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Introduction to the Potsdam Summer School

The Potsdam Summer School is a unique opportunity for young professionals and researchers to discuss current research questions, exchange ideas, and foster international cooperation. The school is organized by the Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum f僡 Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI), the Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ), the Institut f僡 transformative Nachhaltigkeitsforschung (IASS), the Potsdam-Institut f僡 Klimafolgenforschung (PIK), and the Universit酹 Potsdam.

Program Details

• The Potsdam Summer School focuses on the theme "The Skin of our Planet the Earth's Surface System."
• The program takes place from September 10 to 19, 2018, at the Institut f僡 transformative Nachhaltigkeitsforschung (IASS), the Wissenschaftspark "Albert Einstein" on the Telegrafenberg, and the Universit酹 Potsdam.
• 42 young professionals from science and research, industry, and the public sector participate in the program.
• The program includes lectures, discussions, and workshops, as well as an excursion to the Biosph酺enreservat Spreewald on the topic of sustainable land use.
• Participants acquire transdisciplinary knowledge and learn to better understand the processes that shape the Earth's surface.

Research Areas

• The program covers a range of natural and social science disciplines, including:
  • Geology
  • Biology
  • Climatology
  • Oceanography
  • Soil science
  • Ecology
• The research areas focus on the complex system of interconnected processes on the Earth's surface, including the carbon cycle, soil formation, climate and ocean currents, and their impact on the environment and human activities.

Goals and Expectations

• The Potsdam Summer School aims to promote international cooperation and interdisciplinary exchange among young professionals.
• Participants are expected to have a solid foundation in their field and to be part of a new generation of researchers and professionals who can assess and influence the impacts of current and future environmental changes.
• The program provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage with various stakeholders from the public and private sectors and to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex systems and processes that shape the Earth's surface.

Organization and Partners

• The Potsdam Summer School is organized in cooperation with Geo.X, the research network for geosciences in Berlin and Potsdam, and the Landeshauptstadt Potsdam.
• The program is supported by several institutions, including the Alfred-Wegener-Institut, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam, the Institut f僡 transformative Nachhaltigkeitsforschung, and the Universit酹 Potsdam.

Conclusion

The Potsdam Summer School offers a unique opportunity for young professionals and researchers to engage with the complex systems and processes that shape the Earth's surface. The program provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Earth's surface system and its relevance to current and future environmental challenges.