Dear ECOLOGers, We introduce a new organization – INNGE, the International Network of Next Generation Ecologists – that sponsors activities for early career ecologists and is looking for your participation. INNGE is a global network designed to facilitate a better-connected world-wide community of early-career ecologists - find more information here (http://www.innge.net/).
The first formal meeting of INNGE We proudly announce the first formal meeting of INNGE, to be held at the 2013 INTECOL Congress in London this August (see meeting info here). The 2013 INTECOL Congress will be an exciting time for INNGE, as we are putting together a fantastic series of activities designed for early career ecologists—from students to junior professors. Consider attending these INNGE-sponsored events during the 2013 INTECOL meeting: INNGE Early career skills workshops (Sunday, August 18th): Planning a career in ecology (academia, policy, consultancy, industry, NGO) How do I get my work noticed by being open: workflows, open lab books (Mendeley, FigShare, Open Access) How to make a positive impact (communication; networking; social skills for scientists; almetrics) Data Visualization: creative approaches to new challenges INNGE social night (Monday, August 19th): Come meet other ecologists and enjoy the London nightlife with us! Time and location TBA. INNGE Business meeting (Date/time TBD): Provide feedback and input into INNGE operations and learn about opportunities to get involved in INNGE-sponsored activities. Lunchtime INNGE presentations and workshops, which will have: Monday: Pecha Kucha 100 questions with senior ecologists Tuesday: Pecha Kucha “Meet the Societies” Business Meeting Wednesday/Thursday: INTECOL Workshop on social networks Thursday/Wednesday: Pecha Kucha Influential papers Election of INNGE leadership In addition, INNGE’s working group is announcing a call for applications to INNGE’s new governing board (including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer; see a description of each board position here. If interested, please contact us at [email protected]. If you would like to get involved in INNGE or have questions about the organization and our activities, please contact us [email protected]. Stay tuned for more updates from INNGE! INNGE’s working group Jenny Talbot NOAA C&GC Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Biology Stanford University E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.stanford.edu/~jmtalbot/
