Stimulating the Current and Future Generations of Polar Researchers
The fourth IPY occurred fifty years after the International Geophysical Year. During that time span, the research landscape evolved dramatically: the start of the fourth IPY occurred shortly after the birth of the internet, catalyzing the undertaking of science as a bottom-up process and embracing t...
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| Summary: | The fourth IPY occurred fifty years after the International Geophysical Year. During that time span, the research landscape evolved dramatically: the start of the fourth IPY occurred shortly after the birth of the internet, catalyzing the undertaking of science as a bottom-up process and embracing the notion of “science for society”, all important concepts to the research community. Young researchers were often at the forefront of these changes, piloting evolution of or introducing new concepts to the way science was conducted or the means by which it was discussed and shared. Young researchers involved in the fourth IPY injected enthusiasm, energy, creativity and the ability to see things from a fresh perspective, which was appreciated by many, if not most, of the senior |
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