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CIEE / ICEE
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
ICEE / CIEE
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
CIEE / ICEE
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
ICEE / CIEE
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
A consortium of Canadian institutions
with the mission of expanding and
accelerating scientific progress
through programs that synthesize
current knowledge, and develop our
future leaders.
CIEE / ICEE
 2007: First steps to establish the CIEE were taken from
the CSEE (Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution).
CIEE short history
CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
 2007: First steps to establish the CIEE were taken from
the CSEE (Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution).
 2008: After a Nation-wide competition, the CSEE Council
selected the proposal from the University of Toronto to
house and operate the CIEE (1st Director Dr. Art Weis)
CIEE short history
CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
 2007: First steps to establish the CIEE were taken from
the CSEE (Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution).
 2008: After a Nation-wide competition, the CSEE Council
selected the proposal from the University of Toronto to
house and operate the CIEE (1st Director Dr. Art Weis)
 2012: with the appointment of CIEE's 2nd Director, Dr.
Peter Leavitt, administration of CIEE moved to the
University of Regina, while programming continues to be
distributed across the country.
CIEE short history
CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
CIEE Members
CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
CIEE Funding
• Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British
Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser),
and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE).
• Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from
CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big
Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600).
(The institution category is assessed according to their National
Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution)
CIEE Members
CIEE / ICEE
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
Member institutions:
• Gain a seat on the CIEE management board,
• Foster CIEE’s scientific programs,
• Receive priority consideration for CIEE initiatives and
funding,
• Play a key role in shaping ecol-evol synthetic research and
training in Canada.
CIEE Funding
• Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British
Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser),
and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE).
• Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from
CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big
Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600).
(The institution category is assessed according to their National
Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution)
CIEE Funding
• Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British
Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser),
and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE).
• Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from
CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big
Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600).
(The institution category is assessed according to their National
Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution)
• Up to 50% of the annual fee could be 'in kind' contribution
(e.g. by directly sponsoring a training workshop or a
synthesis working group at the member institution).
CIEE Funding
• Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British
Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser),
and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE).
• Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from
CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big
Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600).
(The institution category is assessed according to their National
Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution)
• All funds from members are used for direct support of CIEE
scientific programs, whereas in-kind contributions form U of
Regina help maintain staff and synthesis facilities.
• Up to 50% of the annual fee could be 'in kind' contribution
(e.g. by directly sponsoring a training workshop or a
synthesis working group at the member institution).
Difficulties:
CIEE Funding Model
• Limited Funding to Scientific Programs (~ CAN$ 40,000
per year from contributing members)
• Revenue shortfalls due to “donor fatigue” from contributing
members.
• Increase number of members (membership drive)
• Alternative funding from foundations and other
corporations (CIEE should change to non-profit Org.)
• Governmental (i.e., Federal) funding
Difficulties:
Challenges:
CIEE Funding Model
• Limited Funding to Scientific Programs (~ CAN$ 40,000
per year from contributing members)
• Revenue shortfalls due to “donor fatigue” from contributing
members.
• Increase number of members (membership drive)
• Alternative funding from foundations and other
corporations (CIEE should change to non-profit Org.)
• Governmental (i.e., Federal) funding
Difficulties:
Challenges:
CIEE Funding Model
• Limited Funding to Scientific Programs (~ CAN$ 40,000
per year from contributing members)
• Revenue shortfalls due to “donor fatigue” from contributing
members.
Strategy: Establishment of the College of Representatives.
Goal: Develop a national profile (CIEE = National Institute).
Then, requests for federal funding made by CIEE on behalf of the
Canadian Eco-Evo research community.
1. University of Victoria
2. University of British Columbia *
3. Simon Fraser University *
4. University of Alberta
5. University of Calgary
6. Mount Royal University (Calgary)
7. University of Regina *
8. University of Winnipeg
9. Lakehead University
10. Laurentian University
11. University of Windsor
12. University of Western Ontario
13. McMaster University
14. Brock University
15. University of Toronto *
16. University of Toronto, St George
Campus
17. University of Toronto, Mississauga
18. Queen’s University
1
2
4
5, 6
7 8
19. Carleton University *
20. McGill University *
21. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
22. Université de Montréal
23. Concordia University (montreal)
24. Acadia University
25. University of Prince Edward Island
26. University of New Brunswick
27. Saint Mary’s University
28. Trent University
29. St. Francis Xavier University
30. Memorial University of Newfoundland
18, 28
13, 14
19
24, 27
10
12
25
29
9
3
11
30
15, 16, 17
20, 21, 22, 23
* Sustaining Member
26
CIEE College of Representatives
1. University of Victoria
2. University of British Columbia *
3. Simon Fraser University *
4. University of Alberta
5. University of Calgary
6. Mount Royal University (Calgary)
7. University of Regina *
8. University of Winnipeg
9. Lakehead University
10. Laurentian University
11. University of Windsor
12. University of Western Ontario
13. McMaster University
14. Brock University
15. University of Toronto *
16. University of Toronto, St George
Campus
17. University of Toronto, Mississauga
18. Queen’s University
1
2
4
5, 6
7 8
19. Carleton University *
20. McGill University *
21. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
22. Université de Montréal
23. Concordia University (montreal)
24. Acadia University
25. University of Prince Edward Island
26. University of New Brunswick
27. Saint Mary’s University
28. Trent University
29. St. Francis Xavier University
30. Memorial University of Newfoundland
18, 28
13, 14
19
24, 27
10
12
25
29
9
3
11
30
15, 16, 17
20, 21, 22, 23
* Sustaining Member
26
CIEE College of Representatives
Representative functions: nexus between CIEE and their
institutions (broadcast CIEE activities, let us know about their
University demands). Potential contributing members.
CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be
conducted at any member institution.
Advantages:
• Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as
most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the
principal investigators.
• Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are
frequently hosted at member institutions
CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be
conducted at any member institution.
Difficulties:
• Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities,
support staff expertise.
• Identity: absence of a centralized research facility.
• Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing
personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research
staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication).
Advantages:
• Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as
most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the
principal investigators.
• Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are
frequently hosted at member institutions
CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be
conducted at any member institution.
Difficulties:
• Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities,
support staff expertise.
• Identity: absence of a centralized research facility.
• Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing
personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research
staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication).
Advantages:
• Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as
most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the
principal investigators.
• Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are
frequently hosted at member institutions
A mixed model: distributed model with a centralized synthesis centre
CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be
conducted at any member institution.
Difficulties:
• Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities,
support staff expertise.
• Identity: absence of a centralized research facility.
• Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing
personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research
staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication).
Advantages:
• Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as
most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the
principal investigators.
• Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are
frequently hosted at member institutions
CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be
conducted at any member institution.
Difficulties:
• Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities,
support staff expertise.
• Identity: absence of a centralized research facility.
• Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing
personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research
staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication).
Advantages:
• Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as
most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the
principal investigators.
• Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are
frequently hosted at member institutions
A mixed model: distributed model with a centralized synthesis centre
CIEE Synthesis Centre
Hosted by the University of Regina,
Institute of Environmental Change and Society (IECS).
$13 million, 6500 sq-ft facilities available May-Sept.
CIEE Synthesis Centre
• 800 sq ft synthesis room
• 200 sq ft breakout room
• 8 station computer centre (LINUX
with Windows emulation, Apple
capabilities, Westgrid access)
• Statistical expertise courtesy of Dr.
Gavin Simpson, numerical ecologist
and principal programmer for the R
‘Vegan’ package.
CIEE Synthesis Centre
University of Regina provides
private rooms for $60/day on
campus in new residence towers,
a per-meal food plan, and access
to the UR recreational centre.
Full logistic support
Recreational CentreCampus Environment
Activities at the CIEE Synthesis Centre
Graduate Short Courses: Isotope Ecology of Food Webs
(May 27-31, 2013)
Visiting
Fellows
Trainings/
Courses
CIEE provided room, board
and all course materials to
twelve graduate students
selected from a total of forty
international applicant.
Final participants were
selected from eleven
universities across North
America.
Activities at the CIEE Synthesis Centre
Working Group Meeting: “Canada’s phylogenetic diversity in a
changing world” 23-26 June 2014.
Jana Vamosi (U. Calgary), Jeremy Kerr
(U.Ottawa), Steven Vamosi (U. Calgary),
Felix Sperling (U. Alberta), Arne Mooers
(SFU), Jayme Lewthwaite (SFU), Steven
Kembel (UQAM), Jonathan Davies
(McGill), and Amy Angert (UBC).
CIEE provided complete
funding and logistic
support, including
transportation, meeting
facilities, accommodations
and meals.
This group tested how evolutionary
processes shape species’ range
responses to climate change.
CIEE Organization
Management Board
• CIEE governance lies with a MB.
• Each contributing member institution selects one
member of the Board to serve for a period of three
years.
• The Board appoint the Director
• The Board monitors the CIEE’ Direction and progress,
and oversees the financial administration.
CIEE Organization
Management Board
Direction responsibilities:
• soliciting and approving program proposals;
• administering the budget;
• seeking supplemental funding;
• recruiting member universities;
• promoting the CIEE
Direction
Direction
Scientific
Advisory
Group
CIEE Organization
Management Board
SAG: Eight prominent scientists,
evaluates program proposals and
otherwise advises the Board and
the Director on scientific matters.
College of Representatives
Direction
Scientific
Advisory
Group
CIEE Organization
Management Board
• Reps in all Canadian
Universities
(Members and other).
• Nexus between their
institutions and CIEE
• Functions: broadcast
CIEE activities, let us
know about their
University demands.
Thematic
Programs
Synergy
Workshops
Training
Workshops
Visiting
Fellows
Scientific Programs
College of Representatives
Direction
Scientific
Advisory
Group
CIEE Organization
Management Board
Thematic
Programs
Synergy
Workshops
Training/
Courses
Visiting
Fellows
CIEE scientific programs
 Bring together working groups of scientists to
synthesize results, address critical issues, and identify
promising areas of future inquiry.
 10 to 20 participants (mandatory grad students), 2 to 4
meetings (3-5 days each)
 Programs are directed towards production of refereed
publications and ‘white paper’ or policy reports.
Thematic
Programs
Synergy
Workshops
Training/
Courses
Visiting
Fellows
 Short-term gatherings to foster communication and
collaboration among scientists from diverse fields of
study.
 Workshops facilitate the migration of techniques and
theoretical structures from one field to another.
CIEE scientific programs
Thematic
Programs
Synergy
Workshops
Training/
Courses
Visiting
Fellows
 Graduate Training Workshops and Short Courses focus
on advanced training and are built around research
tools and/or cross-disciplinary themes.
