Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences articles from October 2004

Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences archives from October 2004

Editorial.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... This issue contains the last call for abstracts for our annual meeting to be held next February in Oxford, Mississippi, and hosted by the University of Mississippi. The Academy has experienced some pleasant growth in the size of its meetings...

Dodgen Lecturer for 2005 annual meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences: Dr. Bruce Alberts.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Bruce Alberts, president of the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., is known for his work both in biochemistry and molecular biology, in particular for his extensive study of the protein complexes that allow chromosomes to be...

Demographics, morphometrics, and reproductive characteristics of Eastern cottontails (Sylvilagus floridanus) in Mississippi.
October 1, 2004... Eastern cottontails (Sylvilagus floridanus; hereafter referred to as cottontail) are an important game animal in the United States. During the 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 harvest seasons, we characterized sex and age ratios, reproductive...

A note on a continuing Black Belt Prairie restoration effort at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
October 1, 2004... As part of an ongoing effort to restore a Black Belt Prairie site located in Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, small numbers of several target species of plants were introduced in May 2002. Bulbs, taproots, and seeds of several species of...

President's column.
October 1, 2004... I am honored to serve as your President during the 2004-2005 academic year, the 75th anniversary of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences. The Academy has a rich history of supporting scientific research and education in our State, and the future...

MAS Awards: nominations solicited.
October 1, 2004... The Awards and Resolutions Committee seeks nominations from the membership at large for awards to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences: * Outstanding Contributions to Science Recognizes a member of...

Gold booth exhibitors, 2004 annual meeting supporters of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Base Pairs Dr. Robin Rockhold University of Mississippi Medical Center 2500 North State St. Jackson, MS 39216-4505 601-984-1634 (phone) rrockhold@pharmacology.umsmed.edu Biomedical Solutions, Inc. Local...

Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research (MCSR) provides free, high performance computing cycles and consulting in support of research and instruction, for all interested students, faculty, or researchers associated with any of...

Mississippi Academy of Sciences--abstract instructions: please read all instructions before you submit your abstract.
October 1, 2004... [GRAPHIC OMITTED] * Your paper may be presented orally or as a poster. Oral presentations are generally 15 minutes although some divisions allow more time. The speaker should limit a 15 minute presentation to 10-12 minutes to allow time...

Mississippi Academy of Sciences constitution.
October 1, 2004... Amended April 2000 Article I. Name and Affiliation The name of this organization shall be the Mississippi Academy of Sciences. It shall be incorporated. It shall be affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of...

Mississippi Academy of Sciences Bylaws.
October 1, 2004... Article I. Divisions Section 1. Other additional divisions are approved in accordance with Article V of the Constitution, or other changes are made by the Board of Directors. The Academy shall have the following divisions, each of which...