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A connection of mine through IPPOG is editing a book on Science and Sustainability.
They need more data on views by early career scientists so have created a survey. In case you are an ecr and this interests you, please complete the survey at https://forms.gle/K5AJSbuCsKdRm1m57
In May, Ariba Khan successfully defended her doctoral thesis.
Congratulations! 🎉
For her doctoral research, she investigated the sociolinguistic situation of the state of Jharkhand. Her results show, among other things, evident social and linguistic inequality.
Read more in our series of interviews with #NewlyGraduatedPhDStudents: https://www.uni-kiel.de/en/cluster-roots/details/news/newly-graduated-phd-student-ariba-khan
#SocioLinguistics #Liguistics #Inequality #PhD #EarlyCareerScientists #RootsAcademy
Through innovative, interdisciplinary research, Sara Mura aims to ensure that the silent voices of the past are heard more clearly – such as those of the Punic people of Sardinia, about whom we know almost exclusively from written sources from a Roman, and therefore hostile, perspective. In their doctoral thesis, Sara examined the affordances and perceptions of the urban sacred landscape of the Punic site of Monte Sirai.
Read the full story in our series on newly graduated PhD students: https://www.uni-kiel.de/en/cluster-roots/details/news/newly-graduated-phd-student-sara-mura
#Antiquity #Sardinia #Archaeology #MonteSirai #PhD #Disseration #EarlyCareerScientists #NewlyGraduatedPhdStudents
The surprising #career parallels between #footballers and #researchers
Sarah Blackford reflects on how #EarlyCareerScientists and professional football players share similar #motivations, #pressures and #challenges.
Am 2. Februar hat ROOTS-Doktorandin Katharina Zerzeropulos ihre Dissertation mit dem Titel "Homo Oeconomicus Romanus" erfolgreich verteidigt. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Wie der Titel schon ahnen lässt - sie hat sich in ihrer Arbeit mit dem Wirtschaftssystem im Römischen Reich beschäftigt. Was sie dabei herausgefunden hat, warum das Thema für sie persönlich so spannend war und was sie jetzt an der #UniTrier macht, das verrät Katharina in unserer Reihe #FrischPromoviert: https://www.uni-kiel.de/de/cluster-roots/detailansicht/news/frisch-promoviert-katharina-zerzeropulos
#Antike #AntikesRom #WirtschaftsModell #Archäologie #PhD #Promotion #WomenInScience #EarlyCareerScientists
You are an early-career scientist interested in social and environmental processes in the past? For our second phase, we are offering 5 positions for postdocs and 9 positions for doctoral students.
Apply now!
All the details: https://www.uni-kiel.de/en/cluster-roots/career/jobs
#earlycareerscientists #jobs #phdPosition #postdocposition #archaeology #history #pastsocieties #SocioEnvironmentalHazards #AncientWorld #MediterraneanArchaeology #ConflictArchaeology #Philosophy #Biodiversity #LandscapeArchaeology #MedievalWorld #Urbanity
The Imperative of Science Communication in the Modern Era
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, science communication—often referred to as “SciComm”—is more critical than ever. Recent history underscores the urgency of effectively communicating scientific knowledge, especially in the face of challenges such as aggressive federal funding cuts to science under the Trump administration, persistent attacks on researchers, and a challenging atmosphere for early-career scientists. As researchers encounter heightened scrutiny and diminished support, many have sought opportunities abroad, resulting in a brain drain that threatens America’s status as a global leader in scientific innovation and literacy.
Understanding this broader context emphasizes why science communication isn’t merely beneficial—it’s essential. SciComm acts as a crucial bridge linking laboratory and field research with public policy, education, and everyday decision-making. Without effective communication, groundbreaking discoveries remain inaccessible and misunderstood, policies become misinformed, and society collectively suffers from stagnation in progress.
The Critical Roles of Science Communication
Science communication serves multiple fundamental functions within society:
1. Informing Policy Making
Policy decisions profoundly shape our society, from climate change initiatives to public health policies. Effective SciComm ensures decision-makers have accurate, accessible, and timely scientific information. Conversely, misinformation can lead to poor policy outcomes, such as inadequate responses to climate crises or ineffective health initiatives.
