SC2.3/GM12.5/NH12.2/OS5.8/PS9.5How to build and grow your scientific network Early career scientists Convener(s): Andreas Kvas Co-Convener(s): Megan Holdt Mon, 24 Apr, 10:45–12:30 (CEST) Room 0.96/97 Networking is crucial for scientists of all career stages for collaborations as well as for their personal growth and career pathways. Your scientific network can support you when struggling with everyday academic life, help with making career choices and give feedback on job applications/proposals/papers. Further, having a scientific network can provide new perspectives and opportunities for your research while leading to interdisciplinary collaborations and new projects. Building up an initial network can be challenging, especially outside of your research institution. … Read more
SC2.6/GM12.7/NH12.4Mind your head: Life-Work-Balance - What does it mean? Early career scientists Convener(s): Saioa A. Campuzano Co-Convener(s): Rebekka Steffen, Anita Di Chiara, Silvia De Angeli, Selina Kiefer Thu, 27 Apr, 14:00–15:45 (CEST) Room -2.61/62 Life-work-balance or more commonly known as work-life-balance is a synonym for working conditions where you also have enough spare time to enjoy your life. But, is it that easy? And what is more important in case of overlap: the “life” or the “work”? In this short course, we discuss life-work-balance and its meaning in different countries within academia. Is every country, every institution treating life-work-balance the same way? How do they differ? What are the measures already in place? We … Read more
SC2.8/CR8.1/GM12.9/GMPV11.1/NH12.6/TS14.2Careers inside and outside of academia: Panel Discussion Early career scientists Convener(s): Francesco Giuntoli Co-Convener(s): Jenny Turton, Anouk Beniest, Gökben Demir Mon, 24 Apr, 08:30–10:15 (CEST) Room -2.61/62 After the PhD, a new challenge begins: finding a position where you can continue your research or a job outside academia where you can apply your advanced skills. This task is not always easy, and frequently a general overview of the available positions is missing. Furthermore, in some divisions, up to 70% of PhD graduates will go into work outside of academia. There are many different careers which require or benefit from a research background. But often, students and early … Read more
SC3.18Non-academic stakeholders and sectors: who are they, why should we care and how do we engage with them? Early career scientists Policy Public engagement Convener(s): David Fernández-Blanco Co-Convener(s): Jenny Turton Fri, 28 Apr, 08:30–10:15 (CEST) Room -2.61/62 Research institutes, universities, and academic societies are key agents of economic and social progress. The research that they undertake should inform critical decisions leading to the advancement of society and the solution to local and global issues, such as the usage of natural resources, resilience to geohazard impacts, climate change mitigation actions, and other societal challenges that shape our future. Knowing how to generate effective and efficient interactions with stakeholders is also essential for career advancement; it helps promote the … Read more
SC3.3/EOS1.8/CR8.11/GD11.6/GM12.14/GMPV11.2/NH12.11/OS5.11/PS9.8/SSP5.3Outreach: how to get your science out there? Early career scientists Public engagement Convener(s): Giulia Consuma Co-Convener(s): Silvia De Angeli, David Fernández-Blanco, Negar Vakilifard Wed, 26 Apr, 14:00–15:45 (CEST) Room -2.61/62 The work of scientists does not end with publishing their results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting them at specialized conferences. In fact, one could argue that the work of a scientist only starts at this point: outreach. What does science outreach mean? Very simply, it means to engage with the wider (non-scientific) public about science. The way of doing outreach has radically changed in the last decades, and scientists can now take advantage of many channels and resources to tailor … Read more
SC3.4/GM12.15/NH12.12/PS9.14Mind your Head: Scared of giving presentations? Early career scientists Public engagement Convener(s): Janina J. Nett Co-Convener(s): Anita Di Chiara, Saioa A. Campuzano, Rebekka Steffen, Maxime Grandin Mon, 24 Apr, 16:15–18:00 (CEST) Room -2.61/62 Giving presentations of our work or a lecture in front of an audience is an intrinsic part of any stage of the academic career and beyond. Giving a presentation can be stressful, in terms of preparation and delivery, and it can be scary, in terms of standing in front of an audience with the focus on your presentation. This uncomfortable feeling can reach points where it may hinder your possibilities, it can turn into ‘stage fright’ or even be a … Read more
SPM41Copernicus Publications meets ECS: what to keep, drop, improve in OA publishing? Early career scientists Convener(s): Johannes Wagner Co-Convener(s): Thies Martin Rasmussen Fri, 28 Apr, 10:45–12:30 (CEST) Room 2.97 Copernicus Publications as the publisher of all EGU journals would like to invite Early Career Scientists (ECS) across all disciplines to engage in an active discussion about needs and wishes of ECS in academic OA publishing. We want to hear your ideas and thoughts about what to keep, what to drop, what to improve in our publishing workflows or journal policies. Copernicus Publications aims to engage in an eye to eye exchange with the next generation of researchers and, as … Read more
TM14Climate change communication: What policy, education, research, geoethics and action are realistic? Early career scientists Policy Public engagement Convener(s): David Crookall Co-Convener(s): Bärbel Winkler Tue, 25 Apr, 19:00–20:00 (CEST) Room 1.14 The state of the planet, especially climate and ocean, is moving towards catastrophe almost by the day. Just two, from among many 2022 quotes illustrate the enormity of the problem. • Our world is suffering from the impact of unprecedented emergencies caused by the climate crisis, pollution, desertification and biodiversity loss. UN Secr-General, Guterres. • Multiple climate tipping points could be triggered if global temperature rises beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This will be disastrous for people across the world. … Read more
US2How can institutions assess impact beyond citations? Paths towards recognition and impact Early career scientists Policy Convener(s): Loic Piret Co-Convener(s): Megan O'Donnell, Noel Baker, Chloe Hill Mon, 24 Apr, 08:30–12:30 (CEST) Room E1 Despite a large, reported interest significant barriers prevent academics from contributing to decision-making processes, including a lack of knowledge about how to engage, insufficient time to participate, and a lack of acknowledgement of individual contributions beyond citations. For example, engaging with policy decision-making processes is not necessarily rewarded in the same way as other activities, such as publishing in journals or generating press coverage. This acts as a significant barrier to participation for many academics, but particularly early career researchers. … Read more
US4Juggling parenting and caring responsibilities with a career in the geosciences: barriers and opportunities to increasing accessibility and inclusion Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Lisa Wingate Co-Convener(s): Dr Munira Raji, Jenny Turton, Evguenia Roussak Tue, 25 Apr, 14:00–18:00 (CEST) Room E1 Many geoscientists at some point in their career have the responsibility of caring for family members for extended periods of time. Depending on the support networks in place this can lead to considerable and all too often insurmountable periods of time in a geoscientists career where they find themselves excluded from geoscientific networking experiences and employment opportunities. This not only leads to carers experiencing feelings of isolation, they may also experience financial difficulties alongside increased mental charge eventually causing many … Read more
