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SE Biology, Vol. 61, No. 1, January, 2014 
About ASB: The Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) was established 
in 1937 by biologists concerned with the quality of biological research in the 
southeastern United States. Today, ASB is the largest regional biology 
association in the country, and is committed to the advancement of biology as a 
science by the promotion of science education, research, and the application of 
scientific knowledge to human problems. 
ASB Web Site: Many thanks to Dr. Ashley Morris, Middle Tennessee State 
University ASB’s web site. Please visit our exciting and interactive web site 
www.sebiologists.org . Many new features have been added, register on-line for 
our Annual Meeting, join or renew your membership, view photos, inquire about 
career opportunities and more. 
Location of the 2014 Annual Meeting 
Spartanburg Marriott & Convention Center 
Centrally located in downtown Spartanburg South Carolina this stunning, new 
hotel is located within walking distance of restaurants, entertainment, quaint 
shops, and historic Spartanburg walking tours. Beautiful rooms, terrific 
restaurants, hallmark Marriott service and easy access to Greenville-Spartanburg 
International Airport make this Spartanburg SC hotel ideal for an ASB meeting. 
The Spartanburg Marriott Hotel and Conference Center offers 30,000 sq ft of 
flexible, state-of-art meeting and event space that includes 27 event rooms, 
numerous breakout rooms, 3 boardrooms, and the 11,340 sq ft Spartanburg 
Marriott Heritage Ballroom which can seat up to 1,500. ASB has completely 
booked the Hotel and Conference Center for the three days of the meeting, so 
we will have exclusive use of these excellent facilities. 
