Geomicrobiology: from Fundamental Science to Applications

14 &15 October 2024

Dr Saskia Bindschedler, UNINE

Prof. Cara Magnabosco ETHZ

Dr Magnus Ivarsson Swedish Museum of Natural History

Dr Mike Rowley UZH

This two-day activity is intended for both microbiologists and geologists. It consists in three activities: 1) lectures by three experts in the field; 2) a visit of a field-site of geomicrobiological interest; and 3) a practical exercise for the participants. For the practical exercise, ahead of the activity, each of the three experts will propose an applied research topic in their field of expertise, along with 3-4 selected publications. Based on this, the organizers will create three groups of participants with mixed backgrounds (i.e. biologists and geologists). During the exercise part, each group will have to develop a small research project based on the propositions by the experts and considering a possible application of geomicrobiologial research. Each group will be coached by one of the experts on his particular topic, but there will also be time for discussion and inputs by the other experts. At the end of the activity, theparticipants will be asked to present the application and associated research project they have developed to their fellows.

University of Neuchâtel, Room TBA

Reimbursements for CUSO MPS Students:
Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity 

Reimbursement of your travel tickets can be asked online through your MyCUSO

Registration is CLOSE

Deadline for registration: TBA

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