2. Ensuring Public Health and Safety
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically highlighted the necessity of clear, effective science communication. Public health messages must distill complex epidemiological concepts into actionable guidelines. Miscommunication and misinformation resulted in vaccine hesitancy, skepticism about public health measures, and preventable illnesses and fatalities.
3. Promoting Democratic Engagement
Informed citizens make better decisions. By understanding science, the public can meaningfully participate in democratic processes, hold leaders accountable, and advocate effectively for science-based policies.
4. Fostering Innovation and Economic Growth
Scientific advancements fuel economic growth. Clear communication enables society to recognize the value of investing in research and development, fostering a culture of innovation essential for economic prosperity.
Navigating Contemporary Challenges
The policies under the Trump administration resulted in significant setbacks for science. Budget cuts, censorship of scientific data, and political undermining severely damaged America’s scientific ecosystem. Early-career scientists were particularly vulnerable, caught between their passion for discovery and an uncertain professional future.
Consequently, many relocated to countries more supportive of scientific endeavors. Nations like Canada, Germany, and China actively attracted American-trained talent, recognizing that investing in science and researchers directly translates to economic and intellectual strength.
Sustaining America’s Leadership in Scientific Literacy
Historically, the U.S. has positioned itself as a leader in science, yet this status is fragile without sustained effort, funding, and societal support. Maintaining leadership requires:
Improving the Effectiveness of Science Communication
To effectively communicate science, especially in polarized environments, SciComm practitioners must:
Communicating Human Evolution with Sensitivity to Religious Beliefs
Human evolution remains a sensitive topic in many communities where religious beliefs conflict with evolutionary science. Effective SciComm in paleoanthropology demands nuanced approaches:
Building Social Cohesion Through Science
Science communication doesn’t merely educate; it unites. By promoting literacy and appreciation of the natural world, SciComm fosters social cohesion rooted in evidence-based thinking. Encouraging scientific literacy at every societal level—schools, community programs, and media—enhances collective decision-making, reduces polarization, and promotes harmony.
Educational initiatives should emphasize critical thinking and scientific reasoning, enabling individuals to assess information critically and challenge misinformation. Literacy programs must directly address scientific misinformation, equipping communities with practical tools to identify and counter false claims.
Looking Ahead: Education, Literacy, and Understanding
A robust commitment to education and literacy is the cornerstone of effective science communication. Educational systems must incorporate rigorous, inclusive, and up-to-date science curricula. Prioritizing STEM education from early childhood through adulthood significantly shapes societal perspectives, fostering respect for evidence-based knowledge.
Moreover, understanding the natural world must extend beyond classrooms. Community engagement via citizen science projects, public lectures, interactive museum exhibits, and collaborative research opportunities profoundly enhances societal appreciation and understanding of science.
Conclusion
As contemporary challenges mount—political, social, environmental—effective science communication remains essential for navigating complexities. SciComm empowers informed policy-making, strengthens public health initiatives, invigorates democratic processes, stimulates economic growth, and fosters societal unity. Amid current setbacks and potential declines in scientific leadership, reinforcing our commitment to clear, engaging, and inclusive science communication is not merely advantageous—it’s imperative.
Our collective future depends on an informed, engaged society. By championing education, promoting scientific literacy, and deepening our understanding of the natural world, we build a resilient framework capable of confronting modern challenges. The path forward demands clarity, respect, inclusivity, and active engagement—hallmarks of impactful science communication. With concerted effort and dedication, science will continue to serve as a guiding force for societal advancement, resilience, and unity.
