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Just before the COVID pandemic, I joined Fugro to work on (geo-)technical Rail challenges. I am also very proud that other Fugro teams are deeply involved in measurements, reseach and projects for sustainable marine ecosystems and coastal resilience. Having lived for period in Bordeaux during my studies and many years later getting introduced into the fragile existence of lampreys in the Gironde/Dordogne, I never would have guessed how these worlds would interact. A great and relevant study, as apparently we can't take the cycle of marine life for granted. Relevant AND supercool. 🎧 Join Planet Beyond and deep dive into one of the ocean’s mysteries and the importance of belonging! 🐟🌊 🎤 Our guest, young research scientist TreVaughn Ellis uncovers the fascinating role lampreys play in Alaska’s marine ecosystem. During his internship with NOAA Fisheries , he had the opportunity to study these unique fish and their interactions with key species like cod and salmon. His work sheds light on the critical importance of even the most overlooked species in maintaining the health of the ocean🌍 In addition to his research, TreVaughn is a strong advocate for increasing diversity in marine science. As an active member of Black In Marine Science, Non-Profit Organization, he’s proud to be part of a community dedicated to connecting global Black marine scientists pushing for greater diversity in the field. 📢 Interested in learning more about lampreys, ocean conservation, or the importance of diversity in science? Then listen to Planet Beyond podcast and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a rating 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXaes_ty #MarineScience #OceanConservation #LampreyResearch #Diversity #Fugro

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Megan Ennes, curator of museum education at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been named a 2024-2026 research fellow by the National Academy of Sciences through the Gulf Research Program. The Early-Career Research Fellowships program supports emerging scientific leaders as they take on untested research ideas, pursue unique collaborations and build a network of colleagues who share their interest in advancing the safety of the offshore energy system and improving the well-being of coastal communities and ecosystems. She will use funding from the fellowship to study how conservation and stewardship practices in Florida are influenced by how connected people feel to their environment. “We want to look at how sense of place in Florida affects pro-environmental behaviors,” she said. Megan is also the director the Florida Museum’s Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI), which was established to bolster environmental education in Florida and promote the responsible stewardship of natural resources. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eMsGjmDF

Good things were happening at NREL this past summer. First, the dream of two old friends researching the mysteries of photosynthesis in the same lab finally occurred after 30 years. Second, a student from Alabama State University (ASU), a historically black college and university (HBCU), became the first ASU student to intern at a DOE national laboratory. What do these two things have in common? Both happened because of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Science Visiting Faculty Program. Learn more about this innovative program, the lives it impacted at ASU and NREL, and the clean energy research it improved, https://bit.ly/3XtM1oU

The newest issue of the UC Davis Magazine has dropped! Read about co-existing with nature, the Big Bang! Business Competition winners, avian flu, and more. Check out the latest issue: https://ucdav.is/4cyElHz #OurUCDavis | #UCDavisMagazine

I recently organised a group outing to the mudflats of the Wadden Sea to learn the art and science of shallow seabed sampling. Prof Kim Peters has written up a delightful blog post reflecting on our time in the mud. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eimU5pvJ This forms a small part of the many-pronged fieldwork for my current research project 'Whose Area' - seeking out different avenues for accessing the international seabed (the mysteriously named 'The Area') and exploring the everyday application of the common heritage of (hu)mankind.

When people think of "apprenticeship," we often picture trade schools and workers outside of the "knowledge economy." But apprenticeship is the most effective way to develop people in all sorts of roles, from CEO's to scientists (see link). Anytime we are designing an adult learning program that is *not* primarily based around apprenticeship, we need to ask ourselves why, and have a strong reason for it. https://lnkd.in/dtY5CbMF

So exciting to see this start of Ocean Futures in the local news and grateful for the partnerships we have with Bermuda, BIOS and Hawai'i that will allow students to "get their feet wet". If you haven't checked it out, the article and video link is below where you can learn more about how and why there is an "Ocean Futures" school in the middle of the desert! ASU College of Global Futures, ASU School of Ocean Futures

Summer school for one in my garden! Because so many scientists and scholars are struggling with the same issue: how to avoid tedious and boring key note presentations based on their research. How to translate piles of data and findings into a clever and attractive story? There is no magical method, but mixing all the insights I can find into my training sessions at Expert Academy comes pretty close. Like this latest recommendation by Luc Bas! Have an inspiring summer, all of you and don't be such a scientist. 😃

As sustainability becomes increasingly important, programs like Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) at Bishop’s University play a key role in preparing the next generation of environmental advocates. In my latest article for The Campus Newspaper, I share insights from my interview with Phillip Haggerty, a SAFS student who’s using his education to establish an apple orchard. I also spoke with professor Juan Francisco Núñez, DBA. who teaches in both the Environment, Agriculture and Geography Department and the Williams School of Business about bridging the gap between business viability and environmental stewardship. Read the full article here in the Economics and Business section: