The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences address scientific topics of broad and current interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Each year, four to six such colloquia are scheduled, typically two days in length and international in scope. Colloquia are organized by a member of the Academy, often with the assistance of an organizing committee, and feature presentations by leading scientists in the field and discussions with a hundred or more researchers with an interest in the topic. These colloquia are made possible by a generous gift from Jill Sackler, in memory of her husband, Arthur M. Sackler.

Upcoming Colloquia:
Biogeography, Changing Climates and Niche Evolution
December 12-13, 2008; Irvine, CA
Organizers:  David Wake, Elizabeth Hadly and David Ackerly

 In the Light of Evolution III: Two Centuries of Darwin
January 15-17, 2009; Irvine, CA
Organizers: John C. Avise and Francisco J. Ayala

 Evolution in Health and Medicine
April 2-3, 2009; Washington, D.C.
Organizers:  Peter Ellison, Diddahally R. Govindaraju, Randolph M. Nesse and Stephen C. Stearns

 Microbes and Health
November 2-3, 2009; Irvine, CA
Organizers:  Todd Klaenhammer and Jeffrey Gordon

If you have any questions on the NAS Sackler Colloquia or would like to be notified when registration is open, please contact us at sackler@nas.edu.

Colloquia are held at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies in Irvine, California, unless noted otherwise.
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