 Training workshops are often held in conjunction with
annual meetings of appropriate learned societies,
while short courses are typically standalone.
CIEE scientific programs
Thematic
Programs
Synergy
Workshops
Trainings/
Courses
Visiting
Fellows
 Typically sabbatical leave hosted at CIEE for periods of
several months to a year.
 Office and laboratory space as part of IECS and CIEE.
 Sabbatical grant ($2,500-10,000) to use IECS facilities.
CIEE scientific programs
Thematic Programs: examples…
• From its creation in 2008, CIEE supported nine
thematic working groups, five in the last two
year, which together assembled 115
researches.
Thematic Programs: examples…
• From its creation in 2008, CIEE supported nine
thematic working groups, five in the last two
year, which together assembled 115
researches.
• Funding: between 10,000 to 18,000 $ CAD
(€7,200 to 12,500)
• Funding support for meeting expenses: airfares,
lodging and board + logistic organization.
• Could be co-sponsored with other organizations.
2014 Thematic Programs
1. Canada’s phylogenetic diversity in a changing world.
Thematic
Programs
Synergy
Workshops
Visiting
Fellows
Training/
Courses
Coordinators : Dr. Jana Vamosi (U. Calgary) and Dr. Jeremy Kerr (U.
Ottawa). 9 Participants from 7 CAN Universities
Meeting in Regina CIEE Synthesis Centre (CIEE Grant $CAD 8,100)
The main goal is to
understand how
phylogenetic
diversity is changing
across Canada while
testing how
evolutionary
processes shape
species’ range
responses to climate
change.
The main objective is to identify
spatial and temporal patterns of
groundfish biodiversity in the
Newfoundland shelf, and use this
data to create predictive models of
individual species dynamics and the
1990s groundfish collapse.
2. Forecasting groundfish biodiversity change in the
Newfoundland shelf.
Coordinators: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez, Dr. Fred Guichard, Patrick
Thompson, and Eric Pedersen (McGill).
11 Participants (4 CAN Univ, 1 US Univ., 1 Governmental Inst., DFO)
Co-sponsored with the “Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science”
(CIEE Grant CAD$ 6,120)
2014 Thematic Programs
3 Meetings in Montreal, 7-9 participants in person, 3-4 remotely.
3. The terra incognita of community ecology: Understanding
continental- scale variation of ecological networks
2014 Thematic Programs
Habitat destruction and environmental
changes result in novel ecosystems
The objective here is developing new
methodological tools, to predict the
structure of communities in novel
ecosystems.
Coordinators: Timothée Poisot, Dominique Gravel (Québec TR)
and Daniel Stouffer (Canterbury, NZ).
11 Participants (3 Grad Stud) from 4 CAN Univ., 1 US, 1 UK, 1 NZ
CIEE Grant: CAN $ 14,400 (€ 10,300)
Products:
1. Poisot T, Stouffer DB, Gravel D (2014) Beyond species: why ecological interaction
networks vary through space and time. Oikos. Di 10.1111/oik.01719
2. Poisot TE, Baiser B, Dunne JA, Kéfi S, Massol F, et al. Mangal - making complex
ecological network analysis simpler. bioRxiv. http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/002634
3 meetings: 1st meeting over skype,
two 4-days meetings in Montreal.
Last Call for New Proposals – October 2014
• Proposals must address significant questions in ecology and
evolution through the synthesis and integration of existing
data.
• Programs involve 10 to 20 participants, including graduate
students.
Last Call for New Proposals – October 2014
• Proposals must address significant questions in ecology and
evolution through the synthesis and integration of existing
data.
• Programs involve 10 to 20 participants, including graduate
students.
• Applicant must define the project scope, meeting logistics,
inclusive budget, and plan for publication
• CIEE provides logistic support and travel expenses.
• Meetings may take place at any member institutions. CIEE
offers facilities at the University of Regina to better support
activities
Last Call for New Proposals – October 2014
• Proposals must address significant questions in ecology and
evolution through the synthesis and integration of existing
data.
• Programs involve 10 to 20 participants, including graduate
students.
• Applicant must define the project scope, meeting logistics,
inclusive budget, and plan for publication
• CIEE provides logistic support and travel expenses.
• Meetings may take place at any member institutions. CIEE
offers facilities at the University of Regina to better support
activities
We received 13 qualified applications for new working groups
Criteria for evaluations:
1. Project rationale: scientific significance of the questions, evidence
of novel synthesis, etc.
2. Project description: clarity of objectives, outcomes, work plan,
meeting schedule.
3. Expertise of applicants and participants (from CVs/NSERC
forms). This evaluation also evaluated evidence of participant
diversity (institution, career stage, gender).
4. Potential for defined scientific products, including refereed
publications.
5. Budget adequacy and feasibility (complete estimates and
coherent justification).
Evaluation of Proposals: Nov-Dec 2014
Scientific Advisory Group: Marc Cadotte (U. Toronto), Sue Bertram
(Carleton Univ.), Dennis Murray (Trent Univ.), Denis Réale (UQAM),
Mark Lewis (U. Alberta) and Bradley Anholt (U. Victoria).
2015 New Thematic Programs
1. “Adaptation versus maladaptation in response to
environmental change” (CIEE Grant: CAN$ 12,500 (€ 9,000))
Main applicants: A. Hendry, R. Barrett, A. Derry and G.
Fussmann (McGill and UQAM).
