Student International Discussion Group (SIDG)
2009 Annual Conference
A World in Conflict

View a few portions of the Symposium now.
Keynote address by Dr. Carl Safina
Biodiversity panel (Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, followed by Felipe Carazo, followed by Michael Totten)
Biodiversity panel discussion (with all biodiversity panel speakers)
2009 A World in Conflict Symposium Schedule
10 – 10:55 a.m.
Welcome Reception & Registration (FFSC Atrium, light breakfast provided)
11 - 11:10 a.m.
Opening Remarks by Dr. Emily Klein
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Keynote Address by Dr. Carl Safina, President and Co-Founder of Blue Ocean Institute, award-winning author (FFSC 2231)
Break-out Sessions (lunch provided)
Each panel will consist of three speakers, each speaking for 20 minutes, followed by a 45 min. discussion
period. Questions, converstaions, and debates are encouraged during the panel discussion.
12:10 - 12:30 p.m.
Water Panel (FFSC 3232) - Dr. Avner Vengosh
Biodiversity Panel (FFSC 2237) - Dr. Wallace J. Nichols
Energy Panel (FFSC 3225) - Bill Powers
12:40 - 1 p.m.
Water Panel (FFSC 3232) - Dr. Martin Doyle
Biodiversity Panel (FFSC 2237) - Felipe Carazo
Energy Panel (FFSC 3225) - Sheri Willoughby
1:10 - 1:30 p.m.
Water Panel (FFSC 3232) - Chris Knightes
Biodiversity Panel (FFSC 2237) - Michael Totten
Energy Panel (FFSC 3225) - Evie Zambetakis
1:40 - 2:25 p.m. - Panel Discussion
2:30 - 3 p.m. - Coffee Break, Carl Safina Book Signing, & Photography Exhibition (FFSC Atrium)
Break Out Sessions (This is a repeat of the first break-out sessions and allows attendees to participate in a second panel of their
interest.)
3:10 - 3:30 p.m.
Water Panel (FFSC 3232) - Dr. Avner Vengosh
Biodiversity Panel (FFSC 2237) - Dr. Wallace J. Nichols
Energy Panel (FFSC 3225) - Bill Powers
3:40 - 4 p.m.
Water Panel (FFSC 3232) - Dr. Martin Doyle
Biodiversity Panel (FFSC 2237) - Felipe Carazo
Energy Panel (FFSC 3225) - Sheri Willoughby
4:10 - 4:30 p.m.
Water Panel (FFSC 3232) - Chris Knightes
Biodiversity Panel (FFSC 2237) - Michael Totten
Energy Panel (FFSC 3225) - Evie Zambetakis
4:40 - 5:25 p.m. - Panel Discussion
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Group Panel, 'open mic' Q & A (FFSC 2231)
6:30 – 6:40 p.m.
Announcement of Photography Competition Awards
6:40 – 6:50 p.m.
Closing Remarks by Dr. Erika Weinthal
6:50 – 8 p.m.
Dinner Reception and Photography Exhibition (FFSC Atrium)
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