Conference Description
Due to increased demand and pricing associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Boston area, GRC strongly encourages attendees
to make travel arrangements early to help minimize associated travel costs. We anticipate limited availability of hotel rooms,
rental cars, and transportation options departing from Boston, so please plan accordingly.
As a cost-effective transportation option, we encourage attendees to consider the GRC bus service, which can be reserved directly
through your myGRC account. Space is limited.
If you require an extended stay, please contact your COA, as GRC has secured a limited number of discounted rooms at the Embassy Suites
Boston Logan Airport.
The Ocean Mixing GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
Ocean mixing plays a significant role in the ocean dynamics through uptake and transport of tracers such as oxygen, nutrients, and heat. Several direct and indirect methods have been proposed to observe and quantify ocean mixing processes, including in-situ measurements, theoretical parameterizations, and numerical simulations. This meeting intends to provide a discussion on the current and novel methods available to study ocean mixing and their interpretation, as well as focus on the impact that ocean mixing has on e.g. the global ocean circulation and biogeochemistry. By bringing together scientists working across spatial and temporal scales, the GRS facilitates the collaboration and exchange of ideas, leading to valuable multiscale insights.
The 2026 GRS on Ocean Mixing will be held during the weekend (Saturday - Sunday afternoon) immediately before the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Ocean Mixing (Sunday - Friday) both at Mount Holyoke College. The GRS precedes the GRC and shares its focus on cutting edge ocean mixing science, while emphasizing early-career engagement and network building. Participation in both meetings is strongly encouraged.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by April 14, 2026. Please check back for updates.
