The Role of Early-Career Chemists in European Policy-Making |
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| Authors: | Dr. Torsten John Maciej Cieślak Dr. Denisa Vargová Shona M. Richardson Prof. Victor Mougel Dr. Jovana V. Milić |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM), Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany;2. Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland;3. Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany;4. EastCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ UK;5. Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland;6. Soft Matter Physics, Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, 1700 Fribourg and EPFL, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland |
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| Abstract: | ![]()
Global societal challenges emphasize the importance of collaboration between scientists and policy-makers, while the participation of a diverse group of professionals, including early-career scientists, is critical towards a sustainable future. The European Young Chemists’ Network (EYCN) has been actively working with the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) to create a platform for early-career chemists in policy advice. This article comments on the possible roles of scientists in policy-making and provides an overview of relevant initiatives and platforms at the European level that could facilitate involvement. Opportunities for participation in policy advice from the perspective of early-career chemists are discussed and examples of impact are provided, hoping to stimulate further discussions and engagement in policy-making. |
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| Keywords: | early-career scientists policy-making science for policy sustainability young chemists |
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