By Tobias Weber
This year’s AGU/CGU Joint Assembly in Montréal (May 3 – 7) saw the first Early Career Hydrologist Night (ECHN) organised by the YHS. Accompanied by lucullan food and local craft beer, invited experts gave pitched contributions sharing their visions in hydrology with young hydrology scientists. Intense and fast paced discussions on the future of young hydrologists in academia followed. With more than 30 people attending from a broad range of career stages, contributions showed a wide range of vantage points. Strong cause was made by the experts and attending seniors alike; “to remember the principles of sound science and remembering it for future careers also outside of science”, and “not to sign off on invalid conclusions”. Again the importance for young students to attend scientific meetings and participate in the scientific communities was highlighted. Concerns of career options in and outside of academia were brought forward by the young. Additionally, the need for good leadership, support, and guidance was made. We are happy to see the impetus of the ECHN on spreading the YHS has and we look forward to student involvement at future CGUs.
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