Interactions in a Changing World

The 2014 Biogenic Hydrocarbons and the Atmosphere Gordon Research Conference will present cutting-edge research of the emission and fate of hydrocarbons released by vegetation. Biogenic hydrocarbons are important across multiple scales, from the leaf level to the ecosystem level, and to their impact on atmospheric chemistry and climate. Topics in this multi-disciplinary conference include plant physiology, plant biochemistry, ecosystem ecology, and atmospheric sciences with participation from biology, plant physiology, ecology, chemistry, and atmospheric science. The theme of this conference is "Interactions in a Changing World" with a focus on the evolving role of biosphere hydrocarbons under global change. The Conference will bring together a collection of investigators who are at the forefront of their field, and will provide opportunities for junior scientists and graduate students to present their work and exchange ideas with leaders in the field. The collegial and inter-disciplinary atmosphere of this Conference, with programmed discussion sessions as well as opportunities for informal gatherings in the afternoons and evenings, provides an excellent venue for scientists from different disciplines to exchange ideas and to develop collaborations across scientific disciplines.