Freshprojects
Benjamin Misteli, WasserCluster Lunz
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FreshProjects sind kollaborative Forschungsprojekte für Junglimnolog:innen in Europa. Die Projekte werden von der EFFS zusammen mit EFYR organisiert und von den zugehörigen limnologischen Gesellschaften unterstützt. Benjamin Misteli leitet das neueste FreshProject EUPHORIA und war bereits Teilnehmer der beiden letzten FreshProjects. In seinem Vortrag berichtet er über aktuelle Neuigkeiten aus den vergangenen Projekten, stellt das neue FreshProject vor und teilt seine persönlichen Erfahrungen – inklusive der Herausforderungen und Erkenntnisse, die seine Karriere maßgeblich geprägt haben.
Inhalt
FreshProjects: Success Stories from Early-Career Limnologists Collaborating Across Europe
Benjamin Misteli, WasserCluster Lunz
EUROPONDS:
Together with 67 other Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from 16 European countries, we studied emerging insects from ponds, analyzing their biomass exports and fatty acid compositions.
PhytoPlastic:
“Life in plastic, it's fantastic” – While plastic is a well-known pollutant in aquatic ecosystems, did you know it can also serve as a habitat for phytoplankton? This question was tackled by 45 ECRs in a large-scale lake experiment.
EUPHORIA:
The climate is changing, and plants are adapting to these shifts. While phenological changes are well studied in terrestrial environments, little is known about macrophytes. Launched in early 2025, EUPHORIA addresses this research gap through dedicated sampling and a citizen science approach. Our team now includes 115 ECRs from across Europe.
As a former participant in EUROPONDS and PhytoPlastic and now one of the PIs of EUPHORIA, I have gained invaluable insights into the FreshProjects and witnessed its significant impact on my career. I want to use this opportunity to not only share the latest news from the FreshProjects, but also share my personal experiences, learnings, and challenges and why I believe that FreshProjects are important for ECRs in Switzerland and the rest of Europe.
Programm
16.30 - 16.35 Begrüssung
16.35 - 17.20 Referat zu Freshprojects Europonds, Phytoplastic, Euphoria
17.20 - 17.30 Diskussion