About YETI
YETI (Young Ecologists Talk and Interact) is a first-of-its-kind conference for students and researchers working in the discipline of ecology in India. YETI is unique in being organized entirely by student volunteers from across the country. This event is meant to serve as a friendly and inspiring platform for ecologists, early in their career, to present and discuss their work, exchange ideas, and even strike up collaborations with contemporaries across the country.
The inaugural YETI Conference was held from September 24-26, 2009, at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. A total of 262 students from all over India participated in this meet. YETI 2009 hosted 33 student talks and 44 posters, which covered a gamut of research topics in ecology, animal behaviour, evolution and conservation science. In addition to the plenary talks, popular talks and workshops were also organized during the event. The plenary talks were given by Prof. Raghavendra Gadagkar (CES, IISc, Bangalore) and Dr. Charudutt Mishra (NCF, Mysore).
The YETI 2010 Conference
This year’s conference will be held from October 5-7 at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The conference will feature plenaries and workshops by invited senior ecologists as well as student talks, posters and speed talk-cum-posters.
YETI 2010 Programme Highlights
Plenary Talks –
- Dr. Ravi Chellam (Wildlife Conservation Society, India)
- Prof. Barry Noon (Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation, Colorado State University)
- Prof. Vidyanand Nanjundiah (Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics, IISc, Bangalore)
Workshops –
- ‘Asking the Right Question’ by Dr. Renee M. Borges (Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc)
- ‘Introduction to Bayesian Statistics’ by Dr. Jagdish Krishnaswamy (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Bangalore) & Nachiket Kelkar
- ‘Self-Propelled Science Communication’, by Dr. Geoff Hyde (National Center for Biological Sciences, Bangalore)
- ‘Bioacoustics’, by Dr. Rohini Balakrishnan (CES, IISc) & Dr. Ole Naesbye Larsen (Institute of Biology, University of Southern Denmark Campus)
- ‘Statistics: A Gentle Introduction’ by Dr. Suhel Quader (NCBS, Bangalore)
- ‘Art and Science of Photography’ by Kalyan Varma
Interactive Discussions –
- ‘Mixed Bag-Tools, Resources and Skills for a Career in Ecology and Research‘, would have a series of 10 minute sessions on innovative tools and resources used in ecological research.
- ‘Is Research the Yeti of Conservation?‘
Moderated by Dr. Kartik Shanker (CES,IISc).
Invited Speakers: R. Nandini, Dr. Barry Noon, Dr. Siddhartha Krishnan (ATREE, Bangalore), Manju Menon (CSSP, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi)
Popular Talk –
‘Mixed Flocks of People on Islands,’ by Manish Chandi (Nature Conservation Foundation)
Documentary –
‘Elephants of Kaziranga‘, by Karpagam Chelliah, Sandeep Pulla and Geetha Ramaswami (CES, IISc)
Special Session –
‘Roads Not Taken: A Discussion on Multiple Approaches in Organismic Biology‘
Moderated by Dr. Anindya Sinha (National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore)
Panelists: Dr. Kavita Isvaran (CES, IISc), Dr. Rohini Balakrishnan, Dr. Praveen Karanth (CES, IISc) and Dr. Rajah Jayapal (WCS, India)
Moderated by Dr. Anindya Sinha (National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore)
Panelists: Dr. Kavita Isvaran (CES, IISc), Dr. Rohini Balakrishnan, Dr. Praveen Karanth (CES, IISc) and Dr. Rajah Jayapal (WCS, India)
Who Can Participate
Researchers pursuing a Ph.D./ Masters Degree/ Post-Doc/ working as project assistants or affiliates at institutions, universities, non-government and other organizations involved in ecological research across India are invited to participate in YETI by presenting their work either through talks, speed talk-cum-posters or posters.
Registration Fees
Registered participants will be requested to pay a sum of Rs. 500/- at the venue during the event. Spot registration is Rs. 700/-. Check the website for more details regarding registration process.
Contact Details
Young Ecologists Talk and Interact (YETI),
C/O Centre for Ecological Sciences,
Indian Institute of Science,
Malleswaram,
Bangalore – 560012
E-mail: meet.yeti@gmail.com
Website: www.meetyeti.in
