Full-day Forum: 2026 Acadia National Park Science Symposium

Acadia National Park Science Symposium Full-day Forum: October 22nd, 2026 Register Now! Hosted by Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service, the Acadia National Park Science Symposium provides a forum to learn about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists, educators, students, park staff, and others working in a range of fields. On October 22nd, attend in person at Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus to enjoy speaker sessions, networking opportunities, poster sessions, morning coffee and pastries, and a full lunch (included in your registration!). If you are not able to join us in-person at Schoodic Institute, a virtual option is also available. Learn from and network with a variety of science professionals working in Acadia and beyond. This year’s theme is Protecting the Present, Fostering Future Acadia. Speaker Session 1: Infrastructure Morgan Crump, University of Vermont: night sky Marisa Monroe, University of Maine: roads, amphibians, and citizen science Jason Flynn, National Park Service, Acadia National Park: project management and collaborations Speaker Session 2: Innovation Dr. Erin Robinson, Metadata Game Changers and iPlaces Alliance, Co-founder and 2026 NYU Indigenous Data Law Lab Fellow: connecting indigenous communities to data Becca Stanley, Friends of Acadia: AI in national parks Panel discussion for morning speakers Speaker Session 3: The Nature of Change Kate Miller, National Park Service, Northeast Temperate Network: long-term data collecting/monitoring Tim Divoll, Center for Computation and Visualization, Brown University: bat data and trends Sarah Nelson, Appalachian Mountain Club: snow and mercury projects Camilla Seirup, National Park Service, Acadia National Park: spruce forests Register below for the Full-day Forum on October 22nd and/or the online Early Career Event on September 22nd (click here to find out more about the Early Career speakers). When you register for 10/22, let us know if you are presenting a poster. 2026 Acadia National Park Science Symposium Registration Hosted by the National Park Service and Schoodic Institute, this year's symposium will be held on September 22 and October 22. If you have any questions about registering or using this form, please contact Emma Albee at [email protected]. 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Please select all that apply. TUESDAY, 9/22: Livestream Presentation - 'What Drives Early-Career Environmental Science Professionals?'* What Drives Early-Career Environmental Science Professionals?' will take place online via Zoom. This free presentation will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel after the event. If you plan to join this livestream, please indicate below and the Zoom link will be emailed to you ahead of the event. I plan to join the livestream (9/22) No, I will not be joining the livestream (9/22) THURSDAY, 10/22: All-Day Science Symposium (ticketed)* A full day of symposium events, including speaker sessions, networking opportunities, poster sessions, and lunch (included in your registration) that will take place in-person at Schoodic Institute's Moore Auditorium and online via Zoom from 9:00am - 3:30pm on Thursday, October 22. Morning coffee and pastries will also be provided. If you plan to join virtually for the livestream please indicate below and the Zoom link will be emailed to you ahead of the event. Registration costs are $75 in-person ($25 with student discount) or $10 virtual attendance. More information will be available on the next page. If you have any questions about registering or using this form, please contact Emma Albee at [email protected]. I plan to attend the symposium in person (10/22) I plan to join the symposium livestream (10/22) No, I will not be attending the symposium (10/22) Would you like your name to appear on the attendee list?** YesNo If you would like your pronouns included on your nametag, please select one: She/Her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Other Do you have a question for a featured speaker or topic? Accommodations We are committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please indicate below or contact Megan Moshier at [email protected]. Registration Details In-Person Registration* The registration fee for in-person attendance is $75, or $25 for students. Morning coffee, pastries, and a full lunch with dessert are included in your registration fee, as well as the opportunity to present a research poster. Please note, group registration is not available. Non-Student: $75.00Student: $25.00 Livestream Registration* The registration fee for virtual attendance is $10. Included in the registration fee is all-day access to streamed presentations and the ability to participate in Q&A via Zoom chat. Non-Student: $10.00 Would you like to present a poster?* Participants are invited to present posters describing their research. We welcome and encourage posters from a wide range of disciplines, including natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. Please note that the title, authors, and abstract must be submitted via email to Emma Albee at [email protected] by October 7, 2026. Additional poster requirements will be emailed to you after registration. YesNo I understand that I must submit poster PDF, poster title, authors, and abstract to Emma Albee at [email protected] by October 7, 2026.* Yes. Lunch Choice* Your registration includes morning snacks and lunch on Thursday 10/22 at Schooner Commons (located on our campus). Please select your meal choice below. Meat Vegetarian Additional Meals* Please select any additional meals you may like during your stay. I do not require any additional meals. Thursday, 10/22: Breakfast Thursday, 10/22: Dinner Friday, 10/23: Breakfast Do you have any dietary restrictions/allergies we need to be aware of? We are able to confidently accommodate special diets for those requiring gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian meals. We have ideas for those with other dietary restrictions or food allergies, however, for your safety, and because we do not have a licensed dietitian on staff, we have had to limit the special meals to the three listed above. Premade, retail meals will be available at an additional cost, but must be requested and paid for in advance of your visit. To make this request, please email [email protected]. If you have a restricted diet other than vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free, we recommend you bring food with you to supplement your meal(s). All of our lodging includes the option for refrigeration. Lodging* Please choose from the following options. If you require lodging outside of the nights listed, please contact Michelle Pinkham at (207) 288-1356 to make arrangements. I do not require lodging Wednesday, 10/21: Private bedroom/shared bath apartment Wednesday, 10/21: Private two bedroom apartment Thursday, 10/22: Private bedroom/shared bath apartment Thursday, 10/22: Private two bedroom apartment Lodging Reservation Cancellation Policy* Schoodic Institute understands how disappointing it can be for our guests who need to cancel their trip. If you cancel your reservation up to 2 weeks prior to arrival, you will get your money back, less a $50 per room processing fee. If you cancel within 14 days of arrival, we will retain 50% of total payment made. When cancelled in the last 72 hours prior to check in at 3pm, the full 100% of your reservation will be charged. We advise you to buy travel insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances and to avoid any costs associated with cancellation. A shortened stay or not showing up will be regarded as a cancellation, and guests will be charged for their room. 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