Energetics and Thermoregulation of Birds in the Canadian Arctic

Project Description

The expertise of the ArcticWATTS team and its collaborators are diverse and involve several Quebec, Canadian, and international institutions (see table). However, the key areas that bring the team members together in the context of the FRQNT project are energetics and thermoregulation. With the help of Dr. Le Pogam, we will first focus on our expertise in this field to offer technical workshops that will allow CSBQ researchers and students to develop their skills in these areas. In the longer term, we will be able to expand and diversify our offerings and also coordinate other workshops offered by our external collaborators during their visits to Quebec. Currently, there is no structured training in energetics in Quebec. For example, to take a course in respirometry, one must go to Las Vegas and spend several thousand dollars. We have already trained students, technicians, and postdocs in several techniques, and we have the expertise to develop workshops tailored to their needs. As the equipment is already in place at UQAR and relatively inexpensive to operate, we anticipate that the costs will be relatively low, which should maximize accessibility. The costs will, therefore, be evaluated in advance with the participants according to their needs. Subject to any changes, the main costs for students should be related to travel and accommodation and could potentially be covered by the CSBQ Learning and Development Awards.

Principal Investigators

Collaborators

Other participans on this project

  • Oliver Love U. Windsor
  • Pierre Calosi UQAR
  • Magella Guillemette UQAR