Ecological dissertations in the aquatic sciences: an effective platform for developing professional collaborations among early career aquatic scientists
By Anwesha Ghosh, Andrew L. Robison, Ariana M. Chiapella, Brittni L. Bertolet, Corday Selden, Danielle Perry, Hannah G. Reich, Isabella Oleksy, Jana Isanta-Navarro, Kelly S. Aho, Laura Ganley, Laura M.V. Soares, Liam Heffernan, Matthew Sasaki, Nicholas E Ray, Ohad Peleg, Patricia Thibodeau, Paula C.J. Reis, Pfananani A. Ramulifho, Rebecca L. Maher, Richard LaBrie, Shannon L. Speir
Originally published in Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin in February 2022
Abstract
The Ecological Dissertations in the Aquatic Sciences (Eco-DAS, pronounced “eco-days”) symposium connects freshly minted Ph.D.s in the aquatic sciences with the aims of facilitating networking, collaboration, and interdisciplinary cross-talk. This exercise is intertwined with training discussions on team leadership, career paths, proposal writing and submissions, and funding strategies and opportunities.