Bering Ecosystem Science | Bering Ecosystem Study Workshop

Humans in the Bering Sea Ecosystem Community Forum
25-26 March 2004

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Anchorage, Alaska
Agenda

Thursday, 25 March 2004
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:15 a.m. History of the Bering Ecosystem Study (BEST) Plan and the Need for Community-Integrated Human Dimensions Component
Anna Kerttula, National Science Foundation

Process of Community Involvement in Planning and Conducting Research
Charlie Johnson, Alaska Nanuuq Commission

Summary of BEST Draft and Plans for Completion
George Hunt, University of Washington (via speaker phone)

Overview of Human BEST Plan Development Process
Ben Fitzhugh, University of Washington
Henry Huntington, Huntington Consulting
Mary Pete, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
12:30 p.m.

Lunch

2:00 p.m.

What are Important Research Questions and Topics From the Community Perspective?
Group Discussion

Friday, 26 March 2004
9:00 a.m. What Social Science Methods and Approaches are Appropriate For:
  • Data requirements and collection
  • Analysis and interpretation
  • Community involvement
  • Infrastructure support

Group Discussion

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:30 p.m. Reflecting Social Science Methods and Approaches in the BEST Plan:
  • Preparing the community/social science part of the plan
  • Preparing the natural science part of the plan
  • Other topics that should be included in the plan
  • How best to reflect community input in the final plan

 

Next Steps:

  • Work plan/timeline for spring 2004 and beyond
  • Work assignments

Group Discussion