Foraging decisions as multi-armed bandit problems: Applying reinforcement learning algorithms to foraging data
By: Morimoto, Juliano. Journal of theoretical biology (2019). | Find with Google Scholar »
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Hi all,
We had very exciting news with the release of the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings. We were rated at the highest ERA ranking of 5 (well-above world standard) for 06 Biological Sciences, as well as 0602 Ecology, 0603 Evolutionary Biology, 0604 Genetics, 0607 Plant Biology and 0608 Zoology. Our research also contributes substantially to 05 Environmental Sciences which also was ranked at 5 (well-above world standard), including 0501 Ecological Applications and 0502 Environmental Science and Management. 07 Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences was also rated as well-above world standard. This is a great result and I am very proud of all our researchers! Huge thanks to Ian Wright who led the submission for 06, and Michael Gillings and Andrew Barron as his more-than-able helpers! Come along to morning tea on Wednesday for a special celebration and thank you.
Today and tomorrow we have the Science Teachers Association here and Matthew Bulbert and the outreach team have been doing an excellent job contributing to the program. A special shout out to the paleo team (Glenn Brock and HDR students Yvette Bauder, Matt Kerr plus lab volunteer (and former Science Teacher), David Mathieson), who held a very engaging (by all accounts) activity in the Biology Museum. Our revamped Biology Museum will no doubt be hosting more visits from science teachers and students in the near future!
Also a heads up that the L&T commitee are planning to hold a L&T one day retreat on May 3rd for all academic staff. Topics for discussion are management of teaching through clusters, and driving innovation in L&T.
Finally, don’t forget the monthly department meeting next Tuesday 1pm.
Cheers,
Michelle
Save the Date
This coming week 1st – 5th April
Tue 2nd: Department Meeting; 1.00pm – 2.00pm; 14EAR(E8A)-280 (Biology Tea Room).
Wed 3rd: Special Department Morning Tea to celebrate Outstanding ERA results; 10.30am – 11am; 14EAR(E8A)-280 (Biology Tea Room).
Wed 3rd: Department Seminar – Dr Alice Motion, USyd; 1.00pm – 2.00pm; 14EAR(E8A)-280 (Biology Tea Room).
Thu 4th: Completion Seminar: Laura Fernandez Winzer; 4.30pm – 5.00pm; 14EAR(E8A)-280 (Biology Tea Room).
Thu 4th: Biology Social Club; 5.00pm – 7.00pm; Biology Courtyard.
Following week 8th – 12th April
Wed 10th: Department Morning Tea on the Hill; 10.30am – 11am, 205B Culloden
Wed 10th: Capella Science Morning Tea; 10.30am – 11.30am; 14EAR(E8A)-280 (Biology Tea Room).
Wed 10th: Department Seminar – Dr Emily Remnant, USyd; 1.00pm – 2.00pm; 14EAR(E8A)-280 (Biology Tea Room).
Weekly Events
Thu: Venture Cafe; 3–8pm; (map).
Fri: Writing workshops with Prof Ken Cheng – to support HDRs and ECRs with scientific writing; 2–4pm; Ken’s office at 205b Culloden Road, G12.
Fri: Behaviour and Evolution Journal Club; Friday at 12:30pm (bring your lunch); 205B Culloden Rd Boardroom.
Weekly Biological Sciences seminar program is here
Weekly Molecular Sciences seminar program is here
Future Events
Apr 16th: Biology ECR Research Showcase; 9.00am – 1.00pm; 14EAR(E8A) – 280 (Biology Tea Room) – Save the date!
Apr 26th: Biology Graduation Ceremony; 6.00pm; 14SEO Graduation Hall. Register for the academic procession here
May 3rd: Learning and Teaching Planning Day – all Biology academic staff; location MGSM Conference Room.
June 11th-13th: HDR Conference 2019, 9am-1pm, Panel Interviews: 2-5pm; venue TBD – Save the date!
