Date: Tue, 13 Dec 1994 07:17:09 -0800 (PST) From: "Michael F. GONZALES" I believe the following will be of interest to your readers. If you agree, please post. THE SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEX WESTERN REGION - DAVID P. McWHIRTER, M.D. - 1995 PROGRAM CHAIR 9874 ORANGE LANE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029 (619)692-5577 fax 692-8674 SSSS WESTERN REGION CONFERENCE, APRIL 20-23, 1995 HYATT REGENCY SUITES, PALM SPRINGS, CA "THE SCIENCE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION" The topic for the Western Region 1995 meeting, to be held APRIL 20-23, 1995, at the HYATT REGENCY SUITES, in Palm Springs, CA is "THE SCIENCE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION". We will have national and international participation from recognized scientists in neu roanatomy, endocrinology, sexology, genetics, ethology, psychology, anthropology, and sociology to deliver plenary presentations, papers and workshops. The conference is dedicated to the cross-fertilization of scientific findings and opinions. Many submitted papers are being evaluated for inclusion, and the initial look is very promising. The program will include sessions on the following: Research programs investigating the definition, ascertainment, variability, and correlates of particular sexual orientations. Clinical workshops and research about the therapeutic issues involve in treating people of each sexual orientation. How to direct sex education efforts about sexual orientation and how to target specific campaigns to people of particular sexual orientations. We believe that the Palm Springs meeting will set a new benchmark in SSSS conferences by focusing on a single topic. If you plan to attend this meeting, it is suggested that you make your reservations at the Hyatt as soon as possible. Call 1-800-233-12 34. For further information, contact David McWhirter, Program Chair, at (619) 692 5577 or the WR Executive Director, David Hall at (209) 474-7421. Thank you.