#AmericanScienceCrisis #BrainDrain #CommunicatingScience #DemocraticEngagement #EarlyCareerScientists #EducationAndLiteracy #EvidenceBasedPolicy #HumanEvolution #InclusiveScience #PublicScienceEducation #PublicUnderstandingOfScience #SciComm #ScienceAdvocacy #ScienceAndDemocracy #ScienceAndReligion #ScienceAndSociety #ScienceCommunication #ScienceFunding #ScienceInTheUS #ScienceLiteracy #ScienceOutreach #SciencePolicy #ScienceStorytelling #ScientificInnovation #ScientificIntegrity #ScientificMisinformation #STEMEducation #TrustInScience #WhyScienceMatters
Way back in 2022, as the world tried to readjust back to "normal" following COVID - I helped to co-organise a bootcamp with sponsorhop from the @wcrp_climate IASC, @esaclimate and a generous dollop of help from @PolarRES and @dmidk colleagues.
We gathered 10 senior scientist mentors and 22 students in an old torpedo research station (now used by Roskilde University) for 10 days. It was an extremely intense period but the 4th paper produced by this talented group has just come out.
I consider facilitating #EarlyCareerScientists to work on important science problems an extremely rewarding part of my job, and I'm looking forward to the next one already as part of our PISCO project.
In the mean time, go and read this extremely cool work, collecting together a huge number of radiosonde observations going back to the 1950s over the Arctic Ocean and using them to assess how well CMIP6 models represent lower atmosphere.
#CMIP6 #ClimateModels #Arctic #ArcticClimate #SeaIce
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2024JD041412
Given that "the era of exponential growth in academic research is over", Casey Bergman had (2012) some advice for senior academics:
"3) For established academics: you came up during the halcyon days of growth in science, so bear in mind that you had it easy relative to those trying to make it today. So when you set your expectations for your students or junior colleagues in terms of performance, recruitment or tenure, be sure to take on board that they have it much harder now than you did at the corresponding point in your career [see points 1) and 2)]. A corollary of this point is that anyone actually succeeding in science now and in the future is (on average) probably better trained and works harder than you (at the corresponding point in your career), so on the whole you are probably dealing with someone who is more qualified for their job than you would be. So don’t judge your junior colleagues with out-of-date views (that you might not be able to achieve yourself in the current climate) and promote values from a bygone era of incessant growth. Instead, adjust your views of success for the 21st century and seek to promote a sustainable model of scientific career development that will fuel innovation for the next hundred years."
HT @quantixed
#academia #science #ECR #EarlyCareerScientists #TenureTrack #PhD
Tomorrow I'm lecturing on "Hot topics in #PolarClimate" at the #PolarRESeu bootcamp for #earlyCareerScientists
I'd be interested to here wamhat the #Fediverse thinks are the most important topics for #Polar #ClimateScience right now.
(I have my own pet subjects already).
Three weeks left until the closing date of the current KiTE Call. KiTE is the #KielTrainingforExcellence at #KielUniversity.
Apply now for one of the eight postdoc positions at one of #UniKiel's Priority Research Areas. One of them ist Societal, Environmental and Cultural Change #SECC. More information on: https://www.uni-kiel.de/en/research/early-career-researchers/kite/application-process
#archaeolgy #history #palaeoecology #pastsocieties @archaeodons @histodons #postdoc #earlycareerscientists
The #CNRS is looking for two #postdocs in #oceanography, #glaciology and/or #paleoclimatology at IGE in #Grenoble!
Check the positions out:
➡️ #SeaIce #modelling : https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5001-ALEVIA-004/Default.aspx?lang=EN
➡️ #Paleo #modelling: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5001-ELSGEN-005/Default.aspx?lang=EN
We're looking forward to #EGU23 next month. Conferences like this spark #collaboration and almost limitless #ProfessionalDevelopment opportunities.
Here is one of the ways @EuroGeosciences fosters an environment where #EarlyCareerScientists can network and connect with a #Mentor
Excited to have been nominated to join the #GlobalYoungAcademy: https://globalyoungacademy.net/welcome-new-members-2023/
I hope to use the platform created by my five-year term to help give a voice to issues facing #earlycareerscientists and pushing #transdisciplinary work on #conservation and #OneHealth related issues.
If you are an #ERC and have ideas for issues and directions the #GYA should take on to make academia more inclusive, diverse and sustainable, would be delighted to brainstorm and help amplify your voice!