General News and Announcements
Earth Hour – Saturday 30 March
This Friday, switch off before you head off, for Earth Hour
The April Graduation Ceremony is on Friday 26th April at 6pm. All academic staff (including research fellows and postdocs) are welcome to participate in the procession – you can register here
University BioQuest – starts Monday! Join Macquarie University’s team in the University bioQuest. Help us claim victory over other teams and you might even win a prize! While you have fun exploring nature, both on and off campus, you’ll also be contributing to research that helps protect life on Earth.
Get involved – Download ‘QuestaGame’ for free from the Apple or Google app store, then join our team here -> https://www.universitybioquest.com/
How to win – Throughout the month of April, submit sightings, on or off campus, of ‘wild’ animals, fungi and plants. The rarer your find, the higher your score. Your efforts could help us claim the Champion Spotters Team Trophy! There are also points for providing correct identifications through QuestaGame’s Bio-Expertise Engine (bioexpertise.com). If you already know nature, jump in there and help us claim the Champion Identifiers Team Trophy.
There’s plenty prizes – Can you claim the Best Photo or the Best Find? Anyone can be in the running for the Active Adventurer Prize Draw.
We can’t wait to see what you find on your adventure!
Harmony Day Morning Tea – $150 was raised for the victims of the Christchurch shooting. See the donation receipt below.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Genomics – The department is currently advertising a continuing academic position for a Lecturer in Evolutionary Genomics. We are keen to attract a diverse range of applicants so please pass the advert on to great people we would like to encourage to apply and more generally through your networks. Applications close Sunday 31st March 2019 at 11:55pm EST. http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/505380/lecturer-or-senior-lecturer-in-evolutionary-genomics
Seeking Work Experience Activities – Do you have any field or lab activities happening 8-12 April? Do you want some free labour? If yes please let Jenny Ghabache know as she is co-ordinating our school work experience program.
Plant of the Week – click the images for larger versions –
For this week: Oriental Lilies –Lillium.
Every year Oriental Lilies become more popular as cut flowers. They’re hybrids, based on a number of Lilium species.
OPPORTUNITIES
Faculty Staff (Professional & Academic) Travel Grants – support for staff travel is now provided centrally by the Faculty. Funding is available for ECR travel, international collaboration, teaching and professional staff development. If you would like to apply, please discuss with your supervisor and A/Prof Andrew Barron (for research travel) or Dr Drew Allen (for teaching travel). Research Eligibility and application details can be found here.
https://staff.mq.edu.au/intranet/science-and-engineering/faculty-awards,-schemes-and-procedures
Two rounds remain for the rest of the year:
– Round 2 closes Friday 31 May 2019
– Round 3 closes Friday 27 September 2019
Apply as soon as possible for any travel you intend on taking in 2018, that meets the criteria. Funds awarded must be spent in 2019 and will not be carried into 2020.
AINSE Winter School – applications now open. The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE Ltd.) offers scholarships to its Member Universities to enable a nominated student to attend the Winter School on applications of nuclear techniques. The School is held at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO’s) Lucas Heights campus, located approximately 30km south of Sydney. The 23rd AINSE Winter School will run over five days from Monday 8th to Friday 12th July 2019. The scholarship is open to all senior undergraduate students to whom a knowledge of nuclear analysis techniques would be of interest. See Winter School 2019 Poster for more.
The AINSE Councillor at each university is responsible for coordinating the selection of a scholarship student. Please contact your University Councillor, or AINSE administration <ainse@ainse.edu.au>, to find out more about the AINSE Winter School. Applications close 15th May 2019.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Biological Sciences Seminar – Date/Time: Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019; 1pm – 2pm. Speaker: Dr Alice Motion, University of New South Wales. Title: Breaking Good – making medicines with high school and undergraduate students. Venue: 14EAR-280 (Biology Tea Room). More information on this and all department seminars ON OUR WEBPAGE HERE.
MolSci Seminar – Date/Time: Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019; 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Speaker: Dr Biswanath Das, School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales. Title: Catalysts for water oxidation and CO2 reduction: from mechanistic (homogeneous) study to heterogeneous catalysis. Venue: 4WW 322 seminar room. For more, visit: https://goto.mq/6s
Completion Seminar: Laura Fernandez Winzer. Day/Date/Time/Place: Thursday 4th April, 4:30pm, 14EAR (E8A) tearoom. Title: Impacts of the invasive pathogen myrtle rust on Australian native communities.
