EGU NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 74, FEBRUARY 2021 ======================================== Mars Month! Hope Probe: first global picture of Mars’ atmosphere Science and symbolism are important components of the first Arab mission to the Red Planet. The probe’s unique orbit will enable the first measurements of how the Martian atmosphere varies by season and by day. The mission also represents “a greater hope for the region: an inspiration to the youth to engage in the fields of science and technology,” says Hessa Rashid Al Matroushi, the science data and analysis lead. And because the data will be openly shared, this mission lets us all embark on an exciting journey to explore the secrets of our neighbouring planet together, she says. Learn more! (https://egu.eu/7NDK9F/) DEADLINES --------- 8 MARCH last chance for vEGU21 mentoring (https://egu.eu/9B57MA/) 31 MARCH vEGU21 early bird registration ends (https://egu21.eu/register.html) SCIENCE POLICY -------------- EGU science-policy pairing scheme The virtual format of the Union’s 2020/2021 scheme has enabled the selected scientist, Renée Bichler, to join a number of European Parliamentary Committee meetings, Plenary Sessions, and other online events with Member of the European Parliament Maria Spyraki. Read more! (https://egu.eu/9OELHX/) How does Europe deal with its waste? Waste and the circular economy is an important topic for many geoscientists, writes Daniel Paravaz, Director of Lightning Machines mineral processing consultancy. Our consumption drives the need for resources and resource extraction, while disposal of this waste impacts the environments in which many scientists conduct research. So what can geoscientists do about this issue? Learn more! (https://egu.eu/8N3AAL/) JOURNAL WATCH ------------- GEOROUNDUP February EGU journal highlights (https://egu.eu/0UI0EI/) UPDATES ------- Vision 2021: EGU’s leaders focus on the future EGU’s President and President-elect share their visions for what the Union can achieve in the next few years. Read more here! (https://egu.eu/8ISBIA/) New for EGU Learn about five key initiatives (https://egu.eu/7W8JU9/) that EGU has implemented in the past year! RESOURCE OF THE MONTH --------------------- Everything you need to know about the vEGU21 scientific sessions! The most recent information about the format and key dates for the vPICO sessions at the EGU General Assembly 2021—all in one place. Read more here! (https://egu.eu/3069ES/) #GREENEGU --------- Lighthearted tips for a greener EGU21! Reuse your pasta water (for plants!) and other ideas of environmentally friendly things to try (https://egu.eu/3KQJ1D/) while working from home. vEGU to GreenEGU What lessons can you take from this year’s virtual General Assembly to make your in-person conferences greener (https://egu.eu/2QU5PE/) in the future? EGU BLOGS --------- Tips on engaging outside of your echo chamber (https://egu.eu/7LSQIQ/) Solar-Terrestrial Sciences Division blog The women of EGU in 2021! (https://egu.eu/30VAX6/) GeoLog, the Union’s official blog Three quotes from famous female scientists for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (https://egu.eu/2N6G1H/) Geology for Global Development network blog The winners of EGU’s Best Blog Posts of 2020 Competition! (https://egu.eu/2ATLOW/) GeoLog, the Union’s official blog FOLLOW US --------- Web: https://www.egu.eu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion Twitter: https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-geosciences-union Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EuroGeosciencesUnion SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER --------------------- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.egu.eu/newsletter/loupe/74/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=EGU+Newsletter%2C%20February%202021%3A%20https://www.egu.eu/newsletter/loupe/74/ ©2021 European Geosciences Union. All rights reserved. EGU - European Geosciences Union e.V. Kastenbauerstr. 2 81677 Munich, Germany Privacy policy (https://www.egu.eu/privacy-policy/) Subscribe (https://lists.egu.eu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/newsletter/) Unsubscribe (https://lists.egu.eu/options/newsletter/)