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Connecting Geoscientists Arond the World
Promoting Earth Science for Society
www.networkyes.org April 2012
In this IssueStarting Lines 1YES Network Updates 2Elections Information 3YES Network Member Showcase 7Opportunities to Get Involved 8YES 2012 Program 9Upcoming YES Network Events 10Geoscience Community News 11YES Network National Chapters 14Contribute to the Newsletter 16
Hello and welcome to this month’s newsletter!
There is a lot going on this month including several international confer-ences and the on-going YES elections! Remember it is easy to get involved in YES Network activities simply by getting in touch with the team.Information on the YES Network elections will be sent out by mass-mail and via the newsfeeds (including Facebook and Twitter) so make sure you keep a look out for information!
We are getting excited about the YES2012 Congress in Brisbane (august) and are continually updating the YES program. The full YES program is now included on the IGC webpages (www.34igc.org) and in this newsletter. We are also still looking for some volunteers to help out during the event-please see the information in this newsletter for opportunities available and how to sign up!
Have a great month,
Jo
Outgoing YES President
[email protected] Network President 2010-2012www.networkyes.org
Starting Lines
2nd YES CongressAre you planning on attending the 34th IGC and 2nd YES Congress in Brisbane? We are looking for people to get involved in the following activi-ties, please email your requests to [email protected] VolunteersDuties: To act as guides and information points for YES members throughout the Congress. ModeratorsDuties: To assist YES Network session convenors with moderating discussion groups in Brisbane and online.Social VolunteersTo meet up with YES members at lunch times to promote YES NetworkingCommunication VolunteersBloggers and writers wanted to share their con-ference experience whilst in Brisbane
YES Network UpdatesMembership Updates Notes from the Leadership Teams
YES Network Bulletin TeamWe are seeking editors and reviewers for the YES Network Bulle-tin. Please, if you are interested send an email with a brief resume (CV) to [email protected] and cc: Dr. Carlos Go-nella at [email protected]. Visit the YES Network News site for the latest information on the YES Bulletin. (www.networkyes.org/index.php/news)
The Bulletin Team also seeks a Logo! Please inquire to [email protected]
Thanks, Carlos and the editorial staff
YES Network Newsletter TeamWould you like to contribute to connecting YES Network mem-bers around the world? We are seeking two YES Network mem-bers to join the Newsletter team as Associate Editors. You must have experience working with Adobe InDesign CS4 or higher and with Adobe Photoshop. Please send your CV/resume and a letter of intent to [email protected].
How to Contact the NetworkWe would like to remind you of the email addresses that should be used to contact various groups of the Network. Please be sure to use the appropriate address to ensure that your information gets to the right place!
President: [email protected] team (for any information that needs to be sent to the entire membership, or information that needs posted on the blog, Facebook, Twitter, or the homepage - such as job adverts, conference notifications, etc.): [email protected]
Newsletter team (for information to be broadcasted in the news-letter - such as National Chapter updates, research opportunities, etc.) [email protected]
Full listings of all Leadership teams are available at:http://www.networkyes.org/index.php/about/leadership_team/
Percentages represent 88% of membership
Total Membership: 2,344Number of Countries Represented: 115
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Membership Distribution by Continent
Member ProfilesThere are currently 250 members who have posted their profile in the YES Network’s Membership Directory! Join the community to find collaborators, develop YES Network projects and chat about geoscience topics of interest. Visit the YES Network’s website (www.networkyes.org) and click on Join YES to access the Membership Directory.
Even if you’d like to keep your profile unlisted in the Mem-bership Directory, please make sure to update your profile’s “Country of Residence” field.
Notes from the Leadership Teams
YES Network Updates
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The YES Network is seeking applicants for 2012-2014 leadership roles. This is an exciting oppor-tunity to be involved in the YES Network.
EXECUTIVE positions:President (1)Team Leaders (5)Lead on 2015 YES Congress (1)Secretary (1)
DESCRIPTION OF EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
i) President: Open to ALL MembersThe ideal candidate should have proven leadership skills and a strong YES background, preferably within the YES leadership teams or who had an executive roll.Applications should include:1. A 500 word statement specifically stating:- why he/she is suited to the role and explain his/her relevant prior experience. (specifically-roles held ithin the YES Network, other management or team roles and involvement in other organizations).2. A short statement of intent for the 2012-14 period. This should consider the role of YES in the wider community, perceived challenges and activities/projects. This might also include funding suggestions and a development plan for the network.