17 participants (8 Canadian Univ., 4 US Universities)
This working group will:
1. elaborate a conceptual framework and mathematical models to
guide interpretation and prediction of mal-non-adaptation,
2. assemble and curate a freely available online database of
evolutionary responses to environmental change, and
3. use the database to investigate patterns of mal-non-adaptation
in response to environmental change.
2015 New Thematic Programs
1. “Adaptation versus maladaptation in response to
environmental change” (CIEE Grant: CAN$ 12,500 (€ 9,000))
Main applicants: A. Hendry, R. Barrett, A. Derry and G.
Fussmann (McGill and UQAM).
17 participants (8 Canadian Univ., 4 US Universities)
This working group will:
1. elaborate a conceptual framework and mathematical models to
guide interpretation and prediction of mal-non-adaptation,
2. assemble and curate a freely available online database of
evolutionary responses to environmental change, and
3. use the database to investigate patterns of mal-non-adaptation
in response to environmental change.
• Two Meetings in Montreal (May and November 2015)
• Complementary Funds from the “Quebec Center for
Biodiversity Science (QCBS)”
2. “Understanding recent biodiversity change across spatial
and temporal scales”.
Main applicants: M. O’Connor (UBC) and A. Gonzalez (McGill).
14 participants: 6 CAN, 5 USA, 2 UK, 1 German-iDiv (Jon Chase)
Main Goal: Resolve controversy over biodiversity trends (e.g., global
scale loss vs. local richness increases). Methods: re-analyze existing
diversity global databases (>1200 local biodiversity time-series)
2015 New Thematic Programs
This project idea began in a meeting at iDiv in 10-12 October 2014
2. “Understanding recent biodiversity change across spatial
and temporal scales”.
Main applicants: M. O’Connor (UBC) and A. Gonzalez (McGill).
14 participants: 6 CAN, 5 USA, 2 UK, 1 German-iDiv (Jon Chase)
Main Goal: Resolve controversy over biodiversity trends (e.g., global
scale loss vs. local richness increases). Methods: re-analyze existing
diversity global databases (>1200 local biodiversity time-series)
2015 New Thematic Programs
CIEE Grant: CAD$ 15,000 (€ 10,800)
CIEE will support two 4-days meetings:
1. UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre, April 2015, and
2. Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)”, June 2015
A 3rd meeting would be in the iDiv, Leipzig (German Centre for
Integrative Biodiversity Research). It is not confirmed yet (pending
funding)
This project idea began in a meeting at iDiv in 10-12 October 2014
Graduate Training workshops
Thematic
Programs
Synergy
Workshops
Visiting
Fellows
Training/
Courses
• 52 grad students and academics from 23 universities and institutions
across Canada.
• Main Instructor: Etienne Low-Décarie (McGill, “Montreal R User Group”.
CIEE supported 12 workshops at the last four CSEE Annual
Meetings that involved more than 400 graduate students and
academics from most universities across Canada.
R Workshop:
CIEE supported a
day-long workshop in
R statistics, atthe
2014 CSEE Meeting
in Montreal.
• Workshop: Analysis of community data using vegan and
R. Instructor: Dr. Gavin Simpson, a principal developer of
the R-vegan community ecology package.
CIEE activities at the upcoming 2015 CSEE Meeting
(Saskatoon, 23-26 May 2015)
• Organized Oral Session: “Advances in ecological and evolutionary
synthesis”. Top Canadian researchers will present their synthesis works
with the purpose of promoting synthesis in ecology and evolution and
recognizing collaborative research in Canada.
• Field trip: Last Mountain Lake
National Wildlife Area (North America’s
oldest federal bird sanctuary and the
prairie’s most important stopover place
for migratory waterbirds). Dr. Chris
Somers will lead this amazing journey to
the prairie site for pelicans, cormorants
and grebes.
Communications
• Newsletter (twice a year).
• Email regular communications (development of our email-
list)
• Prospectus, pamphlets, and displays
• Website www.ciee-icee.ca
• Twitter, Facebook.
CIEE / ICEE
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
www.ciee-icee.ca Newsletter and Prospectus
CIEE’s Director Dr. Peter Leavitt opened the Young Investigator
Symposium in the 2014 CSEE Annual Meeting. Montreal, 28 May 2014.
Communications
• Newsletter (twice a year).
