Young Scientists Meeting applications open
The aim of the Young Scientists Meeting (YSM) is to support the development of young paleoscientists (early-career researchers; ECRs) by providing the opportunity to advance their scientific skills and to build international networks among colleagues at a similar career level, as well as with leading senior scientists. ECRs are given the opportunity to present their work, while also participating in tutored workshops on topics that are pressing and important for ECRs today. Deadline for applicants is 1 December 2024
The 5th PAGES Young Scientists Meeting (YSM) will be taking place at Tongji University (Siping Road Campus), located in Shanghai,from 19–20 May 2025.
With a long and rich history, Tongji University is one of the leading universities in China. The university is located approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the Shanghai Railway Station and participants can access the Metro Line 10 directly to Tongji University Station, amongst many other easy modes of transport.
The YSM, which will be taking place before the PAGES 7th Open Science Meeting, has a size of around 80 participants.
Description
The tentative program is available for the YSM in Shanghai 2025, and includes an invited talk by Yassine Ait-Brahim on "Delving into North Africa's past: Speleothem-Paleoclimate Research (and the Role of PAGES)", panel discussions, "speed dating", social events and dinners, poster sessions and breakout groups.
Breakout group sessions cover a wide range of topics that ECRs encounter in today's paleoscience landscape and will cover:
1. Navigating Interdisciplinary Research Challenges
2. Mentorship and Networking Opportunities
3. Exploring Opportunities: Funding Strategies and Career Advancement in Paleoenvironmental Research
4. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Confidence
5. Adapting to Remote and Collaborative Work Environments
6. The Scientific Publication. What is its Future and how did it all start?
7. Manuscript Preparation and Submission Strategies
8. Community Engagement and Indigenous Perspectives in Paleoenvironmental Research
9. The Future of Research. What do you need? What do you expect from PAGES?
10. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
The YSM is moderated and guided by a scientific committee comprising individuals from all over the world, covering a range of expertise, and age groups. YSM participants will have the opportunity to spend two intense days discussing the opportunities and challenges out there today, and find ideas, mentorship and guidance by some more senior and experienced scientists, on the one hand, and connect with fellow early-career researchers on the other. The networking opportunity is invaluable, and the chance to meet and get to know other ECRs before tackling the large, and for some, more intimidating, Open Science Meeting (OSM) makes things much easier.