The applications will be reviewed by the nominations committee. Applications that have been endorsed and short listed by the nominations committee will be uploaded to the YES Network website and YES Network members will be invited to vote. The President will be encouraged to select a secretary to assist with his/her role, post election.
ii) Executive Roles: Open to ALL membersAll members can apply. Ideal candidates will have a strong YES background (presious YES leadership team of Na-tional Representative experience). Applications should be 500 words long and should specifically state:- why he/she is suited to the role and explain his/her relevant prior experience. (specifically-roles held within the YES Network, other management or team roles and involvement oin other organizations).- A short statement of intent for the 2012-14 period. This should consider the role of YES in the wider community, perceived challenges and activities/projects.
iii) Team Roles: Open to ALL members - NOTE APPLICATIONS FOR TEAM MEMBER POSITIONS WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL THE EXECUTIVE IS IN POSTAll YES members can apply.
2012 YES Network Elections
YES Network Updates
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Terms of position:Positions are elected for two yearsPersons may serve two consecutive terms on the Executive Committee (i.e 4 years)After this they may only remain on the Executive Committee if they are the PresidentThe President may serve one term, after which he/she serves one term as ex-officio and on the advisory committee.
DETAILS OF ELECTIONNOMINATIONSIndividuals can stand for more than one Executive position but should state their preferred option and a second choice. In the event of their election in one post they will automatically be removed from the other category. (i.e. if elected as President they cannot become a team leader also-the candidate with the next highest amount of votes will gain that post). Candidates should send an email to [email protected] with the heading ‘YES ELEC-TION APPLICATION’ and the following details.1. position running for (or ranking if running for many)2. brief statement of intent3. brief CV
METHOD OF VOTINGYES Network website: www.networkyes.orgVoters will have the option to check their vote prior to final submission and to print their voting record. Votes will be checked by Nominating committee (see below)
WHO CAN VOTE?All active YES members who joined YES on, or before, 10th of February, 2012.
TIMELINEEXECUTIVE POSITIONS (Team Leaders and President)Announcement: 25 March 2012Election voting from 25 April - 7 May
FOR TEAM POSITIONS This will be run by the ‘new executive’ with the nominations committee acting as advisors. Announcement: 25 March 2012Election voting from 25 April - 7 May
2012 YES Network Elections
YES Network Updates
YES 2012-2014 TEAMS1. Communicating ScienceAims: To improve the communication of geosciences between disciplines, spatially around the globe, to policy mak-ers and to the general public.Methods:- Workshops both at conferences and online- Roundtable discussion events at International Conferences (and broadcast live via webinar)- Promoting YES Network events in Regions and at a National Chapter Level- Initiation of Policy-Science link project to be launched at Brisbane 2012- Innovative outreach project- to be launched at Brisbane 2012PERSONS: Team Leader & Task Leaders PLUS workgroups as needed1 x Team Leader (Executive)5 x Team Positions
2. Career DevelopmentAims: To support YES members globally through their education and career.Methods:- Workshops both at conferences and offline (e.g. CV/resume workshops)- Promoting networking at conferences via YES Network social events- Online resources, information packs and job links- Mentoring: To be launched in 2012- Buddy –scheme and ‘mentor through session organisation’PERSONS: Team Leader & Task Leaders PLUS workgroups as needed1 x Team Leader (Executive)5 x Team Positions
3. Regional YES NetworkAims: To promote the development of the YES Network at a local level.Methods:- To be coordinated by Regional Representatives, working with National Representatives- National Chapter Blog and web presence- Promotion of local Yes Network events, and participation of YES chapters in Regional and National Scientific conferences.- National and Regional pages with local resources on the YES Network website- Linking individual members directly with YES Network activitiesPERSONS:1 x Team Leader (Executive) 5 x Team Positions
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YES Network Updates
4. Scientific CollaborationAims: To devise and promote innovative ways of promoting scientific collaboration within the geosciences and more widely on important and emerging issues.PERSONS:1x Team Leader (Executive) 5 x team positions