• Email regular communications (development of our email-
list)
• Prospectus, pamphlets, and displays
• Website www.ciee-icee.ca
• Twitter, Facebook
Photo of the world
CIEE – A Global Partner
The International Synthesis Consortium
1. CIEE/ICEE - Canadian Institute of Ecology and
Evolution (Canada)
2. NCEAS - National Center for Ecological Analysis and
Synthesis (USA)
3. John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and
Synthesis (USA)
4. NIMBioS - National Institute for Mathematical and
Biological Synthesis (USA)
5. NESCent - National Evolutionary Synthesis Center
(USA)
6. SESYNC - National Socio-Environmental Synthesis
Center (USA)
7. EOS - Environmental ‘Omics Synthesis Centre (UK)
8. Tansley Working Groups (UK)
9. CESAB - CEntre for the Synthesis and Analysis of
Biodiversity (France)
10. sDiv - The Synthesis Centre for Biodiversity
Sciences (Germany)
11. CEES - Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary
Synthesis (Norway)
12. CERN - Chinese Ecosystem Research Network
(China)
13. ACEAS - Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis
and Synthesis (Australia)
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5
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9
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http://synthesis-consortium.org/
http://synthesis-consortium.org/
CIEE / ICEE
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
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Ciee jscm slidesh

  • 1. CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution ICEE / CIEE Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
  • 2. CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution ICEE / CIEE Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution
  • 3. Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution A consortium of Canadian institutions with the mission of expanding and accelerating scientific progress through programs that synthesize current knowledge, and develop our future leaders. CIEE / ICEE
  • 4.  2007: First steps to establish the CIEE were taken from the CSEE (Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution). CIEE short history CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
  • 5.  2007: First steps to establish the CIEE were taken from the CSEE (Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution).  2008: After a Nation-wide competition, the CSEE Council selected the proposal from the University of Toronto to house and operate the CIEE (1st Director Dr. Art Weis) CIEE short history CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
  • 6.  2007: First steps to establish the CIEE were taken from the CSEE (Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution).  2008: After a Nation-wide competition, the CSEE Council selected the proposal from the University of Toronto to house and operate the CIEE (1st Director Dr. Art Weis)  2012: with the appointment of CIEE's 2nd Director, Dr. Peter Leavitt, administration of CIEE moved to the University of Regina, while programming continues to be distributed across the country. CIEE short history CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
  • 7. CIEE Members CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution
  • 8. CIEE Funding • Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser), and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). • Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600). (The institution category is assessed according to their National Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution)
  • 9. CIEE Members CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution Member institutions: • Gain a seat on the CIEE management board, • Foster CIEE’s scientific programs, • Receive priority consideration for CIEE initiatives and funding, • Play a key role in shaping ecol-evol synthetic research and training in Canada.
  • 10. CIEE Funding • Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser), and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). • Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600). (The institution category is assessed according to their National Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution)
  • 11. CIEE Funding • Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser), and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). • Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600). (The institution category is assessed according to their National Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution) • Up to 50% of the annual fee could be 'in kind' contribution (e.g. by directly sponsoring a training workshop or a synthesis working group at the member institution).
  • 12. CIEE Funding • Financially supported by six Canadian universities (British Columbia, Carleton, McGill, Regina, Toronto, Simon Fraser), and the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). • Each member pays annual membership fees ranging from CAD$ 5,000 for small-medium to CAD$ 8,000 for big Universities (€ 3,500 to €5,600). (The institution category is assessed according to their National Science Research Funding in ecology and evolution) • All funds from members are used for direct support of CIEE scientific programs, whereas in-kind contributions form U of Regina help maintain staff and synthesis facilities. • Up to 50% of the annual fee could be 'in kind' contribution (e.g. by directly sponsoring a training workshop or a synthesis working group at the member institution).
  • 13. Difficulties: CIEE Funding Model • Limited Funding to Scientific Programs (~ CAN$ 40,000 per year from contributing members) • Revenue shortfalls due to “donor fatigue” from contributing members.
  • 14. • Increase number of members (membership drive) • Alternative funding from foundations and other corporations (CIEE should change to non-profit Org.) • Governmental (i.e., Federal) funding Difficulties: Challenges: CIEE Funding Model • Limited Funding to Scientific Programs (~ CAN$ 40,000 per year from contributing members) • Revenue shortfalls due to “donor fatigue” from contributing members.
  • 15. • Increase number of members (membership drive) • Alternative funding from foundations and other corporations (CIEE should change to non-profit Org.) • Governmental (i.e., Federal) funding Difficulties: Challenges: CIEE Funding Model • Limited Funding to Scientific Programs (~ CAN$ 40,000 per year from contributing members) • Revenue shortfalls due to “donor fatigue” from contributing members. Strategy: Establishment of the College of Representatives. Goal: Develop a national profile (CIEE = National Institute). Then, requests for federal funding made by CIEE on behalf of the Canadian Eco-Evo research community.
  • 16. 1. University of Victoria 2. University of British Columbia * 3. Simon Fraser University * 4. University of Alberta 5. University of Calgary 6. Mount Royal University (Calgary) 7. University of Regina * 8. University of Winnipeg 9. Lakehead University 10. Laurentian University 11. University of Windsor 12. University of Western Ontario 13. McMaster University 14. Brock University 15. University of Toronto * 16. University of Toronto, St George Campus 17. University of Toronto, Mississauga 18. Queen’s University 1 2 4 5, 6 7 8 19. Carleton University * 20. McGill University * 21. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) 22. Université de Montréal 23. Concordia University (montreal) 24. Acadia University 25. University of Prince Edward Island 26. University of New Brunswick 27. Saint Mary’s University 28. Trent University 29. St. Francis Xavier University 30. Memorial University of Newfoundland 18, 28 13, 14 19 24, 27 10 12 25 29 9 3 11 30 15, 16, 17 20, 21, 22, 23 * Sustaining Member 26 CIEE College of Representatives
  • 17. 1. University of Victoria 2. University of British Columbia * 3. Simon Fraser University * 4. University of Alberta 5. University of Calgary 6. Mount Royal University (Calgary) 7. University of Regina * 8. University of Winnipeg 9. Lakehead University 10. Laurentian University 11. University of Windsor 12. University of Western Ontario 13. McMaster University 14. Brock University 15. University of Toronto * 16. University of Toronto, St George Campus 17. University of Toronto, Mississauga 18. Queen’s University 1 2 4 5, 6 7 8 19. Carleton University * 20. McGill University * 21. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) 22. Université de Montréal 23. Concordia University (montreal) 24. Acadia University 25. University of Prince Edward Island 26. University of New Brunswick 27. Saint Mary’s University 28. Trent University 29. St. Francis Xavier University 30. Memorial University of Newfoundland 18, 28 13, 14 19 24, 27 10 12 25 29 9 3 11 30 15, 16, 17 20, 21, 22, 23 * Sustaining Member 26 CIEE College of Representatives Representative functions: nexus between CIEE and their institutions (broadcast CIEE activities, let us know about their University demands). Potential contributing members.
