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EV-5:
Ecological complexity: Unifying ecological theory across scales
Monday, August 8, 8
PM - 10 PM, Meeting Rooms 516d-e,
Level 5, Palais des congrès de Montréal
Organizers:
Bai Lian
(Larry) Li, Lael Parrott
Description:
The
science of ecological complexity applies a complex systems approach to the study
of the structure and dynamics of ecological systems in an attempt to better
understand the interplay between living systems and their environment across a
range of spatial and temporal scales. Research in the field uses quantitative
methods to address questions at the interfaces of traditional areas of ecology.
While considerable progress has been made, methodological issues are both open
and central. In this evening session, we will introduce some of the key themes
of ecological complexity: hierarchy and scaling, non-linearity, emergence and
self-organization, and will then examine what advances have been made towards
characterizing these phenomena in ecological systems. The session will include a
20-minute introductory presentation of key concepts in ecological complexity,
followed by a round-table discussion in which session participants will be
invited to exchange ideas with leading invited scientists in the field.
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