (June 21-22, Sat-Sun)
Depart from Seattle via bus mid-day of Saturday, June 21 and enjoy a scenic drive across the Cascade Mountains and through eastern Washington State. There will be stops at the WSU Cherry Breeding program in Prosser and orchard tours in Mattawa (yes, there will be cherries to sample). The group will then head to Wenatchee for an overnight stay. On Sunday, June 22, participants will attend a Genomics-Genetics-Breeding Workshop at the WSU-Wenatchee Research Station and tour the WSU Sunrise Research Orchard and learn about the WSU Apple Breeding Program. The group will travel back to Seattle in the early evening.
Mount Rainier National Park (June 23, Monday before the conference)http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm
Seattle has a great view of Mt. Rainier in the distance. Part of the Cascade Mountain Range, Mt. Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States and is surrounded by old growth forest. This trip will depart in the morning and travel to Mount Rainier National Park for a day of sight-seeing. While at the National Park, enjoy the stunning views and see the historic Paradise Inn and new Paradise Jackson Visitor Center and other roadside attractions. The bus will return to Seattle in the afternoon.
Other Pre-conference Activities:
Space on June 23 for other meetings.
GDR Training Workshop on June 23. Most likely will be later in the day after the Mount Rainier trip gets back.
See you in Seattle! Jodi
Jodi Humann, Ph.D. Main Lab Bioinformatics Project Coordinator Department of Horticulture Washington State University PO Box 646414 Pullman, WA 99164-6414 509-335-3206 jhumann@wsu.edu