Field and Laboratory Courses and Workshops
Hannah T. Croasdale Fellowship to support study at field stations
Other opportunities for phycologists
FRESHWATER ALGAE COURSE
Kindrogan Field Centre, Enochdhu, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland (near the tourist area of Pitlochry)
Friday, 30 May – Friday, 6 June, 2008
MARINE BOTANY Course 4 credits
Shoals Marine Lab
Appledore Island, Maine
June 9 - June 23, 2008
2008 Marine Algae course
Location: Friday Harbor Laboratories of the University of Washington
Dates: June 9 - July 12, 2008
Instructors: Dr. Bob Waaland and Dr. Tom Mumford
The 5 weeks long course is listed as Biology 539, Marine Algae(9 credits). Deadline for applications is February 1, 2008 but early applications are encouraged as it helps with planning. This course explores marine algae with emphasis on their role in marine ecosystems.
This is a course appropriate for marine biologists, botanists and oceanographers with interests in marine biodiversity, conservation biology, and coastal ecology with an emphasis on primary producers. Graduate students and advanced undergraduates students (juniors, seniors) are encouraged to apply. For additional information, see http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentClasslist2008.html#SumA-2 or contact Bob Waaland (jrw@u.washington.edu) or Tom Mumford(tom.mumford@dnr.wa.gov) Application instructions and further information of special interest to students such as fellowships and scholarships, housing and meals are available at: http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/stu_index.html In addition,the Phycological Society of America's Hannah T. Croasdale Fellowships are for students studying algae at biological field stations: http://www.psaalgae.org/ops/grants.shtm#croasdale
INTRODUCTION TO FRESHWATER ALGAL IDENTIFICATION
Dates: Sunday 29 June - Friday 4 July 2008
Location: Hild-Bede College and School of Education, University of Durham, UK
Organisers: Prof. Brian A. Whitton (Durham) and Dr David M. John (London)
Cost is £850 (no VAT charge) and £750 for full-time students and participants from outside Europe. The aim of the course is to train staff from the UK Environment Agency, SEPA, water plcs, other companies, consultancies, research students and overseas visitors in the identification of the commoner and environmentally-important microscopic and macroscopic freshwater algae. Topics introduced will include monitoring, harmful and nuisance algae, and implications of the European Water Framework Directive. Contact Brian Whitton: b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk , phone 0191-386-7504 (home) or 0191-334-1347 (university) or David John: d_m_john@ntlworld.com , phone 0208-464-6367 (home) or 0872553909 (mobile) for more information.
ADVANCED COURSE ON BLUE-GREEN AND GREEN ALGAE
Dates: Sunday 6 July - Thursday 10 July 2008
Location: Hild-Bede College and School of Education, University of Durham, UK
Organisers: Prof. Brian A. Whitton (Durham) and Dr David M. John (London)
Costs: inclusive cost is £360 (no VAT charge)
The aim of the course is to provide training on identification of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) and green algae at a more advanced level than in the Introductory Course on Freshwater Algae. This course is planned especially for anyone who has attended one of the introductory courses, but also for others with considerable experience of field material or who would benefit from refreshing their knowledge. The course focuses on identification, especially modern methods. Contact Brian Whitton: b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk , phone 0191-386-7504 (home) or 0191-334-1347 (university) or David John: d_m_john@ntlworld.com , phone 0208-464-6367 (home) or 0872553909 (mobile) for more information. Tropical Marine Phycology Course
with Wilson Freshwater, Suzanne Fredericq and Brian Wysor,
Training in Tropical Taxonomy course series
Location: Smithsonian Tropical Research institute's Bocas Research Station, Bocas del Toro, Republic of Panamá
Date: July 2008
The course will be appropriate for advanced undergraduates and graduate students interested in getting field experience in a tropical setting. The Bocas Research Station is an excellent platform for leading field research, and there will be ample opportunities for students to collect specimens for their own research. Deadline for course applications is 29 February 2008, the same deadline for funding to participate in field courses sponsored by various phycological societies. Details (including application materials and links to funding sources) can be found at: http://striweb.si.edu/taxonomy_training/future_courses/2008/2008_phycology.html.
Send additions and comments to Judith Connor (conn@mbari.org)