Katherine Came
Reefs help protect vulnerable Caribbean fish from climate change
Researchers predicted that changes in fish community could be reduced by 30 to 80 per cent with a doubling of reef area.
Mentor Awards (AAAS)
Recognizes individuals who during their careers demonstrate extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields and careers. Deadline: Usually mid-June
David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy (AAAS)
Recognizes an individual in the scientific and engineering or foreign affairs communities making an outstanding contribution to furthering science diplomacy Deadline: Usually end of June
Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science (AAAS)
Recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science activities. Deadline: Usually end of June
William Cheung wins Academic of the Year Award
Bestowed by CUFA BC, this award recognizes a specific and recent outstanding contribution to the community beyond the academic.
Fishackathon 2018
Teams gathered for a weekend to build practical tech solutions to endemic problems defined by the world’s most respected fisheries experts
UBC researchers use drones to track jellyfish blooms
Jellyfish blooms are becoming more widespread and scientists ate looking for ways to better understand them.
The impacts of climate change on marine systems
Professor and Wall Scholar, Chris Harley, shows how mussels and sea stars interact as an example of how climate change is impacting marine life on the coast of British Columbia.
IOF meets with Ambassador of Uruguay to Canada
The group worked on the project proposal for “Cetaceans and Ocean Health in South America: Developing Regional Capacities and Coordination for Mercury Research, Biomonitoring and Mitigation”.
Michael A. Bigg Award for Student Research (Ocean Wise & Coastal Ocean Research Institute)
For highly significant student research advancing knowledge related to the oceans. Deadline: February 7