Online Workshop: Distance sampling design and simulation

[Laura Marshall]

Dear Distance Sampling list,

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming workshop: Practical design and simulation to optimise distance sampling surveys. This will be run on 10th, 11th and 13th March 2025.

Good survey design is critical for obtaining reliable results in distance sampling surveys and meeting survey objectives. This workshop expands on the basic theory provided in our introductory workshops to demonstrate how our latest software can be used to generate optimal survey designs for individual circumstances while respecting budgetary and logistical constraints. The workshop is designed to be interactive in format, with a chance for participants to discuss their own design problems. The workshop will be delivered using video conferencing via Teams software along with exercises in R.

Workshop dates and time:  10, 11 & 13 February 2025; 1230-1430 GMT.

General Registration deadline: 28 February 2025

** Widening participation scholarship application deadline (see below): 20th December 2024 **

Enrolment limit: 14

Cost: 260 British pounds

What is included: Lectures, exercises, code, discussion of participants surveys.

Widening participation scholarship: One place will have the registration fee waived, for participants from under-represented groups.  Details of eligibility and application process at https://distancesampling.org/training/scholarships.html. Deadline for scholarship application for design workshop is 20 December 2024.     

Further details

https://distancesampling.org/training/announcements/design-mar-2025.html

At the webpage above, you will find a link to the St Andrews online shop where payment is made.  After you register, I will contact you with additional details regarding workshop electronic materials, etc.

Feel free to contact me with questions. Please share this announcement with interested colleagues.

Information regarding all distance sampling workshops can be found at: https://distancesampling.org/training/training.html

Laura Marshall

Dr. L Marshall

Centre for Research into Ecological & Environmental Modelling

University of St. Andrews

Tel: +44 (0)1334 461808