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Coastal and ocean sciences are increasingly being challenged with applied problems that form the basis for resource management and regulatory decision-making. The ecosystems of interest experience multiple stressors and often exhibit non-linear responses making intuitive-based predictions questionable. This leads to team science approaches and, because the consequences involve trade-offs, the involvement of a variety of stakeholders. My focus is on the often neglected aspect of coupled human-natural systems – namely the social dynamics among scientists and between scientists and stakeholders. I will discuss: group dynamics, disruptive knowledge, advocacy, communication, transparency, ethics, and trust. My focus is on practical steps we can take to ensure that the science is heard and trusted.
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Kenneth Rose
Dr. Kenneth Rose’s research centers on using mathematical and computer simulation modeling to predict and better understand the ecological dynamics of populations and food webs in estuaries, lakes, reservoirs, and oceans. Kenneth is presently the France-Merrick Professor in Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration at Horn Point Laboratory. Prior to that, he was a Professor in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences and Associate Dean at Louisiana State University. Kenneth has served on multiple editorial boards and ICES Working Groups, and he recently received the Award of Excellence (for...
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Kenneth Rose
Dr. Kenneth Rose’s research centers on using mathematical and computer simulation modeling to predict and better understand the ecological dynamics of populations and food webs in estuaries, lakes, reservoirs, and oceans. Kenneth is presently the France-Merrick Professor in Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration at Horn Point Laboratory. Prior to that, he was a Professor in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences and Associate Dean at Louisiana State University. Kenneth has served on multiple editorial boards and ICES Working Groups, and he recently received the Award of Excellence (for lifetime achievement) from the American Fisheries Society. He has been a member of dozens of steering and advisory committees providing scientific guidance and oversight. Kenneth has been involved with a wide range of contentious environmental issues that often involve fish; these highlight the sometimes tricky arenas for scientists on how to be effective in large teams, how to interact with stakeholders, and how to communicate when science meets policy.
Presenters
Kenneth Rose, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Time
11:00 a.m. ET
Location
1 Park Place, Suite 300 Annapolis, MD 21401
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