Models in Invasion Science: From Theory to Practice
Event
26 - 29 June 2023
With the rapid expansion of invasive alien species, developing robust ecological models is increasingly critical to support successful management strategies. These models can therefore guide future surveillance efforts for citizens, managers, decision-makers and researchers.
June 26th, 2023
BIOPOLIS-CIBIO, Vairão, Portugal (Face-to-face) (NEW DATES)
26 - 29 June 2023
With the rapid expansion of invasive alien species, developing robust ecological models is increasingly critical to support successful management strategies. These models can therefore guide future surveillance efforts for citizens, managers, decision-makers and researchers.
Objectives and skills that will be provided
• Theoretical basis of invasion ecology;
• Introduction to modelling approaches in biological invasions;
• Types of input data and respective sources;
• Basic procedures in R software and statistical programming;
• General application of R modelling packages;
• Spatial analyses of ecological and environmental data;
• Interpretation and implications of model results
PROGRAM (24 hours)
Day 02 | June 27, 2023
PROGRAM (24 hours)
Day 01 | June 26, 2023
Welcome message
LECTURE - Alien invasive species: patterns, processes, and impacts
LECTURE – Models in Invasion Ecology: Challenges and Applications
PRACTICALS – Obtaining useful data for modelling (e.g. species occurrences and environmental data)
Day 02 | June 27, 2023
LECTURE – Introduction to Habitat Distribution Models
PRACTICALS – Spatial modelling of single alien invader species using biomod2 (R package)
Day 03 | June 28, 2023
LECTURE - TheStochastic Dynamic Methodology (StDM)
LECTURE - TheStochastic Dynamic Methodology (StDM)
PRACTICALS – StDM modelling development and applications
Day 04 | June 29, 2023
Day 04 | June 29, 2023
LECTURE – Evaluating impacts of biological invasions
PRACTICALS I – … on rare species
PRACTICALS II - … on ecosystem services
Closing session
SCHEDULE
9:45am to 17:45pm, lunch between 13:00-14:00
NOTES
9:45am to 17:45pm, lunch between 13:00-14:00
NOTES
The course will be taught in English.
The course is developed for students and researchers at early stage of their career. The participants should be familiar with the R environment.
Students should use their own laptops for the course. Students are required to install some software in their laptops prior to the course. The necessary instructions to perform this task will send by email one week prior to the start of the course.
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Joana Vicente (Coordinator) | BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO | InvasionS
Ana Sofia Vaz | BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO
Rita Bastos | BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO
Eva Pinto | BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO
SELECTION CRITERIA
The course will be open to a maximum number of 15 participants.
75% of available student slots are reserved for BIODIV students.
Priority will be given to:
• 1st year and other PhD students attending the BIODIV Doctoral Program;
• PhD students attending other courses;
• Other post-graduate students and researchers.
REGISTRATION
80€ (students) | 150€ (other participants). CIBIO-InBIO members will have an additional discount of 20%
Participation is free of charge for MBGE, BIODIV Students & CIBIO's TwinLabs
Participation is free of charge for MBGE, BIODIV Students & CIBIO's TwinLabs
Registration fees do not include accommodation or meals
Registration deadline: May 17, 2023
To apply, please fill the form available HERE