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Cybertaxonomy and biodiversity information with special emphasis on collection management and geospatial related data

Description of project: 

Training on practical implementation of international and European Standards in terms of Biodiversity Information in the context of collection management and scientific research in Taxonomical Facilities. 
 
Duration of training: 

2 weeks for novices, 1 week for advanced trainees

Training period: 

To be discussed with mentor (Not available in September & October)

Target Audience: 
MSc students, PhD students as well as early career researchers
 
Practical experiences: 

- Biodiversity Information Standards (www.TDWG.org)

- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (www.GBIF.org) Application of GBIF Point-radius method in georeferencing museum specimens.

- Best Practices in Collection Management (SYNTHESYS NAC, www.Synthesys.info)

- Recommendation of the Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities (www.CETAF.org)

- Introduction to Phylogeography

Lectures: 
- Informal lectures given by the mentors to the trainee on the above mentioned topics
 
Name of mentor / supervisor: 
Bart Meganck
 
Institution/Organisation: 
Royal Museum for Central Africa
 
Unit/Department/Laboratory: 
Biodiversity Information Unit
 
Address: 
Leuvensesteenweg, 13 3080 Tervuren, Belgium