Early Career Award Recipients Shine at the SOOS Symposium 2023

At the recent SOOS Symposium 2023, three outstanding early career researchers received awards recognizing their remarkable contributions to their respective fields and acknowledging their professional presentation skills and scientific expertise. These distinguished recipients and their notable achievements were as follows.

Honourable Mention Poster Presentation: Safiyyah Moos Safiyyah Moos earned an Honourable Mention for her poster presentation, titled "Investigating the dynamics and exchanges across the ice-ocean interface in artificial sea ice." Her research delves into the intricacies of ice-ocean interactions, offering insights into the Earth's climate system. Safiyyah's presentation stood out for its depth and insight into this critical area of study.

Honourable Mention Oral Presentation: Ethan Campbell Ethan Campbell received an Honourable Mention for his oral presentation, "Antarctic sea ice formation and melt rates estimated from under-ice Argo observations." His work contributes valuable data on Antarctic sea ice dynamics, a pivotal component of global climate systems. Ethan's presentation skills and dedication to polar research made a lasting impression.

Best Student Presentation: Pauline Latour Pauline Latour received the most prestigous award. She was recognized as the Best Student Presenter, reflecting her exceptional work and commitment to her field. Her presentation, "Living on the edge: response of deep phytoplankton communities to light, iron, and manganese additions," explored the world of phytoplankton and their role in marine ecosystems. Pauline's research and presentation skills impressed the audience.

In addition to her accolades, Pauline Latour received a $250 cash prize generously provided by The Royal Society of Tasmania, highlighting her outstanding contribution to marine science. This contribution from The Royal Society of Tasmania underscores their commitment to nurturing young talent in marine research.

We extend our gratitude to The Royal Society of Tasmania for their support of the SOOS Symposium 2023 and their dedication to advancing marine science through these awards. These recognitions affirm the impactful contributions of emerging researchers.