15th Estuarine and Coastal Modeling Conference (ECM15)

Since 1989, the Estuarine and Coastal Modeling Conference has provided a venue for commercial, academic, and government scientists and engineers from around the world to present and discuss the latest results and techniques in applied estuarine and coastal modeling in a retreat-like setting with shared meals and ample opportunity for networking. See you in Seattle!

Registration

Registration should be done online at our registration webpage. You will need to specify your choice of presentation type (poster or talk) and submit an abstract if you are presenting. The registration fee includes a reception on Monday as well as breakfast and lunch each day.

Key Dates

• March 6, 2018: Deadline for abstract submission
• March 20, 2018: Receive notice of abstract acceptance
• April 30, 2018: Deadline for reduced registration fees
• May 25, 2018: Deadline for making hotel reservation at the Silver Cloud Hotel
• May 30, 2018: Deadline for on-campus housing registration
• May 31, 2018: All registration fees DUE
• June 25-27, 2018: ECM15 Conference
• July 31, 2018 September 30, 2018: Deadline for submitting papers to JMSE

Fees

• No fee for submitting abstract
• Before April 30, 2018 - Professional $350.00/Student $150
• After April 30, 2018 - Professional $450.00/Student $200
• At the door - Professional $500.00/Student $250
• Optional - Publication charges for each article in JMSE - 350CHF (~$375)

Topic Areas

Many topics areas in estuarine and coastal modeling can be discussed, including: Coastal Flooding • Tidal Energy • Ecosystems • Harmful Algal Blooms • Coastal Resilience • Operational Modeling • Pollutant Transport • Water Quality • Climate Change • Specific Estuarine and Coastal Systems • Waves • Sediment Transport • Chemicals and Floatables • Oil Spills • Inverse Methods • Circulation • Facility Siting • Data Assimilation • Coupled Systems • Strong Buoyancy Forcing • Risk Analysis • Numerical Techniques • Skill Assessment • Data Access, Analysis and Visualization

Program Schedule

Sunday, June 24th, 2018

• 1:00 - 11:00pm: Check-in for Guests staying at Seattle University: Bellarmine Residence Hall, 1111 E. Columbia Street, Seattle, Washington

Monday, June 25, 2018

• 7:30 - 8:30 AM: Registration Opens & Breakfast, Campion Hall
• 8:45 - 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks, Campion Hall
• 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Plenary Talk, Campion Hall
• 9:45 - 10:45 AM: Concurrent Sessions, Pigott 101 & 102
• 10:45 - 11:15 AM: Break
• 11:15 - 12:15 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 12:15 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 - 2:30 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 2:30 - 3:00 PM; Break
• 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 4:30 - 6:30 PM: Poster Session and Reception, Silver Cloud Hotel

Day 2: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

• 7:30 - 8:45 AM: Registration & Breakfast, Campion Hall
• 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Plenary Talk, Campion Hall
• 9:45 - 10:45 AM: Concurrent Sessions, Pigott 101 & 102
• 10:45 - 11:15 AM: Break
• 11:15 - 12:15 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 12:15 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 - 2:30 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 2:30 - 3:00 PM; Break
• 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Concurrent Sessions

Day 3: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

• 7:30 - 8:45 AM: Registration & Breakfast, Campion Hall
• 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Plenary Talk, Campion Hall
• 9:45 - 10:45 AM: Concurrent Sessions, Pigott 101 & 102
• 10:45 - 11:15 AM: Break
• 11:15 - 12:15 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 12:15 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 - 2:30 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 2:30 - 3:00 PM; Break
• 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Concurrent Sessions
• 4:15 - 4:30 PM; Closing Remarks, Campion Hall

Venue

The conference will be held at Seattle University. Lodging and shared meals at Seattle University will promote a retreat-like environment for the meeting, providing ample opportunity for discussion and meeting new colleagues. Sessions will be held on campus. Downtown Seattle is a 25 min walk or a 10 min car ride.

Seattle Sights

There are many sights to see in Seattle. Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, The Museum of Flight, and many more.

Poster Session

The Poster Session will be held Monday after the regular sessions in the Silver Cloud Hotel-Broadway, across from Seattle University. Posters may be up to 40x60 inches (either orientation is okay).

Lodging

Seattle University Housing offers single, double, triple or quad rooms for conference attendees in standard or deluxe residence halls. Reservations for these rooms are made within the ECM15 conference registration site under "accommodations". Amenities include beds made upon arrival, with fresh linens, towels, washclothes, and soap.

• Standard Single
• Deluxe Double
• Deluxe Single (limited availability)

A partner hotel with Seattle University is offering rooms on a space available basis until May 25, 2018. Please make reservations for your room ASAP for the best chance to secure a room during ECM15 at the Silver Cloud Broadway Hotel: $239.00 plus tax for a King Room and $249.00 plus tax for a Double Queen Room. To complete your hotel reservation online, click HERE . Call the hotel directly at (206) 325.1400 and ask for the "ECM15" group and a guest services agent will be able to assist with making your reservation.

Transportation

The conference will be held at:

Seattle University
914 East Jefferson Street
Seattle, WA 98122

For more information, see

Getting to Seattle University