Dr Andrew Scheld | Dr William Goldsmith – Angler Attitudes: Understanding Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Harvests Scientists from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the College of William & Mary are working to understand what motivates fishermen to target...
Outcomes of Gender Summit 11, Co-hosted by NSERC From November 6 to 8, 2017, more than 675 advocates of gender equity from across many different fields in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) took part in Gender Summit 11, in Montreal, Quebec....
Dr Mark D. Ohman – New Perspectives on Marine Ecology: Technology Informs Oceanic Carbon Models The world’s oceans are responsible for absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate its warming effect on the planet. However,...
Dr Merari Feliciano-Rivera – Towards Sustainable Yam Production in Puerto Rico Yams provide a staple food source in Puerto Rico, supplying an essential source of nutrients and fibre. However, pests and disease have been severely diminishing local yields. To...
Acequia Project – Empowering High Desert Communities Built for Change The acequia communities of the southwestern United States build on traditional practices and knowledge to sustain community-managed irrigation systems. Interdisciplinary researchers from New...
Dr Jill Slinger – Promoting Inclusion in Environmental Policy Development Responding to global environmental change requires ongoing effort, and long-term success depends heavily upon the input of local communities. Moreover, if diverse viewpoints are included...
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