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Navigating New Waters: Lessons Learned from International Collaboration
In August 2024, I had the opportunity to complete a research exchange with Dr. Paul del Giorgio and Dr. Yves Prairie and their lab groups at the Université du Québec à Montréal through the ASLO Limnology and Oceanography Research Exchange (LOREX) program. My exchange project focused on learning new methodologies for studying greenhouse gas dynamics in inland waters. I gained hands on experience measuring ebullitive (or bubble) methane fluxes and methane oxidation rates in a boreal lake, and then returned to my home institution to complete similar measurements on an urban pond. Through my exchange I gained not only new research skills but also valuable experiences in international collaboration. My experience in Montréal taught me about the importance of communication, preparation, and flexibility when starting new projects in new to you environments. Keeping my project organized and focused enabled me to spend more time building relationships with new colleagues and exploring new ecosystems, equally as beneficial outcomes of my exchange as the collected data.
Presentation Preference: Poster
Primary Presenter: Jessica Briggs, University of Wisconsin-Madison (jbriggs5388@gmail.com)