pdf IP037: Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS): An Overview of the First 15 Years

ATCM XLV and CEP XXV 2023, Helsinki, Finland

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IP037: Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS): An Overview of the First 15 Years

Submitted: 20 April 2023

Summary:

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) was founded in the 4th International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-08 with the mission to provide a platform for early career researchers (ECRs) to connect internationally, inspire and develop ECRs as future leaders in polar science and promote education & outreach (E&O). This paper briefly summarizes the global distribution of APECS members and its National Committees (NCs) and how APECS promotes diversity, equality and inclusion. Furthermore, this paper looks in detail at the role of APECS in E&O, sustaining the momentum started in the 4th IPY. Lastly, this paper presents the future perspectives that the current Executive Committee (ExCom) has for the near future with a special emphasis on the 5th IPY.

ATCM - Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
CEP - Committee for Environmental Protection
45th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
29 May - 8 June 2023