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Global Young Academy. Dr Karen Lorimer GYA member 2013-2017. Global State of Young Scientists ( GloSYS ). Global State of Young Scientists ( GloSYS ). Role of research and innovation Central role of early career scholars Key innovators Scientific leaders of tomorrow
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Global Young Academy Dr Karen Lorimer GYA member 2013-2017
Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS) • Role of research and innovation • Central role of early career scholars • Key innovators • Scientific leaders of tomorrow Understanding precisely how young scholars can succeed in and contribute to the knowledge landscape and what obstacles they encounter in the process across the world is a timely and important focus of concern for countries around the world.
Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS) • Mixed methods project: 650 survey responses; 45 interviews • 12 countries and 5 regions • 51% survey responses female • 25% from social science, arts, humanities • Average age 33/34
Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS) Support structure • Mentors • Trusting relationships • Support networks for women
Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS) The academic profession • Diversification • Specialisation • Mobility • Transparency • Attractiveness
Global State of Young Scientists (GloSYS) • Gender differences • Cultural differences • Collaboration and sharing of resources • Nurturing, mentoring, training, support • Work/life balance What next?.....