IPY 2007-2008

Energy and Enthusiasm is Contagious: How early career scientists can help the world reach excellence in science? in ESOF 2010 Torino 2-7th July

A new concept of a young researcher has emerged. Today, a successful early career scientist has to do brilliant research, publish in top journals, effectively communicate their work at conferences, and be actively involved in policy making, education and outreach activities. However, managing time and prioritizing these facets of a scientist can be challenging. During the International Polar Year, an international and interdisciplinary scientific programme involving more than 60 countries and 50,000 scientists, a new wave of highly enthusiastic early career scientist emerged, performing high-quality research and providing innovative ways for communicating science through education and outreach activities, while giving a voice to young polar researchers within major organizations on major issues. This session discuss how early career researchers are advancing high-level science, provide guidance on how to balance your time between science and outreach, and give examples on how young scientists can have a strong voice in world science policies. To achieve such goals, we got together some of the most influential individuals in the world in terms of science, career development, policy and outreach.

Organizers

José Xavier, Institute of Marine Research, Portugal and British Antarctic Survey, United Kingdom

Susanne Fietz, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Spain

Speakers

Jenny Baeseman (Norway) - Director, Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

David Carlson (UK)- Director, International Polar Year International Program Office

Paul Egerton (UK, FR & EU) - Director of the European Polar Board, European Science Foundation

Gerhard Hans Wolf (BEL & EU) - European Economic and Social Committee of the EU)