GEOTRACES Synthesis Preparation Workshop – Hybrid format

Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg, Institute for Advanced Study (HWK), Delmenhorst (Germany) and online

The originally anticipated full-week synthesis workshop in Delmenhorst cannot take place, but the reserved meeting place, back to back with the subsequent Goldschmidt conference in Prague, offers a unique and timely opportunity to prepare synthesis activities and to explore funding opportunities and partner networks.

Much has been learned and accomplished since the launch of GEOTRACES in 2010, but more can be revealed by combining results and exploring different approaches to synthesize data. Since the GEOTRACES Science Plan was originally developed, new tools for synthesis, outreach, collaboration and societal impact have become available- in addition to the anticipated tools like workshops, modelling and publication in manuscripts and databases. The GEOTRACES Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) has sharpened its ideas regarding synthesis and formulated recommendations, which wait to be implemented. At the same time, funding of future activities for GEOTRACES is essential now to keep the momentum and realize the potential impact of the new wealth of knowledge on trace elements and their isotopes.

Given this background, the aims of our two-day workshop are two-fold:

• We would like to take this opportunity to explore and compile the various aspects of synthesis including novel approaches, based on existing SSC recommendations and beyond. Based on these aspects, we will form one or several groups of authors/contributors. The aim for this group is to provide a synthesis preparation document draft that can be circulated to the SSC, and that can be approved or modified during the annual SSC meeting in Goa later this year. Eventually, this document is supposed to be published and might form a key resource for planning coming synthesis activities.

• The conceptualization of coming synthesis activities -including outreach, societal impact and filling in research gaps in future research- is tightly linked to possible proposals for funding. During our workshop, participants can present promising funding opportunities for GEOTRACES research, identify possible partners and start building consortia- to be continued during the following week in Prague.

Pre-registration

Participants should register using the following on-line form: https://forms.gle/Zdw9TEn9DBikHgHXA

Deadline for registration is 15 May 2025.

The total number of participants is limited to 55 as follows: 25 in person and 30 online. Participants must indicate the type of participation they wish in the pre-registration form.

If necessary, the planning committee will select participants based on the motivation statement and potential contributions reported in the pre-registration form. Early Career Scientists are strongly encouraged to apply.

Registration fee

We expect to cover the registration fee for the site, thanks to generous support by the sponsors, coffee and light lunch would be included. Participants will need to cover their travel and accommodation costs (69 € per night incl. breakfast).

Limited travel subsidies may be available for early career researchers and invited participants. Please indicate your need in the pre-registration form.

Venue and accommodation

The workshop will take place at Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg, Institute for Advanced Study (HWK), Lehmkuhlenbusch 4, 27753 Delmenhorst, Germany, website: https://hanse-ias.de/en/

Accommodation can be booked for all onsite participants at the City Hotel Delmenhorst

Selected participants will need to register through the HWK website to book their accommodation.

Travel

How to arrive to the venue: https://hanse-ias.de/en/directions-conference-hwkaccomm

Travel can be easily combined with Travel to the Goldschmidt conference in Prague (Night train Bremen- Prague Sat/Sun currently 33 Euro).

Deadlines

Deadline for pre-registration is 15 May 2025.

Selected participants will be communicated by 26 of May 2025.

Deadline to register will be 7 June 2025.

Planning Committee

Walter Geibert, Alfred Wagener Institute, Germany (host)

Lise Artigue, in between postdocs, France

Jianghui Du, Peking University, China

David González Santana, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Vineet Goswami, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India

Catherine Jeandel, LEGOS, Université de Toulouse, France

Elena Masferrer, GEOTRACES International Project Office, France

Contacts

Walter Geibert (for scientific questions)

Elena Masferrer (for questions about workshop pre-registration and general logistics)

Doris Meyerdierks (for questions about HWK venue and accommodation)

Sponsors