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13th Biennial Challenger Conference for Marine Science8th -11th September 2008 |
Tuesday 9th September
15.30 to 16.30 and 16.30 to 17.30
1] Why We Need a Marine Science Strategy
Discussion Session led by Ed Hill (NOC) & Peter Liss (UEA)
The new Marine Science Coordination Committee has as a first and top priority the development of a strategy for U.K. marine science and technology. In this session we will have a stimulated discussion on aspects of this important topic including the following questions: Why do we need a strategy? What should it contain? How will community buy-in and ownership be ensured? What purpose will it ultimately serve?
2] Advances during IPY and future challenges for early career scientists.
Discussion led by Povl Abrahamsen (BAS) and Andy Thompson (DAMTP) from the UK Polar Network
The International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 is a major international
collaborative programme, consisting of over 200 projects, many of which
have some degree of UK participation. Some of the main goals of IPY are
to create new opportunities and methods of data collection, and
establish monitoring systems that extend beyond the timescale of IPY
itself - and to attract, engage, and develop the next generation of
polar scientists and engineers. To start the discussion, we bring
together a panel of experts to hear their views on the most exciting
scientific and technological developments during IPY, and how these will
help address new scientific questions in polar regions and beyond in
years to come. While this is intended primarily as a discussion and
inspiration session for early career scientists (students, postdocs,
research fellows/new faculty), all are welcome.
3] Communicating research and education at the European level: The role of the EFMS.
Discussion led by Ilse Hamann (DGM Germany) and Jean-Paul Ducrotoy (UOF France).
For more than a decade now the Challenger Society for Marine Science, as a member of the European Federation of Marine Science and Technology Societies (EFMS)*, has played a part in strengthening links between marine scientists in the UK and the rest of Europe by publishing special European issues of Ocean Challenge. These issues are distributed to members of European marine science societies, along with politicians and stakeholders in each country, and members of European organisations and the Commission. However, there is no doubt that - even in the age of the internet - Europe-wide communication about/relating to marine science could be greatly improved. We will discuss ideas/proposals for optimizing communication amongst and between marine science researchers, teachers and the general public, and for disseminating findings relating to marine science. We will also consider what role the EFMS could play in helping to amplify individual voices from within EFMS member societies and outside.
*The EFMS currently includes 14 European marine science societies, representing more than 5000 individuals.