EOS6.2Enabling Women in Geoscience: Inspiration, Challenges and Best Practice Diversity Early career scientists Convener(s): Madeleine Hann Co-Convener(s): Sarah Boulton, Jodie Fisher, Daisy Hassenberger Displays | Chat Wed, 06 May, 08:30–10:15ChatWed, 06 May, 08:30–10:15 As women are impacted first and worst by climate change it is crucial that women's voices are represented in global decision making, research and science communication. This is especially important in geoscience as we are at the forefront of science and policy, contributing to IPCC reports and advising governments all over the world. It has never been more important to reach gender equity. This will only be achieved through conscious action and the support of the whole geoscience community. This … Read more
GDB1Academic meritocracy: is it a challenge to women’s careers? (Co-sponsored by AGU, AOGS and JpGU) Diversity Early career scientists Convener(s): Alberto Montanari Co-Convener(s): Robin Bell, Hodaka Kawahata, Robin Robertson Join the online session Wed, 06 May, 16:15–17:15Join the online sessionWed, 06 May, 16:15–17:15 Career advances in academia is commonly considered to be meritocratic, meaning that there is a believe that anyone can succeed and be successful with hard-work and dedication. Discussions around the risk of bias inherent to a meritocratic system are increasing. A merit-based system 'discriminates' on the basis of how much 'merit' a person has, favouring those who have more of it – or are perceived to have more of it. Discussions around meritocracy focus on two immediate issues. It assumes … Read more
SMP2Early Career Karst Hydrologic Modelers Early career scientists Convener(s): Daniel Bittner Co-Convener(s): Markus Giese, Andreas Hartmann, Thomas Reimann Tue, 05 May, 16:15–18:00 Flow and transport modeling in complex karstic systems can be a demanding challenge. Various modeling approaches have been proposed during the last decades, ranging from black-box lumped to physically-based distributed models. Given this broad variety of tools, which can address a wide range of questions related to flow- and transport processes in karst aquifers, it can be challenging to find appropriate modeling approaches for a given objective. For this reason, several (early career) karst modelers expressed their interest in forming … Read more
US1Best practices for scientific integrity and scientific freedom in an age of pandemics - and beyond Diversity Early career scientists Media Convener(s): Alberto Montanari Co-Convener(s): Robin Bell, Hodaka Kawahata, J. Douglas Walker Orals | Join the online session Mon, 04 May, 16:15–18:00Join the online sessionMon, 04 May, 16:15–18:00 Society benefits greatly from scientific research and the subsequent communication of results without concern by the scientist for censorship, intimidation, or political interference. Speakers with a variety of expertises and backgrounds will debate which policies, roles, and responsibilities they view to be most effective to ensure the integrity of science, including freedom to disseminate results and scientific remarks. Read more
