The United States Coast Guard Academy will host the spring 2008 Joint Meeting of the New England Section of the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers.  The theme of this conference is "The Science of Homeland Security".

• APS abstracts shall be submitted to the APS at the following URL: 
  http://www.aps.org/meetings/abstract/index.cfm.
• AAPT abstracts shall be e-mailed to the following address: 
  mailto:uscgaapsaapt@gmail.com.
• The deadline for abstract submission is March 17, 2008

FOR: Members of the scientific and educational community who are interested in learning more about how science can be used to aid in the protection of our homeland against security threats.

PLEASE NOTE:  A photo ID will be required for admittance to the Coast Guard Acadamy.  If you are driving a personal vehicle onto the Coast Guard Academy, you will also be required to demonstrate proof of registration and insurance.  Additionally, according to federal regulations, your vehicle will be subject to possible search.