Complexity . Eco 2023
Network complexity beyond species counting
11 July - Morning | Vienna
A NetSci2023 satellite
Complexity is a central notion for ecological network research. Yet, despite prodigious developments, we still miss a deep understanding of the drivers and consequences of complexity, and even a consensus definition.
In this satellite we aim to gather an interdisciplinary research group, from boots-on-the-field ecologists to blue-sky mathematicians, to investigate the limitations of current definitions of complexity, propose novel frameworks for assessing complexity, and evaluate their consequences.
We are going to address questions such as:
- Where are we at in defining and assessing food web complexity?
- What are specific definitions in use in particular aspects of ecological network research? What are their limitations? What their strength?
- What are the relations between novel complexity definitions and the fundamental processes of ecological networks? What advantages do they offer?
- How can practitioners estimate complexity in food webs? What data is necessary? What software is available?
- Why should we care about new definitions? What do they reveal about ecological networks, and what actions do they suggest?
Keynote speakers
Francis Banville (Université de Montréal), Rogini Runghen (Northeastern University), Tanya Strydom (Université de Montréal), Giulio Dalla Riva (University of Canterbury)
Participate
Present your ideas and questions in a lightening talk. Take part to the panels. Collaborate in our workshop.
Workshop
Our goal is to plant some seeds for further discoveries. Working together, we will start to design a common research project.
We will prioritize the participation of Early Career Researchers, striving to be as inclusive as possible.
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Keynote Speakers
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Lightning talks
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Workshops