Hinne van der Zant and Océanne Bousquet had the opportunity to participate in the ECCO-Darwin Summer School 2025, held from May 19 to 30 in Monterey, California, after being selected through a highly competitive international process.
This summer school, organized by the ECCO (Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean) ocean numerical modeling consortium, brought together about twenty PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers from around the world, all specializing in ocean and climate sciences.
Over the course of two weeks, Océanne and Hinne benefited from an intensive program combining scientific presentations, peer learning, and collaborative projects. The topics covered included the fundamental principles of ocean state estimation, the use of numerical models, data assimilation, as well as practical applications for understanding climate and ocean circulation.
The training was provided by internationally renowned researchers from prestigious institutions. Océanne and Hinne also had the opportunity to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds, fostering the emergence of future international scientific collaborations.
Océanne and Hinne return enriched by this valuable experience, having gained new skills, valuable contacts, and a broader perspective on current challenges in oceanography and climate modeling.
This was a great experience!
Many thanks to the ECCO Summer School organizing team for this incredible opportunity!
This summer school, organized by the ECCO (Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean) ocean numerical modeling consortium, brought together about twenty PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers from around the world, all specializing in ocean and climate sciences.
Over the course of two weeks, Océanne and Hinne benefited from an intensive program combining scientific presentations, peer learning, and collaborative projects. The topics covered included the fundamental principles of ocean state estimation, the use of numerical models, data assimilation, as well as practical applications for understanding climate and ocean circulation.
The training was provided by internationally renowned researchers from prestigious institutions. Océanne and Hinne also had the opportunity to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds, fostering the emergence of future international scientific collaborations.
Océanne and Hinne return enriched by this valuable experience, having gained new skills, valuable contacts, and a broader perspective on current challenges in oceanography and climate modeling.
This was a great experience!
Many thanks to the ECCO Summer School organizing team for this incredible opportunity!
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From left to right: Clément Bertin (former team member), Hinne, Océanne, and Dimitris Menemenlis (researcher at Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, USA)
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Océanne and her research group presenting their modeling work.