At the Young Polar Scientists Meet (YPSM), an engaging panel on “Early-Career Possibilities & Concerns in Polar and Ocean Research” sparked lively and thought-provoking discussions. The session brought together distinguished experts from research and academia, offering valuable perspectives on both the opportunities and challenges facing the next generation of polar and ocean scientists.
The panel featured Prof. Gary Wilson, President, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR); Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director,NCPOR; Prof. N.C. Pant, Visiting Honorary Scientist, NCPOR; Prof. Arun Deo Singh, Senior Professor, BHU; Prof. Anu Gopinath, Kufos Kochi; and Dr. Amita Prabhu, Scientist F, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology - IITM, Puneune. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist F, NCPOR.