This is the second call for abstracts for the upcoming Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Polar Marine Science, which will take place 8-9 March, 2025, near the village of Barga in Italy.
In 2025, the GRS will focus on Understanding the Role of Sea Ice in Polar Ecosystem Dynamics and we would like to invite contributions by early career researchers (ECRs) whose work centers around sea ice, its importance for polar ecosystem dynamics, the implications of observed changes for ecosystem functioning and services, and that highlight direct and indirect links between sea ice, ocean, atmosphere and society. We hope to showcase diverse and innovative research that advances our understanding of present-day dynamics and processes, with an eye to future changes in polar marine systems and advancements in scientific undertaking.
The seminar will feature a keynote talk by Prof. Dr. Dirk Notz from the University of Hamburg, selected oral presentations from fellow ECRs, two poster sessions as well as a dedicated mentoring session with scientists at a range of career stages. To encourage active participation during the seminar, all attendees are expected to give either an oral or a poster presentation. Please refer to the website for more information.
*** Applicants who wish to be considered for an oral presentation should submit their application by December 1, 2024. ***
*** Applications for poster presentations will be accepted until February 8, 2025. ***
The GRS strives to create a non-intimidating forum for graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines of polar marine science (marine biology, chemistry, physics, geology, engineering, and related technologies, as well as social sciences) to present new, unpublished data, cutting-edge ideas and multidisciplinary approaches in a peer-to-peer setting.
The GRS will be followed by the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Polar Marine Science(9-14 March, 2025), which will focus on sea ice as a nexus in polar seas. Presentations and discussions will address current topics ranging from small to large scale questions, encompassing ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions, ecosystem dynamics and evolution in the sea-ice zone as well as the implications for the potential for life on icy moons. The full program, as well as information on travel, venue and applications can be found online. Applications for this meeting must be submitted by February 9, 2025. Please apply early as some meetings become oversubscribed before this deadline and check the conference website for updates.
Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS.