SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS
The Alaska Marine Science Symposium is the perfect venue to host additional meetings and workshops related to science, management, policy, data, engagement, and more. Please click on the link below and enter your workshop and/or meeting request. Workshops and meetings that have been added to the symposium will be added to this page when confirmed.
Meeting & Workshop Locations
The 2024 Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS) will be held at the Hotel Captain Cook and Eagan Center. Coordinating outside meetings and/or workshops related to AMSS should be planned around the week-long event during times that do not conflict with symposium events. These include keynote and plenary sessions and poster presentations. Contact the symposium coordinator for any questions.
CONFIRMED OUTSIDE MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS
As AMSS 2024 approaches, events will be posted here along with important planning details. Only public meetings and/or workshops will be posted to the AMSS website.
Please note that a Media Room will be made available each day of the symposium in the Whitby Room.
Communicating Ocean Sciences Workshop
January 29th | 9am - 12pm | Discovery Ballroom | Public Workshop
Returning once again, the Communicating Ocean Sciences workshop provides symposium attendees an opportunity to learn new science communication tools and methods. This year the workshop will focus on, "Using Virtual Reality as a Science Communication Tool." Led by Dr. Thomas Kelly, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Amy Lauren, award-winning interactive filmmaker, this workshop will introduce virtual reality applications and offer hands-on demonstrations.
Pycnopodia monitoring and research in Alaska
Alaska Department of Fish & Game | January 29th | 5pm - 7pm | Endeavor Room | Public Workshop
The focus of this meeting is to discuss Pycnopodia monitoring and research in Alaska. A sea star wasting disease (SSWD) event beginning in 2013 reduced the global population of sunflower sea stars by an estimated 94%. The species was recently proposed for listing as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The species status review report provides that Alaska is the largest portion of the species range, that impacts of SSWD appear to have been less on the species in Alaska, but that there is very sparse monitoring data for Alaska. The TNC Roadmap to Recovery highlights the importance of filling spatial/temporal monitoring gaps and conducting other research on the status of the species in Alaska. Potential goals of this meeting include: 1) sharing information on current/past monitoring and research, 2) sharing plans for future work, and 3) identifying and prioritizing monitoring and research gaps.
NOAA Grant Recipient Support for new eRA systems
NOAA GRANTS OFFICE | January 30th | 12pm - 1pm | Resolution Room | Public Workshop
To provide support for NOAA Fisheries grant recipients use of the new required grant management system. I am requesting this room for two days during the allowed hours on 1/29 & 1/30. I will be working with the Cook to get a space the rest of the time on both days.
Alaska Student Chapter of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (AKSMM) Annual Student Meeting
AKSMM | January 30th | 12pm - 1pm | Adventure Room | Public Workshop
Are you passionate about marine mammal research in Alaska and beyond? Curious about student research in the region? Looking to make connections in the marine sciences? Come join AKSMM for a fun lunch get-together at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage! AKSMM brings together students, researchers, and enthusiasts to learn and connect over our shared passion for marine mammalogy. Our club hosts monthly meetings with guest speakers, fundraisers, and social events in support of our members, and membership is absolutely free! Stop by the Adventure Room at the Captain Cook hotel to say hi, buy a t-shirt, or learn about our virtual silent auction fundraiser!
RBR Instrumentation Training for Science, Fisheries, and Community Groups
RBR-GLOBAL | January 30th | 12pm - 1pm | Endeavor Room | Public Workshop
This workshop will cover the sensor technology that RBR brings to the market to help academic researchers, community science groups, and resource managers obtain best-in-class oceanographic measurements with a modern user experience. The talk will include a hands-on demonstration, case studies, and attendee participation.
Climate Ready Workforce
Alaska Department of Fish & Game | January 30th | 5pm - 7pm | Quarter Deck | Public Workshop
Two key gaps exist in workforce development: community resilience coordinators and coastal/ocean opportunities for undergraduates. University of Alaska Fairbanks is submitting a proposal to NOAA's Climate Ready Workforce grant that would increase training and skill opportunities to support Alaska through our changing climate. This workshop would work to coordinate efforts around workforce development in our communities and receive input from the scientific community on what is needed to create Alaska's climate ready workforce. Pizza will be provided!
So, you want to share your data?
AXIOM DATA SCIENCE | January 30th | 5pm - 6pm | Easter Island Room | Public Workshop
A workshop for a crash course in FAIR data sharing principles and making reproducible science artifacts per the needs of the growing Open Data movement. We're going to cover questions like: * What is metadata and why do I need it? * What do I do when I outgrow my spreadsheets? * What do I need to do with my big data on the cloud? * What do I really have to archive? * What do I do with my model? * How do I use Research Workspace and can Axiom get me a DOI? And host any questions the attendees bring!
RETHINKING YOUR SCIENCE COMMUNICATION WITH THE CORAL NETWORK
CORAL NETWORK | January 31st | 5pm - 7pm | Endeavor Room | Public Workshop
This workshop, hosted by the Community Organized Restoration and Learning Network (CORaL Network), is designed to help researchers navigate the diverse world of science communication and demonstrate how working with community partners can make scientific outreach more impactful. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in open discussion, and learn some important things to consider when engaging with Alaskan communities. Participants will be given tools to help formulate outreach and education opportunities beyond print media and presentations. When you leave this workshop, you'll have a better understanding of how to share your research with students, Alaska Native communities and organizations, and the general public. In addition, you will learn more about the CORaL Network and how we can help you with your future outreach and education efforts.
Alaska Marine Research Planning Night
Alaska Ocean Observing System | January 31st |6pm - 9pm | Quarter Deck | Public Workshop
In past years, Fairweather Science hosted an Arctic Research Planning Night to provide an opportunity for marine researchers working in the Arctic to share information on their program for networking and collaboration. Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) has reinstituted this fun and collaborative event and expand the area of discussion to all Alaskan waters. It will be held in the Quarter Deck to encourage the networking aspect of this event, instead of just more presentations. AOOS encourages marine researchers throughout Alaska to provide 1-5 slides that highlights cruise timing, location, duration, disciplines, vessel, and opportunities for bunk space or data collection. AOOS will provide appetizers and a cash bar (we are Federally funded, so sadly we can’t provide the same free drinks). Please send slides to Sheyna Wisdom at wisdom@aoos.org.
Celebration of Life for Craig George & Steve Okkonen
February 1st | 6pm - 9pm | Quarter Deck | Public Workshop
Bristol Bay Red King Crab Research Meeting
Alaska Department of Fish & Game | February 2nd | 9am - 11am | Voyager Room | Public Workshop
A plethora of new scientific research is underway to help understand the potential mechanisms behind the decline of the Bristol Bay red king crab stock. Several new projects have been designed to help expand our current knowledge to address unknowns such as winter spatial distribution (CPS #1/2), adult movement (NPRB #23-09), and early life recruitment (NPRB #23-08). The purpose of this meeting is to bring together program scientists and interested AMSS collaborators to introduce new projects, provide planning and cruise updates, and discuss synergistic activities related to data collection, analysis, and outreach efforts.
Harmful algal bloom projects in Alaska
Alaska Ocean Observing System | February 2nd | 8:30am - 12pm | Adventure Room | Public Workshop
This workshop will bring together harmful algal bloom (HAB) researchers, managers and monitors working in Alaska to discuss the current status of HAB work in the state, and help coordinate and inform about upcoming projects. Specific topics that will be discussed include: The future of the AHAB network; developing the capacity of Imaging Flow Cytobots (IFCB) in Alaska; the HAB expert panel of the Arctic ROADS project and; upcoming proposals being submitted for HAB work in Alaska.