The GCC WEEKLY | April 16, 2024 | |
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GCC Celebrates Interfaces of Global Change Research Achievements at 9th Annual Symposium
The 9th Annual Interfaces of Global Change (IGC) Graduate Research Symposium, held on April 5, 2024, at Virginia Tech's Moss Arts Center, boasted the highest number of student presentations to date. The symposium's agenda included a diverse array of presentations, including 10 platform presentations, 38 poster presentations, and 2 capstone project presentations, as well as a keynote address delivered by Dr. Linsey Marr, University Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. The event showcased exceptional student presentations, underscoring the community's commitment to research excellence.
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Plan to Attend Upcoming IGC GSO Workshops!
All IGC Fellows are encouraged to attend upcoming workshops hosted by the IGC GSO professional development chairs, Amanda Darling and Macy Kailing.
Thurs. April 18 at 9:00 AM
Networking Workshop
GLC Meeting Room F
Mon. April 22 at 3:00 PM
Data Visualization Workshop
Steger 118
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Post-Doctoral Researcher Opportunity
The Climate and Coastal Ecosystem Lab at the University of British Columbia seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate drivers of marine heatwaves and their impacts on coastal ecosystems, under the guidance of Prof. Simon Donner.
The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in climate science or related fields, possess expertise in numerical modeling and data analysis, and demonstrate an interest in interdisciplinary research.
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Info Session: NSF Updates and Research Security
Lauren Magruder, director of pre-award, will discuss recent updates to the National Science Foundation's Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), effective May 20, and John Talerico, director of the Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance, will provide an overview of research security and its impact on the research community on April 22 from 1-2 p.m. at Gilbert Place, RM 3003.
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Leveraging Congressional Support for Research
The Office of Government & Community Relations works with the university research community to identify and leverage opportunities to support research initiatives through congressional avenues. Rebekah Gunn, Virginia Tech’s director of government and community relations, will explain when this might be a viable strategy for your research, what processes and unique considerations are involved, and more.
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Amanda Darling
Civil and Environmental Engineering
| Amanda is a PhD student in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program at Virginia Tech and advised by Dr. Alasdair Cohen. Her research interests include optimization of environmental surveillance techniques such as wastewater based surveillance to better understand population prevalence of infectious diseases. After graduate school, Amanda hopes to continue conducting research at the intersection of environmental engineering and public health, potentially working for an agency or NGO researching water quality and security. Amanda currently serves on the IGC GSO in the role of Professional Development Co-chair. | |
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Free Film Screening at the Lyric
Together with the Town of Blacksburg, the Global Change Center's Invasive Species Collaborative (ISC) is hosting a film screening of "Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species." Following the screening, a panel of invasive species professionals will be on hand to answer audience questions. This is free and open to the public, so bring along family, friends, and neighbors!
Saturday, April 20
2:00 - 4:00 PM ET
The Lyric
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Science on Tap - What the Satellites See
The upcoming Science on Tap event will feature graduate student Emily Ellis, who will discuss the fascinating topic of using satellites to observe rivers from space! She'll demonstrate how satellite imagery aids in understanding river temperatures and their temporal variations. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to engage in spatial analysis activities!
Thursday, April 25
5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
Rising Silo Brewery
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New Center for Ecosystem Forecasting is Launched
Cayelan Carey and Quinn Thomas, faculty affiliates of the GCC, have merged their expertise to establish the Virginia Tech Center for Ecosystem Forecasting. Their collaborative efforts aim to proactively address ecological challenges, leveraging global partnerships, innovative software, and extensive research in lakes, reservoirs, and data science. With affiliated faculty spanning multiple departments and international recognition, the center is poised to lead in tackling climate change and environmental degradation.
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New Federal Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water
Leigh-Anne Krometis, a GCC faculty affiliate, discussed the impact of new federal limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water with WSLS news 10. PFAS, prevalent in consumer products, contaminate over half of US tap water sources. Krometis emphasized the challenges and costs of addressing PFAS contamination in rural areas with fewer customers and also noted that private well owners are excluded from the new federal restrictions, leaving the responsibility on them to monitor & address any contamination issues.
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