Young Minds: connecting to the next gen
European Physical Society [EPS] Young Minds connects working scientists, divisions and groups with young, proactive scientists from across the globe. In this way, the scientific, outreach and networking activities of EPS members and member societies can be energised and expanded. The EPS Young Minds encourages individuals and organisations to reach out to the next generation and to talk to us – just as the International Association of Physics Students and the junge DPG have already done.
Why did you become a physicist? It might have been because you enjoy asking questions, you had a good teacher, or simply because you are fascinated by nature.
Whatever the cause may have been, you likely encountered people along your way who nurtured your interests, furthered your ambitions and mentored your progression. In the early years of our careers, we taste different activities and fields of research, and form key relationships with our peers and mentors.
The EPS Young Minds Project has attracted a growing pool of young researchers. We now work to tighten the bonds between scientists of different ages, fields and nationalities, and strive to maximise the impact of scientific research and education, and to include all individuals and organizations with similar objectives.
Young Minds organise scientific seminars and outreach activities within their local communities, visit local industry and interact with their peers internationally.
Two years since its formation, the EPS Young Minds project already connects many local sections, uniting young scientists from 18 cities across 10 countries worldwide, from as far as Moscow to Maryland.
With this fast-paced growth, the EPS Young Minds Project now calls on all individuals, organizations and institutions who are interested in joining this international project to talk to the EPS Young Minds Action Committee. Together, we want to provide the best possible framework for the new generation of scientists, across both the world and the various fields of research.
The International Association of Physics Students and the junge DPG were therefore invited to attend the latest EPS Young Minds Action Committee Meeting, which was held at the EPS Headquarters in Mulhouse last month. We aim to start coordinating our activities with other such organizations that support scientific outreach and networking. We are confident that we will soon collaborate with other national and international bodies in our effort to support the next generation.
Whether you are interested in supporting young scientists by sharing your experiences, expertise or network, just imagine how much bigger your impact would be if you did this on an international scale. In the coming years, the EPS Young Minds Project will continue to grow and collaborate with other international organisations.
If you are interested in teaming up with us, please get in touch contact [at] epsyoungminds [dot] org. For more information, please visit the EPS Young Minds website.
