On Nov 11-12, several of us gathered in Conghua (从化) for the third round discussion on the POPs Geochemistry book. We had a successful workshop and also enjoyed the nice hotel named Yiquan International (逸泉国际) and hot spring there.
10 of us.
A nice meeting room.
Good discussion.
Focus.
On September 27, the 1st GOE Colloquium, after the academic event reform, was held in BBL.
This colloquium was mostly dedicated to Dilanka, Yi Xin, Zhao Xuan and Zhang Bolong for evaluation of their research plan, as well as to Geng Xiaofei for her mid-term PhD report.
Besides, Chen Wenwen introduced her PhD work on nitrosamines and a plan of writing a review on nitrosamines in the environment. Leigh gave a talk on his thoughts and observations of human geography and AFNs (alternative food networks) and ecological civilization in China. Mahdi joined the group by giving a talk introducing himself and his research plan on illicit drugs and POPs in Iran.
Bolong is to work on radiocarbon analysis of methane in the air.
Dilanka, on PPCPs in Srilanka waters.
Zhao Xun, on 14C-PLFA study on biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons.
Wenwen, on nitrosamines in waters.
Xiaofei made good progress in her PhD study.
The post for this GOE Colloquium, as setting up a paradigm.
On July 26-29, several former group members and Drs Tian Chongguo, Tang Jianhui gathered in Guiyang for a workshop on writing together a book named ‘Geochemistry of POPs’. We agreed with the contents and divided the jobs. Xu Yue act as a host of the workshop. We went out to visit Zunyi (遵义) the famous historical site for the Red Army. Of course we had many local foods of great and spicy flavor.
Front row (L to R): 赵祯，唐建辉，张干，赵时真，林一朵，郑芊; Back row: (L to R): 徐玥，钟广财，王琰，田崇国，林田.
The workshop was held in GYIG.
The workshop.
It was in the house…
In the courtyard.
The Great Turn.
Who he/she passed Zunyi, in 1935.
Singing with Lin Yiduo（林一朵）.
Lin Yiduo’s father, Lin Tian, singing with Zheng Qian.
Wang Yan enjoys his favorite song.