Last year, Urban Animal™ launched the Research Poster program. Seven posters were invited to present at the regional level to delegates at the 2014 Urban Animal Conferences. Of those, five were selected to attend the Summit for Urban Animal Strategies where one researcher was awarded the status of Urban Animal Researcher of the Year. From the human-animal bond to community health and dog parks, researchers have been under-utilized by the Urban Animal™ industry. This program delivers new thought and evidence that improves the pet experience in urban municipalities where a healthy, wholesome environment for all Urban Animals (human and non-human) must exist.
FOUR posters are selected to present at each regional conference where presenters are provided with a full delegate package. ONE poster is selected by delegates at each region and provided with a full scholarship and travel subsidy (funded by the Urban Animal Foundation) to attend the Summit. At the Summit, presenters and posters are available for preview during the Wednesday evening reception as well as meals and breaks on Thursday. TWO presenters are selected by those in attendance and the Urban Animal™ Researcher of the Year is revealed on Friday evening at the Awards Gala. The winning poster and runner up receive recognition, media interviews and small cash awards.
The Poster program provides researchers with recognition and a broader audience for their activities. The program provides members of the Alliance for Urban Animals with important evidence to resolve the dilemmas pets and pet owners face.
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