The International Bryozoology Association (IBA).

This organisation was formed by a small group back in 1968 to encourage research and promote an exchange of ideas on the Bryozoa. Since its foundation is has grown into an association numbering some 200 members world-wide, and covering both the fields of palaeontology and zoology.

Every three years the IBA runs an international conference whose papers are published as a proceedings volume. These books have become definitive works within the field of bryozoology owing to the scope and strength in depth of the articles.

The next conference will be held in Concepción, Chile during January, 2004. Conference information, including Registation Form, can be viewed from this link.

The papers presented at previous conferences have been published as individual volumes.

Objectives of the IBA

The objectives of the International Bryozoology Association are:

• to encourage research on Bryozoa and stimulate others to participate and co-operate through informal meetings and correspondence
• to provide a forum for exchange of ideas
• to establish a means and an opportunity for personal contact and interaction in aiming for better mutual understanding
• to serve as a liaison among bryozoologists
• introduce new students to the workers in this field

Any individual who supports the objects of the I.B.A. and is willing to contribute to the achievement of those objectives is qualified for membership.

Membership

As a member of the IBA you will:

• be eligible to hold elective positions in the association and shall have the right to vote for the various elective offices.
• be eligible to give presentations at IBA conferences
• receive the newsletter BRYOZOA which contains information on (1) recent publications by members, (2) announcements of conferences, workshops, etc. (3) members views
• receive a listing of all IBA members

How to join the IBA

If you would like to join the IBA, then please complete a membership form and post it with your remittance to :

Prof. Timothy S. Wood
Secretary/Treasurer International Bryozoology Association
Department of Biological Sciences
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
USA

Or email it to: twood@desire.wright.edu

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