Category: Blog

Member spotlight: Luana Stefanon, The University of Padova Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (ICEA)

I am a passionate researcher who has worked at the ICEA Department, the University of Padova (Italy). My research experience is characterized by the use of multiple approaches (i.e., laboratory experiments, mathematical modelling and field surveys) to investigate the interactions between morphodynamics and hydrodynamics in coastal lagoon environments. Everglades, Florida. I have completed my PhD […]

Ten reasons why becoming a parent has made me a better researcher…

-by Dr. Sarah Hamylton Over the last week I have been on three different university interview panels and considered 118 job applications. Many thoughts of scholarship, work ethic, attitude, pedagogy and teamwork have crossed my mind, but one comment has stayed with me: “I would question her research productivity because she has children” Hearing this […]

12th International Argus Workshop

In September the 12th International Workshop was hosted at the US Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility (FRF, http://www.frf.usace.army.mil/) in Duck, North Carolina, USA. An amazing venue, that holds special to Argus hearts as this marked 30 years of cameras at the Duck tower. The workshops occur every 18 -24 months and has previously been […]

Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference – Americas 2016

YCSEC-A 2016 was held at Queen’s University on the shore on Lake Ontario in Kingston, Canada! With over 50 participants that included 42 talks from graduate students and early career researchers, 3 industry talks and 5 keynote addresses, people from North and South America met to discuss coastal engineering and science. This included participants with […]

Academic Position – UNSW Australia

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN WATER ENGINEERING (Ref. 56909) School of Civil & Environmental Engineering – Water Research Laboratory Faculty of Engineering UNSW Australia Australia’s leading engineering faculty World-leading group of researchers and teachers Cutting edge facilities and innovative research At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best […]

What does it take to move from precarity to security?

For many of us, whether we are in academia, government, or industry, job insecurity and short-term contracts can become draining. Dr Dani Barrington is a Research Fellow jointly appointed by Monash University and the International Water Centre, and an Honorary Fellow at The University of Queensland. As her contract ends in a few weeks, Dani shares her thoughts on how […]

Women in Coastal update – July 2016

Hi everyone. It’s been a busy time of year for the committee with research, projects, teaching, field work, conferences, and family. Since the launch of WICGE in March, we have had our website updated with our new web address www.womenincoastal.org, and we now have a member form so that members can add themselves to the […]

Member spotlight: Katherine Ratliff, Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment

Member spotlight: Katherine Ratliff, Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Division of Earth & Ocean Sciences at the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment. My research focuses on landscape dynamics and the complex feedbacks within coupled human-landscape systems at the land-water interface. I seek to better understand […]

Narrabeen 40 year data set goes live

Exciting news!!!!! A beach survey program commenced in April 1976 by Professor Andy Short at Narrabeen Beach located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in southeast Australia, is one of a limited number of sites worldwide where on-going and uninterrupted beach monitoring now spans multiple decades. To mark the 40-year anniversary of the Narrabeen monthly survey program, […]

France–Australia fellowships (FASIC program)

Status The call for applications for travel in 2016 is now open. The deadline for applications is 5pm (AEST) Saturday 30 April 2016. Details The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian researchers for the France–Australia Science Innovation Collaboration (FASIC) Fellowships. French researchers interested in travelling to Australia should apply through the PHC FASIC […]

NERC IGGI Research Assistant, University of Glasgow

NERC IGGI Research Assistant University of Glasgow – College of Science and Engineering Location: Glasgow Salary: £27,328 to £30,738 pro rated if appropriate Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Contract / Temporary Placed on: 11th March 2016 Closes: 10th April 2016 Job Ref: 012689 Job Purpose You will contribute specialist environmental economics and social science input […]

Launch of Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering

A reflection by Shari Gallop, Ana Vila-Concejo and Sarah Hamylton The Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering (WICGE) network was officially launched on 8th March 2016 at the International Coastal Symposium in Sydney, Australia. We were pleased to have a great turnout of around 70 people, with a good mix of men and women which […]

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australian Fellowships

Applications are now open for the 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australian Fellowships. Three $25,000 fellowships will be awarded to outstanding post-doctoral female scientists. Apply now at www.forwomeninscience.com.au   In 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO will award three post-doctoral female scientists in Australia with a $25,000 Fellowship. Applicants within five years of completing their PhD are welcome from […]

Fully-funded PhD project on the propagation of storm surges within estuaries

The Coastal Marine Group, School of Science, University of Waikato, New Zealand, is seeking applicants for a fully-funded PhD project on the propagation of storm surges within estuaries. *Project Details:* The project is funded by the Natural Hazards Research Platform hosted at GNS Science and it is part of a larger umbrella project called “Climate […]