Spring 2013 Career Development Webinars
Career Development Webinars
Spring 2013
Association of Polar Early Career Scientists
For further information, tutorials, or archives of past webinars, please
visit: http://www.apecs.is/careers/career-development-webinars
For questions, please email:
webinars@apecs.is
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The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) announces the
Spring 2013 Career Development Webinar Series! The series features
one-hour presentations from expert panelists on a wide variety of
topics. Participation is free and open to anyone who is interested in
broadening their skills. To join, preregister or join as the webinar
begins using the weblinks below.
Webinars will take place each Wednesday beginning 13 February 2013 and
ending 3 April 2013, at either 6:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. GMT (specifics
listed below). Information about alternate time zones is available at:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html. To receive weekly
webinar series reminders, please subscribe to the general APECS email
list by emailing info@apecs.is.
SPRING 2013 WEBINAR SCHEDULE
13 February, 6:00 p.m. GMT - Navigating Language Barriers in the Polar
Research World
Presented by: Jose Xavier, Institute of Marine Research, University of
Coimbra & British Antarctic Survey
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/844111513.
20 February, 6:00 p.m. GMT - You're 'Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: One
Perspective on the Evolution of Data Management
Presented by: Tom Kurkowski, Operations Lead, Scenarios Network for
Alaska and Arctic Planning, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/112326153.
27 February, 6:00 p.m. GMT - Tackling the Thesis or Dissertation and
Making it Work for You When it is Complete
Presented by: John Cassano, Associate Professor, CIRES/ATOC
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/254127537.
6 March, 6:00 p.m. GMT - Building your Resume with APECS: How and Why to
Get Involved
Presented by: Alexey Pavlov, Director, APECS; Gerlis Fugmann,
International Centre for Northern Governance and Development &
University of Saskatchewan; and Renuka Bahde, Executive Officer, SCAR
Secretariat
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/930363264.
13 March, 5:00 p.m. GMT - Using Video to Communicate Polar Science
Presented by: Maya Salganek, Assistant Professor, Film and Video Arts,
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/835481433.
20 March, 5:00 p.m. GMT - Making a Good Meeting a Great Meeting: Intro
to Event and Science Planning
Presented by: Helen Wiggins, Director of Programs, ARCUS; and Olivia
Lee, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/690219320.
27 March, 5:00 p.m. GMT - Collaborative Networks to Address Complex
Questions in Polar Science
Presented by: Bruno Danis, Associate Professor, Universite Libre de
Bruxelles
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/410886712.
3 April, 5:00 p.m. GMT - Blogging to Improve Scientific Communication
Presented by: Mathew Reeve, University of Bergen
Register for webinar or join as it begins:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/259365712.
The webinar series is possible due to the generous support of the High
North Academy and Bredbandsfylket. For further information, tutorials,
or archives of past webinars, please visit:
http://www.apecs.is/careers/career-development-webinars.
For questions, please email:
webinars@apecs.is.
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