The focus of this Annual Meeting was integration and collaboration. At that time, we knew that we had been renewed and discussed future plans as well as reported on active C-DEBI research projects. The purpose of the meeting was to continue to give community members from different field sites and/or with different interests a significant opportunity to make new connections that will help us to collectively solve especially interesting problems in study of subsurface life. Consequently, a relatively large fraction of the meeting was set aside for (i) many very brief presentations and (ii) open-mic discussions.
This annual meeting was preceded by a C-DEBI/MARINE Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Professional Development Workshop on October 4, 2015 co-hosted by MARINE (Monterey Area Research Institutions’ Network for Education). This day-long workshop “Making the Transition from Graduate Studies to the Interdisciplinary Workforce” aimed to better prepare the participants as future science leaders.
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Day 1: Introduction and Renewal • Data Management and Integration • Education & Outreach • Omics Applications • Open Mic & Discussion • Dorado Outcrop • Open Mic & Discussion • Poster Session 1
Day 2: Metabolism and Model Organisms • Basement • Open Mic & Discussion • Sediments • Keynote • Open Mic & Discussion • Synthesis Discussion • Poster Session 2
C-DEBI Annual Meeting, October 3-4, 2014
Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina, California, USA
The focus of this C-DEBI Annual Meeting was integration and collaboration. At this time, we had submitted our renewal proposal and discussed future plans as well as reported on active C-DEBI projects. The purpose of the meeting was to continue to give community members from different field sites and/or with different interests a significant opportunity to make new connections that will help us to collectively solve especially interesting problems in study of subsurface life. Consequently, a relatively large fraction of the meeting was set aside for (i) many very brief presentations and (ii) open-mic discussions.
This annual meeting was preceded by a C-DEBI/MARINE Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Professional Development Workshop on October 2, 2014 co-hosted by MARINE (Monterey Area Research Institutions’ Network for Education) and in part led by our Education Director, Stephanie Schroeder. This day-long workshop “Preparing for Interdisciplinary Careers” aimed to help participants examine and prepare for a variety of interdisciplinary career paths, using the perspective of current professionals and through mock interview practice.
Day 1: Introduction • Environmental Microbiology Session 1: Sediments & Mats • Environmental Microbiology Session 2: Fluids & Rocks • Open Mic & Discussion • Data Management and Integration • Open Mic & Discussion • Synthesis Discussion • Poster Session 1
Day 2: Environmental Microbiology Session 3: North Pond & Dorado • Education & Outreach Session • Open Mic & Discussion • Environmental Microbiology Session 4: More Fluids & Rocks • Environmental Microbiology Session 5: More Sediments • Open Mic & Discussion • Synthesis Discussion • Poster Session 2
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C-DEBI Annual Meeting, October 7-8, 2013
Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina, California, USA
The purpose of this C-DEBI Annual Meeting was to give community members from different field sites and/or with different interests a significant opportunity to make new connections that will help us to collectively solve especially interesting problems in study of subsurface life. Consequently, a relatively large fraction of the meeting will be set aside for (i) many very brief presentations and (ii) open-mic discussions.
This annual meeting was preceded by a C-DEBI Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Professional Development Workshop on October 6, 2013 led by our Education Director, Stephanie Schroeder. This day-long workshop focused on communication training presented by Matt Wright from IODP.
Day 1: Introduction • Environmental Microbiology Session 1 • Environmental Microbiology Session 2 • Open Mic & Discussion • Biogeochemistry Session 1 • Biogeochemistry Session 2 • Open Mic & Discussion • Poster Session 1
Day 2: Omics Session • Open Mic & Discussion • Education & Outreach Session • Open Mic & Discussion • New Sites & Methods Session • Open Mic & Disucssion • Poster Session 2
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C-DEBI Annual Meeting, October 22-23, 2012
Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina, California, USA
The focus of C-DEBI’s second Annual Meeting (formerly titled the “All Hands Meeting”) was on potential future directions for the STC so that we can engage new communities and achieve high priority goals. To this end, we discussed progress made on selected projects, learned about frontiers in deep biosphere research (including some not involving subseafloor realms), and explored future options for new Major Programs (where C-DEBI may focus attention and resources over the next several years). The meeting included plenary presentations aimed at a broad audience, poster sessions featuring results of individual studies, breakout groups to examine progress and needs of C-DEBI research themes, mentoring activities for junior scientists and graduate students, and time to socialize and discuss recent STC activities and goals for the future.
Day 1: C-DEBI, Juan de Fuca, South Pacific Gyre and North Pond Overview • Invited Plenary (Joe Vallino) • Invited Plenary (Rick Colwell) • Research Themes • Invited Plenary (John Priscu) • Research Theme Breakout 1 • Research Theme Breakout 2• Proposed Major Programs Poster Session
Day 2: Invited Plenary (Matthew Schrenk) • Proposed Major Programs Overview • Proposed Major Programs Breakout 1 • Education and Outreach • Invited Plenary (Edward Peltzer) • Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Poster Session • Invited Plenary (Wolfgang Bach) • Proposed Major Programs Breakout 2 • Major Programs Wrap Up & The Next Two Years
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C-DEBI Annual Meeting, May 16-17, 2011
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
The focus of C-DEBI’s first Annual Meeting (formerly titled the “All Hands Meeting”) was to discuss, report and plan past, present and future research and activities of our Center to build our knowledge of life in the subseafloor biosphere.
Day 1: Welcome and Overview • Expedition Focus Review • Research Direction Breakouts • Breakout Reports • Report on Surveys of Activities • Funded Research Projects Review/Introduction • Education and Outreach Review • Funded Education Projects • Knowledge and Technology Transfer • Education and Outreach and Technology Transfer Breakouts • BBQ!
Day 2: GEM Undergraduate Course • Research, E&O Breakouts Focusing on What’s Next? • Strategic Implementation Planning • Final Breakouts for Impromptu Topics • New Drilling Projects Breakout Followup • EAB Breakout • ExCom Breakout • Final Charges
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