{"id":5641,"date":"2024-08-06T12:52:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T10:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cetaf.org\/dest\/?page_id=5641"},"modified":"2024-08-06T13:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T11:14:35","slug":"from-the-collections-to-the-taxonomy-an-innovative-cross-disciplinary-workshop-on-the-tropical-deep-sea-sponges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cetaf.org\/dest\/from-the-collections-to-the-taxonomy-an-innovative-cross-disciplinary-workshop-on-the-tropical-deep-sea-sponges\/","title":{"rendered":"From the collections to the taxonomy: An innovative cross-disciplinary workshop on the tropical deep-sea sponges"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Training future taxonomists while making natural science data available are key elements to enhance scientific research on biodiversity. The goal of this innovative cross-disciplinary workshop is to bring together professional taxonomists, researchers, collection managers, and students to speed up the digitization of natural collections while transmitting knowledge on taxonomic expertise and collection management.<\/p>\n

During the workshop we will study a wide variety of deep-sea sponges from the classes Hexactinellida and Demospongiae. These specimens were collected in New Caledonia through the French Tropical Deep-sea Benthos Program and are housed in the collections of the Mus\u00e9um National d’Histoire Naturelle (MNHN) in Paris.<\/p>\n

During 10 days, we will sort specimens to the lowest taxonomic level possible. We will learn how to prepare slides for spicule analyses and use best practices to data collection management, preservation, and traceability. In addition, there will be courses on Porifera taxonomy, evolutionary genetics, and deep-sea ecology.<\/p>\n

The objectives are to inspire students’ enthusiasm for taxonomic expertise, facilitate the transmission of knowledge in taxonomy, and enhance the global visibility of the collections by digitizing them into the public databases of the MNHN.<\/p>\n

The workshop will take place at the Natural History Museum of Paris for 2 weeks and will be organized as follows: in the morning, classes will be given by taxonomists, researchers and collections managers. In the afternoon, students will help taxonomists to sort and identify specimens. Techniques for preparing specimens for their scientific study (e.g. preparing slides, taking photos, and collating the metadata necessary for digitization) will also be discussed throughout the week. The course is in English.<\/p>\n

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Trainers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Magalie Castelin<\/strong>, UMR ISYEB, MNHN, France<\/span>
\n<\/span>ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9984-2122<\/span>
\n<\/span>Deep-sea benthic ecology and evolution<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Paco Cardenas<\/strong>, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
\nORCID ID: 0000-0003-4045-6718
\nPorifera systematic, ecology, and evolution<\/p>\n

Lim Swee-Cheng<\/strong>, National University of Singapore.
\nORCID ID: 0009-0008-4979-1348
\nPorifera systematic, ecology, and evolution<\/p>\n

Christine Morrow<\/strong>, Queen’s University Belfast, Great Britain.
\nORCID ID: 0000-0001-5686-8747
\nPorifera systematic, ecology, and evolution<\/p>\n

Celso Domingos<\/strong>, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
\nORCID ID: 0000-0002-8101-1734
\nPorifera systematic, ecology, and evolution<\/p>\n

Claudia Ratti<\/strong>, UMR ISYEB, MNHN, France
\nORCID ID: 0000-0002-8335-567X
\nResearch engineer and collection manager<\/p>\n

Sarah Samadi<\/strong>, UMR ISYEB, MNHN, France
\nORCID ID: 0000-0003-0725-9368
\nDeep-sea benthic ecology and evolution<\/p>\n

Cyril Chambard<\/strong>, DGDC, MNHN
\nCollection manager<\/p>\n

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Dates of Training period<\/strong><\/p>\n

December 2nd, December 13th, 2024<\/p>\n

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Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 days, 8 hours per day<\/p>\n

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Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jardin des Plantes<\/span>
\nMus\u00e9um National d\u2019Histoire Naturelle<\/span>
\n<\/span>43 rue Buffon, 75005 Paris<\/span>
\nFrance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Course\u2019s language<\/strong><\/p>\n

English<\/p>\n

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Target audience<\/strong><\/p>\n

PhD students, MSc students, researchers, technicians, <\/span>curators<\/span><\/span> and professionals in the field of marine biology<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n

F<\/span>ree<\/span> (the workshop is free. Travel, <\/span>accommodations<\/span> and meals are at the charge of the trainees)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registration deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 15th, 2024<\/p>\n

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Mode of trainees\u2019 assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u03a4he presence at the courses should validates ECTS (7.5) but this still need to be confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Participant quota (min and max number of trainees)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Min: n.a.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Max: 15<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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External funding\/sponsoring<\/strong><\/p>\n

None<\/p>\n

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Types of training\/ Implementation method<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Theoretical seminars\/lectures<\/li>\n
  2. Practical experience-lab work<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Training Course<\/strong>\u00a0learning outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. In-depth exploration of porifera morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and genetics<\/li>\n
    2. Hands-on training in species identification techniques and taxonomic key usage<\/li>\n
    3. Examination of the latest research and advancements in porifera taxonomy and deep-sea benthic ecology<\/li>\n
    4. Interactive discussions and case studies led by experienced taxonomists and collection managers<\/li>\n
    5. Practical courses: From raw specimen collection to digitization of taxonomically identified specimen<\/li>\n
    6. A brief introduction to species delimitation and molecular taxonomy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Certifications provided<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The course corresponds to 7.5 ECTS<\/p>\n

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      What trainees need to bring<\/strong><\/p>\n