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The Caribbean Academy of Sciences18th General Meeting and Conference

Held in collaboration withThe UniversiTy of The WesT indies - Cave hill

andThe Caribbean aCCrediTaTion CoUnCil

of engineering and TeChnology

Bridgetown, Barbados2nd - 4th November 2012

“Hazard Mitigation:Protecting Caribbean Infrastructure– Securing Caribbean Communities”

Deadline for abstracts31st August 2012

Second Announcement

Submit your AbStrActS nowImportant Dates:

CAS General Meeting — 2nd November 2012 » 1.30 pm to 4.00 pmGrand Opening Ceremony — 2nd November 2012 » 7.00 pm

Prize for best Oral PresentationPrize for best Poster Presentation

UWI

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The 18th General Assembly of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences

(CAS) will be held in the beautiful island of Barbados. The 2012 Conference will be co-hosted by The University of the West Indies - Cave Hill and by The Caribbean Accreditation Council of Engineering and Technology. The Biennial Conference will commence on the evening of November 02, 2012 with an impressive Opening Ceremony. We expect that at least one Nobel Laureate will be in attendance.

The theme of the Conference is “Hazard Mitigation: Protecting Caribbean Infrastructure – Securing Caribbean Communities”. One of the main objectives of the Conference is to bring together international and regional natural scientists, social scientists, engineers, health experts, agricultural experts and the private sector to deliberate and focus their thoughts on the diverse implications of natural hazards, so that they can develop strategies to meet regional challenges.

A second major objective of the Conference is to provide an opportunity, via parallel scientific sessions, for experts from the region’s Universities, Research Centres and Industry to come together to present their research, industrial and development findings for critical analysis.

The scientific programme will consists of plenary lectures by invited experts and

short papers of 20 minutes total duration by participants. Short papers may be in any area of natural or social science, including, but not limited to: Agriculture, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Energy, Food Science, Physics, Engineering, Education, Economics, Health Economics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Linguistics, Historical and Environmental Science, Mathematics and Computer Sciences.

The venue for the Conference is The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. The official accommodation for participants is the Divi Southwinds Beach Resort, St. Lawrence Gap, Bridgetown, Barbados.

introduction

UWI Cave Hill, Barbados

Administration Building, UWI Cave Hill Campus

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For each oral and poster presentation to be made during the Conference, abstracts must be submitted by August 31, 2012.

Abstracts should be submitted on CD, USB device or sent by electronic mail.

Abstracts must be typed to fit on a single sheet of letter size paper (A4 or 8.5” x 11”) using Times New Roman in Microsoft Word 2000 as a minimum. The title should be typed in 12-point font and everything else in 11-point font.

Typing should be fully justified, with 2.5 cm (one inch) margins at the top and at each side; a minimum of 2.5 cm (one inch) must be left at the bottom of the page. The entire abstract, including title, name of the author(s), affiliation(s), text and acknowledgements should be typed within these limits.

The Abstract title should be centred and typed in bold, ‘title style’ in Times New Roman (12-point font). On the next line the Author(s) name(s), (lower case, 11-point font, IN BOLD) should be written as initial(s) followed by family name(s). Author(s) name(s) must be centred and separated by semicolons, underlining the name of the person who will present the paper. On the next line (i.e. no extra line spaces) the institution(s) of the author(s) must be typed in italics (NOT IN BOLD) and centred. When authors originate from different institutions, the authors and the institutions should be numbered using superscripts to the top right of the names and the top left of the institutions.

The body of the Abstract (without any sub-headings) should start two line spaces below the institutional identification. The text should be typed using one and a half line spacing with an extra space separating paragraphs. Paragraphs should NOT be indented.

It is suggested that Abstracts include: A definition of the problem, a working hypothesis, main methods or techniques employed, results, discussions and conclusions.

preparation of abstracts

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All Abstracts accepted for the Conference will be published in the CAS e-Journal. CAS is also extending an invitation to authors to have their full papers

published in the CAS e-Journal. Note however that CAS reserves the right to reject any paper it deems unsuitable for publication in its journal. The deadline for the submission of full papers is November 30, 2012.