5. Communications and Support TeamAims: To provide support and administration to the running of the YES Network.Secretary – Coordinate mailing lists, distributing emails, collating responses.Newsletter Sub Team: Collate and publish the YES Network newsletter- positions do not require electionFinance coordinators- coordinate financial requirements of groups.activities and submit funding requests where ap-plicable. Liase with YES2015 team to advise on sponsorship/funding requirements.Organisational Coordinator- Maintain links with affiliated and linked organisations and organisations representa-tivesMarketing coordinator- actively look for opportunities to promote the YES NetworkWeb support officers- to maintain the Yes Network website, Facebook and Twitter pages PEOPLE:1x Team Leader (Executive)Team Positions:2 x Finance1x Organizational Rep Coordinator1x Marketing Coordinator3 x Web Support officers
NON ELECTED ROLES:Project groups which can be organised and dissolved as required. These include such things as the current Geomi-crobiology and Decision Point projects.Advisory TeamThis includes all past ex-officios and selected members of the geo-community who can be called upon by the YES team for advice.They are NOT YES leadership, nor do they have exec-voting rightsEx-officio officers- act as mentors to successorsAdvisors and mentors – Panel of experienced persons for advice and information- EX-officios 2012-2014- YES AdvisorsEx-officios from past 2 terms. -YES External Advisors- All affiliated (i.e have reps in YES) /linked organisations
2012 YES Network Elections
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Mary Seid, USA National RepresentativeYES Network Member Showcase
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YES Network Member Showcase
What are you studying or where do you work?
I am working at the Illinois State Geological Survey, and studying at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the USA.
How did you become interested in the geosciences?
I wan’t planning on being a geologist. I was planning on being a doctor until I took a hydrogeology class on a whim and liked the dry humor of the professor. I continued tak-ing classes in geology and found that geologists are fun people to be around. What really hooked me was geologic mapping and field geology, and so that’s how I got into the career.
What year are you in school and what are you studying? What do you do in your job?
I am getting a Master’s degree in geology while working at the Illinois State Geological Survey. My work is all about understanding the distribution of rock formatinos at and beneath the surface. To convey this idea to the publi, I make geologic maps. To do this, I plan a field season, do the field work, and compile hundreds of fieldnotes. I also rely on well logs, drill cuttings, and core samples o gather more data points. Finally, I draft a map that shouws the distribution of rock formations at the surfcae and beneath the surface.
How is what you do for work rel-evant to society?
My job is to study the rock formations and show how they are distributed over a detailed area (129 square km). These maps are available to the public for a low
cost ($8 USD) and are used by mining, oil, and coal companies for exploration; by land developers and insurance companies to understand the risk of geo-logic hazards in the area; and by private landowners to evaluate the value of their land.
What activities are you involved in with the YES Network and/or what YES Network activities would you like to become more involved with?
I am currently serving as the YES Network’s UDA National Representative, for which I try to get people involved in the YES Network’s activities at national meetings and provide leadership opportunities for early-career geoscientists. I am also the Geological Society of America’s Organizational Representative. In this capacity, I meet with other members of the YES Network, GSA staff, AGI staff in order to plan and carry out events at the GSA national meeting.
Why did you join the YES Net-work?
I went to Beijing, China for the First YES Congress and liked the atmosphere and goals of the group of people there. I continue to be involved in the YES Network because of the leadership opportunities and privilege of working with such a talented and won-derful group of geoscientists.
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Opportunites for YES Network MembersLeadership Opportunities Leadership teams, do you have po-sitions and duties that YES Net-work members can help you with? If so, send your position announce-ments to networkyes.newsletter@gmail .com, and we will post them here in the monthly newsletter.
Share your experiences!We are seeking entries for the YES Network blog. Share your experiences in the field, in the lab, or on any other (relevant) geoscience topic. Please send your submissions to [email protected] and we’ll post it on the blog. If you have a blog already, and enjoy writing, come join our blogging team to write about what interests you in the geo-sciences.
