Introduction of the IAG Early Career Scientists group
The start of the new IAG term in 2023 brought several changes to the IAG structure. For the first time, all chairs of IAG entities (e.g., commissions, projects) were asked to nominate an early career scientist (ECS) to their steering committees. An ECS is a student, a PhD candidate, or a practising scientist who received their highest academic degree within the past 10 years (this period can be extended because of career interruptions). Once the ECS representatives for all IAG entities were identified, the IAG ECS group was established.
The primary goals of the ECS group are:
- to foster international exchange among ECS,
- to encourage ECS to actively participate in IAG activities,
- to enhance the visibility of IAG initiatives for ECS,
- to ensure ECS representation within IAG entities and sub-entities (e.g., working/study groups, sub-commissions),
- to organise events for ECS at IAG sponsored meetings.
In its first year, the group successfully organized several ECS-focused events at IAG sponsored meetings, for example at the GGHS meeting in Thessaloniki and at the GGOS Days in Potsdam. There is much more planned for the years ahead. Visit our website (https://geodesy.science/ecs) to learn more about the group and its members. If you’re interested in getting involved or learning more, feel free to email us at .
IAG ECS group
Author: IAG ECS group (-)
