The call is out. Join BioGuiana now. join@bioguiana.org If you are interested in participating in the BioGuiana initiative, please contact Brice Noonan via the e-mail address above. In your email, please specify your field of research. Support letters from interested parties will be instrumental in obtaining funding for this initiative. PLEASE put together a short letter (on institutional letterhead if available) that covers the following points: Why you feel the Guiana Shield is an important region for biological research How does your research research relate to Guianan Shield biology? How will this initiative help you? Detail any aspects of training (students, postdocs, workshops) that may benefit from your participation Scan and e-mail this letter if possible. Mailing address: Brice Noonan Duke University Department of Biology Box 90338 Durham, NC 27708 USA