ASM2018

ASM attendance reached unprecedented numbers in 2018 with over 1250 registrants convening at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa from December 10 – 14, 2018 for the ASM2018! Researchers, Inuit, First Nations, students, and government representatives alike, chose the ASM2018 to share their knowledge and expertise on an impressive array of Arctic related issues. Northern participation is a valued aspect of the ASM and in 2018, thanks to two Northern Travel Fund initiatives, over 50 residents from Nunangat and the Territories were able to attend the conference.Student Day launched the conference attracting 400 attendees from all sectors and disciplines including over 250...

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ASM 2019

ArcticNet’s 15th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM 2019) hosted approximately 1100 registrants convening at the Halifax Convention Center from December 2-5, 2019. Participants included Arctic researchers, Inuit, First Nations, Métis and Northern community representatives, government and non-government organizations, students, and industry stakeholders. Northern participation is a valued aspect of the ASM, and thanks to the Northern Travel Fund initiatives and support from ArcticNet’s core projects, 286 residents from Inuit Nunangat and the Territories were able to attend the conference. Northerners constituted 26% of attendees, making ASM 2019 the meeting with the highest rate of northern participation in ArcticNet’s history.It was, therefore,...

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Arctic Change 2020

2020 was a year like no other for Arctic research, and ArcticNet’s Arctic Change conference was no exception. Held every three years in different Canadian locations, the international conference shifted to a virtual setting with the global COVID-19 pandemic, with 1600 attendees tuning in online from across Canada and around the world. This year included 327 Northern participants, the most representative Arctic Change conference yet. The heart of any conference is the people, and the connections participants make with each other. Going virtual meant giving up the in-person visits, but not the interactions or networking opportunities. Participants watched more than...

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Changing Arctic Horizons: On Land and Under the Sea – an ArcticNet Student Association Initiative

Join the ArcticNet Student Association, in collaboration with Let's Talk Science and Écoles en réseau, for their third edition of the ArcticNet mini-Annual Scientific Meeting (17 April 2024). Intended for high school students, this interactive webinar brought together a panel of Arctic researchers to explore the rapidly changing research landscape of the arctic.  Speakers:13:04 - Evie Fachon, (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute): Harmful Algal Blooms in the Arctic23:10 - Jacob Seguin (McGill University x Anguvigaq): Community-based beluga research in Nunavik34:29 - Ruby An (Princeton University): Tundra 'shrubification' in a warming arctic46:19 - Anna Covey (Université Laval): Improving access to drinking water in...

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Unlocking Open Science: Embracing Open Access, Open Data, and Community-Engaged Research

Unlocking Open Science: Embracing Open Access, Open Data, and Community-Engaged Research This webinar will provide an overview of open science principles and practices, including key aspects of open access and open data. We will discuss recent and emerging research funding policies as well as the role of data repositories as essential tools for preserving and sharing research findings. Participants will gain insights into Community-Engaged Research reporting guidelines, geared towards fostering collaborative and inclusive practices within the scientific community. The webinar will conclude with a focus on some of the exciting initiatives that the journal Arctic Science is currently undertaking to enhance the reach...

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Introduction to Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization in Northern Research: A Four Part Series

Introduction to Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization in Northern Research: A Four Part Series In partnership with the Weston Family Foundation, ArcticNet is pleased to present a 4-part webinar training series entitled “Introduction to Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization in Northern Research”. Knowledge mobilization is becoming increasingly recognized as essential to Northern research. In the North, where climate change impacts are felt rapidly and severely, research on environmental change repercussions, vulnerability and resilience is crucial to determining risks and inform decision making. Ensuring that research is well translated among researchers, community members, partners and stakeholders is vital in this context. And because much...

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ArcticNet Media and Communications Training

ArcticNet Media and Communications Training This webinar is dedicated to providing ArcticNet researchers with best practices to engage with the media to share their research. We will discuss how to effectively communicate, work with the media and provide tips and tricks to prepare for media interviews.Erica Baird (She/Her) is the Communications and Events Officer at ArcticNet. Erica oversees all communications, including press releases, social media posts, website posts, media requests, as well as the Science Communications Coordinator’s position. She is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM). As a graduate from Carleton University with a BA (Honours) in...

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FAQ – ASM2023

Frequently Asked Questions - ASM2023 GENERAL INFO  Who can attend?  350 people can attend ASM2023 in person. Priority goes to Iqaluit locals, Northerners, and ArcticNet funded researchers.  Is the conference hybrid? Yes, the oral presentations, and panels featured at ASM2023 will be livestreamed. Participants can watch these livestreams at home by purchasing an online registration. The poster contest will also be completely virtual.  When is the conference? ASM2023 will take place from December 5th-7th, 2023.  Where is the conference? ASM2023 will take place at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre, located in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada.  What are the available accommodations? ArcticNet has three room blocks for...

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Tools for a Safer and More Inclusive Work Environment: HearU Webinar

Tools for a Safer and More Inclusive Work Environment: HearU Webinar Do you worry about experiencing or witnessing discrimination, harassment, micro-aggressions, or unfair treatment while in the field, classroom, or lab?If so, join us for an informative webinar on how to use the HearU tool effectively. The HearU team will guide you through accessing and using the tool and offer insights into situations in which it can be utilized. Additionally, they will discuss actionable steps that you can take if you encounter or witness discriminatory or harassing behaviour.Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable tools that can make a difference in...

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Principles and best practices of Research Data Management

Principles and best practices of Research Data Management Good Research Data Management (RDM) practices increase scientific integrity, quality, and data reuse. Recognizing this, RDM has become a renewed priority for the Canadian Tri-agencies (CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC) with a new policy. In this webinar, Dr. Anna Armond will discuss the principles and best practices of data management and sharing.Dr. Anna Catharina Armond is a postdoctoral fellow at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Centre for Journalology. Dr. Armond is a dentistry graduate with a Ph.D. in Health Sciences in the Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine program from the University of Debrecen, Hungary. In the...

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