EOS5.1Promoting and supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in the geosciences Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Claudia Jesus-Rydin Co-Convener(s): Anouk Beniest, Chiaki Oguchi, Billy Williams Following the success of previous years, this session will explore reasons for the under-representation of different groups (cultural, national and gender) by welcoming debate among scientists, decision-makers and policy analysts in the geosciences. The session will focus on both obstacles that contribute to under-representation and on best practices and innovative ideas to remove those obstacles. Contributions are solicited on the following topics: - Role models to inspire and further motivate others (life experience and/or their contributions to promote equality) - … Read more
GDB4Slow science vs fast science Early career scientists Convener(s): Andrea Madella Co-Convener(s): Michael Dietze, Annegret Larsen Tue, 20 Apr, 09:00–10:30 (CEST) Tue, 20 Apr, 09:00–10:30 (CEST) "Publish or perish" is the motto for Fast Science. All Early Career Scientists (ECS) are well aware that the scientific landscape has become a publication factory. Fast Science prefers quantity over quality, thereby creating a proliferation of articles that overwhelm readers and publishers and threaten the effectiveness of the peer-review system. The widespread three-year turnover of project grants causes a lack of longer-term, comprehensively monitored data-sets, contributing to incremental, not fundamental, discoveries. Researchers are challenged to publish at a high … Read more
GDB5Bullying in Academia: towards creating a healthy and safe working environment Early career scientists Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Convener(s): Anouk Beniest Co-Convener(s): Derya Gürer, Simone M. Pieber, Elenora van Rijsingen Being bullied or harassed at your workspace has a tremendous impact on both the professional and the personal wellbeing of the person subjected to such treatment. Which acts and behaviours classify as bullying and harassment? How can you recognize if you or a co-worker/friend are the target of bullying and harassment? How can you protect yourself and others from bullying and harassment? What can we all together do to stop harmful behaviours from individuals or overarching structures? What do institutions … Read more
NET23ECS Union-wide Networking Event Early career scientists Convener(s): Simon Clark, Anouk Beniest, Anita Di Chiara Tue, 27 Apr, 19:00–20:00 (CEST) Tue, 27 Apr, 19:00–20:00 (CEST) The ECS Union-wide Networking Event is the opportunity to get to know your peers across all disciplines. As we all know, your network goes beyond your peers and therefore senior scientists, medallists and awardees, EGU volunteers, committee members and ECS Representatives will also be around. Make sure you catch them for career advice, interesting stories, or just a low-key chat. Read more
NET24ECS Forum Early career scientists Convener(s): Anouk Beniest, Anita Di Chiara, Jenny Turton Wed, 28 Apr, 12:30–13:30 (CEST) Meet your ECS Union-wide Representative, find our what the ECS Representatives do for you, and how you may contribute. Read more
NET43First-Time Attendee Icebreaker Early career scientists Convener(s): Simon Clark Mon, 19 Apr, 12:30–13:30 (CEST) Mon, 19 Apr, 12:30–13:30 (CEST) Orientated towards First-Time Attendees, Mentors, and Mentees, the Icebreaker provides space for you to meet other attendees from across multiple disciplines and to build your social network. The Icebreaker is your opportunity to talk science, careers, or just to socialise at the beginning of the conference. Hosted on the Gathertown platform, the event is unstructured and there for you to stay as long as you wish during the time-slot: you need only to turn up and mingle with others. Read more
SC1.1How to navigate the EGU: tips and tricks Early career scientists Convener(s): Anouk Beniest Co-Convener(s): Gregor Luetzenburg, Meriel J. Bittner Mon, 19 Apr, 09:00–10:00 (CEST) Are you unsure about how to bring order in the extensive program of the General Assembly? Are you wondering how to tackle this week of science? Are you curious about what EGU and the General Assembly have to offer? Then this is the short course for you! During this coursee, we will provide you with tips and tricks on how to handle this large conference and how to make the most out of your week at this year's General Assembly. … Read more