Abstract: Despite ongoing research into the invasion of the fungal pathogen myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) in Australia, few studies have attempted to examine the impacts it has on natural native communities at both the species- and community-level. This is surprising considering that it infects the Myrtaceae, one of the dominant plant families in Australia. Furthermore, the lack of a national program collating data on A. psidii spread, hosts and impacts makes restoration and conservation decision making challenging for natural resource managers. Therefore, the overarching aim of Laura’s PhD thesis was to determine the impacts of the invasive pathogen myrtle rust on Australian native vegetation communities. At her completion seminar she will give a summary of the main findings after four years of research at Macquarie University, followed by the Biology Social Club gathering (=drinks!).
Workshop on Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics – August 4th-9th 2019. Where: Katoomba, Blue Mountains, NSW
Website: https://www.weeg2019.com/
The Workshop on Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics will provide training in a select suite of recent approaches using modern genomic sequencing data in the fields of ecology and evolution. Topics covered will include landscape genomics, detecting selection, genomic structural variants, and DNA metabarcoding. Each day of the workshop is dedicated to a particular topic, with international and national academic presenters who are experts in their fields. The content is aimed at PhD and Masters students, post-docs, including all levels of faculty.Keynote presenters: Ary Hoffman (University of Melbourne, VIC), Brenna Forester (Colorado State University, USA), Niko Balkenhol (University of Goettingen, Germany), Maren Wellenreuther (University of Auckland/ Plant and Food Research, New Zealand), and Michael Bunce (Curtin University, WA).
Please send a statement of interest and a brief 1-page CV to <weeg2019@mq.edu.au> by the CLOSING DATE APRIL 26th. Any queries, please email Rachael Dudaniec <rachael.dudaniec@mq.edu.au>.
Workshop: Spatio-Temporal Statistics with R (Sydney, 29-30 April 2019)
Instructors: Prof. Noel Cressie and Dr. Andrew Zammit-Mangion (University of Wollongong, Australia).
Where: UOW Sydney Business School, Gateway Building, Circular Quay, Sydney.
When: 29 April (full day) and 30 April (half day).
Details: Prof. Noel Cressie and Dr Andrew Zammit-Mangion are offering a workshop on spatio-temporal statistics with R at the UOW Sydney Business School, on 29/30 April. This 1.5-day workshop is based on their recent book “Spatio-Temporal Statistics with R” with Chris Wikle, which is freely available for download from https://spacetimewithr.org. The workshop considers a systematic approach to analysing spatio-temporal data, with a particular emphasis on hierarchical (empirical and Bayesian) statistical modelling. For more information and registration details visit https://niasra.uow.edu.au
Venture Café – ALL academics, staff, their families etc, are very welcome to attend each week. It’s free and there is a bar which is also free to those who attend – more details about this week’s program and more at this link:
https://venturecafesydney.org/events/2019/2/28/the-power-of-story-telling
The Biology ECR Research Showcase is on Tuesday April 16, 2019 (Biology Tea Room, 14EAR (E8A) – 280, 9.00am – 1.00pm). The Showcase was moved to a new month during the semester break to allow as many Biology members as possible to come. We expect it to be a great half day with fascinating talks, conversations and networking. Please put it in your diaries.
All ECRs are invited (self-nominated of course) to present your work. Please get in touch with the ECR committee to confirm your availability to participate and present your work, preferably before March 15.
For those who are new, this is a half-day mini-conference that acts as a platform for ECRs in Biology to present their work to the entire Department. The aim being to facilitate networking, and to gain visibility, share new ideas, techniques and technology within the Department. It will be held at the Bio Tea Room from 9am to 1pm. It would be ideal if all ECRs presented, of course with a priority for those who have recently joined the Department.
