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Scientific Program

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Initial Announcement

Conference Proceedings
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Future Directions in Ultraviolet Spectroscopy

Oct. 20-22, 2008
Annapolis, Maryland

Final Program
(October 8, 2008)

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Final Program with Abstracts

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The Roles of the Invited Speakers and the Provocateurs

The Invited Speakers have been asked to present a discussion of their subject based on measurements made by FUSE and other ultraviolet observatories, their connection with measurements made with other techniques and, where appropriate, the implications of the low-z measurements for high-z phenomena. We are seeking to not only celebrate the accomplishments of the FUSE mission and understand the status of this field, but to look forward and understand the major scientific drivers for the ultraviolet capabilities of the next generation of space observatories.

The leadership of the Provocateurs in the discussion will enhance the progress of the conference towards these goals. We will ask knowledgeable leaders in major topic areas to lead and stimulate significant discussions during each session, addressing such questions as: Where does this field stand at this time? What progress will be made in the coming years? Looking further ahead, what capabilities will be needed in a future ultraviolet observatory to make significant progress?

Toward that end, in addition to the usual question period at the end of each talk, we have incorporated an additional 15 minute period into each session for a Provocateur-led discussion.