Hi everyone,
The MGPV division of GSA is hosting our next webinar, titled "Mineral
Education and Science Communication for the Energy Transition."
This talk is open to the community, and we particularly encourage students
to attend!
The webinar will be recorded, and the link will be shared on the MGPV
website https://community.geosociety.org/mgpvdivision/home after the
event.
Date: Wednesday April 3
Time: 1 pm ET/ 10 am PT
Location (Zoom): tinyurl.com/MGPVwebinarApr24, passcode: 1234
Webinar introduction:
Mounting government and private sector interest in critical materials and
economic deposits for the energy transition is ushering in new
opportunities for early career professionals who want to apply their
technical knowledge to practical issues facing society. However, the gap in
mineral education in our society and the need for expanded science
communication puts pressure on scientists to secure funding and produce new
knowledge while also translating their research to the public and
policymakers. This presentation will explore the opportunities and
challenges surrounding mineral education and the role of the MGPV community
in raising awareness about materials in our everyday lives while also being
key thought leaders for policy development and education about the energy
transition.
Speaker: Thomas Hale
Thomas is dedicated to driving change within the critical minerals
industry. He is the founder and executive director of Minerals in Context,
a grassroots non-profit dedicated to raising public awareness and investing
in education about minerals and their importance to society. He is
especially passionate about science communication and what he coins
“mineral diplomacy,” or the use of minerals and materials as a tool for
engaging global communities about the importance of mining to achieve
shared energy futures. He has served as an adjunct fellow at the Center for
Strategic and International Studies advising on the nexus between the
mining industry and national, environmental, and human security and is
currently a PhD student at the University of Delaware in the Department of
Geography and Spatial Sciences. He focuses on the politics of the
extractive sector, bridging the gap between technical science and the
social and economic challenges surrounding mineral resources. His research
has covered Central Africa, South Asia, and he is currently working in the
Arctic, specifically Greenland, Finland, and Sweden. Thomas has extensive
experience in community engagement and education, two necessary skills for
establishing social license and making policymakers aware of these critical
challenges that lie ahead.
Sincerely,
MGPV Student Reps
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*Emily Fischer *
Ph.D. Student
Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Science
Brown University