Staff Report
Tourism and its ecological impact was the topic of discussion as Ron Mader, an ecological impact specialist and Web host of planeta.com, presented his seminar, "Ecological and Cultural Impacts of Tourism," to students and staff Thursday.
The seminar was part of a two-part series hosted by the Anderson Schools of Management. The second presentation will be today in room 1016 at the school.
Yesterday, Mader talked about his experiences in Mexico and how they have allowed him to explain the positive and negative ecological impacts of tourism.
He explained to students how the world can address environmental issues created by more than 625 million tourists who travel each year.
Today, Mader will present "How to Set-up and Manage an On-line Conference." The seminar is from 9 a.m. to noon and is free to the public, however, reservations must be made in advance by emailing ASM Professor Eddie Dry at edry@unm.edu.
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"On-line conferencing is especially useful in New Mexico where long distances between cities make it difficult to bring people together," Mader said in a University press release. "This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to create their own on-line conferences and forums."
Mader's Web site, planeta.com, focuses on ecotourism and its impacts. He has received several awards and is considered a pioneer in the field.
