38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology

The 38th annual meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology will be held at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, in the USA. Alaska, called the Last Frontier for good reason, is a very special part of the United States. The landscape is dominated by mountain ranges, tundra plains, rain forests, glaciers, and abundant wildlife (even on campus). Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska and located in the southcentral part of the state, has something to offer everyone, including wildlife viewing, glaciers, mountains, hiking, rafting, camping, fishing, biking, and whale watching, as well as the urban pleasures of fine dining, arts, shopping, cultural attractions and more. Plan to spend some extra time before, during, or after the meeting exploring the multitude of things to do and see in the Anchorage area. Better yet, plan a trip to explore other parts of this vast, magical state. All social and scientific venues and housing options are handicap accessible.

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Location

Alaska is the northern-, western- and easternmost point in the USA. It is as far north as Helsinki and as far west as Honolulu. Anchorage sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains along the coast of Cook Inlet in Southcentral Alaska. Mount McKinley, 130 miles (208 km) north of downtown, can be seen on clear days and is the tallest mountain in North America. The city of Anchorage encompasses 1,955 sq. miles - about the size of the state of Delaware, and has a population of about 260,000. Maps of Alaska are available online: state map, Alaska in relation to Canada and Russia, national parks, downloadable detailed map (1.4MB).

	Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America, is located in Denali National Park and can be seen from Anchorage on a clear day.

	Grizzly bears are abundant in Alaska, even around Anchorage. You may encounter them in the area when fishing. Photos courtesy of Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau.