ICYMARE 2023 OLDENBURG
International Conference for YOUNG Marine Researchers 18-22 September 2023
will take place in Oldenburg from 18th to 22nd of September 2023! ICYMARE is hosted by the Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment of the Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg for the conference and the State Museum for Nature and Man in Oldenburg for the icebreaker. Everybody is welcome to join the conference – no matter if you would like to present your work, a poster or just come and listen to the inspiring conference program.
The International Conference for YOUNG Marine Researchers – ICYMARE is a bottom-up initiative completely organized by volunteers and offers a powerful and inspiring international set-up for an excellent network opportunity and some first conference experience in your early career.
PROGRAM
The ICYMARE 2023 OLDENBURG Conference will consist of several topical and open interdisciplinary sessions. These sessions cover a broad variety of topics from all areas of marine research. Each session has several participants, which present themselves, their current research or their future projects and there is lots of time for discussions.
https://www.icymare.com/conference/program/
ICYMARE ICEBREAKER
On Monday, 18th September 2023 at 6 pm we will kick off the conference with our legendary ICYBREAKER. Join us at the Natural History Museum Oldenburg with free drinks and finger food. Get to know the ICYMARE Team and the other participants during Human bingo, where the first ten to complete it will have the opportunity to receive a prize.
KEYNOTES
Every morning we will start the day with an exciting keynote speech, coffee and a little breakfast snack. Have look at our incredible speaker list:
- Murat Eren, computer scientist, microbial ecologist and professor at the University of Oldenburg, talking about career development of Early Career Researchers in the marine sciences
- Sandra Ketelhake from the Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) programme, introducing the vision and mission of the ECOP programme and other initiatives for knowledge exchange
- Marie Fujitani, junior research group leader for deliberation, valuation and sustainability at the Centre for Tropical Marine Research, speaking about equity in marine research and policy
- Annette Breckwoldt, social scientist at the Centre for Tropical Marine Research, presenting on her inter- and transdisciplinary research on Small Islands and her work as a Women- and Equal Opportunities Representative
SCIENTIFC PRESENTATIONS
At the core of the conference – of course – are the scientific presentations by our participants. In xx session, there will be xx talks. Join your peers and catch up with them in the various coffee breaks to learn more about their research.
POSTER SESSION
Join the relaxing atmosphere during the Poster Session on Tuesday evening. Grab a drink and take the chance to talk to other young scientists about their research. It will be a great evening with delicious food, inspiring chats and probably new friends.
SCIENCE SPEED MEETING
Interact with fellow young marine researchers in a relaxed setting beyond formal presentations or pitches: join us for the Science Speed Meeting!
To initiate a conversation, you can introduce yourself and share your academic and career journey, your passions, or even pose a fun question like: “If you were a marine species, which one would you be and why?” Our team will be there to help you get started.
ROUND TABLES
We also set aside a few minutes each day of the conference for you to interact and engage with other participants in round table discussions. Here, you can talk about topics such as mental health, scientific diving, and more. If you’re shy or not comfortable speaking in front of large groups, this is another way for you to interact, but with fewer people, allowing you to share your perspective.
WORKSHOPS
Be quick and save your spot in one of our divers and free workshops at Thursday afternoon. Doesn’t matter if you are interested in metrology or optical sensors, if you want to know more about diversity in science, organisms’ democracy or why it is important to feel stupid.
POST CONFERENCE PARTY
The grand closing party will take place at Friday evening. We will celebrate a full week of fantastic science, networking and inspiration! Don’t miss this great party with dancing & drinks rounding up an exciting conference week.