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Getting my first Fulbright in 2011
Just arrived in Santa Barbara
Yay, here I am with my cool new perfect bike! I love California!
Daddy comes to Santa Barbara
Bella and Mom, fun in the sun!
The whole gang minus dad!
My then three kiddos in California
  • NTNU,  Preparation,  Skatteetaten,  to-do-list

    And when I thought it was all done…

    October 18, 2012 /

    …here comes my tax return – which was negative 64 000 NOK (USD 10 000)  🙂 Because – despite all my researcher and all my form-filling and all the signatures and letters, there was ONE form I had missed – the one that would ACTUALLY give me tax exemption while I was in the US – a signed confirmation on an NTNU (University) form that stated precisely the dates for when I left and when I returned, signed by me and my Department head. This form was needed by the University Payroll services, preferably before the end of 2011, so that THEY in turn could ensure that the Tax Authorities…

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    ISA conference in Toronto, Canada

    March 31, 2019

    We are on the move again!

    January 3, 2018

    Phuh – finally see the light at the end of the tunnel

    May 16, 2018
  • In Santa Barbara,  NTNU,  Rachel,  Research

    Revise and Resubmit

    May 31, 2012 /

    I am now working on my 3rd “revise and resubmit” of 2012, which in my personal experience is pretty great – but wow – not all revise and resubmits are created equal! My first one this year was from Marine Policy, Norwegian aquaculture expansion and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM): Simmering conflicts and competing claims, and only had minor changes, and is already published: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X12000401 The second one was for Ocean and Coastal Management, Regime formation at the agenda formation stage analyzed from a Futuristic plankton perspective, and had significantly more changes, but pretty clear cut ones that were understandable and straight forward – it did take some hours to fix…

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    Aberdeen – 2nd annual meeting for Smartfish

    February 8, 2020

    Svalbard, Arctic shipping routes and port development – newest article

    May 28, 2019

    Fulbright award ceremony

    June 6, 2018
  • NAV,  NTNU,  Preparation,  to-do-list

    Application for voluntary membership in the Norwegian Social Security System

    May 25, 2011 /

    NAV – Voluntary membership form Filled out – all I need is a signature now and I am all set for this part! Apparantly – according to the NAV utland person I spoke with: Sitat nedenfor er hentet fra http://www.nav.no/Internasjonalt/Arbeid+i+utlandet/Arbeidstaker+i+utlandet: Arbeid i USA, Canada, Quebec eller Australia Dersom du er arbeidstaker i USA, Canada, Quebec eller Australia, mottar lønn fra Norge og det betales arbeidsgiveravgift av lønnen din, og du skal være i USA eller Canada i mindre enn fem år eller i Australia eller Quebec i mindre enn tre år, blir du medlem i folketryden i Norge etter trygdeavtale med disse landene. Det anbefales likevel at dere søker om medlemskap i…

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    Skatteetaten – updated tips from the origin

    May 30, 2018

    Blog post in the Washington Post

    September 19, 2018

    New Article published in Marine Policy!

    March 10, 2019
  • NTNU,  Preparation,  UCSB

    Deciding on a University!

    January 30, 2011 /

    After having been provided with a list of interdisciplinary research institutions in the US by DG Webster, the research into which of these were perfect for me started! I rapidly deleted some and end ended up with some favorites after a search – and the thin red line appeared to me – I wanted the West Coast of the US the most, and I would not mind spending a year in Halifax, Nova Scotia either! http://www.fish.washington.edu/ – well, why not – Seattle, Washington is pretty tempting… http://www.vims.edu/research/topics/index.php – I just did not want to go to Virginia – I am that simple… http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/ – Nothing about Miami tempted me… http://www.umaine.edu/marine/index.php…

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    YES – I am going to the UN meeting!

    July 17, 2018

    We are on the move again!

    January 3, 2018

    Book chapter in volume on Ocean Governance

    February 8, 2019
  • NTNU,  Preparation,  UCSB,  Visa

    Santa Barbara – imagine that!

    January 30, 2011 /

    After getting my PhD June 17th 2010 and being offered the position as Post Doc, I decided that I did not want to waste any more time – this time I would go live in the US for a year at whatever the cost! I first learned about the Berkeley program that our Department cooperated with in San Fransisco and I really had my heart set on going to San Fransisco for a year. I contacted several professors, but none replied. I also applied for an office space from our department, but was not awarded the spot to my big dismay. I was really getting worried.. In the end I…

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    Fulbright award ceremony

    June 6, 2018

    Planning for visiting scholar years with family – where to go?