Persons wishing to have their full papers published should upload manuscripts directly to the CAS e-Journal; to do so please follow the instructions for preparation and uploading at: http://www.caswi.org.jm/ejournal . Those without UWI Mona accounts will need to create a free account to log in.For further information contact: Professor Robert Lancashire: rjlanc@caswi.org Professor Neela Badrie: neela.badrie@yahoo.com Dr. Mark Wuddivira: wuravnakka@yahoo.com

A sample abstract follows on the next page.

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Biological Nutrient Removal Systems for GreywaterW. Mellowes1; T. Dasgupta2; and H. Charles3

1University of the West Indies, St. Augustine; 2Oxfordland University, UK; 3University of North Carolina, USA

wamello@yahoo.com

A sequencing batch reactor (SBR) and a combined activated sludge/rotating biological contactor (AS/RBC) system are being evaluated for nutrient removal. The study focuses specifically on the treatment of greywater as it is the major component of domestic wastewater. In the Caribbean region, separation and disposal of this waste stream without any prior treatment is not unusual. This is particularly true of the Trinidadian situation. The characteristic fast breakdown of greywater implies that the carbon contained is in a form that can be readily utilized by microbes – short chain carbon compounds. The availability of this type of immediate energy source underpins the nutrient removal process.

In the Caribbean region, separation and disposal of this waste stream without any prior treatment is not unusual. This is particularly true of the Trinidadian situation. The availability of this type of immediate energy source underpins the nutrient removal process.

preparation of posters

sample abstract

Posters should be a maximum of 112 x 112 cm (44” x 44”). A maximum of two posters per person will be allowed.

The following information should appear on each poster: a. Title b. Poster number (As assigned)c. Name(s) of Author(s) d. Name of each Author’s Institutione. Abstract f. Introductiong. Methods h. Results (including Tables and Figures)i. Discussion j. Conclusionsk. References

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CAS-TWAS Young Scientist Award

The Caribbean Academy of Sciences – Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Young Scientist Award.

Applications are invited for the CAS-TWAS Young Scientist Award for 2012. The Award is worth US$2000. The following conditions apply:

1. The Award shall be given to the individual who has done the most to advance the progress of Scientific research as judged by the quality of his/her publications and /or patents in one of the following fields: Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physics and Engineering.

2. The age of the Applicant must not exceed 40 years during the year of the award. He/She must be a resident of the Caribbean region and most of the work for the Award must also have been done in the Caribbean region. An individual can only receive one such award.

3. The recipient of the Award will be expected to make a Scientific Presentation at the 18th Meeting of the Academy to be held in Barbados in November 2012.

4. Nominations for the 2012 Award (on the required forms) should reach the Office of the CAS Secretariat by July 30th 2012. (Visit the CAS website at http://www.caswi.org for forms).

CAS 2010 Young Scientist Award winner,Ms. Jo-Anne Sewlal is congratulated by

The Honorable Prime Minister ofAntigua & Barbuda, Mr. Baldwin Spencer.

Professor Tara Dasgupta (right) and Professor Winston Mellowes look on.

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hotel accommodationThe CAS has chosen the Divi Southwinds

Beach Resort as the hotel of choice for conference participants. Special concessionary rates apply to all registered conference participants. Participants may book directly or via the conference secretariat.

Resort is located on St. Lawrence Main Road, Christ Church, Barbados.

All suites offer private balconies with scenic views of the ocean or poolside and gardens. Also, all suites carry fully equipped kitchens, bedrooms with King-sized beds and spacious sitting rooms with sofas that convert to Queen-size sleepers. Other amenities include air-conditioning and flat screen TV with satellite reception. Hi-Speed wireless internet access is available in-room for US$10.95 per day.

The strategic lay out of the hotel offers patrons three options. Patrons may relax in the quiet ambience or play a round of Mini-golf at Divi Southwinds (north): Others may opt for the action of the world-famous St. Lawrence Gap, a vibrant, throbbing entertainment precinct which separates the north section of the hotel from the south section. Finally Divi (south section) offers patrons a sample of the crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches of Barbados.

Additional Enhancements

All confirmed guests are pre-registered and pre-keyed for speedy Check-in.