OneGeology Best Application competitionJust to let you know about a fantastic competition that One-Geology have just launched, aim specifically at YES Network members. The main aim of the OneGeology Best Application competition is to demonstrate the wide range of potential ap-plied uses and applications that the OneGeology Portal, and geological data/services that it provides, can offer for easy discoverability, access and use. The prize is free registration to the IGC in Brisbane next year. The details can be found here: http://www.onegeology.org/igc34/competition.htmlMany thanks, Jo ThompsonYES Network Organizational Representative, British Geo-logical Survey
Research and Project Collaborations YES Network: Geomicrobiology InitiativePunyasloke Bhadurywww.yesgeomicrobiology.blogspot.comEmail: [email protected] the last decade the interdisciplinary domain of Geo-biology including geomicrobiology has generated plenty of
interests among geologists, earth scientists and biologists. New discoveries in geomicrobiology has significantly changed the way we think about the origin and evolution of life on earth. YES Geomicrobiology is an initiative of YES Network to motivate early-career geoscientists to pursue research in geobiology and also encourage collaboration amongst geologists, geochemists microbiologists and environmental scientists.
IUGS Global Geoscience Taskforce CollaborationHeather Houltonhttp://bit.ly/rR6FYkThank you to all who provided geoscience information (edu-cational institutions, professional societies, employers) for the global compendium on geoscience information that the IUGS Global geoscience Taskforce is compiling. As part of this effort we will be contacting these institutions to get the most up-to-date information about their institutions. We need help translat-ing the emails from English into a variety of languages. Please contact Abi Howe ([email protected]) if you would like to help with this effort. Thank you!
Updated Decision Points SurveyJo Venus and Heather Houltonwww.networkyes.org/index.php/projects/decision_points_surveyThank you to all who participated in the YES Network Decision Points Survey. We got a lot of feedback from our survey partici-pants and had several good discussions with colleagues at the AGU 2010 Fall Meeting in December. Based on these discus-sions, we have updated the survey to be more extensive to better capture information about why people stay in or leave the geosci-ences. If you have not yet taken the updated survey, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey today.
Do you have an idea that you’d like to develop with other YES Net-work members? Send a brief descrip-tion of your research or project idea and your contact information (name and email) to networkyes.newsletter@gmail .com.
YES2012 - 2nd World Congress of the YES Network
Program at a GlanceSunday, 5 August (University of Queensland)
9:00-10:00 YES Congress Registration
10:00-12:00 Workshop: CV Writing - online registration until March 2012
12:00-13:00 Lunch Function
12:00-15:00 Industry-YES Members Event
Monday, 6 August (Brisbane Convention Centre)
18:00-20:00 YES Network National Chapters Showcase
20:00-22:00 YES Network Meet and Greet Dinner
Tuesday, 7 August (Brisbane Convention Centre)
18:30-20:30 Roundtable (Room 1): How can geoscientists best engage with the public and high school pupils?
18:30-20:30 Roundtable (Room 2): Geological knowledge and technology transfer in developing nations
Wednesday, 8 August (Brisbane Convention Centre)
17:00-19:00 Roundtable (Room 1): Engaging with policy makers: A YES legacy
17:00-19:00 Roundtable (Room 2): Education and Out-reach in Polar Science
Thursday, 9 August (Brisbane Convention Centre)
18:30-20:30 Roundtable (Room 1): Emerging geoscience themes and the role of the YES Network
18:30-20:30 Roundtable (Room 2): Women in Geosciences
Friday, 10 August (Brisbane Convention Centre)
08:30-10:15 Roundtable (Room 1): Professional Develop-ment: International skill recognition
10:45-12:30 Workshop: Communicating Science to the Public
14:00-15:30 YES Network Poster Session
Welcome!The YES Network is pleased to announce the preliminary program for the 2nd World Congress to be held during the 34th IGC in Brisbane, August 2012. We encourage all of our members to take an active part in both the IGC and YES programs which do not overlap. We will also welcome new members and ICG delegates who wish to attend any of the YES sessions during the week. We look forward to meeting you in Brisbane.-- The YES2012 Organizing Committee
Award Committee Volunteers WantedThe YES 2012 coordinators are seeking YES members to form a committee to select outstanding public figures to receive an award for his/her impacts on the connection be-tween geosciences and societal issue. The recipient will be awarded this honor at the YES World Congress in Brisbane. This is a short term position, and members of the commit-tee will need to act quickly to formulate nominees for the award. Please contact [email protected] to volunteer or for more information.
