The role of emerging scientists in restoration ecology: insights from a SER2023 conference workshop
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In: Restoration Ecology, Vol. 33, No. 3, e14318, 03.2025.
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T1 - The role of emerging scientists in restoration ecology
T2 - insights from a SER2023 conference workshop
AU - Weidlich, Emanuela W.A.
AU - Amaral, Valter
AU - Lengefeld, Ekaterina
AU - Reis, Bruna P.
AU - Garbowski, Magda
AU - Martelli, Enzo
AU - Moraes, Luiz F.D.
AU - Murphy, Stephen D.
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2024 Society for Ecological Restoration.
PY - 2025/3
Y1 - 2025/3
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - early career professionals
KW - early career scientists
KW - emerging scientists
KW - restoration ecology
KW - students and emerging professionals
KW - Biology
KW - Ecosystems Research
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UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/cc65525a-490d-32ac-837b-bb21674b65cb/
U2 - 10.1111/rec.14318
DO - 10.1111/rec.14318
M3 - Comments / Debate / Reports
AN - SCOPUS:85207585569
VL - 33
JO - Restoration Ecology
JF - Restoration Ecology
SN - 1061-2971
IS - 3
M1 - e14318
ER -