2009 Young Earth Scientists Congress
published Oct 9, 2009 7:52amOct 27, 2009 - Oct 28, 2009
The YES Congress (the first global conference solely focused on geoscientists under 35 years of age) is being held in Beijing, China at the end of October 2009. The American Geological Institute is working with the YES Congress organizing committee to make the conference's Roundtable Symposia freely accessible to individuals around the world.
The Roundtable Symposia will be held on 27 and 28 October 2009, and will be available for free as live webinars. These roundtables will focus on engaging presenters and participants from across the world on critical scientific, career, and academic issues facing young geoscientists today and in the future. Build your personal network and participate with fellow geoscientists from around the world as you listen to the presentations AND participate in this global discussion.
Roundtable session topics include:
Leila Gonzales
YES Congress, VP Communications
The Roundtable Symposia will be held on 27 and 28 October 2009, and will be available for free as live webinars. These roundtables will focus on engaging presenters and participants from across the world on critical scientific, career, and academic issues facing young geoscientists today and in the future. Build your personal network and participate with fellow geoscientists from around the world as you listen to the presentations AND participate in this global discussion.
Roundtable session topics include:
- Climate Change in the Polar Regions
- Transfer of Credentials - International Licensure
- Issues in Geoscience Education
- Natural Resources and Energy Sustainability
- Women in the Geoscience Workforce
- Natural Hazards
- Industry-Academic Linkages
- Roundtable Synthesis and Strategy Session
Leila Gonzales
YES Congress, VP Communications