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Workshop Information

Workshop instructions are located in the Forms and Files folder (please link to the instructions which are attached as a word document called Funct. Instruct.doc). Forms are located at http://www.erf.org/user-cgi/erf05functionrequest.pl. Please contact ERFMeeting@mail.ecu.edu for scientific content and Janet Barnes (barnes@erf.org) for workshop logistics.

1. Scientific Publishing Panel

Convener: Stephen Threlkeld, Estuaries and Coasts Managing Editor
Date and Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. , Sunday, October 16
Location: Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Convention Center, first floor, Norfolk Ballroom, section 2.

A panel of authors, reviewers and editors will address central issues of getting your manuscript published in Estuaries. Highlights will include what to do with negative reviews, how to present material in figures and tables, how to avoid the trap of dual publication, and how to recognize who should be an author on your paper.

2. Current Profiling In Estuaries Using ACDPs

Covener: Paul Devine, pdevine@rdinstruments.com
Date and Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 16
Location: Marriott, 4th Floor Ballroom, Section 1.

Topics will include:

  • Overview of Acoustic Doppler Current Profile ADCP applications and the velocity profile, directional wave spectra, turbulence, and sediment concentration information that can be obtained from ADCPs in shallow water locations
  • Summary of ADCP hardware and new capability for measurements in shallow water conditions
  • Description of sampling strategies for estuary conditions
  • Summary of the Influence of environmental parameters on data quality
  • Overview of data quality assurance parameters
  • Overview of data quality assurance procedure that NDBC is using for ADCP ocean observations

Please link to http://www.adcp.com for a general description of the ADCP and its uses, or http://www.adcp.com/tips/tips.html for information regarding the ADCP technology.

If you would like to attend this seminar, please RSVP at sales@rdinstruments.com.

3. Putting Your Science to Work

A career-planning workshop for graduate students and post-docs in all fields of science presented by: Dr. Peter S. Fiske (http://www.agu.org/careerguide/ )

Date and Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16
Location: Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Convention Center, first floor, Norfolk Ballroom, section 2.
Cost: $20.00 per person (Advance payment via the registration form is recommended.)

Dr. Fisk: “Young scientists in nearly every field are finding today’s job market a confusing and frustrating place. More new Ph.D.s, post-docs and Master’s degree holders are considering a wider range of careers in and out of science, but feel ill prepared and uninformed about their options. Some feel their Ph.D. training has led them to a dead-end.

In this workshop, I present a thorough and practical overview to the process of career planning and job-hunting in today’s job market, from the perspective of a young scientist. I cover specific steps that young scientists can take to broaden their horizons, strengthen their skills, and present their best face to potential employers. An important part of this is the realization that most young scientists possess a range of valuable “transferable skills” that are highly sought after by employers in and out of science. I also cover all the specifics of job hunting, including informational interviewing, building your network, developing a compelling CV and resume, cover letters, interviewing, and more. With each topic I discuss the particular challenges and opportunities faced by those with an advanced degree in science. My workshop is up-beat in tone and positive in outlook.”

4. Multiparameter, High Speed Sampling:

Synoptic, spatially intensive sampling of biological and water quality parameters in fresh, coastal and marine waters.

Convener: Chris Madden, cmadden@sfwmd.gov
Date and Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 16,
Location: Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Convention Center, first floor, Norfolk Ballroom, section 1

This workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges of high-speed sampling of multiple parameters from moving vessels using sensor arrays. The methodologies, limitations, and advantages of this kind of sampling will be discussed. Wide participation from the user community is invited, to offer case studies and war stories from a variety of diverse conditions.

Some of the topics to be considered include optimal grid patterns for spatial sampling; sampling in variable environments, such as strongly tidal systems; available and emerging sensor technologies; improvements to the “nuts and bolts”; statistical treatments - how to mine all that data; geospatial analyses; time series and repeated measures; requirements of discreet sample collection for meaningful calibrations; multivariate analysis. Connections to remote sensing techniques in complementary and support modes may be examined. User community needs and visions will be discussed.

5. Modeling Waves and Their Impacts On Nearshore Habitats

Convener: Brad Robbins, robbins@mote.org
Date and Time: 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 17
Location: Marriott Norfolk Waterside Convention Center, fourth floor ballroom, Sections 5 and 6

Although waves have been recognized as important structural modifiers on the open coast, only recently have we begun to model their dynamics within estuaries, especially in terms of how they influence habitat/ecosystem function and restoration success. The objective of this group is to use /in situ/ data to develop realistic and spatially explicit wave models to explore the influences of both natural and anthropogenically derived waves (e.g. boat wakes).

Our efforts also entail developing protocols for measuring waves for subsequent model development. The group is diverse in both their affiliations and areas of expertise. We represent local, state, and federal agencies, universities, and for-profit and not-for-profit labs. Our areas of expertise include modelers, engineers, biologists, ecologists, managers, oceanographers, and others. We invite any and all to join us if interested.

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