Funding!YES Network Finance Team (from Eliakimu)I would like to notify the NRs and Regional Representatives that despite of having opportunity of sponsorship for YES Network members who have applied) to get financial support, we encourage more the application of local funds available in each country to apply for attending YES BRISBANE 2012 Events. This will help us to have many delegates of young profes-sional and thus we can be able to reach many people and then motivates them through these international conferences. One thing to note is that each specific leader has to encourage pro-spective applicants to make sure they have projects to present, or research work being it oral or poster presentation when request-ing for funding support.
Kindly inform NRs to assist on this as much as they can to attract more young earth scientist proffesionals during the events. --Eliakimu, YES Netwok Finanace Team
Jo VenusYES2012 - 2nd World Congress of the YES Network
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YES Network Events & Community NewsSkype Chats & Webinars
28 April 2012, 16:00 GMTNational Representatives - ‘Drop In’ ChatAdd yesnationalreps to your Skype contacts. Meet and chat with other National Representatives, exchange tips and develop ideas on how to build your National Chap-ter. This session will run as a text chat session.
YES Network Meetings & Activities
European geosciences Union General Assem-bly 2012, Vienna, Austria22-27 April 2012Are you attending the EGU 2012 conference? Want to meet up with other YES Network members? Contact the communications team at [email protected]. Also, if you are attending any conference in the next sev-eral months, and would like to advertise your presenta-tion, send us an email and we’ll place your presentation day/time/title on the YES Network website!
Call for PapersAnnual International Conference on Geologi-cal & Earth Sciences (GEOS 2012)27-28 August 2012- The Conference Proceedings (Print ISSN: 2251-3353, E-Pe-riodical ISSN: 2251-3361) will be indexed by EBSCO, Cross-Ref, Proquest and will be submitted to Scopus, ScienceDirect and Cabell’s Directories amongst others, where applicable.- Depending on their importance, originality, quality, rel-evance and other editorial considerations, eligible research articles will be invited for publication in the GSTF Interna-tional Journal on Mathematics, Statistics and Operations Re-search (JMSOR).- Best Paper Awards and Best Student Paper Awards will be conferred at theconference (in order to qualify for the award, the paper must be presented at the conference).Details at: http://sgem01.webvis.net/lt.php?c=337&m=243&nl=284&s=d879b1fae8f8c7c8ce08bb74ea6ee436&lid=2246&l=-http--geoearth.org/CallforPapers.html
Call for papersDeadline June, 2012Papers are invited on the Geosciences of Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet for publication in a special volume of the International Journal of Earth Sciences. View the official announcement poster with relevant details at http://www.geos.iitb.ac.in/manu-scripts.jpg
Canada’s Bid to Host the IGC in 2020
The Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (www.geoscience.ca) is leading a bid by Canada to host the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) in Vancouver in 2020. The Inter-national Geological Congress (IGC) is the premier meeting for the advancement of global Earth science. The IGC takes place every four years and encourages the advancement of funda-mental and applied research in Earth science world-wide. In-formation pertaining to Canada’s IGC bid can be obtained from our website www.igc2020.ca. Canada’s bid will be tabled at the 34th IGC in Brisbane, Australia in June 2012.
The North American Coordination Sub-committee invites a member from the national chapters in the US and Mexico to join the sub-committee and represent the YES Network. Cur-rently, the sub-committee is comprised of representatives from geoscience organizations in the US and Mexico that represent various areas of the geosciences and geo-engineering. We seek input from early-career geoscientists for preparation of the bid documents and development of strategies for advocacy to sup-port the bid and participation and attendance in the IGC in Canada.
If you are personally interested in becoming involved with this bid, please contact the North America Coordination Sub-Com-mittee (Chair Andrew Stumpf) at [email protected].
