All about the upcoming IAGA School (Aug 2021) - http://iaga-iaspei-india2021.in/iaga-program.html
IAGA Schools are organised in the week before the IAGA Scientific Assemblies with the aim of providing some basic understanding of a variety of topics covered by IAGA to early career scientists. The sponsored participants include the recipients of the IAGA Young Scientist Awards, and a number of PhDs or Post-Docs who are selected from nominations by the IAGA Divisions and Working Groups. Geographical and gender diversity are additional criteria for the choice of students as well as scientific excellence. Lectures on a broad range of IAGA topics are given by distinguished international experts in the fields, with accompanying practical sessions.
The schools are a great way for early researchers to socialise and interact with each other and other scientists who are working in the same field. Not to mention, a great opportunity to visit a new country and practically learn about cultural diversity.
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| First IAGA School participants and lecturers in Merida, Mexico (2013). |
The first IAGA school was held in Merida, Mexico in August 2013 attended by 20 students of 14 nationalities from 11 countries. It covered a wide range of topics like paleomagnetism, electromagnetic induction and data inversions.
The second IAGA school was held in Prague, Czech Republic in June 2015 attended by 22 students of 13 nationalities from 14 countries. It covered almost all topics related to magnetic fields and magnetic field models.
The third IAGA school was held in Hermanus, South Africa in August 2017 hosted by SANSA Space Science and attended by 19 students from 15 countries. The students got hands-on experience handling large data and learning about the atmosphere and space.
The fourth IAGA school was held in Quebec, Canada in August 2019 attended by 20 students from 11 countries. Distinguished scientists shared their knowledge about the physics of planets and its interaction with the sun.
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| For the first virtual school, this map provides a context about the places where the students and lecturers reside at present. The green rings represent the participating students and the red circles represent the lecturers. |
The fifth and upcoming IAGA school was to be held in Hyderabad, India but will now be conducted online from 16th to 20th August 2021. 30 participants from over 10 countries are already interacting with and learning about each other through different online platforms. They will attend lectures and practicals online through virtual rooms on magnetism and aeronomy.
Though this time the school is online, the organisers are leaving no stones unturned so that the students can interact with and learn about each other as they would face-to-face. Even the lecturers are sparing no effort to make the first virtual school a success.
And a special message from IAGA to the participants:
We are looking forward not just to the great scientific exchanges but also to your introductory videos through which all of us can get to know each other in our virtual environment and deepen this when we will finally meet in-person. We hope you extend your network through the school and make new friends!
And another one from the IAGA President:
The 5th IAGA School is planned for August 16-20, just before the IAGA-IASPEI Joint Scientific Assembly. The IAGA Summer School Program offers an exciting set of courses with a modern edge in geomagnetism, electromagnetism, paleomagnetism and aeronomy. In these five-day long courses, introductory through advanced level, students will explore specific IAGA topics.
An international team of professional lecturers will guide you via a journey from the Earth’s core to the magnetosphere. Through lectures and practicals, you will take advantage of the abundant topics our disciplines have to offer. Practical times will help you to develop new skills and refine your understanding of Earth’s magnetism. You will join a vibrant, diverse community of motivated students and distinguished faculty as you satisfy your intellectual curiosity, make new friends from around the world, and explore the many facets of the IAGA. Fill your mind with knowledge and your social networking time with memories. Work hard, play hard and enjoy the balance of achieving your academic goals while enjoying a fun, fulfilling experience with new friends at your side. Today in a virtual world, tomorrow in a face-to-face event, as closeness and face-to-face are two powerful communication and connection tools.
Your brilliant future is ahead of you!
Stay tuned for students sharing their experience of the first online IAGA school and know more about the upcoming 2021 IAGA-IASPEI conference in next month’s blog!
Shivangi Sharan is a second year PhD student at the Laboratory of Planetology and Geodynamics in France. Her research focusses on the study of the magnetic field of Mars and to infer its internal structure from it. She is an active member of the IAGA Blog Team and can be contacted via e-mail here.
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