Last date for submission of paper: unknown; Contact person: American Association for the Advancement of Science; "To Enhance Science Communication Skills"The Emerging Researchers National Conference is aimed at college and university undergraduate and graduate students who participate in programs funded by the NSF HRD Unit, including underrepresented minorities and persons with disabilities. The objectives of the conference are to help undergraduate and graduate students to enhance their science communication skills and to better understand how to prepare for science careers in a global workforce.