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Short course marine ecosystem sustainability. Motivation. Social-ecological feedbacks. Holistic approach to management addresses biophysical and social complexities. Place-based approaches and participatory methods. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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  • Short course marine ecosystem sustainability

  • MotivationHolistic approach to management addresses biophysical and social complexities

    Social-ecological feedbacks

    Place-based approaches and participatory methodsScientists, managers, and policy makers need to work effectively across disciplines

  • Challenges for sustainability scienceLack of clarity on the underlying conceptual issues similar ideas expressed differentlyMethodological differences between biophysical and social sciences can preclude communication Lack of opportunity to meet and discuss issues Separation among disciplines (some is good)

  • Education can play key roleTrain young scientists, managers, policy makers in cross-cutting disciplinesExposure to different scientific and social culturesBuild connections with national and international peersInteraction with resource usersEngage public in conservation and management issues

  • 1. Cross-institution courseShort summer course with 2 modules: Topics and SkillsDifferent perspectives of resource sustainabilityCross-disciplinary group projects on issues related to marine resource sustainabilityContinue working on projects at home institutionsFoster sustained, cross-disciplinary interactions

  • 1. Cross-institution courseDevelop course syllabus and implementation this weekEarly career and established scientists from different disciplines contribute to course development and instructionWorking groups have mentor to provide guidanceDisseminate work through conferences, publications, etc.

  • 2. Research exchangesCross-disciplinary training opportunities for graduate students and post-docsDevelop new skills, collaborations, mentoring relationshipsStudents bring skills to visiting institutions and return to home institutions with new tools and perspectives

  • 3. Undergraduate course curricula Course materials that integrate ecological and social science principles in marine conservationStudents of fisheries, ecology, oceanography, education, marine economics, and history of science Online publications of course materials / syllabi

    Coos Bay Historical and Maritime Museum

  • Honors College course

    Oregons OceanHistory of Fishing and Fisheries Science in OregonHow did we get here? Why has science moved in certain directions? Future?Topical issues from Oregon that integrate history, politics, sociology and biologyPreparation for summer course, Global Learning course

    http://carmelfinley.wordpress.com/

  • Global Learning Course

    The Worlds Fisheries: Controversies, Policies, History, and Ecology Global perspective of the complexities of marine fisheriesStatus and social, ecological, economic, and political factorsHow our choices can affect the sustainability of coastal ecosystems and communities around the world

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  • Expose students to the existing skills and theoretical frameworks from different disciplinesProvide a foundation / framework that students can continue to build upon, point them to additional resourcesGroup problem-solving exercise that leads to publication or outreach productMerge intra-disciplinary perspectives into something that is more than just a sum of the parts Summaries from the group

  • Topics and skillsSustainability summer course HistoryEcological principlesManagementQuant. & Theor. background on management toolsMarine policy / governanceHuman subjects researchTEK / LEKDecision making / trade offsStakeholder engagementTransdisciplinary communication

  • Discussion pointsWhat is our sweeping statement? How do we tie together the perspectives of different disciplines?Who is the audience? Entry requirements?How can we help facilitate strong connections between students?What is the mechanism for facilitating interaction and exchange among students across disciplines after the course ends?

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