The Survivor’s Guide to Stable Isotope Ecology δ34S
δ 2H
δ18O
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δ15N δ13C
2 - 8 April 2017
Siracusa, Sicily, Italy The course will be held on the scenic island of Ortigia, the historic centre of Siracusa in Sicily, Italy. Course instructors include leading experts in the application of stable isotopes to marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecology in addition to expertise in the growing field of compound specific stable isotope analysis and the analysis of stable isotope data. The course is tailored to postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers with some or no experience. The course programme includes a combination of lectures, field activities, lab-work and data analysis to provide the students with skills to maximise the benefit of the use of stable isotopes in their current or future research through hands-on experience.
Lecturers and Topics covered: • • • • •
Prof. Chris Harrod, Universidad de Antofagasta, Chile Stable Isotopes in Marine Ecosystems Prof. Andrew Jackson, Trinity College Dublin Stable Isotopes Analytical Techniques Prof. Seth Newsome, University of New Mexico, USA Compound Specific Stable Isotopes Analysis; Stable Isotopes in Terrestrial Ecosystems Dr. Brian Hayden, Science Manager, Stable Isotopes in Nature Laboratory, University of New Brunswick, Canada Stable Isotopes in Freshwater Ecosystems Dr. Alexia Massa-Gallucci, SCIE Center, Italy Stable Isotopes Sample Collection and Preparation
Eligibility The course is open to postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers with some or no experience. Students must have a good understanding of English. Participation is limited to a small number of students to assure high quality tuition.
Facilities The SCIE Center is in a beautiful 18th century palazzo, where students have access to classrooms, study area, library and courtyard. Each classroom is equipped with computer, projector and whiteboard. Students will also have the use of laboratory facilities to sort the collected samples.
Application and Course Fees Application by December 30th 2016 at
[email protected] To apply send a letter of support from your academic supervisor and a half page letter of intention detailing your research interests and experience and how you intend to apply stable isotopes in your current or future project. Fee per student € 980 Fees include accommodation for 6 nights in B&B (including breakfast), four lunches and three dinners; transport from/to Catania airport; transport for field trips; certificate of attendance. Fees do not include travel to/from Sicily.
For more information, enquiries and booking: Email:
[email protected] web: www.sciecenter.org tel.: +39 366 1907984