Jonas Wolff, Bruno Buzatto and Stephan Leu will be organising this mini conference. Please get in touch with them.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Applications for the 2019 Ethel Mary Read (EMR) Research Grants are Now Open. EMR Grants are composed of small research grants. They are intended for researchers who are just starting out in their respective fields of study and will cover minor costs. The maximum grant awarded is $AUD1500 per year and applicants are free to re-apply for funding regardless of whether they have been successful in previous years. The size of the grant means that the EMR Research Fund may bridge a gap in existing funding, may be used to instigate pilot studies, may be devoted to travel costs in the field or may be used to purchase equipment. There are no restrictions on how the grant may be used in contributing to the nominated research program.
Applications close midnight 30 April 2019 and are awarded in July and run for one financial year. Apply Now.
Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award – Australian Academy of Science. This assists PhD students and early-career researchers in the field of environmental science with costs related to travel, courses and research expenses. The award is worth up to AUD 20,000. Closing date 1st June. https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/research-funding/max-day-environmental-science-fellowship-award
Margaret Middleton Fund for Endangered Australian Native Vertebrate Animals – Australian Academy of Science, AU. This supports field-based ecological research and conservation-based research of Australian ecosystems leading to tangible outcomes for management. Grants are worth up to AUD 15,000 each over a period of 18 to 24 months. Maximum award: AUD 15,000. Closing date: 01 Jun 19 (recurring) https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/research-funding/margaret-middleton-fund
Graeme Caughley Travelling Fellowship – Ecology and Wildlife Management – Australian Academy of Science, AU. This enables ecologists resident in Australia or New Zealand to share their expertise in ecology and wildlife management by visiting scientific centres and giving lectures in countries other than Australia or New Zealand. The fellowship is worth up to AUD 7,000. Maximum award: AUD 7,000. Closing date: 01 Jun 19 https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/travel/travelling-fellowships/graeme-caughley-travelling-fellowship
Boden Research Conferences – Australian Academy of Science, AU. This supports one conference to enable researchers to discuss current advances and problems in the biological sciences. The funded conference will receive up to AUD 10,000. Maximum award: AUD 10,000. Closing date: 01 Jun 19 (recurring) https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/conference-and-lecture-funding/boden-research-conferences
Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology – Australian Academy of Science, AU. This supports early- and mid-career researchers in the field of marine, soil and plant biology. Grants are worth up to AUD 25,000 each for up to two years. Maximum award: AUD 25,000. Closing date: 01 Jun 19 (recurring) https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/research-funding/thomas-davies-research-grant-marine-soil-and-plant-biology
Fenner Conferences on the Environment – Australian Academy of Science, AU. This funds one conference focused on environmental and conservation problems in Australia, thereby contributing to the formation of policies that can alleviate some of these problems. The funded conference will receive up to AUD 10,000. Maximum award: AUD 10,000. Closing date: 01 Jun 19 (recurring) https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/conference-and-lecture-funding/fenner-conferences-environment
France and Europe Early- and Mid-career Researcher Mobility Grants – Natural Sciences – Australian Academy of Science, AU. These support Australian researchers in travelling to France or Europe and work with leading researchers at major science and technology organisations. Grants are worth up to AUD 5,000 each for travel between 14 and 28 days. Maximum award: AUD 5,000. Closing date: 08 Apr 19. https://www.science.org.au/opportunities/travel/grants-and-exchange/france-and-europe-emcr-mobility-grants
Considering Study Leave or Research in Germany? Check out opportunities for funding from the German Academic Exchange Service: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=research%20stays&page=1&detail=50015456
Professional Staff Development Grants scheme opens on 11 March Grants of up to $4000 are available for professional staff to develop their knowledge, skills and experience through activities such as study tours, professional development programs and conferences.
HDR FUNDING
The Tony Price Award is Now Open. Greville Anthony (Tony) Price was a student in the 1980s, and this bequest supports any aspect of ecological research that involves plants (directly or indirectly) by providing up to $2500 for research or conference attendance. The application is short, and due by 5pm, 29th March. Please see the application form for additional information. If you are unsure whether your research qualifies for the award, please contact Linda Beaumont <linda.beaumont@mq.edu.au>. Tony Price Award Application_2019
PhD students: got a grant? Dept. will co-fund up to $1500 – The Department would like to encourage students to seek external sources of funding, and has a small budget with which to support successful candidates. New limits from 2019: PhD students ONLY: Dept. will match up to $1500 of external (non-MQ) funding ONCE during the student’s candidature.
