NE-Paleo

1st New England Paleoclimate One-Day Workshop

Facilitating interaction and collaboration across the New England paleoclimate community

August 28, 2026
Boston College · 245 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
No Registration Fee
Abstract Deadline: August 1, 2026

About the Workshop

Format

One-day workshop featuring two oral sessions and two poster sessions, designed to maximize interaction and collaboration opportunities.

Goal

Build connections across the New England paleoclimate research community, foster new collaborations, and discuss key open questions in the field.

Participation

Free to attend! Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Optional informal group dinner available (self-pay).

Schedule

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM  ·  Full day program

9:00 – 9:30 Arrival + Coffee + Check-in
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome & Framing
Goals, format, community norms
Oral Session 1
10:00 – 12:00 Oral Session 1
8 talks · 10 min talk + 5 min discussion each
Poster Session + Lunch
12:00 – 2:00 Poster Session 1 + Lunch
Pizza / sandwiches provided
Oral Session 2
2:00 – 4:00 Oral Session 2
8 talks · 10 min talk + 5 min discussion each
Poster Session + Coffee + Wrap-up
4:00 – 5:50 Poster Session 2 + Coffee/Snacks
Extended time for deeper conversations
5:50 – 6:00 Community Wrap-up
Evening Optional Informal Group Dinner
Self-pay · nearby restaurant TBD

Organizing Committee

Tony Wang
Boston College
Jeremy Shakun
Boston College
Yi Ming
Boston College
Jesse Farmer
UMass Boston
David McGee
MIT
Allie Balter-Kennedy
Tufts University
Sophie Coulson
University of New Hampshire
Chengfei He
Northeastern University

Early-career Committee

Celeste Pallone
MIT
Josh Anderson
UMass Boston
Calen Rubin
Boston College
Vincent Cooper
MIT
Nuri van Dommelen
UMass Boston
Shalan McDonagh
UMass Boston
Nicole Francis
Boston College
Bastian Muench
Boston College
Danielle LeBlanc
WHOI

Workshop Guidelines

NE-Paleo is committed to providing a welcoming experience for all participants, regardless of identity, background, or career stage. All attendees are expected to treat others with respect, engage constructively in scientific discussions, and create space for researchers at every level to participate fully.

Register

Join us for the 1st New England Paleoclimate Workshop. Fill out the form below to register — your information will be sent directly to the organizers. Abstract submission deadline: August 1, 2026.

No registration fee
Lunch and refreshments provided
Participants responsible for travel & lodging

Contact

For questions about the workshop, registration, or abstract submissions, reach out to the organizing committee.