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SCAR Strategy for Education and Training

SCAR Strategy for Education and Training. Colin Summerhayes (SCAR) Azizan Abu Sameh (Malaysia) Brian Storey (NZ). The Strategy.

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SCAR Strategy for Education and Training

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  1. SCAR Strategy for Education and Training Colin Summerhayes (SCAR) Azizan Abu Sameh (Malaysia) Brian Storey (NZ)

  2. The Strategy • To enable as many countries as possible to participate in establishing through scientific research and international cooperation a broad understanding of the nature of Antarctica, the role of Antarctica in the Earth System, and the effects of global change on Antarctica; • To identify issues emerging from greater scientific understanding of the region that should be brought to the attention of policy makers; • To engage the attention of the young, and to interest young scientists so as to create the cadre of Antarctic scientists for the future.

  3. The Objectives to help Members’ scientists achieve the following objectives: • to engage in high quality international scientific research; • to benefit from SCAR’s activities; • to make best use of data and information; • to provide objective and independent scientific advice to their own governments; • to make best use of Antarctic examples to illustrate key scientific principles in schools and universities.

  4. Current Efforts • Fellowships; 3-5/yr; up to $10k each; • 6th Continent Initiative - IPY field-work; • JCADM training in data centre management; • Workshops (e.g. climate workshop - Malaysia); • National activities (McMurdo; Gateway Antarctica etc); • Education packs and web sites; • New - IPY Outreach; • New - International Antarctic Institute concept.

  5. Ten principles • Help scientists and students develop an interest in polar sciences; • Members implement nationally; SCAR internationally; • Lead to sustained improvements; • Be undertaken in partnership (donors, stakeholders); • Work to clearly stated requirements and goals; • Capitalise on existing systems; • Be embedded in SCAR activities and programmes; • Recognise related interests of global programmes; • Optimise limited resources; make long term commitments; • Follow performance measures, with well designed reporting and follow-up.

  6. Twelve Mechanisms • More Fellowships; • Encourage training through research; • Distinguished Visitors lecture programme; • Distance learning with advanced courses (IAI); • Networks; • Help in publishing in top journals; • Research partnerships; • Travel grants to facilitate membership of SCAR groups; • Travel grants for conference attendance; • Make data more readily available; • Tell the story to the public (e.g. web portals) • Create education packs for teachers and students.

  7. Implementation • SCAR Capacity Building and Education Group • 2 years: review gaps; develop plans; establish priorities; create web portal; • 6 years: obtain funding; refine monitoring and performance; refine priorities; expand efforts; • 10 years: viable programme, sustained for the long-term. • IPY Outreach development • IAI development • Explore TWAS • Explore START (IGBP)

  8. The Link to COMNAP • Logistics must develop to keep pace with the demands of science; • Education and training is a fundamental requirement for all; • Outreach and public awareness is essential for support of both logistics and science; • Our individual goals are inextricably intertwined. TAKE HOME MESSAGE • We should work together to achieve an overall goal that is greater than the sum of its parts.

  9. Thank you

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