NSERC CREATE in Multidisciplinary Applied Geochemistry Network (MAGNET)

NSERC CREATE 多学科应用地球化学网络 (MAGNET)

• 批准号: 413976-2012
• 负责人: Weis, Dominique
• 金额: $ 21.86万
• 依托单位: University of British Columbia
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Collaborative Research and Training Experience
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=628755
• 关键词: NSERC; CREATE; Multidisciplinary; Applied; Geochemistry

Geochemistry is the study of the distribution of elements within Earth (including its atmosphere and waters) and of the chemical, physical and biological processes that govern Earth's composition and evolution. Importantly, geochemistry provides tools for the fundamental understanding of our planet and has numerous applications to the environment, global change, natural resources, human health and natural hazards. This CREATE project integrates leading geochemistry researchers and analytical laboratories across Canada, forming the Multidisciplinary Applied Geochemistry Network (MAGNET). MAGNET will train students and young researchers in the application of geochemistry to specific challenges currently faced by analytical, environmental and resource industries. Three main research themes have been selected: "fragile ecosystems", "hidden resources", and "windows into the Earth". These themes address both 'Environmental Science and Technologies' and 'Natural Resources and Energy' target areas by developing techniques to detect, trace, and mitigate contaminants in the environment, and by promoting research to increase resource exploration in previously under-explored terrains. MAGNET will provide trainees with a comprehensive set of experiences that include 1) high-impact research projects with leading scientists, 2) hands-on training in advanced geochemistry at state-of-the-art facilities, and 3) industry internships with internationally recognized analytical, environmental and mineral exploration companies. MAGNET will function as an integrated and cohesive program via customized activities, such as weekly seminars, skills workshops, university exchanges, annual research symposia, short courses and summer schools. These activities foster increased mobility, extensive industry interaction, and development of key technical and professional skills to prepare graduates for careers with analytical laboratories, environmental consulting firms, water resources development firms, mining and mineral exploration companies, where demand for personnel trained in geochemistry is at an all-time high.

地球化学是对地球内部元素（包括其大气和水域）以及控制地球组成和进化的化学，物理和生物学过程的研究。重要的是，地球化学为对我们星球的基本理解提供了工具，并在环境，全球变化，自然资源，人类健康和自然危害方面有许多应用。这创建项目将整合加拿大的地球化学研究人员和分析实验室，形成了多学科应用地球化学网络（磁铁）。磁铁将培训学生和年轻的研究人员将地球化学应用于当前由分析，环境和资源行业面临的特定挑战。选择了三个主要的研究主题：“脆弱的生态系统”，“隐藏资源”和“进入地球的窗户”。这些主题通过开发技术来检测，追踪和减轻环境中的污染物，以及促进研究以增加以前探索的未经探索的地形中的资源探索，以解决“环境科学和技术”和“自然资源和能源”目标领域。磁铁将为受训者提供一系列全面的经验，其中包括1）具有领先科学家的高影响力研究项目，2）最先进的设施的高级地球化学培训，以及3）3）行业实习，以国际公认的分析，环境和矿物质勘探公司进行实习。磁铁将通过定制活动，例如每周研讨会，技能讲习班，大学交流，年度研究研讨会，短期课程和暑期学校来充当综合和凝聚力的计划。这些活动促进了通过分析实验室，环境咨询公司，水资源开发公司，矿业和矿产勘探公司为职业准备毕业生的关键技术和专业技能的发展，并开发了关键的技术和专业技能，在这种情况下，对在地球化学培训的人员需求的需求始终高。