WS-01 Characterization of natural DOM-techniques and solutions (Wednesday 11th @ 1330-1550, Conference Room 4)
  Characterization of natural DOM-techniques and solutions
  Conveners:
 
Ding He (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Ruanhong Cai (Xiamen University)
Yulin Qi (Tianjin University)
Qinglong Fu (China University of Geosciences, Wuhan)
Kaijun Lu (The University of Texas at Austin)
  Session Description:

Natural dissolved organic matter (DOM) comprises a diversified mixture of molecules, which exhibit a spectrum of reactivity, from most bioavailable forms to long-lived materials circulating in the aquatic systems, glaciers, soils, and sediments, and urgently require characterization. Advances in analytical chemistry in the latest decades have improved our knowledge about the genesis, composition, and structure of DOM, and its effects on the environment. This session aims to bring together research of characterization of DOM using state-of-the-art tools, such as ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry and hybrid analytical techniques such as UV, EEM, NMR, LC, GC, and Pyrolysis-GC, etc. We invite contributions from a broad range of organic matter screening, characterization, and quantification, including but not limited to natural DOM, emergence of containment (e.g., PPCPs and PFAS), Oss, and others. New techniques, instrument optimization, and big-data techniques including machine learning regarding on the DOM characterization are also greatly welcomed.
 
WS-02 Science Communication (Thursday 12th @ 0930-1150, Conference Room 7 (In Person Only))
  The Science of Good Science Communication
  Conveners:
 
Emily King (Xiamen University)
  Session Description:

It's a sad irony that understanding of science appears to be at an all-time low at the exact moment a scientifically literate and environmentally compassionate society is needed.  To prevent a global catastrophe, scientists, who are at the forefront of knowledge, must step outside their comfort zone and work toward creating an enlightened, literate, and compassionate future generation.  However, while most of us are given the skills to "do science", we are not provided with the skills to effectively communicate our science.  This results in public misunderstanding or worse, public mistrust.

In this interactive workshop, you will be given some tips and the basic tools necessary to improve your science communication skills - whether that be to a group of your fellow scientists, a science cafe group, or a group of 6 year olds.  You will be taught how to reframe your science as a story using techniques used by highly skilled storytellers.  And you will also learn how to improve your listening skills for greater impact.

Limit: 25 in person participants.  Unfortunately this workshop is not designed for combined in person and virtual participation. 

 
WS-03 Methods to Engage ALL Students (Wednesday 11th @ 0930-1150, Conference Room 5 (Online Only))
  Teaching Introductory Aquatic Sciences Courses: Methods to Engage ALL Students
  Conveners:
 
Bob Chen (University of Massachusetts Boston)
  Session Description:

Introductory aquatic and environmental science courses provide an excellent opportunity to prepare both majors and non-majors for thinking about some of the largest issues facing society such as climate change and energy needs. Introductory courses can also serve to recruit students from highly diverse backgrounds into the field and/or to engage students of all majors to think deeply about environmental issues such as climate change. Often, these courses are large (>50 students). This workshop will provide strategies to overcome some of the challenges of these large introductory courses while making your teaching engaging, relevant, and effective for all students. A special emphasis is placed on a few big concepts that can help organize examples and knowledge for students to grapple with future ocean and environmental issues.  Come ready to share ideas, to think actively about teaching and learning, and to discuss what works and why.