EuroGeoSurveys NewsletterAre you in Europe? Check out the EuroGeoSurveys recent newsletter about geoscience news on the continent. www.euro-geosurveys.org/newsletters.html
YES Network Events & Community NewsYES Network Member Showcase
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Geoscience Community NewsUpcoming Events
CFES Survey of Canadian GeoscientistsIf you are a Canadian geoscience professional or student un-der the age of 35, please check out the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (CFES) online survey at http://www.survey-monkey.com/s/CFES_Under_35_workforce
EGU2012 General Assembly22-27 April 2012, Vienna, AustriaTake an active part in organizing the scientific program. Meet-ing details are posted at http://www.meetingorganizer.copeni-cus.org/EGU2012/provisionalprogramme
International Conference: “GeoHistories of the Gubbio Apennines” - Half Century in Read-ing the Pages of Earth History Written in the Rocks: 1962-20125-8 June 2012, Gubbio, ItalyThe aim of the conference is to provide a forum for geoscienc-tists from all countries and institutions to present, review and discuss recent progress and future perspectives in the fields of stratigraphy, sedimentology, paleontology, geodynamic and structural evolution related to the Umbria-Marche Apennines and particularly linked with the Gubbio sections. www.un iurb.it/geoga2012
3rd International Conference on Nanotechnol-ogy7-9 August, 2012, Montreal, Canada The conference will be hosted by the International ASET Inc. and McGill University. ICNFA’12 will bring together the Ca-nadian and International community working in the field of nanotechnology to discuss new advances in this field. This is an ideal platform to share kowledge and expertise taking advantage from the synergy developed during the previous conferences. Short papers or full manuscripts are welcome for submission prior to March 1st, using the guidelines given on the conference website. All submissions will be peer reviewed and the accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings DVD. Also we would like to announce that a number of experts and leading researchers in the field of nan-otechnology will be delivering keynote lectures at ICNFA’12.For more information regarding ICNFA’12, please refer to the link: http://ICNFA2012.International-ASET.com
International SymposiumLARGE IGNEOUS PROVINCES OF ASIA,MANTLE PLUMES AND METALLOGENYOrganized by Institute of the Earth’s crust, Siberian Branchof Russian Academy of Sciences (IEC SB RAS)20 - 28 August 2012, Irkutsk, Russia1 June 2012 - Registration deadline
Recent geodynamics of Central Asia and natu-ral hazards: results of quantitative investiga-tions & All-Russian youth school-conference on recent geodynamicsSeptember 16-22, 2012, Irkutsk, Akademgorodok, RussiaAll-Russian meeting with the involvement of foreign re-searchers Besides scientific reports, the Meeting will comprise roundtables to discuss some problems and ways to coordinate further integration between research teams and individual participants from different institutions and countries. The youth school-conference program will include lectures insome aspects of recent geodynamics, by leading scientists.
REZAS’12 Conference“Water resources in the arid and semi-arid regions: challenges and prospects. Case of the african conti-nent”14-16 November, 2012, Beni Mellal link: http://ICNFA2012.International-ASET.com Sponsored by the GeoAfricaSci-ences Society, The University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, and The Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Beni Mellal (Mo-rocco). Correspondence should be directed to Pr Abdessamad NAJINE, [email protected], website: http://www.fstbm.ac.ma/
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Geoscience Community NewsUpcoming Events
4th Youth Scientific Workshop and Conference “Natural and Anthopogenic Geosystems: Glob-al and Regional Experience in Research”13-16 September, 2012, Ilya Shorkunovlink: http://www.kursk2012.igras.ru
Council of Young Scientistsinvite you to participate in the 4th Youth Scientific Workshop and Conference “Natural and Natural-anthropogenic Geosys-tems: Global and Regional Experience in Research”.Scientific Workshop and Conference “Natural and Natural-anthropogenic Geosystems” - is an annual event organized by the Institute of Geography and the Council of Young Scien-tists of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the basis of the research station of the Institute of Geography - Kursk Bio-sphere Station plays. The Workshop and Conference is aimed at young scientists under the age of 35 years. The organization of the event includes a scientific conference of young scien-tists, lectures and field master classes by leading scientists of the Institute of Geography RAS.
