Here are some links to activities going on in the geoscience community:

5th TWAS-ROSSA Young Scientists’ Conference on Exchanging Knowledge on Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability in Africa: The Role of Networking

6-8 December 2010
Nairobi, Kenya

The Conference will provide a forum for scientists to share their research findings on climate change in the region as well as outline effective networking mechanisms for the advancement of climate change research and implementation of scientific measures to reduce Africa’s vulnerability.

The Conference is open to Young Scientists (below 45 years of age) from Sub-Saharan Africa who, within their respective scientific fields, are working on Climate Change issues in the region. There will be keynote addresses in plenary sessions by renowned experts, followed by in-depth analysis in working group discussions. Selected applicants will also be requested to make presentations on their research work on Climate Change in the region. The sessions will be chaired by Senior Scientists who will also provide resource and guidance to the young scientists.

TWAS-ROSSA will cover travel (only from within sub-Saharan Africa) on economy class, accommodation, meals and local transportation for selected participants. This support has been made possible by TWAS Offices in Trieste, Italy. Self-sponsored participants should notify the TWAS-ROSSA office in advance i.e. when submitting their applications, that they will cater for their conference costs.

Application forms for the Conference should be filled and submitted electronically together with the applicants’ Curriculum Vitae. All applications must reach TWAS-ROSSA office on or before 1st September 2010. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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GeoConnection Webinar: Geosciences: Towards a Smarter Economy

18 August 2010: 10:00-11:00am (US EDT)
(15:00-16:00 BST)

Join us to listen to the following speakers discuss this recently released report published by the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI), Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI), and the Royal Irish Academy (RIA). The report details how geoscience can be oriented toward a smart economy, and describes how the geoscience sector can contribute to economic recovery. The report also provides a clear vision of the sector in 2020 and its implications for the geosciences within Ireland. To download the report, visit: http://www.gsi.ie/Geoscience+Initiatives/Geoscience+and+a+Smarter+Economy.htm

Speakers:
Dr. Peadar McArdle, Geological Survey of Ireland
Garth Earls, Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
Prof. Pat Shannon, University College Dublin
Dr. Deirdre Lewis, Institute of Geologists of Ireland / SLR Consulting

This webinar is sponsored by the American Geological Institute, Geological Survey of Ireland, Geological Survey of Northern Ireland, Royal Irish Academy, and the Institute of Geologists of Ireland.

Participation in this webinar is free. To register for this webinar, visit AGI's GeoWebinar website: http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/webinars.html

Geotunis 2010

Deadline for abstract submission: 15 June 2010

Theme: "The use of GIS and remote sensing for sustainable development ". For more information visit the website.

TECTONIC CROSSROADS: Evolving Orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia

Ankara, Turkey: 4-8 October 2010

The Geological Society of America, in partnership with the Chamber of Geological Engineers of Turkey, and the Turkish Association of Petroleum Geologists, is proud to present *TECTONIC CROSSROADS: Evolving Orogens of Eurasia-Africa-Arabia. For more information see the website.

News from the European Federation of Geologists (EFG)

The EFG are active in the representation and promotion of the geological profession in Europe. You can visit the EFG website and read their latest newsletter containing the most up to date list of events and activities.

Keep Current on Geoscience Issues!

The American Geological Institute publishes a series of data briefs and webinars, called Geoscience Currents, about geoscience workforce issues. The Geoscience Currents also represent data collaborations with other societies, employers, and professionals, and some of these publications are authored by members of the international geoscience community.

Recent Geoscience Currents topics include diversity in the geosciences (both occupations and degrees), updates on geoscience enrollments and degrees conferred in the U.S., mega-trends in the Australian mining industry, and geoscience salary and employment trends.

Geoscience Currents Discussion webinars provide a forum where members of the geoscience community can discuss the information on the most recent Geoscience Currents with the authors. Participation in these webinars is free.

Visit http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/currents.html to get more information about AGI's Geoscience Currents data briefs and webinars.

Science with Africa II Conference - 23-25th June 2010, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Registration deadline is 14 May 2010

For more information and to register online, visit www.uneca.org/sciencewithafrica.

The first conference, Science with Africa I in 2008 attracted more than 800 participants including scientists & technologists, economists, bankers, industrialists, policymakers and politicians from Africa and beyond.

