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The role of emerging scientists in restoration ecology: insights from a SER2023 conference workshop

Journal Article · · Restoration Ecology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.14318· OSTI ID:2536780
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4];  [5];  [6];  [7];  [8]
  1. Institute of Ecology Leuphana University Lueneburg Germany
  2. MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre / ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, Faculdade de Ciências Universidade de Lisboa Lisbon 1749‐016 Portugal
  3. School for Sustainable Futures, Center for Research in Analytics and Technologies for Education (CREATE) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham—Amritapuri Campus Amritapuri India
  4. Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculdade de Ciências Universidade de Lisboa Lisbon Portugal
  5. Department of Animal and Range Sciences New Mexico State University Las Cruces NM U.S.A.
  6. W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation University of Montana Missoula MT U.S.A.
  7. Embrapa Agrobiologia Seropedica Rio de Janeiro Brazil
  8. School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability University of Waterloo Waterloo Canada
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Emerging professionals are crucial in advancing ecological restoration by connecting newcomers with established leaders and blending new ideas with traditional practices. This paper highlights the vital role emerging scientists play in restoration ecology and the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). A survey conducted during the SER2023 conference workshop, organized by the Students and Emerging Professionals committee, showed that emerging professionals contribute significantly to every stage of scientific work, from planning to publication. However, participants emphasized the scarcity of funding opportunities for non‐senior scientists, which limits academic growth. The workshop underscored the importance of nurturing emerging professionals to develop future leaders for SER and ensure continuity. Fostering non‐hierarchical and inclusive networking is key to engaging and empowering these professionals, ultimately contributing to the long‐term success of ecological restoration efforts.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
2536780
Journal Information:
Restoration Ecology, Journal Name: Restoration Ecology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 33; ISSN 1061-2971
Publisher:
Wiley-BlackwellCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (5)

The contribution of universities to growth: empirical evidence for Italy journal November 2012
Making ecology really global journal September 2021
Pathways towards a sustainable future envisioned by early‐career conservation researchers journal July 2021
Young voices and visions for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration journal March 2023
Think of the Early Career Researchers! Saving the Oceans Through Collaborations journal March 2021

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