Early Career Program | 2016 IGAC Science Conference

Join Early Career Scientist group on Facebook, Early Career Scientist Group.

Throughout the week of the conference there will be numerous early career events for ALL early career scientists to participate in. All events are free!

**Early Career scientist is a current student or a scientist within 3 working years of completing their PhD, excluding career breaks.

2016 IGAC Early Career Program

Tuesday 27th September

09:00 – 11:00 Poster Judging – early career competition judging for sessions 1,3 and 6.
12:40 – 14:05 Lunch with established scientists
Location: Summer Event Tent
Opportunity to take part in a networking lunch with established scientists. A buffet style lunch will be provided. Established scientists will be seated at several tables, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions regarding science, career, publication etc.
19:00-21:00 Early Career Mixer
The Quandary Grille, 505 S Main St C1, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Appetizers and drinks at local bar/grill. Places are limited to the first 150 people.
Please sign-up here.

Wednesday 28th September

13:00 – 17:00 Afternoon social activity
There will be three group hikes of different levels of difficulty.
More information and sign-up can be found here.

Thursday 29th September

09:00 – 11:00 Poster Judging- early career competition judging for sessions 2,4 and 5.
12:20 – 14:00 Lunchtime talk: Opportunities to get involved in international networks
Location: Summer Event Tent
Meredith Hastings – Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN) (10-15 mins)
Fiona Tummon – YESS (Young – Earth System – Science) (10-15 mins)
Craig Starger – Future Earth (10-15 mins)

Friday 30th September