The 2008 convention of the Canadian Science Writers' Association will be held at:

Yukon College
Whitehorse, Yukon
May 24-26, 2008

The convention will focus on the International Polar Year and on science in the North. Besides two days' of panels and presentations, the event will also include a large display of posters about northern science and IPY projects. In addition, a one-day field trip will offer convention participants a chance to meet and talk with scientists and First Nations outside Whitehorse.

If you are interested in attending the convention or submitting a poster, or for more information, please contact:

Claire Eamer
Whitehorse CSWA Convention Organizing Committee
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The CSWA has about 450 members nation-wide, including journalists, educators, freelance writers, publishers, and communications professionals from public and private organizations. For further information about the organization, go to http://www.sciencewriters.ca/