Workshops
Vernier: Incorporating Technology into Water Quality Studies [Max 18 participants]
Presenter: Robyn Gastineau, Partner and Managing Director of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science, Vernier Software &Technology
This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to LabQuest 2 and its water quality sensors. This data-collection technology isused by students around the country and around the world to study their environment, both in the field and in the classroom. Temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, pH, and total dissolved solids are just a few of the water quality parameters that can be measured using LabQuest 2. Data can be geotagged using the built-in GPS, then mapped in Google Maps or ArcGIS. These innovative products from Vernier Software & Technology, along with their Water Quality with Vernier lab manual, make it possible for students to access technology previously available only to professionals.
Writing and reading lake histories to understand climate change
Presenters: Dr. Amy Myrbo, Research Associate, LacCore, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota; Shane Loeffler, LacCore, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota
The layers of mud beneath the bottoms of lakes contain a fascinating history of the lake and landscape. Using core samples, we can learn about what the environment was like hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Was the climate dry or wet? Did wild rice grow
here? Were there salmon? Was the water salty or fresh? Was a river flowing in? out?
When did pollutants begin to appear? In this workshop we’ll play with core samples, creating histories and then reading them back. Although this exercise doesn’t use real lake mud, we will talk about how history from lake core samples is being used every day in
Tribal resource management and climate change research to understand the long-term natural conditions of our lands.
Ocean Circulation: What Drives Global Circulation? Hands-on activity.
Presenter: Dr. Matthew Jones, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute of Environmental Health, Oregon Health & Science University
Ocean circulation has profound impact on climate, fisheries, and the re-distribution of nutrients on Earth. We will take a closer look at the factors that impact ocean circulation and discuss how climate change influences circulation patterns and impacts on traditional
foods.
Pacific NW: Climate Change, Restoration and Implementation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Presenters: Jacob Phipps, Institute of Environmental Health, Oregon Health & Science University; Ciarra Green, Wisdom of the Elders; Christina Uh, Environmental Science & Management, Portland State University & US Fish and Wildlife.
Climate change effects in the northwest have already had dramatic effects and are being addressed from all fronts. During this workshop our region’s problems will be addressed and how our up and coming Native American scientists are leading the way. We
will give current examples of the strides being made by our respective organizations.
Free Geologic Remote Sensing Data and Potential Applications for Tribal Communities using MultiSpec
Presenter: Darryl Reano, MS; PhD student, Department of Earth, Atmospheric, & Planetary Sciences; Purdue University
High-quality remote sensing data collected across the United States is freely available. This workshop provides information about where to access this data and also how to perform basic analyses of the data using MultiSpec. MultiSpec is a freeware package developed at Purdue University to analyze multispectral and hyperspectral image data.
I’m Applying ……..The In’s and Out’s To Writing An Effective Essay
Presenters: Sean McAllister, MS; PhD student, School of Marine Science and Policy, University of Delaware; Wendy F. Smythe, MS; PhD candidate, Institute of Environmental Health, Oregon Health & Science University
Whether you are applying for graduate school, internships, or scholarships there are always essays to write; about yourself, your goals, and/or your past experiences. This workshop will address how to write an effective essay using the appropriate writing style for each type of essay. This session will be discussion based with a Q & A session at the end.
Implementing the AIHEC Indigenous Evaluation Framework
Presenter: Susan Eriksson
The AIHEC model focuses on ‘Telling Our Story in Our Place and Time’. In this short time, we will use this model to craft a story of the GA conference and collectively design a mechanism for GA community input into the conference evaluation. We will compare this model to ‘western’ evaluation standards. The AIHEC document and worksheets will be
provided to participants.
Applying YOUR Science Within Your Tribal Community
Presenter: Wendy F. Smythe, MS; PhD candidate, CMOP, Institute of Environmental Health, Oregon Health & Science University
This workshop will be an interactive discussion about incorporating traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) with western science. We will discuss how your science/research can be incorporated into your community, and how it addresses issues that are important to your Tribe.
Writing and reading lake histories to understand climate change
Presenters: Dr. Amy Myrbo, Research Associate, LacCore, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota; Shane Loeffler, LacCore, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Minnesota
The layers of mud beneath the bottoms of lakes contain a fascinating history of the lake and landscape. Using core samples, we can learn about what the environment was like hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Was the climate dry or wet? Did wild rice grow here? Were there salmon? Was the water salty or fresh? Was a river flowing in? out?
When did pollutants begin to appear? In this workshop we’ll play with core samples, creating histories and then reading them back. Although this exercise doesn’t use real lake mud, we will talk about how history from lake core samples is being used every day in Tribal resource management and climate change research to understand the long-term natural
conditions of our lands.
Vernier: Incorporating Technology into Water Quality Studies [Max 18 participants]
Presenter: Robyn Gastineau, Partner and Managing Director of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science, Vernier Software & Technology
This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to LabQuest 2 and its water quality sensors. This data-collection technology is used by students around the country and around the world to study their environment, both in the field and in the classroom. Temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, pH, and total dissolved solids are just a few of the water quality parameters that can be measured using LabQuest 2. Data can be geotagged using the built-in GPS, then mapped in Google Maps or ArcGIS. These innovative products from Vernier Software & Technology, along with their Water
Quality with Vernier lab manual, make it possible for students to access technology previously available only to professionals.
Ocean Circulation: What Drives Global Circulation?
Presenter: Dr. Matthew Jones, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute of Environmental Health, Oregon Health & Science University
Ocean circulation has a profound impact on climate, fisheries, and the re-distribution of nutrients on Earth. We will take a closer look at the factors that impact ocean circulation and discuss how climate change influences circulation patterns and impacts on traditional foods. Hands-on activity.
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