[THE LOUPE] YOUR EGU GEOSCIENCE RESOURCE - NOVEMBER 2024 ======================================================== Looking to the stars Protecting the Earth from future risks and current space junk Often when we think of things beyond the boundaries of our atmosphere they take on a removed perspective, not unlike a science fiction novel, but the work of researchers focused on space science is very much real life, and has significant consequences for our lives here on Earth. This includes learning more about what happens to the thousands of satellites that orbit our planet, providing crucial services, once they reach the end of their operational life? EGU's Asmae Ourkiya discovered more about the graveyards of these satellites (https://egu.eu/8XOK5V/) this month over on the EGUblogs. But it's not just artificial objects that pose a threat, we also learned about the HERA mission (https://egu.eu/79YCG9/), recently launched to discover the effects of the DART mission to the Didymos system, an attempt to redirect a potentially extinction sized asteroid. This month we also learned about the Up-goer Five Challenge (https://egu.eu/6YQFDC/) from Marina Dütsch and Lukas Brenner, an exercise in communicating science using only the 1000 most common words in the English language; thus saying 'up-goer' instead of 'rocket'! As Marina and Lukas explain, "The aim of the challenge is to motivate participants to simplify the way they describe their research to a very basic level. It is not easy – for example, how do you explain atmospheric chemistry without using jargon? But with persistence, creativity, and a good portion of humor, scientists will learn to view their research from a new angle and find creative ways to communicate the essence of what they do." This month brought us back to Earth with a look at fieldwork experiences, including Ingrid Anell's examination of the impact of disrupted bathroom breaks on students' ability to learn (https://egu.eu/8IRTD6/) and the special EGUwebinar on the barriers to fieldwork experienced by LGBTQIA+ researchers (https://egu.eu/3VWAHK/), the second in our Uneven Ground series. We also got to meet EGU's Editorial Manager Eduardo Queiroz Alves, as he shared the history of his journey to EGU, and explained a bit more about the work of an Editorial Manager for an open access not for profit organisation like EGU (https://egu.eu/3HI0FN/). The EGU25 Call for Abstracts (https://www.egu25.eu/) is open, so don't forget to submit your abstract by 13:00 CET 15 January 2025 and why not sign up to be an EGU25 Mentor (https://egu.eu/20C1XL/) by 17 March 2025. If you are looking for financial assistance (https://egu.eu/11AW78/) due to caregiving responsibilities, disability, career status or another barrier, apply for the new EDI participation support by 26 February 2025. Want to attend the General Assembly and like science communication? Why not apply to be an EGU25 Press Assistant (https://egu.eu/099VMQ/), attend the meeting and get paid to write about it! DEADLINES --------- 6 DECEMBER EGU25 GeoCinema submission (https://egu.eu/0R2YJZ/) 15 JANUARY EGU25 abstract submission (https://egu.eu/000K37/) SCIENCE FOR POLICY ------------------ EGU Science for Policy Hangout Each month, the EGU hosts a Science for Policy Hangout to discuss how researchers can more effectively engage with policymaking, highlight upcoming science for policy opportunities, and allow EGU members to virtually mingle with those working on the science-policy interface in a relaxed, informal environment. During this month's Science for Policy Hangout, Christian Retscher will share his experience as a Seconded National Expert (https://blogs.egu.eu/geolog/2020/02/28/geopolicy-how-to-become-a-seconded-national-expert-for-the-european-commission/) to the European Commission including how researchers can become seconded experts and the types of work that he does within the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). You can read more and register for this hangout here (https://www.egu.eu/webinars/234/egu-science-for-policy-hangout/). Science for policy career opportunities The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission currently has over 600 job positions open (https://eu-careers.europa.eu/en/scientific-research-administrators) for researchers! The open call is seeking experts in a wide variety of fields and has facilities located in many places in Europe, including: Seville, Spain; Ispra, Italy; Karlsruhe, Germany; Petten, The Netherlands; and Brussels and Geel, Belgium. Read more about the open positions and submit your applications here (https://eu-careers.europa.eu/en/scientific-research-administrators) before 12:00CET on 10 December 2024. JOURNAL WATCH ------------- Each month we choose a scientific paper published in one of EGU’s open access journals to be our Journal Watch, but did you know you can also access preprints, abstracts and supplementary materials from our meetings and annual General Assembly through EGUsphere? Learn more at EGUsphere (https://www.egusphere.net/). GEOROUNDUP November EGU journal highlights (https://egu.eu/0BVFTR/) ANNOUNCEMENTS ------------- New EGU article processing charges EGU has updated and clarified the way we process Article Processing Charges (APCs) (https://egu.eu/0TT5ZR/) for our open access, publicly peer reviewed journals. In addition we have expanded the range of discounts and waivers available, read the announcement (https://egu.eu/0TT5ZR/) for more information. RESOURCE OF THE MONTH --------------------- EGU webinar: Science Diplomacy 101 How can scientists help address global challenges? Watch our EGUwebinar 'Science Diplomacy 101' (https://egu.eu/7KBQGD/) to learn the fundamentals researchers need to find solutions for geopolitical issues on our YouTube channel now! UPCOMING DATES -------------- EGU Science for Policy Hangout Come virtually network with those working at the science-policy interface! Register (https://egu.eu/75SD37/) for our next #Sci4Pol Hangout at 14:00 CET on Monday 2 December. EGUwebinar: How to simulate the field - combining field studies with modelling in the soil sciences Soil science is a field often divided by those who want to dig into computer modelling and those who want to... well, be in the field! This World Soils Day, 5 December, at 16:00 CET join this special EGUwebinar examining how these two groups can be brought together to combine field studies with modelling. Register here (https://egu.eu/46MLA4/). EGU25 Press Assistant vacancy Apply to work with the EGU Communications Team at the EGU25 General Assembly (https://egu.eu/099VMQ/)next year, by showing us your science writer skills! We have one vacancy for a Press Assistant in 2025, so submit your application (https://egu.eu/099VMQ/) by 6 January 2025. EGU Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme now open! Join the Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme in 2025 (https://egu.eu/0UZGDJ/) to co-create a video lesson for students, with EGU's support! With the option of a live session or recorded session available, applications for places on this scheme close on 31 January 2025. EGU BLOGS --------- Newly released: Aurora Handbook and Field Guide for citizen science studies in view of the upcoming SolarMaX campaign (https://egu.eu/92DD9Q/) Solar-Terrestrial Sciences Division blog From ‘real life’ to a fantastic quirky teaching tool – try a PodCast Class (https://egu.eu/2ZHNTZ/) Geolog, the Union’s official blog Expanding the picture: Being a female geodesist in Iran (https://egu.eu/9HBVXT/) Geodesy Division blog Union of Justice report: Why racial justice should be at the core of Europe’s climate action (https://egu.eu/5F51SA/) Geolog, the Union’s official blog ST-ECS Networking Campfire – How to convene a scientific session (https://egu.eu/20YO9S/) Solar-Terrestrial Sciences Division blog Go to EGU by train! 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