Official Check-In time: 4.00 pmEarlier Check-In is possible.Check-Out :11.00 am

Free luggage storage and use of hospitality room while awaiting check in

Rates are inclusive of taxes and include breakfast. Rates apply up to 5 days before and 5 days after the conference.

Single occupancyUS$130.00Double occupancyUS$170.00

Tel: 1-246-418-7300, Fax: 1-246-420-2673 Website: www.divisouthwinds.com

TRANSPORT from Divi Southwinds to and from the Conference venue will be provided.

Ask for the Special Conference rates.

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conference venue

air travel

conference timetable (nov 2012)

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.

Grantley Adams International is the Airport of Barbados. It is served by the following Airlines:

American Eagle direct from Miami with connections from major US citiesBritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Caribbean Airlines from Toronto CanadaCaribbean Airlines from JFK, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlandoand from most Caribbean islandsLIAT from the majority of Caribbean Islands

Thursday November 1, 2012 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm Registration atDivi Southwinds Beach Resort (DSBR)

Conference Day 1Friday November 2, 2012 11.00 am – 2.00 pm Registration at

Divi Southwinds Beach Resort (DSBR)Conference Day 1Friday November 2, 2012 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm CAS General Assembly

Divi Southwinds Beach Resort (DSBR)

Conference Day 1Friday November 2, 2012

7.00 pm - 10.00 pm(Transport leaves DSBR hotel at 6.00pm)

Opening CeremonyCocktail Reception(Free to all Conference Participants)Cave Hill Campus

Conference Day 2Saturday November 3, 2012

8.45 am – 5.05 pm(Transport leaves DSBR hotel at 8.10am)

Registration – 8.15 am – 8.55 amMain Conference: 9.05 am – 5.05 pmOral and Poster PresentationsCave Hill Campus

Conference Day 3Sunday November 4, 2012

8.45 am -3.20 pm(Transport leaves DSBR hotel at 8.10am)

Registration – 8.15 am – 8.55 amMain Conference: 9.05 am – 3.20 pmOral and Poster PresentationsCave Hill Campus

Conference Day 3Sunday November 4, 2012 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Closing Ceremony

Cave Hill Campus

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registration

entitlements of fee-paying participants

for further information

Registration for the Conference can be done by E-MAIL or FAX on the Official Registration Form. Note that registration will only be considered as complete

on receipt of the appropriate fee.

Early Bird Registration deadline is JUNE 30, 2012.

Registration Fees

(Payable in US Dollars) Before June 30, 2012US$

After June 30, 2012US$

Members $200 $250Non-members $250 $300Students $100 $150

Method of Payment:Payment can be made by US Dollar Money Order or Bank Drafts payable to The Caribbean Academy of Sciences. Persons holding Trinidadian Accounts may pay the US Dollar equivalent by cheque. **US$1.00 equivalent to TT$6.50.

All fully registered participants are entitled to attend the gala opening ceremony on November 2nd. In addition they are entitled to all Conference Literature

and to lunch and snacks served during the refreshment breaks of the Conference.

The Conference Secretariatc/o Dr. Trevor AlleyneUnit of BiochemistryFaculty of Medical Sciences The University of the West IndiesMt. HopeTrinidad and Tobago, WI

Tel: 1-868-662-1873/662-9294or 1-868-645-2640-9 Ext: 4642/4643or 1-868-360-0565Fax: 1-868-662-1873E-Mail: trevor.alleyne@gmail.com

CAS Secretariatc/o Mrs. Carol-Ann CrossleyRoom 1 East Block 13Faculty of EngineeringThe University of the West IndiesSt. AugustineTrinidad and Tobago, WI

Tel: 1-868-662-2202 Ext. 4469or 1-868-793-2351E-Mail: secretariat@caswi.org

For Conference updates, visit the CAS website: http://www.caswi.org

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pictorial highlights

President Hollis Charles (above)

CAS Executive 2010 (below)

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Conference speakers in scenic Antigua(this page)

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A night of culture(this page)

14 Document design and layout by the Centre for Medical Sciences Education (CMSE),Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, St. Augustine. 1.868.645.8639