EnviSmart Online Conferences

The Environmental Science Meeting for Australian Research Teams (EnviSMART) is a weekly (Thursdays 5 – 7PM) online seminar series to provide environmental science researchers throughout Australia a platform for scientific engagement and networking during the COVID-19 lockdown. The technical program is 1 academic & 2 student presentations (total 1 hour) followed by online ‘Happy-Hour’.

Student Abstract SubmissionsWe are looking for postgraduate students who would like to present their research in this online forum. The abstracts will be assessed by a panel consisting of members from SETAC-AU, ALEC, ALCLA, & WaterRA. Preference will be given to students who have recently published their work or have previously been accepted for a presentation at a cancelled event. In recognition of the financial impact COVID-19 may have had on students, a limited number of scholarships will be awarded.

Abstract Submission Deadline5pm Wednesday (20 & 27 May, 3 & 10 June)

EnviSMART#2: 14 May 5-7pm

Registration: EnviSMART.eventbrite.com.au/
Speaker: Prof Bradley Moggridge, University of Canberra
Title: Indigenous cultural values of water
This event also featured Adrift Lab’s Megan Grant who gave a student talk on “Developing digital tools to detect plastic in seabird nests” to an audience of 155 viewers.

EnviSMART#3: 21 May 5-7pm

Registration: EnviSMART.eventbrite.com.au/
Speaker: Dr Melanie Kah, University of Auckland
Title: Environmental risks & opportunities for nanopesticides

EnviSMART#4: 28 May 5-7pm

Registration: EnviSMART.eventbrite.com.au/
Speaker: Drs Jennifer Lavers & Jack Rivers-Auty, University of Tasmania/Adrift Lab
Title: Sublethal consequences of plastic exposure in seabirds