Early Career Webinars: Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics

This post is adapted from an announcement from the National Academies.

The upcoming Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics will generate recommendations to advance and expand solar and space physics frontiers in the current decade, guiding federal investments by describing the highest priority science goals. Input and participation from the research community — particularly from graduate students, postdocs, and early tenure-track professionals — is critical for the success of this effort.

Please join the National Academies for a two-part webinar series designed for early career researchers to learn how you can get involved in the decadal survey process on 30 September and 18 October at 2:00 pm ET.

An upcoming call for white papers will ask the research community to share their thoughts with the committee on science goals, research strategies, and the state of the profession, including concerns about diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. During the webinars, previous decadal contributors will share their insights on writing influential white papers.

While these webinars are intended for early career professionals, anyone interested in learning more about the decadal survey process is welcome to attend. Find out more and register for the webinars here.

WEBINAR #1 : Introduction to Decadal Surveys and Their Impacts

2–4:45 pm ET on Thursday, 30 September 2021

Hear from NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and invited science and policy experts on the importance of decadal surveys for determining future research and funding for the field. 

WEBINAR #2: White Papers for the Solar and Space Physics Decadal

2–4 pm ET on Monday, 18 October 2021

Learn how to write and submit influential and practical white papers from previous decadal survey participants. Speakers will discuss best practices and lessons learned.