DEST - Taxonomy Training

Description of project:
Workshop aimed to develop intermediate taxonomic skills (to genus level) with regard to freshwater macroinvertebrate bioindicators in lotic systems using larval forms of the insect groups: Plecoptera, Ephemeroptera and Trichoptera. Difficulty level adequate for individuals with some previous taxonomic experience and/or keen interest in freshwater ecology. While the majority of time would be spent identifying invertebrates in the lab, workshop will also integrate talks and a field exercise. The workshop will be led by EcoServe but carried out with assistance of the Irish National Biodiversity Data Centre and will cater for up to 20 international individuals.

Duration of training:
5 days

Training period:
November 2011, exact dates to be discussed with mentor

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

Practical experiences:
1 day fieldwork + 3 days lab work

Lectures:
1 day

Name of mentor/supervisor:
Marcin Penk

Institution:
Ecoserve - Ecological Consultancy Services Ltd. 
B23 KCR Industrial Estate, Kimmage, Dublin 12, Ireland

Registration fee:
€ 400 (Euros)
Participants are responsible for their own travel and subsistence expenses. 
Course will be cancelled if a minimum registration of 10 participants is not reached. 

Registration:
Registration deadline: 15 September 2011
Participants will be notified by 1 October 2011 whether accepted to the training.
Click here for the registration form.

Payment:
Payment details and deadline will be provided upon acceptance to the training.