General Information

Meetings will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
During presentations, please turn off all cell phones or set them to vibrate.

Sleeping rooms will be available at:

The Westin Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
412-281-3700

Room rates are $179+ taxes single/double occupancy until 6/7/2024 or the block has sold out.

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This is the ONLY way to book a room at the hotel at the JMIH rate!!!

Beware of Unauthorized Hotel Service Providers
It has come to our attention that several exhibitors, attendees, and members have been contacted by housing vendors who are offering to provide room rates and hotel services for JMIH. These companies are NOT affiliated with JMIH!

Attendees and exhibitors should be cautious of companies that:
• Call you directly and claim they are official housing partners and have the best rates for Spokane. JMIH will never call you directly to solicit hotel reservations.
• Claim to be affiliated with JMIH by offering discounted hotel rates, which often can be too good to be true.
• Ask you to provide your contact information and credit card details and require full prepayment in advance.
• Claim to have availability at their advertised hotels, but may take the money for the rooms, then later cancel without refunding to you.

Use the Roommate Finder to get in contact with other JMIH attendees that are looking to share a room and reduce costs! It is an excellent way to network, save money, and add value to the overall conference. We do not automatically assign roommates. After you have found a suitable roommate, you will then need to make reservations on your own.

*Note: Neither Burk & Associates Meetings nor its representatives nor the organizers for the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists are vetting anyone that adds themselves to the roommate finder list. This is simply a vehicle for individuals to communicate with each other. Room sharing is solely the responsibility and risk of those that choose to participate.*

At the 1997 meetings in Seattle, it was decided that the Environmental Quality Committee (now the Conservation Committee) would develop recommendations to minimize the environmental impact of the Society’s activities. The committee has developed a list of possible actions relating to the annual meeting that can be implemented with minimal inconvenience to the organizing committee and to the membership at large. Many of these suggested actions are dependent on a decision by the Society as to whether and how much members are willing to trade off convenience for cost in the process of reducing environmental impacts (fortunately, many proposed actions are actually money-savers). Our objective in these “greening” efforts is to fulfill the general mission of the annual meeting in the most efficient, environmentally sound, and economic manner possible. For additional information about the ASIH Conservation Committee, contact Frank McCormick.

This year’s efforts in greening the meeting will include:

• Eliminate disposable plastic products to every extent possible.
• Use clip-on name tags that can be recycled. The name tag will be clipped to a recycled lanyard.
• Eliminate the meeting bag.

Order your JMIH 2024 t-shirt, long sleeve, or sweatshirt with your registration.

Order your JMIH 2024 T-shirt

Casual dress is appropriate throughout the meeting. For comfort in the air-conditioned meeting rooms, a light jacket or sweater is suggested.

The JMIH Registration Desk is staffed to check in attendees and exhibitors and answer any questions you have regarding the meeting.

For complimentary internet in your Marriott or Sheraton guest room, join Bonvoy HERE.

ASIH GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD BOOK RAFFLE

The annual ASIH student-led book raffle is a highlight for each JMIH conference, aimed at generating funds to support graduate student travel awards. Conference goers are encouraged to purchase raffle tickets throughout the event, where the proceeds are dedicated to facilitating student travels for the 2024 conferences. A wide array of books, kindly donated by publishers, booksellers, and society members, will be up for grabs. ASIH extends its gratitude to all attendees participating in the book raffle, a pivotal effort in bolstering student engagement and aiding their ability to attend and participate in JMIH each year.

Acknowledging the vital role today's students play in the society's future, ASIH is committed to doubling the impact by matching every dollar raised through the raffle. We invite you to contribute generously, ensuring this year's raffle not only supports our students but also cements a legacy of academic collaboration.

Please ensure all donations are clearly marked with “Book Raffle 2024” on the external packaging, with your name and an address, and are properly labeled to be sent to the designated address shown below. Your support is crucial in making the 2024 book raffle a monumental success, fostering academic growth and community within ASIH.

Sarah Woodley
6568 Rosemoor Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

**Be aware that packages need to be made apparent that the shipments are for the ASIH Book Raffle when you ship them.

A message or job board will be located near registration.

Please click the button and fill out the form below by June 10, 2024 if you intend to request reimbursement up to $595 to defray the cost of childcare arranged on your own during the JMIH 2024 meeting in Pittsburgh.

Childcare Grant Request Form

For more information, click HERE.

A room will be available Wednesday-Sunday at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott for your use. There will be a small fridge for storage.

Review information about dates and locations for future meetings.

9-13 July 2025
St. Paul RiverCentre Convention Center
St. Paul, MN

Review information from past meetings including abstracts, schedules, and photos HERE