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Workshops & Discussions

IAGLR 2018 offers several opportunities to dive in a little deeper and take a workshop or join a conversation about a particular topic of interest.


  • Tuesday, June 19
  • 1:40 - 3:40

    Workshop: Using the Great Lakes Observing System for your Data Sharing Plan

    HW214

    This workshop will provide researchers with an overview of the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) and the GLOS services available to support data management and sharing activities like those required by government grants and open data policies. The GLOS data management team will present an introduction to GLOS's data management infrastructure, instructions on how to create and publish metadata to the GEO Great Lakes Metadata Catalog, and the steps needed to publish and archive data with GLOS for others' access. The workshop will include a hands-on activity in developing metadata. Attendees may bring their own examples to use in the activity or samples will be provided. The workshop is free and pre-registration is required (maximum 80).  Reserve your spot today. If questions, contact Becky Pearson at [email protected].

  • 5:20 – 6:30

    Elsevier Editors’ Reception (Invitation only)

    Academic Resource Centre, Room AC227

    Each year the Journal of Great Lakes Research is supported by a group of dedicated associate editors and the ongoing efforts of the IAGLR Publication Committee. We want to take this time to thank you for your efforts and get your feedback on how the journal is doing and what we can do better. If you’re one of these hardworking folks, please join us for the Editors’ Reception.

  • Wednesday, June 20
  • 4 - 5:20

    Town Hall on An International Decade of Great Lakes Exploration and Research

    Bladen Wing, Room BV264

    The Laurentian Great Lakes are valuable, fascinating systems that are undergoing significant change, but challenges to scientific progress are significant. Recent publications argue that support for scientific research on the Great Lakes has not kept pace with the current and future need for fundamental, process-oriented investigation and exploration. Consequently, we too often lack basic information and the understanding required to document and forecast change, mitigate impacts, and restore and preserve the Laurentian Great Lakes ecosystem. New and ongoing pressures are affecting the region, including climate change, novel chemical pollutants, urbanization, rapidly evolving agricultural practices and land uses, eutrophication, HABs, and invasive species. Enhancement of Great Lakes science is needed but what are the highest scientific and social priorities? This town hall session is directed at formulating a coordinated, binational, decadal program of fundamental and strategic science under the concept of an “International Decade of Great Lakes Research and Exploration” to generate new knowledge and understanding to match our commitment to Great Lakes restoration and ensure the greatest return on investment for lasting social and ecological impact. Chaired by J. Val Klump, Robert Sterner, Michael Twiss, and Nancy Langston.

    Organizers want your opinion before the conference to help shape this discussion. Please add your voice by answering a few brief questions by June 19.

  • Thursday, June 21
  • 4 - 4:40

    Fostering International Research and Collaboration on African Great Lakes

    Science Wing, Room SW319

    The session Emerging Partnerships, Research, and Capacity in the African Great Lakes will conclude with a 40-minute facilitated discussion among key participants focusing on how ACARE can facilitate international research and collaborations on the African Great Lakes. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend and provide insight. Chaired by Theodore Lawrence, Robert Hecky, and Jessica Ives.

  • Friday, June 22
  • 2:20 - 3

    Looking into the Future: Exploring Opportunities for the IJC's Science Advisory Board

    Room AC223

    The International Joint Commission’s Great Lakes Science Advisory Board (SAB) has been providing advice on research and scientific matters to the Commission and the Great Lakes Water Quality Board since 1978. The rejuvenation of the Board following the 2013 Protocol to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement has resulted in a substantial and diverse suite of recent and ongoing projects. Building off of the project overviews provided earlier in The IJC's Science Advisory Board Review of Current Priorities and Projects session, this facilitated discussion is intended to identify future science topics for SAB focus, and additional opportunities for SAB collaboration. It is our hope this discussion will generate a list of priority topics and opportunities for the SAB to increase the relevance of its science advice to governments. Chaired by Carol Miller, Jeff Ridal, Deborah Lee, and Gavin Christie.

    This discussion and the related session will be live streamed: morning session | afternoon session & discussion