Programme
Early Career Scientist Programme
The IPY Oslo Science Conference has set a new precedent for the involvement of early career scientists and the activities available for young researchers to further their careers. Activities and support for early career scientists include a Professional Development workshop, a networking reception with senior mentors, awards for outstanding young researcher presentations, stipends and much more.
NoneThe early career programme is organised by the Asssociation of Early Career Polar Scientists (APECS), an international and interdisciplinary organisation for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, early faculty members, educators and others with interests in Polar Regions and the wider cryosphere.
More than 400 early career polar scientists have received the Oslo stipend. The conference stipend consists of ½ price registration, hostel-style accommodation, access to all conference events (icebreaker, receptions, Cinema, etc), lunches at the conference venue and local train transportation.
To be part of the Early Career Scientist Programme, the application deadline was 20th of January and it is now closed. The application was for those interested in applying for the Oslo Stipend, travel fellowships and the APECS Professional Development Workshop.
Early Career Professional Development workshop
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists is organizing an Early Career Professional Development workshop from 6-7 June prior to the start of the conference. The workshop is held at the University of Oslo, Aud.1 Georg Sverdrups House.
Saturday 5 June
Time | Place | Programme |
16:00-18:00 | Anker Hostel | Workshop Registration |
19:00 | The Research Council of Norway, Stensberggata 26 (Near by Oslo University College) | Ice breaker reception, hosted by CEO Arvid Hallén |
Sunday 6 June
Time | Place | Programme |
09:00-09:15 | With PolarTEACHERS in Aud.1 Georg Sverdrups House | Welcoming Remarks - APECS Representative Norwegian Research Council / IPY Norway Representative |
09:15-09:55 | Aud.1 Georg Sverdrups House | Urgency of Polar Research , David Carlson |
09:55-10:15 | Aud.1 Georg Sverdrups House | Introduction to Polar Resource Book, Karen Edwards |
10:15-10:20 | Teachers moving to Helga Enghs House | |
10:20-11:10 | Group Discussion on Science Communication and 'ClimateGate', Moderated by Helen Atkinson (BAS) and Kristen Ulstein (RCN) | |
11:10-11:30 | Break and Networking | |
11:30-13:15 | Morning Breakout Session: | Writing Proposals and Finding Funding, Moderated by Gerlis Fugmann and Nathalie Morata |
Teaching at a University level, Moderated by Masha Tsukernik and Ryan Fogt | ||
Influencing Policy and Policy Makers, Moderated by Harry Borlase and Jennifer Rehmann | ||
Managing Research Projects and People, Moderated by Jennifer Lee, Mike Willis, Nicole Couture and Francisco Fernandoy | ||
Presenting Your Results at Conferences, Moderated by Hugues Lantuit and Inga May | ||
13:15-14:15 | Lunch | |
14:15-16:00 | Afternoon Breakout Sessions | See Morning Breakouts |
16:00-16:20 | Break and Networking | |
16:20-16:45 | Overview of APECS, Gerlis Fugmann, APECS President | |
16:45-17:10 | So Much Data, So Little Time, Taco de Bruin or Kim Finney (TBC) | |
17:10-17:15 | Summary and Announcements | |
17:15-18:30 | Travel to Oslo harbour | |
18:30-23:00 | Cruise on The Oslo Fjord for all participants PolarTEACHERS and APECS workshop (warm clothes) |
Monday 7 June
Time | Place | Programme |
09:00-09:05 | Aud.1 Georg Sverdrups House | Announcements |
09:05-10:00 | Possible Impacts of Global Warming on Polar Bears? Jenny Bytingsvik Working and communicating with northern communities Dominique Henri | |
10:00-10:05 | Teachers moving to Helga Enghs House | |
10:05-10:35 | Group Discussion on ethical issues behind polar research, Moderated by (TBC) | |
10:35-11:00 | International Opportunities in Polar Research, Mare Pitt, IASC and Renuka Badhe, SCAR | |
11:00-11:20 | Break and Networking | |
11:20-13:05 | Morning Breakout Sessions | Writing Proposals and Finding Funding, Moderated by Gerlis Fugmann and Nathalie Morata |
13:05-14:05 | Communicating with the Media, Moderated by Helen Atkinson and Sian Henley | |
International Projects and Developing Collaborations, Moderated by Anton Van de Putte and Hauke Flores | ||
Education and Outreach, Moderated by Kristin Timm and Selima Ben Mustapha | ||
Alternative Careers in Polar Research, Moderated by Penny Wagner, Graham Simpkins, and Melissa Deets | ||
Lunch | ||
14:05-15:50 | Afternoon Breakout Sessions | See Morning Breakouts |
15:50-16:10 | Break and Networking | |
16:10-16:50 | What Have We Learned and How Can We Use It? Moderated by Helen Atkinson, BAS and Alexandra Jahn, NCAR | |
16:50-17:20 | Cool Inspiration (TBC) | |
17:20-17:30 | Closing Announcements |
Registration
Participants in the APECS workshop will register for workshop at Anker Hotel on 5 June 16:00-18:00 and for IPY-OSC at The Research Council of Norway from 18:00. Conference bags will be delivered at the University of Oslo on Sunday afternoon.
Ice breaker at the Research Council of Norway (RCN)
A tapas menu and drinks will be served in the Research council of Norway cantina (and outside weather permitting). RCN is the host of The IPY Oslo Science Conference and have also administered the Norwegian IPY Programme.
Dinner cruise on the fjord
The dinner cruise this evening will take participants to some of the scenic spots along the Oslo fjord. Onboard the ship "Lady Mack" a seafood menu and drinks will be served.
APECS Lounge
Looking for a nice place to have a chat during the conference? Want to learn more about career opportunities in polar research? Interested in meeting new collaborators or discussing some ideas you have from that great presentation you just saw? Want to find out about job openings - or advertise a position you are looking to fill? Stop by the APECS Lounge located in the raised cafe in the main hallway of the conference centre and start shaping the future of polar research today! Mentors welcome!
Awards for Outstanding Young Researcher Presentations
All early career scientists who checked the box when submitting abstracts are eligible for outstanding presentation awards given for best oral presentation and poster within the six conference themes. The awards will be presented at the closing ceremony on Saturday. We want to thank the organizers of the Canadian IPY Federal Programme Office for donating free registration to the IPY 2012: "From Knowledge to Action"- conference to be held in Montreal, Canada in April 2012 to each award winner.
For complete information on these activities, visit the APECS website.
Last updated: 29.05.2010
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