Peat and Greet: Lessons in International Collaboration from the LOREX Program

International collaboration in the aquatic sciences is essential for tackling the complex questions related to climate change that our world faces today. For early career researchers in particular, international collaboration provides a challenge and a unique opportunity to develop new skills, partnerships and perspectives. As part of the ASLO Limnology and Oceanography Research Exchange (LOREX) program, I conducted a research exchange in Abisko, northern Sweden, aimed at fostering international scientific cooperation. Through this program, I gained new insights into the study site where I am conducting my dissertation research, learned new techniques to measure dissolved organic matter quality, groundwater inputs, and how to calculate stream metabolism. Additionally, I met other international researchers, allowing me to establish new collaborations and conduct interdisciplinary research. The challenges of this work included planning logistics and securing additional research funding. Overall, this experience has taught me the importance of teamwork to ensure successful and enjoyable research projects.

Presentation Preference: Poster

Primary Presenter: Cheristy Jones, University of New Hampshire (cheristy.jones@unh.edu)

Authors:

Cheristy Jones, University of New Hampshire  (cheristy.jones@unh.edu)

Jan Karlsson, Umeå University  (jan.p.karlsson@umu.se)

Carolina Olid, University of Barcelona  (carolina.olid@ub.edu)

Ruth Varner, University of New Hampshire  (ruth.varner@unh.edu)