    March 19, 2018

    Brussels and the 18 month review

    January 27, 2020

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Another #easter in the city - with beautiful weath Another #easter in the city - with beautiful weather no less!  #visittrondheim @brattora
So - what is a Nordic #saltmarsh and why do we car So - what is a Nordic #saltmarsh and why do we care? #Nordsalt is a #biodiversa project where I lead the co-production of knowledge about this with #stakeholders from the #nordic countries! See link in bio!
Another month of COVID-19 and having all meetings Another month of COVID-19 and having all meetings online. This time, its the third annual meeting of #smartfishh2020 - as we are entering its fourth and scheduled last year of this #horizon2020 project!
So.cold.in.Norway ❄️🥶 thats steam from the So.cold.in.Norway ❄️🥶 thats steam from the fjord. Steam. The fjord is cold! It’s steaming because compared to the air, it’s bubbly warm! I’ll just keep on home-officing inside!
New day - New interview! - this time with Hong Kon New day - New interview! - this time with Hong Kong International Business Channel about #smartfishh2020 @sintefhq
Another month of #covid_19 and another project mee Another month of #covid_19 and another project meeting that is online and not in person - this time it’s the @gojelly_eu project that is impacted! I miss seeing my awesome #microplastics and #jellyfish colleagues in person!
Screenshots from our @cnninternational interview f Screenshots from our @cnninternational interview for #businessevolved that aired today! @sintefhq #smartfishh2020
On a rare trip to one of our other @sintefhq offic On a rare trip to one of our other @sintefhq offices - this one in #ålesund on the Norwegian West coast! My colleague showed me around the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center, the #Sustainability think tank @unitedfuturelabnorway and #Newton Møre #sdg
Ready for an election all-nighter - rough day for Ready for an election all-nighter - rough day for my 7th grader tomorrow 😬 #2valg #bidenharris2020
Yesterday, my colleagues and I were given the oppo Yesterday, my colleagues and I were given the opportunity to talk with @cnninternational for the #businessevolved series about the #smartfishh2020 project and @sintefhq role is development of innovative technological solutions for a #sustainable and efficient #fishing industry - filmed by @mhandlykken @synk_media
During these near 8 months of the #covid_19 pandem During these near 8 months of the #covid_19 pandemic travel hiatus, I have learned to really appreciate my diverse neighborhood in all its shades and varieties! #buran #lademoen #trondheim @visittrondheim
“Its not enough to clean the ocean of plastics - “Its not enough to clean the ocean of plastics - we need to stop the flow!” #ethavavmuligheter #lager11  @sintefhq @ntnuoceans @wwfnorge
The annual meeting for the @summerh2020 project ha The annual meeting for the @summerh2020 project has finished - we were in #bilbao last year and on #teams this year. Miss the spontaneous discussions, fun dinners, wine for lunch and artsy historical city by night! Fingers crossed we can have in-person meeting next year!
I may not travel as much anymore but that’s ok w I may not travel as much anymore but that’s ok when my town is as fantastic as this one 🥰
What a great day for work with #stakeholders on th What a great day for work with #stakeholders on the #Microfibre project funded by @forskningsradet at @sintefhq  #marineplastic #plasticpollution
I am at an actual honest to God airport - my first I am at an actual honest to God airport - my first time since the end of February! Day trip to Oslo for a real-life workshop!
Taking my @siphoncoffeetx on a hike in #estenstadm Taking my @siphoncoffeetx on a hike in #estenstadmarka in Norway - we’re a long way from #texas and @houstoncity now!
Celebrating 5 submitted proposals for research gra Celebrating 5 submitted proposals for research grants by opening one of my last bottles of wine from California- @fessparkerwinery #chardonnay
Explorer my owm city of #trondeim and some awesome Explorer my owm city of #trondeim and some awesome #murals #muralstreetart and finished with a falafel burger at #superheroburger - pretty awesome Saturday @visittrondheim
Wandering in Norway is not complete without #kvikk Wandering in Norway is not complete without #kvikklunsj and mountains! #godsommernorge  #sommer2020 #ekkertind #hikersofinstagram
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