The AMRI Roundup..All the latest news in aquatic microbiome research within and beyond AMRI
Welcome to the AMRI roundup, our weekly newsletter to keep you informed on the latest happenings in and beyond our network.
AMRI Earth Day Fika - Save the Date!
Earth Day is approaching! Next Thursday, 22nd April we will hold an AMRI Fika from 10:00 - 10:30 in honor of Earth Day. Stay tuned for more details!
Molecular Life of Diatoms
6th Biennial Meeting
Virtual Online Conference 2021, July 12-14
ABSTRACTS DUE May 3rd. Details to follow soon.
3 day conference format will bring together the international molecular diatom community for the 6th time to present and to discuss recent findings, methodology, and developments in molecular diatom research from genes to ecosystems
MLD6 will feature invited speakers and poster sessions with 5 minute prerecorded microtalks & live breakout rooms.
Abstract and Registration Website and Details to Follow Shortly
inquiries: MLD6@ucsd.edu
End of May - GENIE Workshop on “Microaggressions in the workplace - how to develop active, effective responses”
Lead by Lauri Robbins Ericson
Stay tuned for more details!
EMBL Courses, Workshops, Conferences and Symposia, April - September 2021
Have a look at the EMBL events happening over the next six months!
You can find them all here, on our AMRI site EMBL Events or through the EMBL newsletter
Don’t miss some of the fantastic opportunities!
Women in Microbiology - Frontiers Research Topic
Frontiers in Microbiology now presents inaugural 'Women in Microbiology' article collection, a dedicated Frontiers special issue aimed at celebrating the achievements of women in science.
Among the topic editors for this collection is AMRI co-coordinator Rachel Foster (Stockholm University). Please see below for more information!
Submission Deadlines
25 June 2021 - Abstract
26 November 2021 - Manuscript
https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/20117/women-in-microbiology#overview
Gender Equality in Academia - let’s continue the conversation!
Thank you to all who participated in the International Women’s Day Gender Equality in Academia panel. It was a vital conversation, carrying diverse perspectives from various academic luminaries in Sweden. We hope to continue the conversation and need your help in staying engaged! The Gender Equality in Academia Facebook page now has upwards of 800 members. Join today for the latest news in gender and academia. https://www.facebook.com/groups/980554622474685
SAVE THE DATE - ASLO is scheduled!
The 2021 ASLO Aquatic Sciences virtual meeting is scheduled for June 22-27 with the theme Aquatic Sciences for a Sustainable Future: Nurturing Cooperation.
Abstract submission deadline in March 12th .
See the ASLO homepage for more details! https://www.aslo.org/2021-virtual-meeting/
In case you hadn’t heard…
The Microscale Ocean Biophysics FWS is scheduled for May 22-27, 2022 in Majorca, Spain at the Museum of the Sea.
https://museumaritim.conselldemallorca.cat/
SEMINAR SERIES:
Marco Polin, Shilpa Khatri and Roi Holzman are offering a monthly seminar series focusing on Microscale Ocean Biophysics.
If you are interested to attend, please fill the following form:
And finally…. Upcoming courses and events related to AMRI:
EMBL Courses
SciLifeLab Events
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