Author: IsoEcol 2016

Congratulations – Student Prize Winners

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Thank you to all attendees of IsoEcol 2016 for a range of excellent presentations and a week of engaging discussions.

We would like to extend our congratulations to the Student Prize winners below, as well as all student presenters for maintaining a very high standard throughout the conference. The high standard made it very difficult for our panel of judges, with scores so close that the poster prize was taken out by joint winners.

IsoEcol-2016_Student-Prize_sanstextOral Prize (Winner)

Danny Sheath, Bournemouth University

“Quantifying the trophic consequences of parasitism through the application of stable isotope metrics and mixing model”

Oral Prize (Runner-up)IsoEcol-2016_Student-Prize_sanstext

Laura Skates, The University of Western Australia

“Just how carnivorous are carnivorous plants? Investigating the dependence of carnivorous plants on heterotrophic nutrition using stable isotope techniques”

Poster Prize (Joint Winner)IsoEcol-2016_Student-Prize_sanstext

Christopher Bird, University of Southampton

“Habitat dependent differences in resource use within shark populations on a global scale”

Poster Prize (Joint Winner)IsoEcol-2016_Student-Prize_sanstext

George Foot, Cambridge University

“Liverwort-Fungal Associations: Novel Symbioses in Polar Regions?”

Congratulations and thanks again to all presenters.

Reminder: Opening Ceremony on 3 April, 18:00-20:00

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Dear IsoEcol Delegates,

Only two days to to go!

The Opening Ceremony will take place in the General Purpose Space (多目的スペース) of Ito Hall (B2F) from 18:00 – 20:00 on Sunday the 3rd of April.  A meal and drinks will be provided.  All registered delegates are welcome to attend.

Please see the above map of the campus for the location of Ito Hall.  A detailed layout can be found at http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ext01/iirc/en/about.html#b2.  Alternatively please use the IsoEcol 2016 Google Map below. The venue, Ito Hall, is marked with a red star.

Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you all in Tokyo for many stimulating isotope discussions.

IsoEcol 2016

 

Call for IsoEcol 2018

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Dear IsoEcol Community,

We are now soliciting calls for The 11th International Conference on the Application of Stable Isotopes to Ecological Studies (IsoEcol 2018).

Any interested parties should send us an email in the first instance, letting us know the nominated organizer(s) and proposed location.  Interested parities will be invited to give a short presentation (2-3 mins) on their proposal at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Banquet on April 7th.

Nominations are requested before April 1st, 2016.

Details on previous IsoEcol can be found via:

Previous IsoEcol

http://www.isoecol.org/previously.html

Travel Tip: Narita Airport access on the Skyliner

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IsoEcol delegates arriving at Narita Airport are highly recommended to use the Keisei Skyliner express train direct from the airport to Keisei Ueno Station.  It takes about 41 minutes from Terminal 2 with only one stop.  Ueno is the last station so it can’t be missed.

Transfer from Ueno

From Ueno it is easy to transfer to the subway system, or a short taxi ride to the venue and surrounding accommodation (about 10 minutes and ￥1000). The taxi stand can be found by turning immediately left and left again when exiting the ticket gates at Ueno.  Pass the lockers and there is an underground parking area, push the button and a taxi will come shortly.

Underground taxi stand in Keisei Ueno station, press the button and a taxi will come.

Discounted Tickets

Discounted e-tickets for the Skyliner can be purchased online or at the airport station directly before boarding.  If you are planning on sighseeing in Tokyo on the subway we recommend a discount return ticket that includes a two day subway pass:

How to Purchase and Use Tickets

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Last minute accommodation – 1 room available on campus!

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The room has been claimed, thanks for your interest.

If there are any IsoEcol 2016 delegates looking for a last minute accommodation option, we have a single room booking on campus at Sanjo Hall available.

This room is subject to the conditions below.  If it is suitable, please email us – the room booking will be provided on a first-come first-served basis.

Room Details

Sanjo Hall, Single Room

Sanjo Hall, Single Room

REMINDER: Field trip registration closing in 2 days

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Registered IsoEcol delegates are invited to register for field trips to take place on Wednesday 6 April 2016.  There are five options to chose from and places are limited so select and register ASAP:

  1. Tokyo
  2. Nikko World Heritage Area
  3. Mt. Fuji
  4. Kamakura – Ancient Capital of Japan
  5. Tokyo Seaside

**Field trips are now open for registration for IsoEcol 2016 delegates**

Deadline: 28 February 2016

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REMINDER: Workshop on evaporative losses and water sources using stable isotopes (3 April 2016)

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Registrations for Workshop #3 still available via email: grzegorz.skrzypek@uwa.edu.au

We are pleased to announce an additional workshop will be held prior to IsoEcol on Sunday 3rd April 2016.

Application of water stable isotopes for estimation of evaporative losses in terrestrial environments

Place: Ito Hall Seminar Room (3F), The Univeristy of Tokyo, Hongo Campus

Time: 13:00 Sun April 3rd

Topic: Application of water stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes for estimation of evaporative losses in terrestrial environments – an introduction to revised Craig-Gordon model and Hydrocalculator software

Cost: 3500 yen (on-site)

Invitations: Strictly limited to 20 pp; registration by email on first-come basis grzegorz.skrzypek@uwa.edu.au

Convener: Greg Skrzypek, The University of Western Australia: http://www.uwa.edu.au/people/grzegorz.skrzypek

Details:

The aim of this intro level short workshop is to familiarise yourself with some of the ways stable hydrogen and oxygen isotope compositions are used to estimate evaporative losses and distinguish water sources in the environment. You will be introduced to the revised “Craig-Gordon” model (C-G) and Hydrocalculator software [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169415001134]. The C-G model is now a widely applied approach for estimating evaporative losses from water bodies, and can be combined with an isotope-mixing models, for estimating the contribution of water from different water sources. In our case studies, we will also show you how to use Local Meteoric Water Line (LMWL) and Local Evaporation Line (LEL) to distinguish groundwater dependent aquatic ecosystems from those not directly supported by groundwater inflow. We will discuss calculations principles, different analytical procedures and major sources of calculation uncertainties (1 hr), then we will investigate two case study during hands-on calculation exercises (1 hr).

Attention: you need to bring your PC laptop, or Mac with Windows simulator, to run exe files.

Cherry Blossom Forecast Released

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Great news for IsoEcol 2016 delegates – the weather service Weathermap published its first cherry blossom forecast for 2016 on January 22. Despite a very warm winter so far and long-term forecasts predicting a warm February and March, Weathermap expects the season to follow a relatively average pace this year.

Best viewing in Tokyo: April 2-10, 2016

Timing will be ideal to catch the peak blooms in Tokyo during and after the conference. Delegates heading to other areas before or after the conference can check the predicted blooms here.

sakura ueno park

Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park

More details on hanami (花見 = cherry blossom party) spots in Tokyo can be found here. Ueno Park, a short walk from the conference venue, is one of Japan’s most crowded, noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties.  It features more than 1000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum and around Shinobazu Pond and has a nighttime illumination. Ueno Park’s blossoms typically open 1-3 days ahead of the blossoms in other spots in the city.