Workshops

The RCN organized a series of virtual and in-person workshops, field trips, and training sessions to foster interactions within the carbonate Critical Zone community. These workshops provided a structured space for a diverse, interdisciplinary group to explore how carbonate minerals influence Critical Zone properties and processes, include those with mixed carbonate and silicate minerals.  Discussions in the workshops identified critical knowledge gaps, developed forward-looking research questions, and initiated studies based on available legacy data. Additionally, participants discussed ways to make Critical Zone science more inclusive to individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests.

Some workshops included short field trips to explore landscapes showcasing different features of the carbonate Critical Zone and demonstrations of research methods. Other workshops were centered solely on field trips.  Training sessions were designed to build capacity in state-of-the-art techniques for studying carbonate Critical Zones, with a strong emphasis on engaging a diverse cohort of students and early-career scientists