Communication: Cultivating the Next Geo-Generation
Hosted by: The University of British Columbia and University of Zambia Student Chapters
Date: April 25, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 10:30amPST (UTC-7)
Location: Online using Zoom
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Description
The annual SEG Student Chapter Earth Day Symposium is a free virtual event organized each year by a different SEG Student Chapter. It brings together professionals and SEG Student Members to reflect on the challenges, opportunities, and roles of both students and early career professionals in a world that is experiencing rapid changes and unprecedented challenges.
This year's symposium, jointly hosted by the UBC-SEG and UNZA-SEG Student Chapters, will center around the theme Communication: Cultivating the Next Geo-Generation. Themes and discussions will focus on how the minerals industry can improve on communicating the importance and value of mineral exploration and resource extraction to its various stakeholders, including the general public and the broader geosciences community. This symposium will highlight the critical role that students, early career professionals, and seasoned geologists play in shaping the public perception of mining and exploration, and how that role must continue to evolve in order for the minerals industry to succeed.
This virtual event will feature a variety of world-class presentations from leaders in geoscience communication, academia, and industry. This includes a keynote presentation by geoscientist and science communicator Christopher Jackson, as well as a panel discussion from geo-communicators Cate Larsen, Taija Torvella, and Amanda McCallum.
Students are particularly encouraged to attend, as they will gain insight into how scientists communicate with the public, particularly in the context of the green energy transition. The webinar will also provide insight into SEG Student Member opportunities such as funding and professional development. The winners of the SEG 2024 Student Chapter Podcast Competition will also be announced, showcasing the student's incredible work to a global audience.
Any questions regarding the event can be sent to ubcseg@gmail.com. We look forward to your attendance!
Keynote Speaker
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Christopher Jackson
Director of Sustainable Geoscience, Jacobs
Talk Title: A Journey in (Geo) Science Communication
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Speakers and Panelists
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Amanda McCallum
Ignite Education Inc
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Chanda Katotobwe
University of Zambia Student Chapter
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Panel Moderator
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Maxwell Porter
Chair of SEG Students Committee
Biography
Registration
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