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Digital Data in Biodiversity Research Conference
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Please join us for the 8th Annual Digital Data in Biodiversity Research Conference: Synthesizing & Harmonizing Data for Integrated Biodiversity Research.

Abstract Submissions
Deadline: April 1st
Abstracts can be for in-person or remote presentations. Options for submission include oral presentations, posters, and extended sessions (discussion, workshop, etc.).
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Conference Venue and Reception Location:
The Burge Union
1565 Irving Hill Rd, Lawrence, KS 66045

Area Information
Visit explorelawrence.com for information regarding hotels and other area information.

Getting to Lawrence from the Kansas City Airport
If you are flying, you will need to connect into Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The ride from the airport to Lawrence is approximately one hour. There are several transportation companies that will take you from the MCI Airport to Lawrence. Click here for shuttle information.

Lodging Information
There are a quite a few hotels in the area to stay in! We have included a few suggestions close to the conference below. Please note that there will be a pick up location outside of SpringHill Suites.

Oread Hotel ~5 minutes from the conference -- $$$




SpringHill Suites ~8 minutes from the conference -- $$




TownePlace Suites ~6 minutes from the conference -- $$




The Elridge ~8 minutes from the conference -- $$$




Discounted Dorm Option: There is also an option to stay at the dorms on University of Kansas campus. In Stouffer, the rates are $45/person to have a private room and bathroom with access to a kitchen and linens as options. It is a 13 minute walk or 2 minute drive.

If you are interested in this option please fill out this form.



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  • Filter By Date Digital Data in Biodiversity Research Conference May 29 -31, 2024
  • Filter By Venue University of Kansas, Burge Union, Lawrence, KS, USA
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  • Concurrent 1: Implementing the use of digital data in basic biodiversity research
  • Concurrent 1: Using digital data for conservation stewardship and management
  • Concurrent 2: Facilitating ecological discovery and understanding
  • Concurrent 2: Innovative imaging techniques for enhancing specimen-based discoveries
  • Concurrent 3
  • Discussion Session: Trait data from herbarium specimens: What is needed?
  • Discussion Session: Utilizing Innovative Media Technologies for Research
  • Ethical
  • Evening Reception
  • Legal and Social Issues for biodiversity data
  • Lunch
  • Plenary Speaker
  • Sustainability Discussion: Cultural


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