Shedding Light on Arctic marine ecosystem services
International Ph.D. School
July 12 to 24, 2018, Baffin Bay (Nunavut), Canada
Under the leadership of the Sentinel North program of Université Laval (Quebec City, Canada), the International Ph.D. School (IPS) provides international students with a unique opportunity to interact with high-profile scientists as part of a transdisciplinary and highly technological training program aiming to demystify the role of light in driving arctic marine food webs, ecosystems services, and human health in the North.
Taking place on board the Canadian research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen deployed in Baffin Bay and the Fjords of Baffin Island, Nunavut (Canada), the school will provide participants with a hands-on and integrative experience with a wide range of disciplines such as optics / photonics, Arctic marine biology and ecology, marine physics, biochemistry, remote sensing and human health. Under the supervision of renowned researchers and experimented professionals, school activities will be conducted as part of an actual ocean research program, deploying state-of-the art samplers and sensors.
19international students |
12professionnals and technicians |
10professors |
12universities |
8countries |
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The transdisciplinary atmosphere amongst the students and mentors was the most rewarding aspect of the school. Transdisciplinary is a buzz-word today but the IPS really does it. The beautiful scenery and looming threat of climate change also made the scientific goals of the expedition feel extremely urgent. Björn Andersson Discussion opportunities was one of the most important aspects of the IPS. It was made all the more interesting due to the fact that international optics engineers and oceanographers who do not share the same knowledge and vocabulary were working together. Gwenaëlle Gremion The school provided a hands-on, insightful and thought-provoking program. Beyond the scientific aspects learned, I believe that emerging scholars stepped off that ship feeling inspired and more confident: having acquired actionable take-away they can apply forthwith and for years to come as they forge their scientific careers and social voices. Martine Lizotte Amazing and transforming experience for all participants. Great support from the Amundsen crew. Seeing the bonding between all present was heartwarming and will nurture and contribute for future collaboration, in particular between engineers and oceanographers. Keep up this excellent work! Emmanuel Boss I really enjoyed the experience, which made me aware of the limitations of in situ data I used in my project as I learned how to make in situ measurements and lab experiments. I will benefit from this special experience my whole life. Juan Li |