  • 18. CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be conducted at any member institution. Advantages: • Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the principal investigators. • Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are frequently hosted at member institutions
  • 19. CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be conducted at any member institution. Difficulties: • Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities, support staff expertise. • Identity: absence of a centralized research facility. • Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication). Advantages: • Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the principal investigators. • Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are frequently hosted at member institutions
  • 20. CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be conducted at any member institution. Difficulties: • Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities, support staff expertise. • Identity: absence of a centralized research facility. • Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication). Advantages: • Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the principal investigators. • Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are frequently hosted at member institutions A mixed model: distributed model with a centralized synthesis centre
  • 21. CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be conducted at any member institution. Difficulties: • Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities, support staff expertise. • Identity: absence of a centralized research facility. • Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication). Advantages: • Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the principal investigators. • Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are frequently hosted at member institutions
  • 22. CIEE operates on a distributed model: Activities can be conducted at any member institution. Difficulties: • Under-resourcing: computational and training capabilities, support staff expertise. • Identity: absence of a centralized research facility. • Continuity of working groups: the absence of ‘continuing personnel’ associated with the project (e.g., post-doc, research staff) can restrict product completion (e.g., publication). Advantages: • Reduced costs (e.g. reduced need for permanent staff), as most logistic and organizational issues are handled by the principal investigators. • Direct benefit to contributing members, as workshops are frequently hosted at member institutions A mixed model: distributed model with a centralized synthesis centre
  • 23. CIEE Synthesis Centre Hosted by the University of Regina, Institute of Environmental Change and Society (IECS). $13 million, 6500 sq-ft facilities available May-Sept.
  • 24. CIEE Synthesis Centre • 800 sq ft synthesis room • 200 sq ft breakout room • 8 station computer centre (LINUX with Windows emulation, Apple capabilities, Westgrid access) • Statistical expertise courtesy of Dr. Gavin Simpson, numerical ecologist and principal programmer for the R ‘Vegan’ package.
  • 25. CIEE Synthesis Centre University of Regina provides private rooms for $60/day on campus in new residence towers, a per-meal food plan, and access to the UR recreational centre. Full logistic support Recreational CentreCampus Environment
  • 26. Activities at the CIEE Synthesis Centre Graduate Short Courses: Isotope Ecology of Food Webs (May 27-31, 2013) Visiting Fellows Trainings/ Courses CIEE provided room, board and all course materials to twelve graduate students selected from a total of forty international applicant. Final participants were selected from eleven universities across North America.
  • 27. Activities at the CIEE Synthesis Centre Working Group Meeting: “Canada’s phylogenetic diversity in a changing world” 23-26 June 2014. Jana Vamosi (U. Calgary), Jeremy Kerr (U.Ottawa), Steven Vamosi (U. Calgary), Felix Sperling (U. Alberta), Arne Mooers (SFU), Jayme Lewthwaite (SFU), Steven Kembel (UQAM), Jonathan Davies (McGill), and Amy Angert (UBC). CIEE provided complete funding and logistic support, including transportation, meeting facilities, accommodations and meals. This group tested how evolutionary processes shape species’ range responses to climate change.
  • 28. CIEE Organization Management Board • CIEE governance lies with a MB. • Each contributing member institution selects one member of the Board to serve for a period of three years. • The Board appoint the Director • The Board monitors the CIEE’ Direction and progress, and oversees the financial administration.
  • 29. CIEE Organization Management Board Direction responsibilities: • soliciting and approving program proposals; • administering the budget; • seeking supplemental funding; • recruiting member universities; • promoting the CIEE Direction
  • 30. Direction Scientific Advisory Group CIEE Organization Management Board SAG: Eight prominent scientists, evaluates program proposals and otherwise advises the Board and the Director on scientific matters.
  • 31. College of Representatives Direction Scientific Advisory Group CIEE Organization Management Board • Reps in all Canadian Universities (Members and other). • Nexus between their institutions and CIEE • Functions: broadcast CIEE activities, let us know about their University demands.
  • 32. Thematic Programs Synergy Workshops Training Workshops Visiting Fellows Scientific Programs College of Representatives Direction Scientific Advisory Group CIEE Organization Management Board
  • 33. Thematic Programs Synergy Workshops Training/ Courses Visiting Fellows CIEE scientific programs  Bring together working groups of scientists to synthesize results, address critical issues, and identify promising areas of future inquiry.  10 to 20 participants (mandatory grad students), 2 to 4 meetings (3-5 days each)  Programs are directed towards production of refereed publications and ‘white paper’ or policy reports.
