SCAR Strategy for Education and Training Colin Summerhayes

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

The Strategy n n n 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.

The Objectives n n n 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.

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

Ten principles n n n n n 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.

Twelve Mechanisms n n n 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.

Implementation n n 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. n IPY Outreach development n IAI development n Explore TWAS n Explore START (IGBP)

The Link to COMNAP n n 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 n We should work together to achieve an overall goal that is greater than the sum of its parts.

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