2006 Rock Deformation Conference (to be held at Big Sky, Montana, September 3-8, 2006).

2006年戈登研究会议将于2006年9月3日至8日在蒙大拿的Big Sky举行。这次会议的主题是岩石变形过程和由此产生的时空模式之间的关系。报告和海报会议正在审查：1)岩石变形的时间方面；2)对变形过程中过程和尺度耦合的方式有了更深入的认识，从而导致了复杂的流变行为；3)改进了自然系统的表征和解释。重点将放在探索新的研究方向。与会者包括岩石力学、地震力学、构造学、岩石学和构造地质学方面的专家，反映了会议主题的多学科性质。该计划包括所有会议参与者参与讨论当前问题和未来研究方向的重要时间。这次会议的主要目的不是评估或介绍已经取得的成就，而是展望未来，开辟新的研究方向。会议形式旨在让一系列学科领域的知名领导者（包括男性和女性）与所有参与者进行讨论，并激励将推动该领域向前发展的博士后科学家和研究生。

The 2006 Gordon Research Conference is being held September 3-8, 2006 at Big Sky, Montana. The theme of this conference is the relationships between rock deformation processes and the spatial and temporal patterns that result. Presentations and poster sessions are examining: 1) the temporal aspects of rock deformation; 2) refined understanding of the ways processes and scales couple during deformation, leading to complex rheological behavior; and 3) improved characterization and interpretation of natural systems. Emphasis will be placed on exploring new directions for research. Participants include specialists in rock mechanics, earthquake mechanics, tectonics, petrology, and structural geology reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the conference theme. The program includes significant time for participation by all conference participants to debate current problems and future research directions. The principal goal of this conference is not so much to assess or present what has already been accomplished, but rather to look towards the future and open up new research directions. The conference format is designed to involve established leaders, both men and women, in a range of disciplines, in discussion with all participants, and to inspire the postdoctoral scientists and graduate students who will carry the field forward.