Leading Earth science highlighted in 2024 Distinguished Geoscience Australia Lecturer Series (DGALs)
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Australian Government. Earth sciences for Australia's future.
We're presenting a taste of our innovative and world-leading Earth science in the 2024 Distinguished Geoscience Australia Lecturer Series (DGALs). These lectures are free to all and will be presented live at our headquarters in Canberra and streamed on Microsoft Teams.
Launching in May and running until September, we’re bringing you 5 exciting presentations that cover just a few examples of how we are applying Earth science for the benefit with all Australians. Our staff nominated these lecturers as a prestigious recognition of their major achievements and contributions to Earth science over the previous 12 months.
The most outstanding DGAL presentation will be recognised with the prestigious Sir Harold Raggatt Award at the conclusion of the series. We cannot wait for our presenters to share their expertise with you!
🎤Integrated science for Australia’s regions: The story of the Trusted Environmental and Geological Information Program
📅 Wednesday 8 May, 11am – 12pm
The Trusted Environmental and Geological Information Program (TEGI) delivered geological and environmental information for north Bowen, Galilee, Adavale and Cooper basins. This DGAL shares program results and highlights the importance of engaging community, industry and government in integrated regional-scale science.
Presented by Dr Sarlae McAlpine , Director, Strategy and Analysis and Mitchell Bouma , Director, Strategic Basins.
🎤 Charting New Frontiers: Harnessing Global Navigation Satellite System for Local Solutions
📅 Wednesday 7 August, 11am – 12pm
Global Navigation Satellite System Analysis (GNSS), one of which is the more familiar US Global Positioning System (GPS), have become part of our everyday life … in our cars, phones and even smartwatches – helping us know where we are and where we want to go. Join us to explore advances in the analysis of GNSS in an Australia context.
Presented by Anna Riddell , Director, Global Navigation Satellite System Analysis.
🎤Marine and Coastal Seabed Geomorphology
📅 Wednesday 21 August, 11am – 12pm
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The shape of the seabed is as diverse as it is deep. Our team have co-developed a world-first geoscience classification scheme to map the seabed to support the development of Australia’s sustainable ocean economy.
Presented by Dr Rachel Nanson , Marine Sedimentologist.
🎤 Unveiling hidden treasures - Exploring new geological insights of the Delamerian Margin
📅 Wednesday 4 September, 11am – 12pm
The Darling-Curnamon-Delamerian project seeks to unite disjointed geological architecture into a cohesive framework to enable to understand regional mineral systems and enhance the exploration potential of the under-explored Delamerian margin.
Presented by Chris Lewis , Director, Regional Geology and Drilling.
🎤 The National Rapid Hydrogeological Inventory of Australia
📅 Wednesday 18 September, 11am – 12pm
The National Hydrogeological Inventory is a new online application delivering consistent data and information about Australia's hydrogeology and groundwater systems. This presentation uncovers the story behind the inventory and plans for its future.
Presented by Steven Lewis , Geologist