  • 34. Thematic Programs Synergy Workshops Training/ Courses Visiting Fellows  Short-term gatherings to foster communication and collaboration among scientists from diverse fields of study.  Workshops facilitate the migration of techniques and theoretical structures from one field to another. CIEE scientific programs
  • 35. Thematic Programs Synergy Workshops Training/ Courses Visiting Fellows  Graduate Training Workshops and Short Courses focus on advanced training and are built around research tools and/or cross-disciplinary themes.  Training workshops are often held in conjunction with annual meetings of appropriate learned societies, while short courses are typically standalone. CIEE scientific programs
  • 36. Thematic Programs Synergy Workshops Trainings/ Courses Visiting Fellows  Typically sabbatical leave hosted at CIEE for periods of several months to a year.  Office and laboratory space as part of IECS and CIEE.  Sabbatical grant ($2,500-10,000) to use IECS facilities. CIEE scientific programs
  • 37. Thematic Programs: examples… • From its creation in 2008, CIEE supported nine thematic working groups, five in the last two year, which together assembled 115 researches.
  • 38. Thematic Programs: examples… • From its creation in 2008, CIEE supported nine thematic working groups, five in the last two year, which together assembled 115 researches. • Funding: between 10,000 to 18,000 $ CAD (€7,200 to 12,500) • Funding support for meeting expenses: airfares, lodging and board + logistic organization. • Could be co-sponsored with other organizations.
  • 39. 2014 Thematic Programs 1. Canada’s phylogenetic diversity in a changing world. Thematic Programs Synergy Workshops Visiting Fellows Training/ Courses Coordinators : Dr. Jana Vamosi (U. Calgary) and Dr. Jeremy Kerr (U. Ottawa). 9 Participants from 7 CAN Universities Meeting in Regina CIEE Synthesis Centre (CIEE Grant $CAD 8,100) The main goal is to understand how phylogenetic diversity is changing across Canada while testing how evolutionary processes shape species’ range responses to climate change.
  • 40. The main objective is to identify spatial and temporal patterns of groundfish biodiversity in the Newfoundland shelf, and use this data to create predictive models of individual species dynamics and the 1990s groundfish collapse. 2. Forecasting groundfish biodiversity change in the Newfoundland shelf. Coordinators: Dr. Andrew Gonzalez, Dr. Fred Guichard, Patrick Thompson, and Eric Pedersen (McGill). 11 Participants (4 CAN Univ, 1 US Univ., 1 Governmental Inst., DFO) Co-sponsored with the “Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science” (CIEE Grant CAD$ 6,120) 2014 Thematic Programs 3 Meetings in Montreal, 7-9 participants in person, 3-4 remotely.
  • 41. 3. The terra incognita of community ecology: Understanding continental- scale variation of ecological networks 2014 Thematic Programs Habitat destruction and environmental changes result in novel ecosystems The objective here is developing new methodological tools, to predict the structure of communities in novel ecosystems. Coordinators: Timothée Poisot, Dominique Gravel (Québec TR) and Daniel Stouffer (Canterbury, NZ). 11 Participants (3 Grad Stud) from 4 CAN Univ., 1 US, 1 UK, 1 NZ CIEE Grant: CAN $ 14,400 (€ 10,300) Products: 1. Poisot T, Stouffer DB, Gravel D (2014) Beyond species: why ecological interaction networks vary through space and time. Oikos. Di 10.1111/oik.01719 2. Poisot TE, Baiser B, Dunne JA, Kéfi S, Massol F, et al. Mangal - making complex ecological network analysis simpler. bioRxiv. http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/002634 3 meetings: 1st meeting over skype, two 4-days meetings in Montreal.
  • 42. Last Call for New Proposals – October 2014 • Proposals must address significant questions in ecology and evolution through the synthesis and integration of existing data. • Programs involve 10 to 20 participants, including graduate students.
  • 43. Last Call for New Proposals – October 2014 • Proposals must address significant questions in ecology and evolution through the synthesis and integration of existing data. • Programs involve 10 to 20 participants, including graduate students. • Applicant must define the project scope, meeting logistics, inclusive budget, and plan for publication • CIEE provides logistic support and travel expenses. • Meetings may take place at any member institutions. CIEE offers facilities at the University of Regina to better support activities
  • 44. Last Call for New Proposals – October 2014 • Proposals must address significant questions in ecology and evolution through the synthesis and integration of existing data. • Programs involve 10 to 20 participants, including graduate students. • Applicant must define the project scope, meeting logistics, inclusive budget, and plan for publication • CIEE provides logistic support and travel expenses. • Meetings may take place at any member institutions. CIEE offers facilities at the University of Regina to better support activities We received 13 qualified applications for new working groups
  • 45. Criteria for evaluations: 1. Project rationale: scientific significance of the questions, evidence of novel synthesis, etc. 2. Project description: clarity of objectives, outcomes, work plan, meeting schedule. 3. Expertise of applicants and participants (from CVs/NSERC forms). This evaluation also evaluated evidence of participant diversity (institution, career stage, gender). 4. Potential for defined scientific products, including refereed publications. 5. Budget adequacy and feasibility (complete estimates and coherent justification). Evaluation of Proposals: Nov-Dec 2014 Scientific Advisory Group: Marc Cadotte (U. Toronto), Sue Bertram (Carleton Univ.), Dennis Murray (Trent Univ.), Denis Réale (UQAM), Mark Lewis (U. Alberta) and Bradley Anholt (U. Victoria).
