ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University Townsville
Queensland 4811 Australia
Phone: 61 7 4781 4000
Email: info@coralcoe.org.au
Programme
Wednesday, 19th July, 2017
Rydges Hotel, Townsville
As part of its goal to train outstanding coral reef researchers and scientists, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies is offering a range of mentoring activities to all graduate students (Honours, Masters and PhD) attending the Australian Coral Reef Society Conference, 16th – 18th July 2017. The theme of this year’s National Student Mentoring Day is Careers and Communication. There are 40 places available. You can download a copy of the programme, including information on the speakers, here.
There will be no registration fees for students attending the National Student Mentoring Day. The Centre of Excellence will provide meals and contribute $60 towards accommodation associated with attendance on the day to students who are not Townsville residents through a reduced conference registration. Indicate your interest when completing your ACRS conference registration to secure a place and discount.
If you are attending the National Student Mentoring Day, please shoot some video and download Adobe Premiere Clip onto your smartphones in preparation for Ian McLeod’s workshop.
| Time | Speaker/s | Title |
| 8:30am | Registration | |
| 9:00am | Ms Jennifer Lappin and Dr Alana Grech ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies | Welcome and Introduction |
| 9:15am | Panel members Dr Matthew Curnock CSIRO Ms Roxana Caha Port of Townsville Dr Mary Bonin Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Dr Jenni Donelson and Dr Pete Cowman ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Dr Nicole Webster Australian Institute of Marine Science Dr Laurence McCook South China Sea Institute of Oceanology | Panel Discussion: Pro-tips on how to get a job after graduation |
| 11:00am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:30am | Group networking and one-on-one mentoring with panel members | |
| 1:00pm | Lunch | |
| 2:00pm | Presenters Dr Tom Bridge and Mr Ed Roberts Queensland Museum, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, Tethys Images Dr Ian McLeod Cinematic Science | Principles, tips and techniques for taking photographs underwater and How to make a video with your phone |
| 5:00pm | Refreshments | |
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University Townsville
Queensland 4811 Australia
Phone: 61 7 4781 4000
Email: info@coralcoe.org.au