The main broad themes for Science with Africa II include:

Science, Technology and Innovation policies
Energy, Water, Transport and Infrastructure
Agriculture, Health and Life Sciences
Climate Change in Africa
Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer
Information and Communication Technologies
Innovation and Entrepreneurial capacities
STI capacity building among target groups - women, youth and immigrants

European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) - Upcoming Conferences and Workshops

For more information, visit www.eage.org

EAGE 2010 Annual Conference : 14-17 June 2010, Barcelona, Spain
EAGE Workshop: GeoSkill2010: The Challenges of Training and Developing E&P Professionals in the 21st Century: 29 Sept - 1 Oct 2010, Pau France
KazGeo2010: Where Geoscience Meets the Silk Road, 15-17 November 2010, Almaty, Kazakhstan

National Lab Day needs Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Mathematicians!

National Lab Day is more than just a day. It's a nationwide initiative in the U.S. to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators. Volunteers, university students, scientists, engineers, other STEM professionals and, more broadly, members of the community are working together with educators and students to bring exciting, hands-on, discovery-based experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to students in elementary and secondary school. Visit http://www.nationallabday.org/ for more information.

GeoSciEd VI: Geoscience Education - Developing the World conference

Johannnesburg, South Africa,
August 29 - September 3, 2010

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 March 2010

Abstracts are now being accepted for the sixth IGEO conference “Geoscience Education – Developing the World” in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 29 to September 3, 2010. Oral, poster, and workshop presentations on all aspects of geoscience education are welcome. Presentations from the broader science education research community with relevance to geoscience education are also encouraged. The International Geosciences Education Organisation (IGEO), an affiliate to the IUGS (International Union of Geological Sciences), is dedicated to developing the field of geoscience education and to promoting strong earth and environmental science education throughout the world.

The IGEO conference, held every four years, is a forum for geoscience educators at all levels (preK-adult) and disciplines (earth, atmosphere, ocean, space) in both informal and formal contexts to collaborate and discuss best practices in teaching and learning, geoscience education research, and curriculum and technology development.

GeoSciEd VI will feature an array of outstanding field trips that showcase South Africa’s world-famous geoscience sites, including Tswaing Meteorite Crater, the Cradle of Humankind, the Witwatersrand Goldfield, the South African Large Telescope, Simangaliso Wetland Park, and Kruger National Park.

For more information and to submit an abstract, please see the conference website at http://web.wits.ac.za/NewsRoom/Conferences/GeoSciEd

Participants are encouraged to secure accommodation and register as soon as possible. Registration (ZAR 5000 early bird) includes all sessions; mid-conference field trip; daily lunch, supper and teas; transport to venues from hotels, and evening social events.

Enquiries can be sent to
Dr. Ian McKay (witsgeoutreach@gmail.com)
Prof Gillian Drennan (Gillian.Drennan@wits.ac.za)

Western Pacific Geophysical Meeting, 22-25 June 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the Western Pacific Geophysical Meeting, to be held 22-25 June 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan. This meeting will cover topics in all areas of geophysical sciences. Please visit the Scientific Program page of the WPGM website to search all sessions, review abstract submission instructions, and to access the Abstract Viewer link to search all abstracts submitted.

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Call for Student Presentations at the ESEA Climate Change Conference
Ecological Society for Eastern Africa

Theme: Climate Change and Natural Resource use in Eastern Africa: Impacts, adaptations and mitigation
Date: 19th - 21st May, 2010 Venue: Kenyatta University, Kenyatta University Conference Center - (KUCC) - Nairobi, Kenya

The Ecological Society for Eastern Africa (ESEA) will host its 3rd Regional Scientific Conference from the 19th -21st May, 2010 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi , Kenya. The theme for the Conference is: "Climate Change and Natural Resource use in Eastern Africa: Impacts, adaptations and mitigation."

The Ecological Society for Eastern Africa (ESEA) is not-for-profit, networking organization, bringing together individuals and institutions participating in ecological research and applications to development in Eastern Africa. Member countries are: Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania with the secretariat based in Nairobi, Kenya.

ESEA seeks to promote sustainable development through wise use of the natural resources for prosperity and future of the people of Eastern Africa. This is to be achieved through high quality research, education, technological innovations, information and resource sharing. ESEA also coordinates the collation and dissemination of information relating to ecology, natural resource management and biodiversity conservation in eastern Africa. On behalf of the Ecological Society for Eastern Africa, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) invites you to the 3rd Scientific Conference and looks forward to welcoming you as a participant. The conference is open to all professionals who are involved with science and practice of ecology within the eastern African region. Students are particularly encouraged to use this forum to share their work with other scientists in the region.

Click here to download a .pdf with more information about the meeting.

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