(Photo below) Geologists need to observe outcrops from different distances to decipher structures. Here an outcrop is viewed from three different distances. Anamitra Dey uses a hand-lens and is recumbent on the rock. Souvik Sen seems clueless and stands straight. On the other hand, Madhubanti Bose bends a little to have a closer view. Precambrian gneiss cut by a pegmatite dyke. Location: Ambaji (state- Gujrat, western India). This photograph was taken during fieldwork with M.Sc. Geology & Geophysics students of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India in December 2009. (from S. Mukherjee)
Earth Science Week 2012 Theme Announced: Dis-covering Careers in the Earth SciencesAlexandria, VA -- The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2012 will be “Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences.” This year’s event will boost awareness about the geosciences and the many exciting career and job opportunities in the field.Earth Science Week 2012 materials and activities will engage young people and others in learning how geoscientists gather and interpret data about the Earth and other planets. Through careers in geology, geophysics, oceanography, hydrology, paleontology, Earth science education, and many other fields, they enhance our understanding of Earth processes and improve the quality of hu-man life.“With this year’s focus on jobs, Earth Science Week provides a greatchance for teachers and guidance counselors to spread the word to students and parents about geoscience careers,” says Ann Benbow, AGI’s Director of Education and Outreach. “With over 150,000 positions expected to open in the next decade, opportu-nities for building an exciting and meaningful career in the geo-sciences have never been better, even in this tough economy,” says Christopher M. Keane, head of AGI’s Geoscience Workforce Pro-gram. AGI leads Earth Science Week annually in cooperation with its sponsors and the geoscience community as a service to the pub-lic. Each year, community groups, educators, and interested citi-zens organize celebratory events. Earth Science Week offers the public opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth. Earth Science Week is supported by the U.S. Geological Survey, the AAPG Foundation, NASA, the National Park Service, ExxonMobil, and Esri.Earth Science Week 2012 will be celebrated October 14-20. For more about this week and ways to get involved -- including news-letters, local events, and classroom activities -- please see the Earth Science Week web site at http://www.earthsciweek.org/.
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Geoscience Community NewsUpcoming Events
IUGS COGE Logo Contest
The IUGS Commission on Geoscience Education, Training & Technology Transfer (IUGS COGE http://www.iugscoge.com) would like to announce a IUGS COGE Logo contest. As you know, a logo is extremely important as it: carries the im-age of our Commission; is an icon symbol of our institutional link with the IUGS; and, it should have a modern, functional and multipurpose design which encapsulates our vision, mis-sion and orientation towards the future.
To help us with this endeavor, we felt perhaps the Young Earth Scientists Network (Y.E.S.) might be well suited to help us with this endeavor. The contest will be open to everyone, with the following specifications:
1) The IUGS COGE Logo contest is open only to individuals. The contest is not open to companies, institutions, organiza-tions, etc. or to groups associated with such institutions.
2) The logo must contain the words COGE (or it must be clear in its design).
3) The logo must reflect the institutional relation with IUGS.
4) Due to the requirements for high quality printing, and re-sizing, entries must be submitted in scalable vector graphic format.
5) The logo must reveal the geoscience educational activities of our Commission.
6) All submitted work must be original and not based on any pre-existing design.
7) All entries will become the sole property of IUGS COGE.
8) IUGS COGE reserves the right to disqualify any entrant or entry at its sole discretion.
9) Accepting the prize constitutes permission for IUGS COGE to make public and otherwise use the winner’s name, and country of residence for publicity purposes.
The winner will receive an Acknowledgement Certificate and a $100 cash award from our Commission which will be of-ficially given at the next IGC Congress in Brisbane, Australia (5-10 August 2012). The deadline for the IUGS COGE Logo contest is 7 July, 2012 (Pacific Daylight Time).
Ziz Valley - Errachidia, Morocco. Photo: A. Barich
YES Network Member Showcase
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Get Connected LocallyGet connected locally with your YES Network National
Chapter!Think globally, and act locally. One of the best ways to get involved in YES Network activities is to be an active member of your
YES Network National Chapter. Contact your National Representative to find out how you can get more involved in YES Network activities in your country.
ArgentinaCarlos A. Console [email protected]
AustraliaGabriela [email protected] website yet
AzerbaijanElshan [email protected] website yet
BangladeshAKM Eahsanul [email protected] website yet
BotswanaMaduo Tshimologo [email protected] website yet
CameroonZangmo Tefogoum [email protected]://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002404915331
CanadaMichelle Speta and Sarah [email protected]. yesnetworkcanada.blogspot.comFacebook: http://on.fb.me/eZFLh2
ChileFelipe Levia [email protected]
ChinaDr. Feng Chemg-YouTelephone: (+86) 010-68999004No website yet
Cote d’IvoireZie [email protected]: http://on.fb.me/uOyH3H
CubaMaykel Morales [email protected] No website yet
EgyptMahmoed Ibrahim [email protected] No website yet
EritreaKetema Gebremeskel [email protected]
EthiopiaYayeh [email protected] Facebook: http://on.fb.me/gGgU3O
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