If you have received a grant (student as chief investigator) and wish to request co-funding, please forward a copy of the award letter to <sharyon.odonnell@mq.edu.au> and <julian.may@mq.edu.au>.
Applications for STEP’s John Martyn Research Grant for the Conservation of Bushland in Sydney are welcomed from Honours, Masters and PhD students. The value of the grant is $2,500. To apply, complete the attached application form electronically, save it and email it to <secretary@step.org.au> by 31 March 2019. We will announce the winner by 7 April 2019. For more information go to http://step.org.au/index.php/grants and if you have any queries, please email <secretary@step.org.au>.
Australian Wildlife Society University Research Grants are scholarships offered to honours or postgraduate students at Australian universities. Each year, ten $1,500 grants are awarded. Applicants wishing to become a member of the Society can do so at www.aws.org.au
Grants are available for research projects of direct relevance to the conservation of Australian wildlife – plant or animal. Grants may be used for the purchase of equipment and consumables, travel expenses related to field research, or attendance at conferences at which you are presenting your work. The grant is paid directly to the student. Closing date: applications are due by the 31st May 2019.
If you are, or supervise, a female PhD candidate who is an Aust citizen or permanent resident, please take a look at these Fellowships:
The 2019 Barbara Hale Fellowships and the 2019 Georgina Sweet Fellowship will close to applications on the 30th April 2019.
The 2019 AFGW Barbara Hale Fellowships are offered to women graduates who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and are enrolled for a PhD degree by research in any discipline at an Australian university. Only citizens of Australia or Australian permanent residents may apply. In 2019, two (2) AFGW Barbara Hale Fellowships will be offered at $7500 each. Submissions due 30th April 2019.
The 2019 AFGW Georgina Sweet Fellowship is offered to women graduates who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and are enrolled for a PhD degree by research in any discipline at an Australian university. Only citizens of Australia or Australian permanent residents may apply. Submissions due 30th April 2019.
Are You a HDR Student? Need Help with Writing? – HDR Mentors in collaboration with HDR Learning Skills is running another round of Peer Writing Assistance (PWA) for the rest of the year! This program is designed to support MRES and HDR candidates in managing thesis writing and research-related concerns. All peer writing assistants have undergone training for their role and are current PhD candidates at Macquarie. Registrations are now open for individual consultation bookings. If you are interested, please go to book in for a 30-minute session with a PWA. If you have questions about the PWA program please email hdrmentors@mq.edu.au>
ADMIN THINGS
Outreach Activities – Have You Participated in an Activity for Biology Recently? Don’t forget to fill in the super-quick form here – ACCESS OUTREACH FORM HERE
Building Name Changes – Cheat Sheet – If you are trying to identify buildings on campus with new names or old names, please use this link to convert them from old to new or vice versa.
THIS AND THAT
Are You Part of a HDR Dynamic Duo? You may have seen the HDR Dynamic Duo section in the HDR Support & Development team newsletters. They feature dynamic duos from across the faculty, be it HDR candidate & supervisor, HDR Mentor & HDR Mentee, HDR Candidate and Industry placement supervisor. If you are interested in being featured, the HDR Support & Development team are seeking contributions. Please head to the HDR Support and Development website for more information and to download the questionnaire.
Job Opportunity – The Australian Mountain Research Facility seeks an expert research technician to ensure continuity and standardisation of the installations across four states and territories. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world class collaborative team. We seek applicants interested to provide expert technical assessment and support in the design and general maintenance of specialised equipment to support research outcomes ensuring it is well maintained, fit for purpose and stored correctly. This position could suit applicants with a range of research, technical, engineering or operational experience.
http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/528495/senior-technical-officer
Applications Closing 3 April.
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