NSERC CREATE in Multidisciplinary Applied Geochemistry Network (MAGNET)

NSERC CREATE 多学科应用地球化学网络 (MAGNET)

• 批准号: 413976-2012
• 负责人: Weis, Dominique
• 金额: $ 21.86万
• 依托单位: University of British Columbia
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Collaborative Research and Training Experience
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=628755
• 关键词: NSERC; CREATE; Multidisciplinary; Applied; Geochemistry

Geochemistry is the study of the distribution of elements within Earth (including its atmosphere and waters) and of the chemical, physical and biological processes that govern Earth's composition and evolution. Importantly, geochemistry provides tools for the fundamental understanding of our planet and has numerous applications to the environment, global change, natural resources, human health and natural hazards. This CREATE project integrates leading geochemistry researchers and analytical laboratories across Canada, forming the Multidisciplinary Applied Geochemistry Network (MAGNET). MAGNET will train students and young researchers in the application of geochemistry to specific challenges currently faced by analytical, environmental and resource industries. Three main research themes have been selected: "fragile ecosystems", "hidden resources", and "windows into the Earth". These themes address both 'Environmental Science and Technologies' and 'Natural Resources and Energy' target areas by developing techniques to detect, trace, and mitigate contaminants in the environment, and by promoting research to increase resource exploration in previously under-explored terrains. MAGNET will provide trainees with a comprehensive set of experiences that include 1) high-impact research projects with leading scientists, 2) hands-on training in advanced geochemistry at state-of-the-art facilities, and 3) industry internships with internationally recognized analytical, environmental and mineral exploration companies. MAGNET will function as an integrated and cohesive program via customized activities, such as weekly seminars, skills workshops, university exchanges, annual research symposia, short courses and summer schools. These activities foster increased mobility, extensive industry interaction, and development of key technical and professional skills to prepare graduates for careers with analytical laboratories, environmental consulting firms, water resources development firms, mining and mineral exploration companies, where demand for personnel trained in geochemistry is at an all-time high.

地球化学是研究元素在地球(包括大气和水)中的分布，以及支配地球组成和演化的化学、物理和生物过程的科学。重要的是，地球化学为从根本上理解我们的星球提供了工具，并在环境、全球变化、自然资源、人类健康和自然灾害方面有许多应用。这个CREATE项目将加拿大各地领先的地球化学研究人员和分析实验室整合在一起，形成了多学科应用地球化学网络(MAGRE)。Magic将对学生和年轻研究人员进行培训，使他们了解如何将地球化学应用于分析、环境和资源行业目前面临的具体挑战。选定了三个主要研究主题：“脆弱的生态系统”、“隐藏的资源”和“通往地球的窗口”。这些主题涉及“环境科学与技术”和“自然资源与能源”目标领域，方法是开发检测、跟踪和减轻环境中污染物的技术，并促进研究，以增加以前未被开发的地形中的资源勘探。Magic将为学员提供一套全面的经验，包括1)与顶尖科学家进行高影响力的研究项目，2)在最先进的设施中进行高级地球化学实践培训，3)在国际公认的分析、环境和矿产勘探公司进行行业实习。Magic将通过定制活动发挥综合和凝聚力的作用，如每周研讨会、技能研讨会、大学交流、年度研究研讨会、短期课程和暑期班。这些活动促进了更大的流动性、广泛的行业互动和关键技术和专业技能的发展，为毕业生在分析实验室、环境咨询公司、水资源开发公司、采矿和矿产勘探公司的职业生涯做好准备，这些公司对接受过地球化学培训的人员的需求达到了历史最高水平。