Dr Moss Imberger

I’m pleased to announce that I am co-chairing an international conference on urban stream ecology in May 2023 in Brisbane…The 6th Symposium on Urbanization and Stream Ecology.

Please consider joining us: Abstracts are NOW OPEN.

If stream ecosystem restoration and or stormwater managment is your schtick…please take a read of my new article here.

Some really great examples of how replicating or protecting natural watershed processes and functions can restore stream health and reduce flooding. In a time of changing climate it is more important than ever that we embrace such approaches.

This is an example of the work I and others at The WERG are doing and includes an interiew with WERG alumni Perrine Hamel.

Read the full article here.

A stunning video 🖤
The Greenough River re-wetting for the first time in 2022.
These wetting fronts bring water, nutrients, propagules and biota which stimulate a massive shift in the structure and function of the river system.

While not quite as extreme, the rewetting of empheral headwater stream beds show many similarities. This is something I am currently investigating.

…turn on the sound too!

PhD students have long shown high degrees of stress and uncertainty in terms of graduate career outcomes. In a recent study, however, 45% of PhD students surveyed reported they expected to be disengaged from their research within six months, due to the financial effects of the pandemic. This article highlights some sobering statistics and presents both important ways we can support our postgraduate students throughout their candidature and some great ways they can support themselves. Read the full The Conversation article here.

Well this is a disappointing read. Gender inequality is a major issue across numerous industries including the higher education sector. I know personally as a sole parent home schooling two young kids at the moment, my productivity has plummeted. Lets both hope and work really hard to ensure that in a Post-COVID-19 society, these inequalities are overcome and female researchers gain the space, voice, access and recognition they deserve.

Read the full article here.

Are you working in science during the current COVID-19 pandemic or just wanting to be a kind and supportive community member? This image highlights how the current crisis may be triggering to the mental health of those around you or your own. Please take a moment to read it, understand it and remember to look out for yourself and those around you during this trying time. Because we are stronger together (of course allowing for 1.5m between us at all times!) 🙂

Needing to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic?                                            Take a look at the following article on how to continue working efficiently at home. 

We used a peer-sourced research network to conduct a global-scale investigation of organic carbon decomposition in greater than 1000 river and riparian sites. Our work provides an unprecedented baseline dataset on which to quantify environmental impacts on carbon decomposition across the globe.

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Mentors can provide an inspiring source of personal and professional advice; serve as a sounding board for working through tough problems; and offer a safe space for sharing your aspirations and your fears. Finding mentors can be tough, though, and when you do find them, no single mentor is likely to have the ability to help you in all aspects of your professional or personal life. That’s why you should consider assembling your own personal board of advisers comprised of several different mentors.

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