  • 46. 2015 New Thematic Programs 1. “Adaptation versus maladaptation in response to environmental change” (CIEE Grant: CAN$ 12,500 (€ 9,000)) Main applicants: A. Hendry, R. Barrett, A. Derry and G. Fussmann (McGill and UQAM). 17 participants (8 Canadian Univ., 4 US Universities) This working group will: 1. elaborate a conceptual framework and mathematical models to guide interpretation and prediction of mal-non-adaptation, 2. assemble and curate a freely available online database of evolutionary responses to environmental change, and 3. use the database to investigate patterns of mal-non-adaptation in response to environmental change.
  • 47. 2015 New Thematic Programs 1. “Adaptation versus maladaptation in response to environmental change” (CIEE Grant: CAN$ 12,500 (€ 9,000)) Main applicants: A. Hendry, R. Barrett, A. Derry and G. Fussmann (McGill and UQAM). 17 participants (8 Canadian Univ., 4 US Universities) This working group will: 1. elaborate a conceptual framework and mathematical models to guide interpretation and prediction of mal-non-adaptation, 2. assemble and curate a freely available online database of evolutionary responses to environmental change, and 3. use the database to investigate patterns of mal-non-adaptation in response to environmental change. • Two Meetings in Montreal (May and November 2015) • Complementary Funds from the “Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)”
  • 48. 2. “Understanding recent biodiversity change across spatial and temporal scales”. Main applicants: M. O’Connor (UBC) and A. Gonzalez (McGill). 14 participants: 6 CAN, 5 USA, 2 UK, 1 German-iDiv (Jon Chase) Main Goal: Resolve controversy over biodiversity trends (e.g., global scale loss vs. local richness increases). Methods: re-analyze existing diversity global databases (>1200 local biodiversity time-series) 2015 New Thematic Programs This project idea began in a meeting at iDiv in 10-12 October 2014
  • 49. 2. “Understanding recent biodiversity change across spatial and temporal scales”. Main applicants: M. O’Connor (UBC) and A. Gonzalez (McGill). 14 participants: 6 CAN, 5 USA, 2 UK, 1 German-iDiv (Jon Chase) Main Goal: Resolve controversy over biodiversity trends (e.g., global scale loss vs. local richness increases). Methods: re-analyze existing diversity global databases (>1200 local biodiversity time-series) 2015 New Thematic Programs CIEE Grant: CAD$ 15,000 (€ 10,800) CIEE will support two 4-days meetings: 1. UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre, April 2015, and 2. Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)”, June 2015 A 3rd meeting would be in the iDiv, Leipzig (German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research). It is not confirmed yet (pending funding) This project idea began in a meeting at iDiv in 10-12 October 2014
  • 50. Graduate Training workshops Thematic Programs Synergy Workshops Visiting Fellows Training/ Courses • 52 grad students and academics from 23 universities and institutions across Canada. • Main Instructor: Etienne Low-Décarie (McGill, “Montreal R User Group”. CIEE supported 12 workshops at the last four CSEE Annual Meetings that involved more than 400 graduate students and academics from most universities across Canada. R Workshop: CIEE supported a day-long workshop in R statistics, atthe 2014 CSEE Meeting in Montreal.
  • 51. • Workshop: Analysis of community data using vegan and R. Instructor: Dr. Gavin Simpson, a principal developer of the R-vegan community ecology package. CIEE activities at the upcoming 2015 CSEE Meeting (Saskatoon, 23-26 May 2015) • Organized Oral Session: “Advances in ecological and evolutionary synthesis”. Top Canadian researchers will present their synthesis works with the purpose of promoting synthesis in ecology and evolution and recognizing collaborative research in Canada. • Field trip: Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area (North America’s oldest federal bird sanctuary and the prairie’s most important stopover place for migratory waterbirds). Dr. Chris Somers will lead this amazing journey to the prairie site for pelicans, cormorants and grebes.
  • 52. Communications • Newsletter (twice a year). • Email regular communications (development of our email- list) • Prospectus, pamphlets, and displays • Website www.ciee-icee.ca • Twitter, Facebook.
  • 53. CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution www.ciee-icee.ca Newsletter and Prospectus
  • 54. CIEE’s Director Dr. Peter Leavitt opened the Young Investigator Symposium in the 2014 CSEE Annual Meeting. Montreal, 28 May 2014.
  • 55. Communications • Newsletter (twice a year). • Email regular communications (development of our email- list) • Prospectus, pamphlets, and displays • Website www.ciee-icee.ca • Twitter, Facebook
  • 56. Photo of the world CIEE – A Global Partner
  • 57. The International Synthesis Consortium 1. CIEE/ICEE - Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution (Canada) 2. NCEAS - National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (USA) 3. John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis (USA) 4. NIMBioS - National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (USA) 5. NESCent - National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (USA) 6. SESYNC - National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (USA) 7. EOS - Environmental ‘Omics Synthesis Centre (UK) 8. Tansley Working Groups (UK) 9. CESAB - CEntre for the Synthesis and Analysis of Biodiversity (France) 10. sDiv - The Synthesis Centre for Biodiversity Sciences (Germany) 11. CEES - Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (Norway) 12. CERN - Chinese Ecosystem Research Network (China) 13. ACEAS - Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (Australia) 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 http://synthesis-consortium.org/
  • 58. http://synthesis-consortium.org/ CIEE / ICEE Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institut canadien d’écologie et d’évolution Danke!

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  • #51: -CIEE supported 10 training workshops during CSEE meetings since 2010 - Number participants total