The ParaSci Conference is looking for volunteers

[rose]

[in] need of several volunteers to assist with the Durham PA Convention this August in the following roles: A/V Assistant – This person would be asked to assist presenters in using the A/V equipment during the convention ...

more....
http://www.parapsych.org/

If anyone lives close enough to Durham (wherever that is), this sounds like a free way to hear some interesting papers.

rose

[Amaterasu]

Aw MAN!  Would leap at the chance if I had a car.  Maybe a day's drive from here.  But...  No way to afford food, hotel, transportation...

[sigh]

[Pimander]

If anyone lives close enough to Durham (wherever that is), this sounds like a free way to hear some interesting papers.

rose

If it was Durham in the UK, I could be there in a few hours.  I'm guessing it isn't though.

[1Worldwatcher]

Aw MAN!  Would leap at the chance if I had a car.  Maybe a day's drive from here.  But...  No way to afford food, hotel, transportation...[sigh]

Seems as if they are covering some of the expesnes Amaterusa, just doesn't mention gas, lodging, etc, etc.. you must be frustrated, knowing your intrtests in this field....

Feel free to describe your level of experience or provide links to your work (if applicable). All volunteers will receive free convention registration, meals, and reimbursement for equipment expenses (batteries, storage devices, DVD's, etc).

http://www.parapsych.org/articles/37/140/volunteers_needed_for_durham_pa.aspx

Guess you could sign up and get into the chat they were mentioning to find out more about the volunteer info. they may have just let that part out too drag the more serious minded peole into the program?
Sounds interesting, none the less, thanks for sharing rose...

1Worldwatcher
Global Moderator

[sky otter]

If anyone lives close enough to Durham (wherever that is), this sounds like a free way to hear some interesting papers.

Rose i don't know if you are in the states or not but here's the front page



http://www.parapsych.org/section/41/2012_convention.aspx
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2012 Convention

55th Annual Convention
of the Parapsychological Association

Millennium Hotel
2800 Campus Walk Avenue
Durham, North CarolinaUSA

August 9-12, 2012
Program Chair: Carlos S. Alvarado, Ph.D.
Arrangements Chair: Nancy L. Zingrone, Ph.D.
Local Hosts: Rhine Research Center and Atlantic University

Call for Papers
Registration
Accommodations
Transportation

The principal international scientific organization studying parapsychology and the nature of consciousness, the Parapsychological Association (PA), will be holding its 55th annual convention on August 9-12, 2012 at the Millennium Hotel in Durham, North Carolina. Leading scientists and other academics from around the world will gather to present the latest parapsychological research into psi and related phenomena, such as extra-sensory perception, psychokinesis, psychic healing, altered states of consciousness, mediumship and possible survival of bodily death. Hosted by the Rhine Research Center and Atlantic University, the event will be open to the public and academics alike.

The Rhine Research Center, located near the grounds of the PA convention, is a hub for research and education on the basic nature of consciousness. The center presents a wide range of educational offerings in which they attempt to draw together and present the most interesting and challenging current ideas on the nature and enhancement of consciousness. Co-host Atlantic University is an educational university founded by Edgar Cayce that offers a Master of Arts degree in Transpersonal Studies – the integration of psychology, philosophy, religious studies, health sciences, and the arts. Program Chair Carlos S. Alvarado is the Scholar in Residence at Atlantic University, whose work has centered on the psychological study of out-of-body experiences and related phenomena and on providing a historical perspective in parapsychological studies. Nancy L. Zingrone, Arrangements Chair of the PA convention, has performed research on the psychological characteristics of individuals who experience psychic phenomena. She is also the Director of Academic and Administrative Affairs at Atlantic University.

Thomas Robisheaux, Professor of History at Duke University will be delivering the annual J.B. Rhine banquet address. Panels honoring William G. Roll's contributions to parapsychology and Stanley Krippner's 80th birthday will take place at the convention. Licensed child psychologist Athena A. Drewes will be leading two workshops, one on understanding psi experiences and another on creating and facilitating psi experience support groups. Another workshop on medical dream diagnosis will be presented. Additionally, PA members will present a variety of papers from experimental, clinical, scholarly, and analytical research approaches to the study of parapsychology.

The PA convention will offer an opportunity for attendees interested in that wide range of human functioning popularly known as the 'psychic' or 'paranormal' to hear the latest and most advanced scientific thinking about parapsychological topics.

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2012 PA Convention Transportation
Published by  Parapsychological Association on Thursday, May 03, 2012
The Millenium Hotel is located at 2800 Campus Walk Boulevard, Durham, NC . From Raleigh-Durham Airport, via Hotel Shuttle : The Millennium Hotel Durham is 20 minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Hotel shuttle service is available to and ... More


2012 PA Convention Accommodations
Published by  Parapsychological Association on Thursday, May 03, 2012
Last Updated: Monday, June 18, 2012
Accommodations are available at the Millennium Hotel at the discounted rate of $89 per night.  The hotel will also waive the fee for high speed and wireless internet access for our guests.  The negotiated room rates will be honored for ... More


2012 PA Convention Call for Papers
Published by  Parapsychological Association on Thursday, December 29, 2011

CALL FOR PAPERS 55th Annual Parapsychological Association Convention Durham, North Carolina, USA August 9-12, 2012 The 55th Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Association (PA) will be held from Thursday August 9th, through Sunday August 12st, ... More

[Amaterasu]

Seems as if they are covering some of the expesnes Amaterusa, just doesn't mention gas, lodging, etc, etc.. you must be frustrated, knowing your intrtests in this field....

http://www.parapsych.org/articles/37/140/volunteers_needed_for_durham_pa.aspx

Guess you could sign up and get into the chat they were mentioning to find out more about the volunteer info. they may have just let that part out too drag the more serious minded peole into the program?
Sounds interesting, none the less, thanks for sharing rose...

1Worldwatcher
Global Moderator

Thanks, 1WW!  I'll check it out!