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GEO AquaWatch members have recently published some amazing articles we want to highlight:

Mapping satellite-derived chlorophyll-a concentrations from 2013 to 2023 in Western Lake Ontario using Landsat 8 and 9 imagery 

in the journal Science of the Total Environment by Dr. Caren Binding and others.

Widespread phytoplankton monitoring in small lakes: a case study comparing satellite imagery from Planet SuperDoves and ESA Sentinel-2

in the journal Frontiers in Remote Sensing by Dr. Evangelos Spyrakos and Dr. Peter D. Hunter and others.

We’d like to congratulate Dr. Harriet Wilson, esteemed Co-Chair of the GEO AquaWatch Early Career Society and many co-authors from GEO AquaWatch, World Water Quality Alliance, International Association of the Greak Lakes (IAGLR) and others for their new publication in Frontiers in Remote Sensing!  Unlocking the global benefits of Earth Observation to address the SDG 6 in situ water quality monitoring gap, by Harriet Wilson, Nina Raasakka, Evangelos Spyrakos, Merrie Beth Neely, Anham Salyani, Igor Chernov, Karen de Lespérance Ague, Adenike Akinsemolu, Analy Baltodano Martinez, Carmen Cillero Castro, Michelle Del Valle, Anabella Ferral, Dalin Jiang, Tracey Kudzanai Mubambi, Ruth Sofia La Fuente Pillco, Lukumon Olaitan Lateef, Felipe de L. Lobo, Jérôme Marty, Albert Nkwasa, Julia Akinyi Obuya, Igor Ogashawara, Ashley Rogers, Susanne I. Schmidt, Kabindra Sharma, Stefan Simis, Shenglei Wang, Stuart Warner, Andrew Tyler, Shubham Pawar, Mohamed Fadlelseed, Ils Reusen, Jemal Mohammed Hassen, and David Millar is now available.  We hope you check it out and help the co-authors implement their published recommendations for international teamwork on Earth Observations for Water Quality.

Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d) in remote sensing of lake tipping points

Find out more here

The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Sustainable Development Goals Group has recently released a Support Sheet for SDG 14.1.1a – Life Below Water, Index of coastal eutrophication
and floating plastic debris density.  Support sheets are meant to be informative and supply users many useful details and links in one place to assist their reporting on this topic.

Find out more about their work here – and stay tuned for other water related Support Sheets to be released soon including SDG 6.6.1.

AOGEO is collaborating with the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (RCSSTEAP) to offer valuable scholarship opportunities. Through this initiative, 5–10 outstanding international students from AOGEO Member countries will receive support in securing scholarships to pursue advanced degrees in space science and technology. AOGEO encourage colleagues to recommend exceptional students and share this opportunity in their networks.

All applicants must submit their application on both, Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn) and Beihang International Student Online Application System (https://admission.buaa.edu.cn). When submitting applications, please kindly copy the China GEO Secretariat (geosec-china@cstec.org.cn) who will assist in the enrolment and admission process.  Read more here.

Programme Information AOGEO is looking for talented students eager to advance their studies in the following areas:

• Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes)
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes)
• Micro-Satellite Technologies (MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes)
• Space Project Management (MASTA Programme)

Eligibility Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China and Beihang University rules.
• Be a citizen of an AOGEO Member Country other than China.
•  Be in a suitable state of health.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree and be under 35 years old when applying for MASTA.
• Hold a master’s degree and be under 40 years old when applying for DOCSTA.
• Have professional experience in the space technology industry or research institutes.
• Possess relevant English proficiency certificates and the ability to take courses in English.
• Have a research background in relevant areas.

Scholarship Information Applicants may apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Scholarship) at Beihang University. The full CSC Scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees
• Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy
• Monthly stipend:
  • CNY 3,000/month for MASTA students (2 years)
  • CNY 3,500/month for DOCSTA students (4 years)
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Note: The scholarship does not cover international travel expenses.

Applicants who do not secure the CSC Scholarship may also apply for the Beijing Government Scholarship and Beihang University Scholarship as alternative funding options.  Read more here

Application Deadline The deadline for applications for both the MASTA & DOCSTA Programmes and the CSC Scholarship is March 15, 2025.